O-2008-1501K6 scup08-006/off-site parking for NAPA Auto Parts, 518 W Main

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 22, 2008 Requested By: Tim Tietiens Department: Planning Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance w/exhibits A -F P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Public Notice Responses Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its August 21, 2008, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-006. The request, submitted by Brent Heckendom c/o Allen & Kerber Auto Supply (NAPA Auto Parts), seeks approval of Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for an off-site parking for primary business located at 518 West Main Street. Off-site parking is classified as a conditional use per Section 106-441; Table A, Commercial Uses, Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances. Allen & Kerber Auto Supply has been in business in La Porte for over twenty years. The nature of business pertains to supply automotive parts and services to the general public and other businesses in the area. Over the past years, the number of employees increased with the tremendous growth of business. Parking has remained a concern for this facility. There are numerous times when private vehicles are parked along the shoulders of N. 5th Street within the public right-of-way. The owner has purchased this property to provide parking for its employees. Off-site parking will serve as auxiliary parking and will help alleviate parking problems associated with the business. In addition, there is no other reasonable site available nearby. The proposed location for off-site parking is within 300 feet of the principal building. The parking lot will be constructed in accordance with City's standard specifications. Landscaping and screening shall be required as per Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City. Recently, the owner has constructed an additional building at 516 West Main Street. Architectural Design Standards for the Main Street were not in place at the time of plan approval. Staff discussed this matter with the owner and he agreed to apply masonry products to the front of the newly constructed building. Staff included this as a condition of the requested Special Conditional Use Permit. After receiving citizen input and discussion on the upcoming Main Street Architectural Design Standards, the Commission deleted a condition #5 from the SCUP. Nine (9) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. Two responses were received in favor of the SCUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5-2 vote, recommends City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-006 with the conditions listed (omitting #5) in the SCUP. C nduct public hearing. C41sider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #S U08-006 for off-site parking for business located at 518 West Main Street. Council Ron Bottoms, City Manager