HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2004-1501-HHH R03-009
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-..H..H H
AN ORDINANCE AMEf\JDING 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 CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED;
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 November 2003, 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 Govemment 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 November 20, 2003,
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 Commission, by letter dated November 21, 2003, a
true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference
herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
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"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 12th day of January, 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 City Council of the City of La Porte hereby accepts the
recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, and the
zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land, situated within the
corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is hereby changed from General Commercial
(GC) to Low-Density Residential (R-1)." The description of said parcels of land rezoned
to Low-Density Residential is as follows,
to-wit:
"Lots 1 thru 16, Block 84, 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 officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 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 Government 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 1;;1--11-- day of January, 2004.
ATTEST: .~
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MAR HA GILLETT, City Secretary
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StatTReport
Reauested by:
Reauested for:
Location:
Land Use:
Present Zonine::
November 20, 2003
Zone Change Request #R 03-009
Bayou Housing Partners, Inc.
Lots 11 & 12. Block 84, Town of La Porte
310 North 1 st Street
Commercial
General Commercial (GC)
Reauested Zonine:: Low Density Residential (R-l)
Surroundine: Zonioe::
Back2round:
North - General Commercial (GC)
South - General Commercial (GC)
East - General Commercial (GC)
West - Low Density Residential (R-l)
In December 2002, the City of La Porte accepted a grant from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) HOME grant
program through Hams County's Office of Housing and Economic
Development Department. The City designed a program that will build 11
new homes in the Northside neighborhood. To generate interest in the
pro~ the City is building two homes. These homes will be located on th
and Sth streets.
In addition, the City is also looking for other suitable sites in the Northside
neighborhood. The property located at 310 N. 1 st Street, described as lots 11
and 12; Block 84 is a possible location. But, the property in question is
zoned General Commercial. As a part of this request, the City is including
lots 1 thru 10 and 13 thru 16. for comprehensive rezoning of the area. A
zone change would result in one-half of Block 84 being rezoned to Low-
Density Residential (R-l). while the other half block along S. Broadway
remains General Commercial (GC).
The subject tract comprises approximately 1.1478 acres of land out of
Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, Town of La Porte, Hams County, Texas. The
property is located along North 1st Street between West 'Adams' & 'Tyler'
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Streets. The tract in question is vacant and slDTounded by few other houses
in the area.
The applicant seeks a rezone from General Commercial (GC) to Low-
Density Residential (R-l) for single-family dwellings. As shown, this
rezoning would consist of half of Block 84 along North 1st Street. Earlier, the
Commission at their October 16, 2003 meeting, approved a similar request
(Lots 1 thru16 of Block 156 in the 800 Block of South 1st Street). The
thoughts being that all of the property facing First Street should be
residential except at major intersections.
Analvsis:
In considering this r~uest, Staff reviewed the following Comprehensive
Plan elements: Land Use, Thoroughfare System, Parks and Recreation,
Utility Infrastructure, and Residential Development. The specific issues
considered are as follows:
Land Use - Review of the Land Use Plan shows this area developing with
commercial uses. However, the residential land uses are within the vicinity
of the subject tract. There is a house with a business to the south of the
property along North 1 st Street. In addition, there are a few residential across
the street to the northwest comer of the property. The proposed change is
compatible and the request seems to be consistent with the Land Use Plan.
In addition, rezoning decisions should be based on the following
considerations:
. Should be close to schools, parks, and other community facilities.
. Should have good access to local, collector, and arterial streets.
. Residential area should not be adjacent to industrial area.
. Residential and commercial areas may be adjacent to one another if they
are separated by a buffer.
. Neighborhoods should be buffered from primary streets.
. Houses should not be adjacent to Highways or other major transportation
corridors.
Transportation - The tract gains access using North 1 st Street. West
'Adams' & 'Tyler' Streets connect to S. Broadway, a thoroughfare with 100'
ROW. The traffic generated by this development should not negatively
impact the transportation system in the area.
Parks and Recreation - The nearest park facility is the Northside Park
along W. Tyler Street between North 4th & 5th Streets. The Jennie Riley
Community Center and Children's playground are the other sources of civic
and recreational activities respectively. These facilities serve the whole
Northside neighborhood. However, consideration should be given to
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installing sidewalks to provide pedestrian connectivity to the park and
recreational activities.
Utilities - The public water and sanitary sewer systems are available to the
area. However, the infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that
sufficient capacity exists. In addition, storm water drainage and detention is
also an issue that will be carefully reviewed as the development occurs.
Residential Development - The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to
provide for attractive low-density residential neighborhoods. The attractive
appearance and environmental quality of future low-density residential
neighborhood should be protected and improvements made where necessary
to maintain the value of the properties and enhance the quality of life.
