05-20-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 20, 2004 Page 9 There was discussion about fencing and landscaping locations. The Commission felt the item should be tabled until such time the applicant could return with a definite plan for development. Motion by Paul Berner to table the request for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04- 008 for an additional development to an existing mini-storage/warehouse facility. Second by Dorreta Finch. The motion carried. Ayes: Berner, Kaminski, Barrera, Finch, Lawler, and Waters Nays: Abstain: 10. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO - CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL .USE PERMIT #SCU04-009 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2219 UNDERWOOD ROAD. THE APPLICANTS SEEK APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROVIDING OFF -SITE PARKING FOR A RESTAURANT. OFF -SITE PARKING IS DESCRIBED AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN A GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE PER THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, Mr. Malik presented staffs report: The applicant, Melvin Walker, has requested a special conditional use permit to allow off -site parking for the Texas Grill restaurant located at 2219 Underwood Rd. The applicant received permission from'the neighboring property owner to utilize their parking with a six-month lease, while -pursing a land deal for permanent parking. Staff recommended approval with conditions. The applicant, Melvin Walker, 2126 Whatley Dr., Deer Park, addressed the Commission. Mr. Walker expects to have a lease -purchase contract signed with Otis Wright within the next week. He plans to install permanent parking and detention. Seven public notices were mailed to nearby property owners. No responses were received. Motion by Doretta Finch to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-009 for offsite parking for a restaurant located at 2219 Underwood Road, with the following conditions: 1. Special Conditional Use Permit for lease of off -site parking shall be limited to a period of six. months. 2. The proposed permanent site for off -site parking shall -be in compliance with all applicable City regulations, shall -require screening and/or landscaping of the parking lot and shall be approved only after review of a certified site plan. 3. Lease agreement, duly approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Secretary. 4. A certificate of occupancy, renewable annually, shall be required.