12-14-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-001 Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 2007 Location of Proposed Development 11006 North Avenue P Legal Description TR 394A, La Porte Outlots, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Applicants Shelly and Allan Rankin Present ZoniDl! Large Lot District (LL) Acreage 1.93 acres Surrounding Zoning North Large Lot District (LL) East LL South LL West LL Land Use Plan Residential Activitv Proposed FFA/4-H Program Recommendation: . The applicants are requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing a project site for FF A & 4-H programs. . The property is currently zoned Large Lot District (LL) and located west of Sens Road along North Avenue P in Lomax area. . The Large Lot zoning assigned to this area is, based on the large amount of undeveloped, unsubdivided acreage, and urban/rural atmosphere in this area. . To develop subject use in a large lot district, a Special Conditional Use Permit is required from the City. . The subject property is surrounded by residential developments in all directions. Harris County Flood Control District drainage channel abuts to the south of this tract. . The applicants are proposing to house animals at the barn and land located at the subject property for projects under FF A & 4-H programs. . The projects are agricultural in nature and not for commercial purposes. All proceeds will go to support scholarship funds. . The overall impact on public services should be minimal. . Impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare of the City should be minimal. Summary: Staff recommends approval ofSCUP with the following conditions: . SCUP#07-00l is specifically limited to the FF A & 4-H programs. . Program is agricultural in nature not for commercial purposes. . Project site including barn is to be kept clean and sanitized per health and safety standards. . On-site records are kept to help ensure proper treatment and timely dissemination. . Follow preventive health measures and proper vaccine precautions. . Ensure timely manure removal from the facility to control flies and odors. And avoid potentially harmful residue which could pose a health hazard to humans. . Annual Certificate of Compliance with safety standards shall be applicable. . The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas. Action 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.