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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ItEM
Ordinance
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Agenda Date R",uested, Jau-:;;,f 2007
Requested By: Wayne J. ~
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Department: Plannine:
Report: --K-Resolution: _Ordinance:
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their December 14, 2006, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments
regarding Rezone Request #R06-004. The request was made by Mr. Ken Schick for 19.6505 acres ofland located in the Richard
Pearsal Survey, Abstract 625, La Porte Outlets, City of La Porte, Harris County, T.exi'lS.The subject tract is located to the east of
Spencer Landing Subdivision. Currently, the property is zoned High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL). The
property is in the vicinity of single-family residential and commercial establishments. Being located at the intersection of Bay Area
Boulevard and opening of this roadway from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway has encouraged the applicant to re-evaluate his
options for the development of entire 31 acre tract as commercial/retail center.
The Buxton Study, a commercial study 00 La Porte, has analyzed three sites selected by the City f()f vossible retail deveWpment and
revitalization in order to attract commercial developments in the area. The intersection of Spencer Highway at Bay area Boulevard is
among the sites selected. The opening of Bay Area Boulevard from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway and the proposed
widening of Sens Road to State Highway 225, has prompted the owner/developer to consider providing commercial/retail at this
intersection. Commercial activities and tax components are to be favorably considered while reviewing this rezone request. The
subject site is also hampered by the pipeline easement and requires a creative design for land development. The tract in question
seems to be suitable for commercial classification.
In the past, there were attempts for proposed multi-family and/or tax credit housing developments at this site. The Homeowner's
Association (ROA) voiced their concerns. The applicant has had several meetings with the HOA prior to the formal request for
rezoning of the subject tract. HOA has expressed their support for this plan and submitted a letter in this regard. A copy is attached
herewith. As a reminder, rezoning must be unconditional and without any stipulations. The width of the planting strip may provide
adequate buffer and open space to minimize any adverse effects of commercial activities on adjacent residential uses (Spencer
Landing Subdivision). In addition, the Ordinance requires that parking lot lighting must be arranged so as to deflect lights away from
any adjoining residential zone or from public right-of-way, in compliance with Section 106-521(a) of the Code of Ordinances.
As required by Ordinance, forty-one notices of public hearing were mailed to property owners within 200' of the site. One response,
in favor of the proposed rezone, was received. Granting this requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of
the La Porte Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (4-0), recommends City Council approval of Rezone Request #R06-004.
Action Required bv Council:
I. Conduct public hearing.
2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Rezone Request #R06-004, for 19.6505 acres of land out
of the RiChard Pearsal Survey, Abstract 625, La Porte Outlots, rezoned from High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot {LL)
to General Commercial (GC).
APDTOVed for City Council Aeenda
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-..A!.S'
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 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS
REQUESTED FOR 19.6505 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE RICHARD
PEARSAL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 625 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ALL OF LOTS 56, 57,
58, 63, 64, AND 65, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, 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 14th day of December 2006, 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 December 14, 2006,
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 December 18, 2006, a
true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference
herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-&
Page 2
"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 8th day of January, 2007, 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" 1
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 accordingly. The zoning and
description of said parcels of land is as follows, to-wit:
All of Lots 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, and 65 (19.6505 acres) located along Spencer
Highway, changed from High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to
General Commercial (GC).
"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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1501- N5
Page 3
"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 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 9fJ1-
day of -Jf/1JIAa'i ' 2007.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: ~L~~
ALTON PORTER, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: L1Ylauil~e4)1Ji
MARTHA GILLETT, City Secretary
APPROVED:
By: ~ -r ~.I.A-:
CLARK ASKINS, Assistant City Attorney
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 14th
day of December, 2006, 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 #R06-004, for 19.6505
acres of land more or less, located in the Richard Pearsal Survey, Abstract No. 625 and further
described as all or portions of Lots 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, and 65, La Porte Outlots, City of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas. Mr. Ken Schick, on behalf of Lawrence B. Chapman, Trustee, is seeking a
rezone from Large Lot District (LL) and High Density Residential (R-3) to General Commercial
(GC) for commerciallretail development.
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, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no
action will be taken by Council.
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) 471-5030 for further information.
