02-19-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Special Conditional Use Per'nit #SCU04-001 Planning and Zoning Commission March 24, 2004 • Location of Proposed Change 1200 Block of South 13` Street, between West K & L Streets Legal Description of Proposed Zoning Lots 1 thru 32, alleys and portions of street rights-of-way, Block 1135,1136, & 113'I, Town of La Porte A licant Rand Jones Present Zonin General Commercial GC Acres a to be Rezoned 9.16 acres Surrounding Zoning North General Commercial (GC) East General Commercial (GC) South General Commercial (GC) West General Commercial GC) Land Use Commercial Activi Pro osed Mini-stora office warehousin Summary: • The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing amini-storage/warehousing at this location. • The mini-storage/warehousing is classified as a conditional use in GC zone. • The existing facilities are primarily commercial (offices, restaurants, drug store, office supplies, medical center, grocery store, insurance company, and banks). • To the south, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have approved the Texas Import/Export Park, which is restricted by both a Development Agreement and covenants in an attempt to develop a well planned, quality mixed-use developments. • The subject tract abuts on South 13s' Street (80'ROW) which connects with Fairmont Parkway with 100' ROW. • The likelihood that the City would recommend the closing of 12~', 13s', and 14s' Street ROWS which is presented as a part of this development The overall area plans (TiEP, Taylor Bayou Watershed, and South 16's Street Planning Area) have prompted regional detention for the undeveloped land mass south of the Fairmont Parkway system. • The overall impact on public services will be significant Recommendation: Staff recommends disapproval of the SCUP with the following consideration: • The project as presented depends on the closure of 13~' and 14~` Streets between west "K" and "L" stmts. • For a variety of reasons presented here, staff would not recommend the closure of these streets. • The project as presented contains no architectural standards to provide compatibility with the surrounding oommential activities. The specific use will adversely impact the other properties or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. Action Required by the • Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional conditions. Commission• • Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. • • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. '.