07-17-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report August 21, 2008 ReQuest: ReQuested Bv: ReQuested For: Present Zonin2: ReQuested Use: Back2:round: Analvsis: Off-Site Parking Allen & Kerber Auto Supply Special Conditional Use Permit #08-006 Consideration of Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-006 Allen & Kerber Auto Supply c/o Brent Heckendorn Approximately 0.35 acre tract of land described as lots 24-29, Block 55, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The primary facility is located at 518 W. Main Street. Main Street District (MSD) The applicant is seeking a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the purpose of allowing construction of an off-site parking lot for use by employees at Allen & Kerber Auto Supply. Off-site parking is classified as a conditional use per Section 106-441, Table A, Commercial Uses of the Code of Ordinance (Chapter 106). Allen & Kerber Auto Supply (NAP A Auto Parts) has been in business over twenty years in La Porte. The nature of business pertains to the retail of auto parts, accessories, and other supplies. Over the past years, a number of employees increased with the tremendous growth of business. Limited parking is available at this business. It is staff s opinion that appropriate parking should be provided to keep vehicles from parking on the sides of the streets in the Main Street District. The applicant owns this property and has decided to provide parking for its employees and other workers at this facility. Off-site parking will serve as auxiliary parking and will help to alleviate parking problems associated with this development. The Code of Ordinance Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: · That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. · That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant. · That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare ofthe community. The tract intended for a parking area is across the street from the auto parts store. In addition, there is no reasonable location on the existing site and surrounding area to provide off-site parking.