10-20-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use Per#SCU05-007 • Planning and Zoning Commission November 17, 2005 Location of Pro osed Chan a Old Underwood Road & State Hi hwa 225 Legal Description of Proposed Zoning 65 acre tract out of approximately 207 acres of land in the F.A. STAASHEN subdivision in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte, Harris Count ,Texas. A licant Cla Develo ment & Construction, Inc. Present Zonin Planned Unit Develo ment PUD Acreage 65 acres Surrounding Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Light Industrial LI Land Use Ma Industrial Activit Pro osed Warehousin and Distribution Center Summary: • The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for development of a warehousing and distribution center in the business park along Old Underwood Road. • The proposed development of `Packwell', an office/warehouse facility consisting of 432,870 sq.ft. will be located on reserve B along Porter Road. • In addition, a 900,000 sq. ft. building "Underwood Distribution Center", to be used primarily as a bulk distribution warehouse, shall be located on reserve H, with access on Old Underwood Road to the west and an internal road (Pike Court) to the east. • Proposed developments are linked to the Underwood Business Park, which will'be developed in phases. • The first phase of the business park development started in May, 2005, with a project known as Poly One Corp. The facility is located at 9710 Porter Road, northwest of the detention reserve just south of UPRR and State Highway 225. • The primary access to the park is along Porter Road, a 60' ingress/egress and utility easement, with access on Old Underwood Road. • The Battleground Industrial Park is located to the north of this property and south of UPRR & SH225. • The property is in the vicinity of major industrial developments and within proximity to the Battleground Industrial District. • Proposed developments are primarily an office/warehouse and distribution facilities equipped with future UPRR access. • The area is earmarked for industrial use in the Land Use Plan. • The overall impact on public services should be minimal. Recommendation: Recognizing economic development as one of the top priorities of the City, the economic impact of this project has merit. Staff reviewed the Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, and all applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan related to this development proposal. Staff recommends the plan and a Special Conditional Use Permit with the conditions as listed in the draft SCUP attached herewith. Actions required by the Commission: Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with conditions. Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. Recommend tabling this SCUP for further review. l o ::.