05-20-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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SCU04-010 June 17, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Staff found the request satisfies all applicable Ordinance requirements. The request is not incompatible with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Under certain. conditions, the specific use is compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. Conclusion: While the Staff initially did not recommend approval of SCU#04-004, based upon additional analysis with the. owner/developer the following facts and considerations should be considered: • The shape of the tract, being narrow and deep, coupled with the pipeline easement, which allows no construction or paving other than a driveway, presents some difficulty for normal- retail/commercial development. • The pipeline easement through the remaining tracts offers similar challenges to other commercial development • Changes in the developer's plans .enhance . compatibility with surrounding developments. Based upon the facts presented above, staff feels the proposed use is appropriate due to the shape of the associated tract of land and the pipeline easement. Normal retail development would be at a disadvantage. Establishments in the vicinity endorse the application. Staff recognizes the developer is willing to blend this development to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. Until final renderings are received, however, we withhold our recommendation for approval. If approved, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-010 subject to the following conditions: ➢ SCUP#04-010 is specifically limited to the mini-storage/warehouse as defined in SIC #4225. ➢ Development abutting "R 1" district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required. screening and landscaping provisions per Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance. ➢ Provide at least 20' wide planting strip of heavy landscaping abutting residential development in the rear. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the owner/developer. Current trees adjacent to the residential development are to. be maintained. ➢ Additional Landscaping should be placed along the entire front and both sides for a depth of at .least 100' and at a width of at least 5'. This landscaping should be sight bearing. Landscaping plan to be approved by the City. ➢ A masonry wall shall surround the complex. ➢. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent residential properties. ➢ An outside storage shall be screened from public view. ➢ Enhance building fagade so that it blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. ➢. Utility extension and maintenance/repair of paved driveway over pipeline easement will be the responsibility of the owner/developer.