01-16-20 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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(6) The use of aluminum window frames is prohibited. Proposed Changes: (1) Homes shall be no more than two stories in height. (2) residential construction. Common characteristic examples would be carpenter gothic features, decorative peak trusses, single or two story porches with pillars or porticos, gable roofs, window shutters, decorative period lighting, etc. Color schemes common during the time should be utilized and are subject to approval by the Planning Director (ex. Contrasting, bold, and earth tones are suggested). (3) The primary material (minimum of 90%) shall be brick, stone, stucco, block, wood siding or synthetic wood (such as Hardiplank). (4) Sheet metal siding, plywood, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), synthetic stucco, aluminum window frames, and burglar bars shall not be used are not permitted. (5) Where o Original doors and/or windows that were blocked or covered, those openings should shall be restored to their original appearance and functionality. (6) A garage is not required, but there shall be be sufficient space reserved for 2 car stalls on the property. If a garage is desired, it shall be detached and offset to either the side or rear yard, adhering to single-family detached area requirements. (7) Detached garages must utilize a uniform façade to the primary living structure on the property and cannot exceed a single-story in height. (8) Placement of carports anywhere on site is not permitted. (9) If a property is utilizing alleyway access to rear-offset garage, the alleyway must be improved to-and-through the property lines and built to City of La Porte specifications. (10) The Planning and Development Director or his/her designee shall approve the final design elements. 6. ISSUE: Multi-tenant Parking Sec. 106-839 Multi-tenant structures often have many different land uses come and go over the years, making it hard for developers to plan for enough parking. Sec. 106-838 2017 2017 NAICS MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES NAICS Title (combination) Code N/A Shopping One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area for shopping centers under Center 25,000 square feet and one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area for shopping centers that are 25,000 square feet or larger 7. ISSUE: SCUP vs. CUP Chapter 106 refers to Conditional Use Permits (CUP) as well as Special Conditional Use Permits (SCUP) which are functionally the same thing. Recommendation: Staff recommends changing all references to CUP to SCUP. Sec. 106-216. - General conditions for all special conditional uses in all zoning districts.