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ORNINANCE NO. 1501- P P P
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT
CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 5.98 ACRES IN THE
1200 BLOCK OF SOUTH 13TH STREET, BEING LOTS 1-32, BLOCKS 1136, 1137, ALLEYS
IN THESE BLOCKS, AND PORTION OF SOUTH 14TH STREET ROW BETWEEN BLOCKS
1136 & 1137, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEVELOPING A MIN-STORAGE AND OFFICE WAREHOUSING IN A GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 20th day of May, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to
due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to
consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of
Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed
to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under
consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 3. Immediately following such public hearing on May 20, 2004, the Planning
and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in
classification, which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La
Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning
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Commission, by letter dated May 21, 2004, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public
hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the 14th day of June, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to
consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible
reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "0", incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing.
"Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all
purposes.
"Section 6. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the
incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special
Conditional Use Permit are as follows, to-wit:
All lots in Blocks 1136 and 1137, alleys in these blocks, and portion of south 14th Street
between these blocks, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
"Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this
Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives
stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
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"Section 8. The City Council official finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subjed of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required
by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas
Govemment Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
"Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this the '14Jl-day of June, 2004.
ATTEST:
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MA TPfA GILLE ,City Secretary
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StatTReport
May 20, 2004
Home Porte Storage
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006
Reauested by:
Reauested for:
Location:
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ProDOsed Use:
Back2round:
Analvsis:
Mr. Randall Jones
All lots in Blocks 1135, 1136, and 1137, alleys in these blocks, and jortion
of south 13th Street R.O.W. between blocks 1135 & 1136, south 14 Street
R.O.W. between blocks 1136 & 1137, south 12th Street R.O.W. between
blocks 1134 & 113 5, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
1200 Block of South 13th Street (South ofFairmont Parkway)
General Commercial (GC)
Mini-storage & office warehousing
The applicant is proposing a mini-storage & office warehousing on a 9.16
acre tract bounded by West 'K' Street (unimproved) on the north, and West
L Street (unimproved) on the south, Block 1134 on the east and South 15th
Street R. O. W. (unimproved) on the west.
The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). Mini-Storage warehousing
(SIC #4225) is classified as a Conditional Use in GC zone. The reason some
uses are conditional in GC zones is that in certain instances the Commission
may feel that a use may be appropriate if further conditions are considered
on a case-by-case basis.
Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216,
106-217 (pertains to SCUP), all applicable elements of the La Porte
Comprehensive Plan, and other previously approved plans for Texas
ImportlExport Park, 16th Street Plan, and City's Bicycle & Pedestrian Trails
Plan as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues:
. Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties;
. Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use
classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the
anticipated use of the properties;
. Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible,
considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities
and services, and other considerations;
. Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value
of adjacent land uses;
. Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the
capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use;
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. Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive
air, water or 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.
Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with
commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial (offices,
restaurants, drug store, office supplies, medical center, grocery store,
insurance company, and banks etc.)
To the south, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have
approved the Texas ImportlExport Park, which is restricted by both a
development agreement and covenants in an attempt to develop well
planned, quality mixed use developments. The property between TIEP and
this location is not restricted but was included in infrastructure planning of
this area.
Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract abuts on South 13th
Street (80'ROW) which connects with Fairmont Parkway with 100' ROW.
The transportation system may accommodate the traffic and existing
properties may not be impacted by the proposed development. The
existing roads are adequate to support the said project and the proposed
development does not conflict with the Thoroughfare Plan. City Council
has asked staff to look at circulation in this area and for future
consideration of paving "L" Street with connection back to Fairmont
Parkway. It has been determined that 13th Street would be the connector.
Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services
for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed
development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection
needs. Sanitary sewer is along West K Street (unimproved ROW) with
existing manhole at the northwest corner of South 12th Street. On-site
detention is proposed for this site. The overall area plans (TIEP, Taylor
Bayou Watershed, and South 16th Street Planning Area) have prompted
regional detention for the undeveloped land mass south of the Fairmont
Parkway system.
The projected pathway for this channel is between the 12th and 13th Streets
ROW. The City will eventually choose one of these ROWs for the storm
sewer/channel (drainage corridor) and pedestrian path. The City has also
discussed with Harris County for this path as being available for increased
runofffrom future paving projects on Fairmont Parkway. Staff believes it is
premature to close these paths at this time. There is a major trunk sewer 24"
stubbed out at "K" and south 13th Street. This stub out is to provide for future
line south to serve the undeveloped areas. In addition, the realignment of S.
