04-15-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use .it #SCU04-005 Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2004 . A Iicant Present Zonin Proposed Zoning Acreage to be Rezoned Surrounding Zoning Summary: Recommendation: Actions required by the Commission: 700 Block of State Hi hwa 146 TR 1, Block 4, Nebraska Syndicate, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. A.a JainIBobb Grisham General Commercial G Business Industrial (HI) 2.5200 acres North Planned Unit Development (POO) East S. H. 146 & BI South General Commercial (GC) West Low Densi Residential -1 Commercial. Truck Sto This action is subsequent to the approval of a zone change request from General Commercial (GC) to Business Industrial (BI) submitted by the applicants and acted upon by the Commission earlier. . . The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit to allow a trock stop. . The tract is bounded by Fairlane to the north, S.H. 146 to the east, Bay Shore motel to the south, and 11th Street (a halfpaved street) to the west . Commercial Uses allow service stations (SIC 544) but specifically excludes Truck Stops. . The specific use is unlisted in the Code of Ordinances. Hence, it is considered to be a Conditional Use. . The adjacent properties to the west of this site are residences (La Porte Temce Subdivision) zoned Low Density residential. . The traffic flow along the feeder of S.H. 146 may be impacted with the truck stop so near the major intersection with Barbour's Cut. . The proposed development should have an adverse impact upon the infrastructure. . The impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare of the City could be significant (e.g. increase in noise and air pollution near residential development). Staff recommends denial of the Special Conditional Use Permit request #SCU04-005. If the Commission favorably consider the request, staff recommend with the following conditions: I. The site is constructed with sound barriers to the west and south portions of the perimeter adjacent to the residential neighborhood and existing moteL 2. The site be heavily landscaped along areas adjacent to residences and existing businesses to further isolate truck activity. 3. Truck traffic is prohibited from using 11th Street. 4. The developer is responsible for upgrading that portion of Fair lane Street adjacent to his site to the standards necessary to support heavy Truck traffic; and subject to the approval of the City's Supervising Engineer. 5. Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stonnwater runoff for swrounding areas and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City's Supervising Engineer. 6. That no driveway be closer than 40' to the intersection of S.H. 146 and Barbour's Cut. The City is to be furnished with a copy of approved driveway permits issued by TxDOT to ensure they meet TxOOT standards. 7. The developer is responsible for connectivity (sidewalks) with the motel and along N. lIth and Fairlane Streets. 8. A minor development site plan prepared in accordance with the requirement of City Ordinance 1444 and approved by the City. Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional conditions. Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. ~HUfJrr. A