05-15-1997 Workshop Meeting, Regular Meeting, and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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e e Staff Report Bayou Forest Apartments June 19, 1997 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP 97-001 ReQuested Bv: Mr. Edward Cooke and Mr. Edward Dutke, on behalf of Forest Holdings L.L.P., and Mr. Jim Clifton of Sterling Development ReQuested For: A 10.54 acre tract out of the W. P. Harris Survey, Abst. A- 30, Harris County, La Porte, Texas. This property is further described as being located in the 1200 Block of Me Cabe Road. The project is identified as the Bayou Forest Apartments. (See Exhibit A) Present Zonin2: Planned Unit Development (p.U.D.) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Purpose of ReQuest: Applicants are seeking a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the purpose of developing an apartment complex within a Planned Unit Development (p.U.D.) '\ zone. This SCUPis required by Section 8-400 of the City Zoning Ordinance 1501. Back2round: The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU97 -001. This request is being processed simultaneously with the Bayou Forest Apartments General Plan as required by the City's zoning ordinance. Analvsis: Zoning Ordinance Section 10-200 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: . That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity, . That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant. . That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community.