12th Street shall be required as the project proceeds to accommodate
drainage.
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At present, the area sheet flows from northwest to southeast. The
development requires on-site detention with the planned outfall currently
in the South 16th Street right-of-way to the south.
Open SpaceIPedestrian Plan - The City's open space/pedestrian plan
promotes a north-south pedestrian way thru the proposed Texas
ImportlExport Park and to this area via South 13th Street ROW to "K" Street.
The property abuts commercial uses along Fairmont Parkway to the north
across West K Street, South 15th Street on the west, and South 12th Street on
the east. 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
these streets. If approved, architectural standards coupled with the proposed
landscaping and setbacks should result in a facility that is attractive and
compatible with surrounding properties.
The project as presented depends on the closure of South 14th and 15th
Streets between West "K" and "L" Streets. For a variety of reasons presented
here, staff would not recommend the closure of South 13th Street and
propose that the developer improve South 13th Street to and through of his
property. In addition, the applicant has presented some rendering containing
architectural standards to provide compatibility with the surrounding
commercial activities. The specific use will not adversely impact the other
properties nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the
immediate vicinity.
Based on the facts and considerations presented above, staff recommends
approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006 with the following
conditions:
. The developer will work with the City to address the drainage corridor
and realignment ofS. 12th Street right-of-way.
. Check the feasibility of locating detention basin close to the future
drainage channel.
. Additional landscaping shall be required along K Street right-of-way.
. South 13th Street should be extended to and through of the proposed
development.
· Utility extension or paved area over drainage corridor/easement will
be the responsibility of the owner/developer.
. Enhance the building fa~ade so that it blends with the existing
commercial to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing.
. Rendering of the building fa~ade shall be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for final approval of the site plan.
. The applicant shall file an application with the City to close alleys and
streets in Block 1135, 1136, and 1137. If successful, the property be
formally replatted.
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. Detention basin shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with
required screening and landscaping provisions per Section 106-444(a)
of the Ordinance. Additional landscaping may be required to insure a
positive appearance if necessary.
· Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and
screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
· Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the
adjacent properties.
· Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%.
. This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is
submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the
requirements of the Development Ordinance.
. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and
ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
Options available to the Commission are:
. Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional
conditions.
· Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.
. Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 20th day
of May, 2004, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU
04-006, which has been requested for lots 1-32 of Blocks 1135, 1136, and 1137, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas. The property is located in the 1200 block of South 13th Street between South 12th &
South 15th Streets, one block south ofFairmont Parkway. The applicant seeks approval of a Special
Conditional Use Permit for the development of Mini-Storage and Office/warehousing. Mini-
warehousing/Storage is classified as a Conditional Use in a General Commercial (GC) zone as per
City's Code of Ordinances.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing for the
purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the
Commission.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required
to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030for further information.
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rHE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
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CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
In accordance with the pro-
visions of SectiQn 106-171
of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, and
the provisions of the Texas
Local Govemment Code,
notice is hereby g~en th~
the La porte Planning an, 1 e
Zoning Commission. Will
conduct a public heanng at
6'00 P.M. on the 20th day
of May, 2004, in the
council Chambers of the
City Hall, 604 West
Fairmont Parkway, La
porte, Texas. The purpose
of this hearing is to consid-
erSpedal Condffional Use
Permit Request ~SCU 04- ta
006 which has been .
req~ested for lots 1-32 of ns
Blocks 1135, 1136, a~d
1137 La porte, Hams
County, Texas. The prop-
, rty is located in the 1200 . "
'~IOCk of South 13th Street. underSigned authority, on thiS date
between s~he 12thon~ ~ared Karolyn Kellogg, a duly authorized
;~~:. uth 0: ai~~ont)f The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
par,. .'a a~pp~~can~ fished and generally distributed in the
see"s .
Speci dlti, lal uesnet ' Harr s Coullty, Texas and who
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~~rm i-S r ~n~ sworn, swears the allached notice was
Office ar~h slOg. MIOI~ ! Bayshore Sun dated 06 /os-It} t./-
warehouslOglStor . , .
classified. dffional
Use in a General
Commercial (GC) zone as
per City's Code of
Ordinances.
A regular meeting of ~e
Planning .and ZOning
Commission will follow the
public hearing for the pur-
. pose of acting upon the.
public hearing items and to.
conduct other matte~s I?er-
tainlng to thEi Commission.
