07-17-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-007 Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 2008 ment 8727 Fairmont Parkwa 5.637 acre tract, out of W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No. 482, La Porte, Harris Coun , Texas. Crai Puccetti, on behalf of Parsons Grou Medium Densit Residential (R-2 5.637 acres Low-Density Residential, General Commercial Residential Senior Citizen Assisted Livin Center A licant Present Zonin Acreage Surrounding Zoning Land Use Plan Activit Pro osed Summary: · Applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit for a proposed addition to the senior citizen assisted living facility known as Parsons House, formerly Fairmont House. · The subject property is located at 8727 Fairmont Parkway adjacent to Brookglen Subdivision. · As per provision of the previous Special Conditional Use Permit issued for this facility, additional development is subject to a new Special Conditional Use Permit from the City. · Previous development was permitted as Intra-district P.U.D. created within Medium Density Residential (R-2) zoning district, other than Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone. · Staff recognizes that development of the proposed addition at the current facility may not create a problem but density and drainage issues need to be considered. · Commission's fmal consideration is whether granting this request observes the previous determination of Intra- District P.U.D. classification and spirit of the current ordinances. · The development is compatible with the surrounding properties. · The subject request should not be injurious to the health, safety and welfare of 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 an additional 41 unit facility at 8727 Fairmont Parkway. 2. No future Special Conditional Use Permit submittal shall hereafter authorize an aggregate total of more than 101 units on the site. 3. The use of this property is limited to senior citizen "assisted living center" as defmed in SIC #8361. A senior citizen is defmed as a person who is 55 years of age or older. 4. If intra-district P.U.D. remains, covenants shall be submitted for the City's review and approval. 5. An overall density of the assisted living center shall not exceed 17.91 dwelling units per acre. 6. A development site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to any construction at site. 7. Internal access to the northern portion of the tract shall be provided for by provision ofa private street (min. 24' wide) 8. Adequate provisions are made for fire protection and other utility services to additional building. 9. Outdoor activities shall be restricted to the parking area and concrete pavement on the east and west sides of the building. 10. All lighting in the parking lot shall be hooded and arranged to deflect lights away from the nearby residential properties in compliance with Section I06-521(a) of the Code of Ordinances. I I. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. 12. The roofed-over structures on the property shall not accumulatively exceed the current lot coverage or maximum (75%). 13. Height of the building shall be the same as existing one. 14. Exterior building design standards shall be approved by the City. 15. Landscaping/screening shall be required as per Section 106-444(a) within said setback areas along east and west of the perimeter adjacent to the residential zoned properties. 16. Provide landscape buffer along east side of the facility as well. 17. Landscaping shall be maintained by the owner/developer. 18. On and off-site drainage whether existing or planned shall have a net zero effect for storm water runoff to surrounding areas and mitigate drainage issues at the driveways along Fairmont Parkway. 19. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas. Actions required by the Commission: · Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with conditions. · Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. · Recommend tabling this SCUP for further review.