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13&G Crane Service Page 2 of 3 ® The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Land Use — The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial industrial uses. The existing land uses in the vicinity are primarily commercial & industrial in nature. Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract abuts feeder of State Highway 146 North, a major freeway in the Bayport area and southeast Harris County. The transportation/traffic system may accommodate the traffic and existing properties should not be impacted by the proposed use. The existing roads are adequate to support the project and the proposed development should not conflict with the Thoroughfare Plan. Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed use. A 10" water line dins north -south along North 8" Street (unimproved right -of --way, east of the property in question. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs of the proposed use. A 15" sanitary sewer runs north to south along the west right -of way of North 8"' Street, east of the property. Being located to the east of State Highway 146 and in the F101 Watershed, the property will drain as is into an existing system. Landscaping --- Current state of the property is mostly impervious surface, however, vacant spots or some portion of the facility's landscaping should be placed adjacent to the major freeway. Conclusion: Based on the facts and considerations presented above, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be added: 1. SCUM 1-91000004 is specifically limited to the proposed use of Heavy Equipment rental and leasing as described by SIC Code#7353. 2. All new or proposed paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of LaPorte. 3. Ensure that existing tree line or vegetation will be preserved off the rear property line and along frontage road of State Highway 146. 4. All new or proposed landscaping shall be provided with an approved irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer or tenant. 5. 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. 6. All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division.