. Citizens wishing to address
the Commission pro or ~n
during the Public H~an~g
will be required to sign In
before the meeting is ~n-
vened.
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'Sen'ing The Bayshore Area Since 1947'
"arolyn Kellogg
Authorized Representative
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Sandra E. Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harri.s County, Texas
281-471-1234
Fax: 281-471-5763
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
May 21,2004
Hon. Mayor Pro-Tern and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006
Mayor Pro-Tern and City Council:
The La Porte Plamring and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on May 20, 2004, held a public
hearing to consider a Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 04-006. The applicant, Mr. Randall Jones,
seeks approval to allow a mini-storage & business center in the 1200 Block of South 13th Street.
After careful consideration, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a vote of 6-0, recommends that City
Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 04-006 with the following conditions:
1. The developer will work with the City to address the drainage corridor and rea1igmnent of S. 12th
Street right-of-way.
2. Check the feasibility of locating detention basin close to the future drainage channel.
3. Additional landscaping shall be required along K Street right-of-way.
4. South 13th Street should be extended to and through of the proposed development.
S. Utility extension or paved area over drainage corridor/easement will be the responsibility of the
owner/developer.
6. Enhance the building fayade so that it blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally
and aesthetically pleasing.
7. This permit is for phase I only. Developments to the east of South 13th Street and future site shown
in the northwest corner are excluded from this permit.
8. The applicant shall file an application with the City to close alleys and streets in Block 1136, and
1137. If successful, the property be formally replatted.
9. Detention basin shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and
landscaping provisions per Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance allowing additional landscaping
to insure a positive appearance if required.
10. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by
the owner/developer.
II. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent properties.
12. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%.
13. This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to the City;
reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance.
14. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte
and the State of Texas.
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Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 14th day of June, 2004, in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of
this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 04-006, which has been
requested for lots 1-32 of Blocks 1135, 1136, and 1137, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
property is located in the 1200 block of South 13th Street between South 12th & South 15th Streets,
one block south of Fairmont Parkway. The applicant seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use
Permit for the development of Storage and Business Center. Mini-warehousing/Storage is classified
as a Conditional Use in a General Commercial (GC) zone as per City's Code of Ordinances.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon
the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to
sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030for further information.
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Cllizens wishing to aA
dress the Council pro .,
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Hearing will be required to
sign in before the meeting
Is CC?nvened.
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!"HE STATE OF TEXAS
::OUNTY OF HARRIS
:ITY OF LA PO.ATE .
NOTICE OF PUBUC
HEARING
281-471-1234
Fax: 281-471-5763
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
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In accoldQnce with the
provisions of Section 106-
171 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions
of the Texas Local Gov-
emment Code, notice is
herebY given that the La .
Porte City Council wiD con- This facility has disability , '7'1 B J AS' ,
duct a public hearing at' accommodations availa- ng .I. I le ays lOre rea lllce 1947
6:00 PJI. on the 14th day b18. Requests for accom- ,
of June, 2004, in the modatlons or Interpretive
Council Chambers of the services at. meetings
CIty Hall 604 West FaIr- should be made 48 hours
mont Peik.way, La Porte, prior to the meeting.
Texas.. The purpose of Please coplect the City
this hearlng Is to consider Secrelary's office at (281)
Speci81 Conditional Use 471-5020 or TOO Une
Pennit Request ,SCU 04- (281) 471-5030 for further .
006, whiCh has been re- Information. . , Ithonty, on this date
~= f~,1~1~~ ar: ppeared /\:arolyn ,Kellogg, a duly authorized
1~~~~ Porte, Harris ve of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
~~~, . 1 po Jublished and generally distributed in the
~Iock & Jrte, Harr's COUl'1ty, Texas and who
, 15 S ,one 1uly sworn, swears the attached notice was
block south Falnnont The Bayshore Sun dated c>.5 /.3tJ /04-
Parkway. The appDcant ,- ,- - .
seeks approval of a Spe-
cial CondItional Use Per-
mit for the development of
Storage and Business
Center. Mini-
warehousinglStorage is
d8ssmed. as a Conditional
Use in a General Commer-
cial" (Ge) zone as per
City'~ Code of OrdIn~s.
