2002-06-10 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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REQiST FOR CITY COUNCIL A<irDA ITEM Exhibits: Ordinance Vicinity map Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2002 Requested By: DOU2 Kneuppe~ ~ Department: Plannin2 Report: _Resolution: _ Ordinance:~ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Texas ImportJExport Park is a proposed industrial, commercial and retail development to be located in an area south of Fairmont Parkway, north of McCabe Road and between the existing Union Pacific railroad tracks and State Highway 146 South. The proposed development includes approximately 342 acres. As a part of the PUD development process, the applicant previously submitted a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) Request and a General Plan (GP) covering the La Porte 81 Ltd., 82 Ltd., and 115 Ltd., and Daetwyler Enterprises. The Planning and Zoning Commission initiated a Public Hearing for the SCUP request and GP on July 21, 1998 and concluded that public hearing on August 20, 1998, On March 3, 1999, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the SCUP request, General Plan, Development Agreement and all Exhibits. On March 15, 1999, City Council approved the General Plan, SCUP#98-001, and the Development Agreement Mr. Stuart Haynsworth, General Partner representing La Porte 81 Ltd., 82 Ltd., and 115 Ltd. (approximately 292 acres), executed the agreement Daetwyler Enterprises did not execute the agreement and noted that Stuart Haynsworth did not represent their interests. On April 27, 2000, the Commission granted a one (1) year extension for SCUP#98-001. Since the extension was granted, no development has occurred. In February 2002, Mr. Haynsworth initiated a request to re-authorize the General Plan, Development Agreement and SCUP. The applicant's request is essentially a repeat of the previously approved SCUP 98-01 less the Daetwyler (now owned by CD M) properties. (The applicant's request covers approximately 292 acres.) Also note that the Exxon Diil1 site is not shown. but should be. At the May 16, 2002 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to re-authorize the General Plan, Development Agreement and Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) request #SCU02-OO2. Eight (8) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. No responses were received. By a unanimous vote, the Commission forwards a recommendation to City Council to approve General Plan, Development Agreement and #SCU02-002 for Texas Import-Export with the following conditions: I. This SCUP is not applicable to any specific development anticipated or proposed by General Plan. 2. 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 the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc. 3. Said submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, the approved General Plan, the Development Agrement, Ordinances and policies of the City of La Porte and specifically Section 106-216 & 217 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. If approved, the next step for the applicant would be to submit a SCUP and Minor Development Site Plan for Phase I-A to staff for review. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider approval of General Plan, Development Agreement and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU02-OO2. Approved for City Council Ae;enda G~ \. \\~ Robert T. Herrera, City Manager fD'4 '0'2.... Date