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

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-003 Planning and Zoning Commission July 17,2008 Location of Proposed Development 942 South 14th Street Legal Description Approximately 2.5 acre tract, lots 1-32, including TR A abandoned alley, Block 867, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No.35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Applicant Pastor Karen Wilhelm Present Zoninl! Lie;ht Industrial (LI) Acreage 2.44 acres Surrounding Zoning Light Industrial, General Commercial Land Use Plan Commercial Activity Proposed Women's Recovery Center Summary: . ApJ?licant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit for developing a women recovery center at 942 South 14 Street. . The subject property is located to the west of Kroger shopping center along Fairmont Parkway at State Highway 146. . Per Code of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed development to be located within a Light Industrial (LI) zone. . Staff recognizes that development of the proposed facility at the subject property may create a problem with adjoining properties, as most of the commercial establishments are located within the vicinity and along major public roads. . Commission's final consideration is whether granting this request observes the spirit of the ordinance. Based on the facts noted in the staff report, the applicant's request may be contrary with the spirit of the ordinance, and may promote the health, safety and welfare issues for the general public. . The overall impact on public services should be minimal. Recommendation: All applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and incorporated into this development proposal. If the Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests following conditions be added: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for a women's substance abuse recovery center. 2. Owner shall implement admission policy approved by the City, but not less than following: . Residents shall be disallowed if convicted or any felony offense within three years prior to application, or if convicted of any sex offense at any time. . Residents shall not be minors. 3. Owner shall implement policies regarding continued residency approved by the City, but not less than the following: . Those submitted by the Light of Hope missionary. . Residents shall not loiter, pan handle or exhibit any disruptive behavior on and off-property. 4. A certificate of non-profit organization shall be provided to the City. 5. Regular or frequent inspection log shall be kept in the building. 6. Entrance to the adjoining daycare center shall be separate. 7. No lounging around the parking and building shall be allowed. 8. Any noise level shall be closely monitored. 9. Maximum occupancy shall be posted at the building. 10. All building modifications under current codes shall be permitted by the City. 11. Restriping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. 12. Outdoor activities shall not be allowed in the parking areas and on the north side of the building. 13. No outside lights or any fixtures/equipment shall be allowed. 14. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. 15. Exterior building design standards, if proposed, shall be approved by the City. 16. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants/tenants. 17. A certificate of occupancy shall be required. 18. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas. -< t- - en - :c ~