01-20-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Landfill Site #3 Page 3 of5 . Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, 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. None of the above criteria present any concerns over the proposed change in zoning designation. Based on the siting criteria noted above, the tract in question is suited for the requested PUD zone. The City's Comprehensive Plan addresses a need to achieve growth through a deliberate planning process to encourage sustainable development within the existing City limits and particularly the existing service area of municipal infrastructure. In general, high intensity uses should be adjacent to each other and intensity of land use and zoning should relate to the thoroughfare system classification. The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the City. Transportation - Being located along North Broadway near Barbour's Cut Boulevard, a primary arterial road and major truck route, provides adequate accessibility for circulation of truck traffic. Secondary access will be along North ']' Street at State Highway 146. There should be limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity even after full implementation of the project site. The private access drive and outside yard areas should be designed and constructed in conformance with the City's Standard Specs. Since trucking trailer/container movement is the primary function of the facility, access management and circulation should be the top priority. Driveways connecting directly onto the roadway should be minimized to avoid traffic congestion and other delays caused by turning movements for the eighteen wheelers entering and existing the facility. Utilities - Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this project. Storm water drainage will require on-site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this development. Landscaping and/or Screening - Landscaping is required per the current zoning ordinance. Approval of landscaping/screening is among conditions of the Special Conditional Use Permit for the proposed project. Enhanced