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 4 - COMMERCIAL (GC) TO BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL (BI) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A TRUCK STOP. Item 6 was not considered due to the recommendation to disapprove Item 5 7. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING, SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SCU#04-006 FOR 9.16 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF SOUTH 13T" STREET, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-32 'OF BLOCKS 1135, 1136, AND 1137 WITH ALLEYS IN THESE BLOCKS -AND PORTIONS OF STREETS RIIGHT-OF WAY, TOWN -OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT SEEKS A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPING MINI -STORAGE AND OFFICE WAREHOUSING IN A GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE. Mr. Malik presented staffs report. The applicant seeks a special conditional use permit . to develop a mini -storage and office warehousing facility on 9.16 acres of land in the 1200 block of South 13 Street, south of Fairmont Parkway. The applicant proposes to develop an office complex in the front and a storage warehouse in the back. - Mr. Malik outlined the items staff would' like the Commission to consider, if recommending approval. The Commission discussed .property access and location in relation to the proposed Texas Import -Export site. The City mailed notification to 13 property owners. Three responses were received in favor of the request. Proponents Price Blalock, 2122 Todd ville, Seabrook, co-owner of the proposed Home Porte Storage, addressed the Commission. Mr. Blalock stated he was willing to meet ' the conditions recommended by staff. He stated that the 266' x 400' reserve is excluded from. the request. The plan is to build the office/warehouse along the perimeter and mini - warehouses in the interior. Randy Jones, 15901 Edgewood, Clear Lake City, - builder/developer, addressed the Commission. Mr. Jones submitted pictures of a building similar to what is being planned for this development. There will be no outside storage; everything will be enclosed. Wayne Vinton, 1514 S. 8t', La Porte, host of KILT radio's outdoor show, addressed the Commission. While attending sports shows, he is frequently asked why there is no boat storage available in La Porte.. Mr.. Vinton believes there. is a demand for this type of facility. Bernard Legrand, 3115- Layne Court, was concemed about the view from SH 146 and whether 18-wheelers or hazardous waste would ' be stored in the warehouses. Mr. Legrand did not indicate whether he was in favor or opposed to the request. " . The Commission discussed, landscaping, fencing, lighting, occupant use.