However, there are potential developers interested in developing single-
family residential dwellings similar to this scenario. The Commission may
consider flexible zones to meet the future housing needs in La Porte.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider this
rezone request with the provision of buffering measures, i.e. a six-foot site
bearing fence with landscaping including trees along the rear property line to
help reduce the possible impact of light and noise from the adjacent non-
residential properties.
Actions available to the Commission are as follows:
. recommend approval of the zone change as requested,
. recommend denial of the zone change as requested, and
. recommend approval of a modified version of the zone change.
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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 November, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La
Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider rezone request #03-009, which has been
requested for the property located at 310 North 1st Street described as lots 11and 12 of Block 84,
also including lots 1-10 & 13-16 of Block 84, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35 La Porte,
Harris County, Texas. The request submitted by Bayou Housing Partners, seeks to have the property
in question rezoned from General Commercial (GC) to Low-Density Residential (R-l). The purpose
of the zone change request is to allow construction of single-family dwellings at the site.
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 City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 471-5030for fUrther information.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS .-
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to co' lder one re est
#03-009, whi, h been
requested for the property
located at" 310 North 1st
Street described as lots
11 and 12 of Block 84, also
including I~ 1-10 & 13-16 .
of Block 84, Johnson '- . '
Hunter Survey, Abstract, This facility has disabilitY.
No. 35 La Porte, Harris accommodations . avalla-
County, Texas. .The re- ble. Requests for accom~
quest submitted by. Bayou modatlons or interpre1i~e .
Housing Partners, seeks services at. meeting!!,
to have the property in should be made 48 hours
question rezoned from prior 4 to the m~ting. . .
General Commercial (GC)' PleaSe contac;t City ~ecr~. luthonty, on thiS date
to Low-DensitY Residential tary's office at (281).~m: K II d I h' d
(R-1). The purpose of the 5020 or TOO Une.(21l1> e ogg, a u y aut orrze
zone change request Is to 471-5030 for further.,i[lfqri re Sun, a semi-weekly
allow constRIction of sin-. matlon .
g~e-family dwellings at the .. ; ;.:.~ ~ ::'lerally distributed in the
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after being duly sworn. swears the attached notic~ was
published in The Bayshore Sun dated /I / OS /IJ 3
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A reguta:r meeting of' the:
Planning and Zoning Com-
mission will follow the.pub~
lic hearing for the purpose
of acting upon the publiC
hearing ItemS and to con~.
duct other rriatterspert8ln~
Ing to the Commission. .
. ~ ,'.: {;~.~;~
CItizens. wishing' to ad- = .f~0:11.
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Hearing will be n,qulred ,to g~~
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CITY OF LA PORTE '
Marth~Gillett Tino The Bayslzore Area Since 1947'
City Secrelary , . .. ;; ,:,
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281.471.123~
Fax: 281.471.5763
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Karolyn Kellogg .
Authorizer! Representative
S'llOrn and subscribed before me this 3 J ra day of ffi~
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Ssndra E. Bumgarner ~
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
,2003.
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
November 21,2003
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Rezone Request #R03-009
Dear Mayor Malone:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during its November 20, 2003 meeting,
held a public hearing to consider Rezone Request #R03-009 for the property located at
310 North 1st street, further described as lots 11 & 12, Block 84, Town of La Porte. The
applicant, Bayou Housing, Inc., seeks to rezone the property from General Commercial
(GC) to Low-Density Residential (R-1) for single-family dwelling. The City is including
lots 1-10 & 13-16 of Block 84, as a comprehensive rezoning.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of Rezone Request #R03-
009. As part of the Commission's approval, the applicant is required to install, at
minimum, a six-foot site bearing fence with landscaping including trees along the rear
property line to help reduce the possible impact of light and noise from the adjacent non-
resideJ.1tial properties.
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty T. Waters
Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
c: Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
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 12th day of January, 2004, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose
of this hearing is to consider rezone request #R03-009, for the property located at 310 North 1st
Street described as lots 11 and 12 of Block 84, also including lots 1-10 & 13-16 of Block 84,
Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35 La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The request submitted by
Bayou Housing Partners, seeks to have the property in question rezoned from General Commercial
(GC) to Low-Density Residential (R-l). The purpose of the zone change request is to allow
construction of single-family dwellings.
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 City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for fUrther information.
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THE STATE OF TExAs .
