07-22-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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The Port Authority requests that Permit Condition No. 4 be amended to add "landscaped ponds (either dry or wet) with native grasses at completion of the project" to the 30% requirement. Condition # 5 - "Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provide "in fill" planting of trees and shrubs." The Port Authority requests that the second and last sentences of Permit Condition No. 5 be amended to read as follows: "Allow existing trees and shrubs exterior to the sound wall to remain as a natural buffer. Provide "in fill" ponds with native grasses and planting of drought-tolerant trees along the boulevard R.O.W., which provides for one year of established watering." Condition #6 - "Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and careening is properly maintained by the owner/ developer." The Port Authority requests that Permit Condition No. 6 be deleted, as irrigation is not needed for native grass and drought tolerant trees per La Porte Zoning Ordinances. Condition # 7 - "Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting plan. Ensure that all illumination occurs on site and does not affect nearby residences." The Port Authority requests that the Permit Condition No. 7 be revised to delete the current text and replace it with, "The revised lighting plan shall adhere to the requirements of applicable City Ordinances." Condition #8 - "Enhance the building facade so that it is architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve the design." Since there is only a small electrical and IT building proposed in the new design, the Port Authority requests that Permit Condition No. 8 be replace it with, "The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve the design of the new building and canopies". Notices of the Public Hearing, along with comment sheets, were sent to all property owners Staff did not receive any returned comment sheets for the proposed SCUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 20, 2019 regular meeting, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed SCUP, as presented with no additional conditions. Proposed SCUP (Exhibit A) is attached. Any substantive modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment t. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an Ordinance for SCUP #19-91000004 Approved for City Council Agenda