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

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Port of Houston Authority Major Development Site Plan Page 2 of 5 To provide the property owners with answers, the Port developed special studies involving noise levels, pollution, property values, and landscaping. At the Commission' s April 17, 2003 meeting, the Port presented their findings regarding these issues. In addition, the Port also obtained the Commission's input regarding landscaping, the sound wall design and other matters about the said project. 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 the following conditions: 1. Adhere to the terms of the Property Owners Value Assurance Program. 2. Sign an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte regarding the Property Owners Value Assurance Program. 3. Comply with the General Plan approved by the City as shown in the attached Exhibit. 4. Ensure that at least 30 percent of the property consists of landscaping and/or screening. 5. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provide "in fill" plantings of trees and shrubs. 6. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 7. Erect a sound wall constructed with a "rough" texture to decrease the likelihood of graffiti and to increase the likelihood that vines/greenery will attach to the wall. 8. Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting plan. Ensuring that all illumination occurs on site and does not affect nearby residences. 9. Enhance the building fagade so that it is architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve the design. 10. Prohibit the overnight parking of trucks at the facility between 6 pm and 6 am. 11. Hours of operation shall be no earlier than 7 am and no later than 6 pm. 12. Pay the public hearing costs. 13. Development is subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of La Porte and all other applicable law.