01-18-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the LP Planning and Zoning Commission

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CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 www.ci.la-oorte.tx.us Phone: (281) 471-5020 / Fax (281) 470-5005 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD February 9, 2007 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Wayne J. Sabo, Director of Planning Re: City's Old Treatment Plant Site along Fairmont Parkway BACKGROUND The City of La Porte is seeking competitive bids on the sale of 4.53 acres of vacant land or 198,300 square feet along Fairmont Parkway, located between Willmont Drive and Big Island Slough. Currently, the property is zoned Medium Density Residential (R-2). In addition, the Land Use Map shows this area to be developing as Mid to High Density Residential uses. The 4.53 acres being legally described as Tract 33, Treatment Plant Site, William M. Jones Survey, Abstract 482, La Porte, Harris County, is appraised at $288,000. Last year, the City did not receive any bid for this property. Potential buyers have plans to develop this property either for commercial use or multi-family ( apartments). FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS >- Surrounding uses are overwhelmingly single-family residential and an Elementary School. >- Utilities are readily available to the property. Drainage/detention system will outfall to adjacent Big Island Slough. >- Another apartment complex (Fairmont Oaks @ Underwood) is approximately 1700 feet away from this site. >- In regards to economic development, commerciallretail remains an important source ofrevenue to the City. ACTION BY THE COMMISSION 1. Discuss the Issue 2. The Commission may elect to: >- Direct Staff to develop a recommendation for rezone >- Direct Staff to allow the current zoning to remain R-2 -' ,..~"",..,.", ..,' '.f;;''''l~'. . !,~..~4J.p