03-20-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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S (. a Memo TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners Rmi Gwen Goodwin, City Planner CCm Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning Data. 4/11/2003 Rem Presentation of the Port of Houston Authority's proposed pre -check gate facility Over the last two years, the Port of Houston Authority worked diligently with Staff and property owners to develop a 14-lane Pre -check gate facility proposed on 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd. During these discussions, Staff and property owners developed a fist of concerns regarding this development. These concerns are as follows: Impact of noise & sound pollution generated by the development • Lighting and illumination of near by residences. Increased hours of operation & truck traffic associated with the facility; and concerns about increased truck achy. Devaluation of adjacent residential units and the expansion of the Port's property into the neighborhood. To provide the property owners with answers, the Port developed special studies Involving noise levels, pollution, property values, and landscaping. (Copies of the documents are available from Staff.) At the Commission's April 17, 2003 meeting, the Port will present their findings regarding these issues. In addition, the Port is interested in obtaining the Commission's input regarding landscaping, the sound wall design and other matters about the project. This time will also provide the Commission with an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed development. 604 W. Fairmont Parkway 9 La Porte, Texas 77571 • 281-471-5020