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

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Zone Change Request #R04-0016 r Planning and Zoning Commission July 15, 2004 Location of Proposed Change 1100 Block of Bayshore Drive Legal Description of Proposed Zoning ,A 7.08 acres of land described as lots 1 thru 8 of Bellaire Block, lots 1 thru 22 of Bayview Block, lots 1 thru 6 & Res. B Bay Front Block & Res. A Bayshore Block, and lots 1 thru 4 less N 5 it. Bayshore Block,. Bay Shore Park Subdivision, La Porte,.Volume 10, Page 22 of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas' Applicant The Methodist Retirement Communities . (The Alders to Trust) c% Richard Ogrin Present Zoning Low -Density Residential (R-1) & Medium - Density Residential -2 Proposed Zoning High -Density Residential (R-3) Surrounding Zoning North Low -Density Residential (R 1) East Medium -Density Residential (R-2) South.. Low -Density Residential (R-1) West Low Density Residential -1 Land Use Residential Activity Proposed Senior Apartment Complex Summary: • The applicant is requesting a zone change from Low -Density Residential (R 1) & Medium -Density Residential (R 2) to High -Density Residential- (R 3) for proposed senior apartment complex of the Happy Harbor Methodist. Home, Inc. • The Happy Harbor Methodist Home is located at 1106 Bayshore Drive adjacent to the Galveston Bay. The facilityserves the senior citizens. The property is zoned Medium -Density Residential (R 2). • The tract (2.5 acre) across from the street is the site for the proposed 63-units senior apartment complex. It is zoned, however, Low -Density Residential (R-1). • The tract in question has a pre-existing, non -conforming apartment building for seniors. That building is located at 900 Park Avenue. • The subject property is in the vicinity of single-family residential, Sylvan Beach, and Seabreeze Park. • The area is earmarked for residential uses in the Land Use Plan. ' • The: overall. impact on public services should be -minimal. - Analysis indicates. sufficient Water and _ Sewer Capacity.. is Streets/roads should have adequate capacity to .handle the traffic generated by this proposed development. • -.It is anticipated that the applicant will request Bellaire to be closed. An anticipated expansion of the senior apartment complex will require variances for density, parking etc. Recommendation: • The requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. • The change will unify an entire tract under a single zoning classification & make current land use (not development) conforming. • The property in question seems reasonable for the requested change in,mder to allow the proposed project • The development within the subject tract will not negatively impact the surrounding properties and will not harm the value of the nearby properties. • In addition, it will'not have significant impact on'the traffic conditions in the area. Staff recommends approval of the zone change request. Actions required by the Commission:. • Recommend to Council approval of this rezone request #1104-007. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezone request #R04-007. • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. .