06-19-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-004 Planning and Zoning Commission July 17,2008 Location of Proposed Development 1241 Underwood Road Legal Description Approximately 21.289 acres of land, being out of lots 367, 368, 369, and 370 La Porte OutIots in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No.5, La Porte, Harris Countv, Texas. Applicant SWINC Acauisition (Marcus Deal) Present Zoning General Commercial (GC) & LL Acreage 21.289 acres Surrounding Zoning General Commercial and Large Lot residential Land Use Plan Commercial & Residential Activitv Proposed Business expansion Summary: · Applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit for an existing business expansion at 1241 Underwood Road. · The subject property is located within proximity to Batt]eground Road and State Highway 225. · Per Section 106-637 of the Code of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use Permit is required for proposed development within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone. · The current owner worked diligently with the staffto address the citizen concerns. · The overall impact on public services should be minimal. · The impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare of the 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. Planned Unit Development (PUD) status shall allow light industria] use consisting of construction, maintenance, and fabrication activity for a period of twenty (20) years from the date of City Council approval and may continue with an annual zoning permit issued to extend the use for up to five I-year renewals after said 20 year period. 2. The long term Land Use Plan, in effect at the end of the said twenty years period plus five I-year renewals shall remain the intended use of the PUD property. As a condition of this Special Conditional Use Permit, the land use shall thereafter conform to the Land Use Plan of the City. Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone ceases at such time as the land is developed in accordance with the underlying land uses of the City's Land Use Plan in effect at that time. 3. Provide 100' setback from the east and south property line adjacent to residential for buffering purposes with all other setbacks as required. 4. No activity/storage shall be allowed within the setback and any other easements at site. 5. Landscaping/screening shall be required as per Section 106-444(a) within said setback areas along east and south portions of the perimeter adjacent to the residential zoned properties. 6. Landscaping shall be maintained by the owners/tenants. 7. The facility shall only operate between hours of6 am. and 10 pm. 8. All lighting in the parking lot shall be hooded and arranged to deflect lights away from the nearby residential properties in compliance with Section 106-52 I (a) of the Code of Ordinances. 9. Outside storage or lay down yard area shall be improved to a dust free surface. 10. All driveway improvements must adhere to the City of La Porte's paving design standards for commerciaVindustria] establishments. II. On and off-site drainage whether existing or planned shall have a net zero effect for storm water runoff to surrounding areas and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 12. Applicant must submit to the City, a certified site plan for any proposed improvements in accordance with the requirements of Deve]opment Ordinance No. 1444 and in compliance with a Special Conditional Use Permit approved by City Council. 13. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City and shall be of monument type not to exceed ten feet in height. ]4. Exterior building design shall be approved by the City. EXHIBIT A