COUNl T "pi "ARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE'
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. Porte, Texas 7757.1
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281-471-123~
Fax: 28}-471-5763
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
In accordance' with the
! provisions of Section 10~- h
1171- of .the Code of OrdI-
nances of the City of La e
Porte, and the provisions
of the Tex Local Gov-
emment C e, notice is
hereby, g e that th La
~e ity 0 i1will -
.d a hearln t
'6: P. on. 1
lof nuary, 2
l Council Chamb e
'City Hall, 604 B1r-
: mont Parkway, La Porte, Porte
: Texas. The purpose of .
f. this hearing, is to consider H a rn 5
I rezone request #R03-009, xas
t. for the property located at
t 310 North 1st Street de-
4 scribed .as lots. 11 and 12 . , ,
n of Block ~, also including the underSIgned authority, on this date
lots 1-10 & 13-.16 of Block lppeared Karolyn Kellogg a duly authorized
84 Johnson Hunter Sur- ,
vey, Abstract No. 35 La 've of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
Porte Harris County, bl' h d d . II d' t 'b t d' th
Tex~. The request. sub- JU IS e an genera y IS n u e In e
mitted by Bayou Housing ')rte Harris County Texas and 'wl/ho
Partners, seeks to have. ' .' ',. .
the property In question. uly sworn, swears tne altached notlcJ was
rezoned , from. General The Bayshore Sun dated 1;;1../;l. t./. 0:3
Commercial (GC) t,o Low- , ,
Density Residential (R-1).
The purpose of the zone
change request !s to a110~.
construction of Slngre.faml-
Iy dwellings.. '
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'Sening The Bayslzore Area Since 1947'
T~-ll'-tfIIDgr
arolyn Kellogg .
Authorizen Representative
Sworn and subscribed before me this 3 i .o.:t day of ~
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Senora E, Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
,2003
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City of La Porte
Establi~;hed 1892
APPLICATION FOR
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
OFFICE mE. ONl_V~
FEE: $100.00
ApplicatiClQ No.:
Dam Received:
Receipt No.:
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() Site Plan () Minor DeveqlllJe11t Site Plan
( ) Major Devc10pmml Siz Plan ( ) Gazaal Plan
( ) Site Plans SubmiUed on
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Address: Po Ao x I 3~~ Ph: ~ i"/ G it 5' ;J 'I ~S
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Property Legal Description: .l..o rs :J'" 3,;2 ,;g~eJ< 8-"1 fri'ee Attachc:cf
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J AM THE OWNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND
IS AUTHORIZED TO F1I.B 11DS APPUCATlON ON MY BEHALF.
Date: Signature:
Zone: Requested Zone Change: ~,). SIC No:
ProPOsed Usage: S lIu~ L (.:: 1~/JyyI1 L 'T ,4 (PSI" ,<:.w )] /1tt..
OFFICE USE ONLY
1) Planning & Zoning: (a) Prclimina.-y Meeting '.
(b) Public HearinglMtg. _
Recommendation:
Applicant Notified of Date(s): ( ) 1st Mtg.
Adjoining Property Owners Notified:
( ) 2nd Mtg.
2) City Council: (a) Regular Mcetinl: _
(b) Public HearinclMtg. -
Adopted by Amendment Ord. 11501 _
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A Meeting oftbe La Porte
plgnning and Zonin&" Commission
(fype of Meeting)
Scheduled for
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November 20, 2003
(Date of Meeting)
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to Consider
Rezone Request #R03-009
(fype of Request)
I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing.
~ m F~f ganting tills ""luest fu, the fuI10wmg teaSons'
I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons:
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A Meeting of the La Porte
plgnnin2' and Zonin2' Commission
(Type of Meeting)
Scheduled for
RECEIVED
November 20, 2003
(Date of Meeting)
NOY 1 4 2003
to Conside.r
PLANNING DEPT.
Rezone Request #R03-009
(Type ofReq'.lest)
I have received noti~e of the above referenced public hearing.
~f gnmring this uquest IDe the foI1owmg reasons,
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I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
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Department: Plannin2
Account Number:
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: ~
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
Amount Requested:
P & Z Staff Report
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Ordinance
Rezone application
Mail Out Response
Budgeted Item:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their November 20, 2003 meeting, held a public hearing to
receive citizen comments regarding Rezone Request #R 03-009, This request is for the property located at 310
N. 1st Street, described as lots 11 and 12 of Block 84. The City is including lots 1-10 & 13-16 of Block 84, for
comprehensive rezoning of the area. Bayou Housing Partners, Inc. is requesting a rezone from General
Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-l). The applicant is proposing single-family dwellings at the
site.
As required by Ordinance, twenty-three (23) notices of public hearing were mailed to property owners within
200' of the site. Staff received two responses. Granting this requested change would be in agreement with the
Land Use component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan (Objective 4.1a, speaks to infill of parcels that have
adequate water and sewer available).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council approval of Rezone Request #R03-009. As
part of the Commission's approval, the applicant is required to install, at minimum, a six-foot site bearing fence
with landscaping including trees along the rear property line to help reduce the possible impact of light and
noise from adjoining non-residential properties.
Action ReQuired bv Council:
1. Conduct public hearing.
2. Consider approval of Rezone Request #R 03-009,
ADDroved for City Council Ae:enda
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Debra B. Feazelle, City Mana er