01-20-09 Regular Meeting,Public Hearings,and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Underwood Self Storage SCU09-001 Page 2 of 3 Recommendation: expansion and existing properties should not be impacted by the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the said project. Topography — This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. A 12" waterline is located on the east side of Underwood Road running north to south. Sanitary sewer is near the south property line at the north edge of the parking lot of adjacent property. An 8" sewer line is located on the east side of adjacent property at 2627 Underwood Road in the utility easement running north to south. Ordinance requires on -site detention for this facility and the drainage plan must account for zero effect for stormwater runoff to adjoining residential areas. Landscaping / Screening - The property abuts residential uses (Creekmont Subdivision and Fairmont Park East, Section 11) to the east. In accordance with Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances, proposed development of boats and RVs storage must be screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district. Staff suggests landscaping/ buffering mechanism for compliance with the ordinance. In addition, heavy landscaping and screening shall be required adjoining residential properties to the rear. The landscape plan shall be approved by the City prior to issuance of building permit. The proposed use is appropriate due to the location and proximity of the subject tract with the existing facility. Staff recognizes the developer is willing to blend this development to be aesthetically pleasing. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit request, staff recommends the following conditions as a minimum be considered: I. SCUP#09-001 is specifically limited to the self storage (mini - warehousing) as defined in SIC #4225. 2. Development abutting "R-1" district shall be screened and landscaped with at least 10' wide planting strip of heavy landscaping. This landscaping should be sight obstructing as follows: a) Minimum height and distance for trees at the time of planting shall be 8' high, minimum caliper 4", and 1 per 20' on center. b) Shrubs shall be minimum of 5 gallons, 3' high and 1 per 3' on center. c) Irrigation/landscape meter is suggested for proper maintenance of the plantings.