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

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. . Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006 Plan~ing and Zoning Commission May 20, 2004 Location of Proposed Change 1200 Block of SOuth 13m Street, between West K & L Streets Legal Description of Proposed Zoning Lots 1 thru 32, alleys and portions of street rights-of-way, Block 1135, 1136, & 1137, Town of La Porte Aoolieant Randall Jones Present Zonine General Commercial (Gel Acreaee to be Rezoned 9.16 acres Surrounding Zoning North General Commercial (GC) East General Commercial (GC) South General Commercial (GC) West General Commercial (Gel Land Use Commercial Activity Proposed Mini-storaee. office warehousine Summary: . The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing a mini-storage/warehousing at this location. . The mini-storage/warehousing is classified as a conditional use in GC zone. . The existing facilities are primarily commercial (offices, restaurants, drug store, office supplies, medical center, grocery store, insurance company, and banks). . To the south, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have approved the Texas Import/Export Park, which is restricted by both a Development Agreement and covenants in an attempt to develop a well planned, quality mixed-use developments. . The subject tract abuts on South 13th Street (SO'ROW) which connects with Fairmont Parkway with 100' ROW. . The project as presented depends on the closure ofS. 14th and 15th Streets right- of-way ~ West "K: and "L" Street. . The overa1f area plans (TlEP, Taylor Bayou Watershed, and South 16th Street Planning Area) have prompted regional detention for the undeveloped land mass south of the Fairmont Parkway system. . The overall impact on public services will be minimal. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the SCUP with the following consideration: Action Required by the Commission: . SCUP#04-006 is specifically limited to the mini-storage/office warehouse, and open storage will not be allowed. · Issues related to undeveloped property to the east and the realignment of South 12th Street for drainage corridor or channel improvement and Park's trail system will be liddressed by the developer as the project proceeds. . The project as presented contains some architectural standards to provide compatIbility with the surrounding commercial activities. . . The specific use will not adversely impact the other properties nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. . Additional conditions on landscaping, heights of buildings and architectural standards would be required. . Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional conditions. . Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. . Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. ~~;vHttrf A. ...~ . . "'"