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A regular meeting of the
City Council will follow the
pubDc hearing for the pur-
pOse of acting upon the
public hearing items and to ~bscribec.' before me this c:< &. d f 9
concIuct other matters per. ay 0 ~
talnlngtotheCouncD. ~.1-. ~~
Sandra E. Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harri.s County, Texas
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Authorized Representative
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 04-006
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This permit is issued to:
Randall Jones
Owner or Agent
15910 Edaewood Dr. Houston. TX 77059
Address
For Development of:
Mini-storaae/office warehousina
Development Name
1200 Block of South 13th Street. Town of La Porte
Address
Legal Description:
Lots 1 thru 32. alleys. and eortions of street riahts-of-waY.in
Blocks 1136. & 1137. Town of La Porte. Harris County
Zoning:
General Commercial (GC)
Use:
Permit Conditions:
Mini-storaae/office warehousina
1. This SCUP is specifically for a proposed development on blocks 1136 & 1137, excludes block 1135 and
northwest area (28,400 sq.ft.) of block 1137.
2. Developer will work: with the City to address the drainage corridor and realignment of S. 12th Street
right-of-way.
3. Check the feasibility of locating detention basin close to the future drainage channel.
4. Additional landscaping shall be required along K Street right-of-way.
5. South 13th Street should be extended to and through of the proposed development.
6. Utility extension or paved area over drainage corridor will be the responsibility of the owner/developer.
7. Enhance the building fa~de so that it blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally and
aesthetically pleasing.
8. Rendering of the building fa~de shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final
approval of the site plan.
9. The applicant shall file an application with the City to close alleys and streets in Block 1135, 1136, and
1137. If successful, the property be formally replatted.
10. Detention basin shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping
provisions per Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance.
11. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
12. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent properties.
13. Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%.
14. This pennit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and
approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance.
15. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the
State of Texas.
Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special
conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved. except upon an extension of time granted after
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is
not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City
Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
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City Secretary
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T FOR CITY COUNCIL AG
Appropriation
Requested By: Nick Finan
Source of Funds:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Department: Plannine:
Account Number:
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: l-
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
P&Z Staff Report
Aerial w/200' radius Map
Zoning Map
Ordinance
SCUP #04-006
Amount Requested:
N/A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its May 20, 2004, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen
comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU04-006. The request. submitted by Mr. Randall Jones,
seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to build a mini-storage and business center on approximately
9.16 acre tract of land located in the 1200 Block of South 13th Street between West "K" and "L" Streets. Mini-
stomgelwarehousing within a General Commercial zone requires Conditional Use per Ordinances.
The property is surrounded by commercial developments i.e., professional offices, restaurants, medical center, banks etc.
One block south of the proposed development, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have approved the
Texas import & Export Park (fIEP), which is restricted by both development agreement and covenants in an attempt to
develop well planned, quality mixed use developments. West "K" Street right-of-way (unimproved) shall be kept intact for
existing utili~ corridor. South 12th Street will be realigned with the projected pathway for drainage channel as proposed by
the South 16 Street Planning Area Study. The facility would be compatible with the surrounding properties and should not
be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of those properties.
Thirteen (13) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. Three responses (all in favor) were
received. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6-0 vote, recommends City Council approval of Special Conditional
Use Permit #SCU04-006 with the following conditions:
1. This SCUP is specifically for a proposed development on blocks 1136 & 1137, excludes block 1135 and northwest
area (28,400 sq.ft.) of block 1137.
2. Developer will work with the City to address the drainage conidor and realigmnent of S. 12th Street ROW.
3. Check the feasibility of locating detention basin close to the future drainage channel.
4. Additional landscaping shall be required along West "K" Street right-of-way.
5. South 13th Street should be extended to and through of the proposed development.
6. Utility extension or paved area over drainage conidor/easement will be the responsibility of the owner/developer.
7. Ensure that the development blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing.
8. Rendering of the building fa~de shall be submitted to P&Z for final approval of the site plan.
9. The applicant shall file an application with the City to close alleys and streets in Block 1135, 1136, and 1137. If
successful, the property be formally replatted.
10. Screened and landscaping shall be required in compliance with required screening and landscaping provisions per
Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance allowing additional landscaping to ensure a positive appearance if required.
11. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner.
12. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent properties.
13. Ensure that maximwn lot covemge does not exceed 40%.
14. This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved
in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance.
15. Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of City of La Porte and State of Texas.
Action ReQuired bv Council:
1. Conduct public hearing.
2. Consider taking action on recommendation for approval by P&Z for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006.
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