06-19-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes

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#SCU08-004 P & Z (7/17/08) Page 3 of 4 Conclusion! Recommendation: Open Space/Landscape Plan - The property abuts commercial uses along Underwood Road and this is the most public face of the tract. Staff suggests that a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should be placed adjacent to the street. If approved, additional side and rear yard setbacks along with the proposed landscaping should result in a facility that is attractive and compatible with surrounding properties. Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along Underwood Road to supply potable water and fire protection to this development. Sanitary sewer service is readily available to this site. Drainage - This project would add a significant amount of storm runoff due to an increase in impervious cover (pavement). Particular attention must be given to the impacts of stormwater runoff effects on the residential side, unchecked runoff would have a negative impact on the adjacent residential zoned properties. Staff recognizes that Special Conditional Use Permit request does not conform to the land use for this area, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit request, staff recommends the following conditions as a minimum be considered: 1. Planned Unit Development (PUD) status shall allow light industrial use consisting of construction, maintenance, and fabrication activity for a period of twenty (20) years from the date of City Council approval and may continue with an annual zoning permit issued to extend the use for up to five I-year renewals after said 20 year period. 2. The long term Land Use Plan, in effect at the end of the said twenty years period plus five I-year renewals shall remain the intended use of the PUD property. As a condition of this Special Conditional Use Permit, the land use shall thereafter conform to the Land Use Plan of the City. Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone ceases at such time as the land is developed in accordance with the underlying land uses of the City's Land Use Plan in effect at that time. 3. Provide 100' setback from the east and south property line adjacent to residential for buffering purposes with all other setbacks as required. 4. No activity/storage shall be allowed within the setback and any other easements at site.