06-17-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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. .. Zone Change #R 04-007 P & Z (7/15/04) . Page 2 of 4 - Land Use -- Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract is envisioned. as . developing for low -density: residential uses. Current development, however, include an apartment complex as pre-existing, non- conforming." In addition, the properties' across the street adjacent to the Galveston Bay. are earmarked, as- public uses, i.e. Sylvan Beach 'and Seabreeze Park. The property at 900 Park Ave: (Happy Harbor Apartments) - is currently zoned Low -Density Residential. The surrounding existing uses are primarily'single-family residential with some vacant properties and parks in the vicinity. The proposed rezone seems to be compatible in making current development "more conforming'. The intent of this rezone is for a 63:units expansion project of the Happy Harbor Methodist Home for senior citizens. As the process continues, the following issues will need resolution/yariances to.include the City's Zoning Board of Adjustment action. • Distance —1,000 ft. from other multi -family residential development ! Density—14-dwelling units per acre; • Parking. • Landscaping' . • Street closing. Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan is one consideration among several criteria to be considered in approving. or denying a rezoning application. Other criteria may include: • Character.ofthe surrounding and.adjacent areas; • . Zoning and uses -of nearby properties; • Suitability. of the property for the uses permissible within the zoning designation; • Extent to which approval of the application would detrimentally affect of substantially harm the value of nearby properties; • Extent to. which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the carrying capacity o€ existing infrastructure; and, • The'gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare.of the City. Streets — The proposed development will be located between Bayshore Drive and Bellaire Ave. (40'. R.O.W.). This. street will be petitioned to be . closed to facilitate the proposed development. Staff will ensure the closing and abandoning of service lines within the right-of-way. Park Drive, an 80'. 1 f- ' . 11-. _ f- - - -. - '„__ � - - .___ _..-._,L_.