02-17-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commi~n • Minutes of February 17, 2005 Page 7 9. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #S0005-003 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2000 BLOCK OF POWELL ROAD (SOUTH 16T" STREET) FOR 3421 ACRE TRACT IN THE GEORGE B. MCKINSTRY, A-47; WILLIAM P. HARRIS SURVEY, A-30; JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, A-35; CITY OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. MR. STUART HAYNSWORTH, GENERAL PARTNER, IS SEEKING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AND A PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED TEXAS IMPORT/EXPORT PARK, ARAIL- ORIENTED WAREHOUSE FACILITY WITHIN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE. Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Sabo presented staff's report and reviewed the background information on the request by Stuart Haynsworth for a special conditional use permit for Texas Import/Export Park located in the 2000 block of Powell Rd. Mr. Sabo noted the Development Agreement was a draft and is a condition of the special conditional use permit. The applicant, Stuart Haynsworth, addressed the Commission. Mr. Haynsworth stated that Doyle Toups, Sr. Vice-President of Grubb & Ellis, is present and is the authorized representative of all the property owners. Mr. Haynsworth spoke about the annexation history of the property. He feels the current PUD zoning with the special conditional use permit can allow development to occur. Mr. Haynsworth believes the development would be an asset to the community. Doyle Toups, of 819 Heathcliff, Houston, Texas, represents Mr. Haynsworth, as well as other property owners. Mr. Toups has been associated with this project for 7"/2 years. The first phase of construction will include a 250,000 sq. ft. warehouse that is pre- leased. Market conditions are favorable for development at this time. Mr. Toups responded to questions from the Commission. Dean Snider, of 202 Bay Colony Dr., does not oppose industry, but feels that the SH 146 corridor is a billboard for the community and this project would portray a bad image of the City. He commented it would be another spilling over of industry into residential. Joe Fogarty, of 1518 Ash Meadow, Houston, Texas, is the developer of the property on the opposite side of SH 146. Mr. Fogarty commented on his significant financial investment with his project. He does not oppose this project, but there are issues that have not been fully resolved. Mr. Fogarty commented that Mr. Haynsworth had previously agreed to sell him a majority of this property and there is currently a contract at the title company. Mr. Fogarty's plans for the property included a portion for rail and warehousing and the remainder as mixed-use, with a large segment of detached single- family residential. Mr. Fogarty commented that Mr. Haynsworth decided not to honor his contract. He wanted the Commission to be aware there are other alternatives possible. Mr. Haynsworth stated this is not a courtroom and not the place to argue the pros and cons of litigation. He added he is trying to avoid the occurrence of industry and residences infringing upon one another.