03-29-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Mini -storage SCU04-004 Page 2 of 3 Certain uses of land, buildings or structures may not be appropriate under all . circumstances in any given zoning district,. but may be appropriate and suitable where adequate precautions can be taken to assure compatibility with surrounding uses, public need, and the city as a whole. It is also the intent of the ' Comprehensive Plan that commercial land. uses should be . clustered throughout the City and convenient to residential areas. Staff recommends a buffer between commercial and residential area to the rear. Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract 'abuts on Underwood Road' (100'ROW), which intersects with Spencer Highway with 100' ROW. The transportation system should adequately accommodate -the traffic and existing properties should not be impacted by the traffic of the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the said project. The proposed ' development is in conformance with the City's. Development Ordinance and the Thoroughfare Plan. . Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage Staff reviewed the existing- facilities and services for. each - of the components of the utility. system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. A 12" waterline is located on the.. east side of Underwood Road running north to south. Sanitary sewer is near the south property line at the north. edge. of the parking lot of adjacent property. An 8" sewer line is located on the east side of adjacent property at 2627 Underwood Road in the utility easement iunning,north to south An easement needs to�be retained for. the existing utilities to and thru of this property. The owner/developer will be' responsible for any paved area over .utilities. Staff recommends on -site detention for this facility. . Landscaping / Screening The property abuts - commercial uses along Underwood Road. This is the most public face. of the tract. Staff suggests that a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should be placed on Underwood Road and both sides for a -depth of .at least .60'. In. addition, . ' heavy landscaping and screening shall be required adjoining residential ' . - properties to the rear. - The building style coupled with, the proposed landscaping and setbacks should result in a facility that is attractive. Staff found the . while the request satisfies 'all applicable - Ordinance requirements, the request may not be compatible with the goals and objectives' . ot the Comprehensive - Plan.' - If approved with the conditions stipulated, the specific use may 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: