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

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes July 19, 2007 Page 2 of 5 construction equipment rental and leasing facility at 602 State Highway 146 South. This development is located along a major thoroughfare and shall be required to comply with the exterior building design standards, recently approved by City Council. Staff recommended approval of the special conditional use permit, with conditions. B. PROPONENTS The applicant, Sally Williams, 322 N. Hwy. 146, addressed the Commission. Ms. Williams noted she had recently purchased a portion of the 11th St. right-of-way. C. OPPONENTS 5. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. There were no opponents. Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. 6. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU07-006 FOR 0.76 ACRE OF LAND BEING LOTS 1-8 AND TRS 25-32, BLOCK 122, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AS REQUESTED BY CLEAR CREEK EQUIPMENT FOR PROPOSED FACILITY AT 602 STATE HIGHWAY 146 SOUTH. Motion by Dottie Kaminski to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07 -006 for development of a heavy construction equipment rental and leasing facility at 602 State Highway 146 South, with the following conditions: . SCUP#07 -006 is specifically limited to the proposed development of Clear Creek Equipment as described by SIC Code#7353. This property is subject to the City of La Porte "Exterior Building Design Standards' along major thoroughfare as 100% masonry and glass. A note with the list of proposed material shall be noted on the development site plan. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) criteria for detention/drainage system and approval shall be applicable. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. Ensure that existing tree line or vegetation will be preserved off the rear property line, and landscape plan shall accompany the site plan. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. In addition, at least 15% landscaping and screening must be provided along State Highway 146 and West 'E' Street to insure an attractive appearance if necessary. A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2} of the Code of Ordinances. All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. The property must be platted. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . .