06-21-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report July 19,2007 Clear Creek Equipment Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-006 ReQuested by: Ms. Sally Williams ReQuested for: Lots 1-8, TRS 25-32, Block 122, and 16' wide portion of alley between .these lots, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Location: 602 State Highway 146 South Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Proposed Use: Heavy Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing Background: The applicant is proposing a 6,000 sq.ft (60'xl00') of office warehouse on a 0.76 acre tract located south of West 'E' Street along State Highway 146 South. The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). Heavy Construction Equipment rental and leasing (SIC #7353) is classified as a 'Conditional Use' in GC zoning districts. The reason some uses are conditional in GC zones is that in certain instances the Commission may feel that a use may be appropriate if further conditions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Analvsis: Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216, 106-217 (pertains to SCUP), all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan, Development Ordinance, and Code of Ordinances (Chapter 106) as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: . Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties; . Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; . Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; . Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land uses; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air, water or noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, . The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. _tilan t;