11-17-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Comm&n is Minutes of November 17, 2005 Page 2 5. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU 05-007 FOR A 65± ACRE TRACT OUT OF 207 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 225 ALONG OLD UNDERWOOD ROAD, IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, AL PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS REQUESTED BY CLAY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES IN THE UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff report was given by Masood Malik, City Planner. The applicant, Clay Development, is requesting approval of SCU# 05-007 in order to develop a warehousing and distribution center in the business park along Old Underwood Road. There are two proposed developments, including 'Packwell,' a 432,870 sq. ft. office/warehouse facility, and 'Underwood Distribution Center' to be used primarily as a bulk distribution warehouse. A recent aerial, not included in the packet, was shown at the meeting to display the current layout of the facility. Mr. Malik responded to questions from the Commission. B. PROPONENTS There were none. C. OPPONENTS There were none. 6. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Vice -Chairperson Kaminski closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 pm. 7. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU 05-007 FOR A 65± ACRE TRACT OUT OF 207 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 225 ALONG OLD UNDERWOOD ROAD, IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Motion was made by Nick Barrera to approve #SCU 05-007 with the following conditions: • Land uses will be strictly commercial/industrial in nature. A further refinement of industrial activity shall be approved by the City. • Detention reserve shall be restricted for drainage purposes only. Any modification or change of use shall be subject to the City approval. • Zoning permit shall be required from the City for proposed use/activity at site. • All internal streets shall be constructed to the City's standards and remain private streets. A note shall be added on the plans. • Verify internal street connectivity and specify right-of-ways. The participation in improvement of Old Underwood Road shall be required by the developer. • Provide on -site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle the volume associated with this scale of the warehousing and distribution facility.