05-19-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Home Porte Storage • • SCU05-006 Page 2 of 5 Analysis: Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216, 106-217 (pertains to SCUP), all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: • Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties; • Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land uses; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air, water or noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Land Use -The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial (offices, restaurants, drug store, office supplies, medical center, insurance company, and banks etc.) The previous SCUP for this development was more conforming to the land use plan than the current submittal. To the south, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have approved the General Plan for the Texas Import/Export Park, which is restricted by both a development agreement and covenants in an attempt to develop well planned, quality mixed use commercial and industrial development. The property between TIEP and this location is not restricted but was included for the public infrastructure planning of this area. Transportation -Staff notes that the subject tract abuts on South 13th Street (80'ROW), major access to the project, just one block south of Fairmont Parkway, and a 100' ROW semi-controlled access roadway. The transportation system may accommodate the traffic and existing properties may not be impacted by the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the said project and the proposed development does not conflict with the City's Thoroughfare Plan. City Council has asked staff to look at circulation in this area and for future consideration of paving "L" Street with connection back to Fairmont Parkway. It has been determined that 13th Street would be the connector. Therefore, a portion of South 13t" Street, a major access to this proposed project, shall be extended to and through of the applicant's property. It shall be constructed at the applicant's expense and per the City's standard Specs (PICM).