07-19-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-008 Planning and Zoning Commission September 20, 2007 Land Use Plan Activit Pro osed A Hcant Present Zonin Acreage Surrounding Zoning Summary: . Applicants are requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit for developing an event center at 10515 Spencer Highway. . The subject property is located at the southwest comer off Spencer Highway near Farrington Boulevard within the La Porte Municipal Airport. . Per Section 106-637 of the Code of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed development to be located within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone. . The Council previously allowed the hanger building to be used as a restaurant a.k.a. Rixter's and later Runway Grill. Since then the building is vacant at site. . The applicants have been granted permission to utilize Tri-Star Aviation's parking for their proposed rental for parties (event center). . Parking lots in front of the building and adjacent to the Tri-Star are not stripped. Parking lot layout plan showing standard, handicapped space size, and maneuvering isle width, shall be required to determine adequate parking for the said project. . In addition, outdoor activities shall be restricted to parking areas only as this hanger is directly adjacent to the runway protection zone. . The overall impact on public services should be minimal. . The impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare ofthe City should be minimal. Recommendation: All applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and incorporated into this development proposal. If the Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests following conditions be added: . 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for an event center at the above property. 2. Stripping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. 3. Outdoor activities shall be restricted to the parking area and concrete pavement on the north side of the building. 4. No outside lights, balloons or play equipment shall be allowed. . 5. The gate adjacent to the hanger will be kept closed and locked at all times. 6. No vehicles shall be allowed inside the fenced area except for activities associated with the aviation activities. 7. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. 8. The roofed-over structures on the property shall not accumulatively exceed the current lot coverage or maximum (40%). 9. Height of the building shall remain the same. 10. Exterior building design standards, if proposed, shall be approved by the City. 11. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants/tenants of the property. 12. Lease agreement, duly approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City. A certificate of occupancy shall be required. 13. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas.