01-20-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 20, 2005 Page 3 Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Wayne Sabo, Planning Director, presented staff's report. The applicant, Clay Development, has requested a special conditional use permit for a business park development along Old Underwood Road and State Highway 225, for offices, warehousing, and distribution uses. Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed on the permit, with the exception of two corrections as follows: Delete #10, screening/landscaping requirements abutting R-2 District, since it does not abut residential. Change #11 from 30% landscaping to 6% landscaping. Robert Clay, of 5110 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056, addressed the Commission. Mr. Clay gave a brief summary of Clay Development's company background and thanked City staff and the Commission for their favorable consideration. Motion by Kirby Linscomb to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-002 for the proposed development of Underwood Business Park with the following conditions: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is not applicable to any specific development anticipated or proposed by General Plan. 2. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc. 3. Said submittals for this phase development shall be in accordance with this SCUP, the approved General Plan, Ordinances and policies of the City of La Porte. 4. Furnish traffic control plan, a comprehensive look at the truck circulation and truck traffic to control vehicles turning southbound on Underwood Road. 5. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle the volume associated with this office/ warehousing facility. 6. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be specified on the plans. 7. A rail access, spur design, and UPRR approval shall be required. 8. A statement from the owner/developer specifying clear responsibility for maintenance of detention basin system including channel/ditch shall be noted on the plan. 9. All internal streets shall be constructed to the City standards and remain private streets. 10. Ensure that at least 6 percent of the property consists of landscaping and/or screening. 11. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. 12. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 13. Provide a public utility easement for future water main along north property line adjacent to existing railroad, to be connected with public water for fire suppression.