11-20-2003 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Port of Houston Authority — MDSP (#03-10) Planning and Zoning Commission January 15, 2004 Location of Proposed Project 600 E. Barbour's Cut Blvd. Legal Description 21.289 acres being out of Lots 367, 368, 369, 369A, and 370 La Porte Outlots Applicant Port of Houston Authority Present Zoning Planned Unit Development JD Requested Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) Acreage 20.7 acres Surrounding Zoning North Barbour's Cut Terminal South Mid -Density Residential (R-2) East Business Industrial (BI) West Business Industrial Land Use Commercial and Industrial Activity Proposed Entry Pre -Check Facili Summary: . The Port of Houston Authority is requesting approval of a Major Development Site Plan for the proposed truck pre -check facility along Barbour's Cut Blvd. • Earlier, the Planning and Zoning Commission, during its December 19, 2002 meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding rezone request by the Port of Houston Authority. The Commission recommended to Council approval of this rezone from Business Industrial (BI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). City Council approved it at their January 13, 2003 meeting. rezoning of this property from General Commercial (GC), Medium Density Residential (R-2), and Low -Density Residential (R-l) to Business Industrial (BI). • Later, the Planning and Zoning Commission, during their May 15, 2003, considered General Plan and held public hearing to receive citizen's comments on Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 03-001. After taking comments and questions, the Commission recommended approval to City Council. • City Council at its August 11, 2003 meeting, approved Special Conditional Use Permit with conditions • The owner/developer worked diligently with the staff to address those community concerns. • The plan will be developed in two phases. A 20' high sound wall will be constructed along the south property line to avoid adverse impact on the adjacent residential properties. • Phase H will include all the site work, parking lot, drives, water main, and landscape improvement. Recommendation: Staff reviewed the development for the Pre -Check Facility and found it to be in substantial compliance with applicable ordinance requirements. The plan is recommended for approval with the condition that; • Prior to the use or occupancy, a subdivision plat for the entire 20.7-acre tract shall be submitted for approval by the City before filing with the Harris County.