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

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 17, 2008 Page 2 of 7 4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. 5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCUOS-OOS. Motion by Paul Berner to recommend to City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-00S with the following conditions: · This SCUP outlines, in general terms, the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, and covenants. · Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle the volume associated with this office and warehousing facility. · Hazardous or non-hazardous material storage, chemicals, nature, type and fire requirements should be specified. · Design of maneuvering isles and driveways criteria shall be followed. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be specified on the development site plan. · A site plan and/or separate plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the building permit application. Landscaping is required in percentages specified in Section 106-522 of the Code of Ordinances. · Amount and type of landscaping shall be specified on the plan. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping is properly maintained by the owner/developer. · The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Second by Doretta Finch. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Berner, Kaminski, Barrera, Finch, Lawler and Muston. None None 6. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONE REQUEST #ROS-001 FOR 21.2S9 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1241 UNDERWOOD ROAD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOTS 367, 36S, 369, 369A, AND 370, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT, SWINC ACQUISITION, INC., SEEKS TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) AND LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (LL) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD). Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staffs Report was presented by Mr. Malik. The applicant, SWINC Acquisition, Inc. c/o Marcus Deal has requested a zone change for 21.289 acres located at 1241 Underwood for the purpose of expanding a business by utilizing the property to its fullest extent. Public notices were mailed to 12 property owners located within 200' from the subject property. The City did not receive any responses from the mailout.