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appeared Lisa Godfrey, a duly authorized representative of The
Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published and generally
distributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who
after being duly sworn, swears the attached notice was published in
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
December 18, 2006
Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Rezone Requests #R06-004
Dear Mayor Porter and Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during its December 14, 2006, meeting,
held a public hearing to consider Rezone Requests #R06-004. The subject property is
located along Spencer Highway near Bay Area Boulevard, further described as all or
portions of Lots 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, and 65, La Porte Outlots, Richard Pearsal Survey,
Abstract No. 625, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to have the above
property rezoned from High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to
General Commercial (GC) for retail/commercial activities.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous (4-0) vote, has recommended
approval of the above rezone request.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
c: John Joerns, Acting City Manager
Clark Askins, 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 ofthe 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 8th day of January, 2007,
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 #R06-004, for 19.6505 acres of land more or
less, located in the Richard Pearsal Survey, Abstract No. 625 and further described as all or portions
of Lots 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, and 65, La Porte Outlots, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Mr.
Ken Schick, on behalf of Lawrence B. Chapman, Trustee, is seeking a rezone from Large Lot
District (LL) and High Density Residential (R-3) to General Commercial (GC) for
commercial/retail development.
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, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no
action will be taken by Council.
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 (28]) 47]-5030 for further iriformation.
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281-471-1234
Fax 281-471-576~
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS .
CITY OF LA PORTE
820 S. 8th Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
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Sin accordanc
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tlon 106-171 of the Cod
of Ordinances of the Cit
of La Porte, and the prevl
sions of the Texas Loc~
Government Code, notiCl
is hereby given that the Ll
Porte City Council wil
conduc:t a public hearim
at 6:00 P.M. onthe8tt
day of January, 2007, ir
the. Coun,cil Chambers o'
the City Hall,604Wesl
Fairmont Parkway, .' '. La
Porte, . Texas. The pur-
pose of this hearing is to
consider Rezone Request
B f h d. d h' h' d '#R06-004,for 19.6505
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appeared Lisa Godfrey a duly authorized representative of Tt located in the Rich'd
, . Pearsal S ey,' Ab
B.ay~hore ~un, a s~mi-weekly newspap~r published and general ~C~ib:;5asa1, firt~e i
distributed In the City of La Porte, Harns County, Texas and wt of Lots 56 57, . ,
after being duly sworn, swears the attached notice was published ., ~7: 6~5'~0 0 rr~~
Th B h S d t d ~ "County, Je s. . Ken
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rence B. hapman, Trus-
tee,is seeking a rezone
from Large Lot District
(LL) and High Density
;.Residential (R-3) to Gen-
eral Commercial(GC) for
.' commercial/retail . develop-
'ment.
City of La Porte
County of Harris
State of Texas
Lisa Godfrey
Sworn and subscribed before me this
De("f'mbc."I" ,2006.
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
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StatIReport
December 14, 2006
Zone Change Request #R06-004
Reouested bv: Ken Schick, on behalf of Lawrence B. Chapman, Trustee
Reauested for: Approximately 19.6505 acres ofland located in the Richard Pearsal Survey,
Abstract No. 625 and further described as all or portions of Lots 56, 57, 58,
63,64, and 65, La Porte Outlots, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Location: Spencer Highway near Sens Road
Present Zonin~: High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL)
Reauested Zonin!!: General Connnercial (GC)
Surroundin!! Zonine::
North - Large Lot Residential (LL)
South - General Commercial (GC)
East - General Connnercial (GC)
West - High Density Residential (R-3)
Bacbround:
Approximately 31 acres of undeveloped land is located at the northeast
comer of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Boulevard (Sens Road). The
adjoining property to the west is Spencer Landing Subdivision. One-half of
Outlots 56, 57, 58 and all of 63, 64, and 65 totals 15 acres, clUTently zoned
High Density Residential. The remaining half of Outlots 56, 57, and 58
totals four acres, zoned Large Lot Residential. In addition, the property at the
northeast comer of Spencer Highway and Sens Road, approximately 12
acres being Outlots 59, 60, 61, and 62, is zoned General Commercial (GC).
The subject tracts have approximately 988 feet of frontage along Spencer
Highway. The property is located approximately 643 feet west of the
intersection of Spencer Highway at Bay Area Boulevard. The property in
question is also in the vicinity of single-family residential, La Porte
Independent School District's property along Sens Road and upcoming
commercial and public projects, e.g. Shell Federal Credit Union, Police
Dept., and Municipal Court. In addition, extension of Bay Area Boulevard
from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway has recently been completed.
ClUTently, Harris County is undertaking the project of Sens Road widening
from Spencer Highway to North 'P' Street connecting with State Highway
225. Both, Spencer Highway and Bay Area Boulevard are classified as
primary arterial roadways.
#R 06-004
P&Z 12/14/06
Page 2 of 4
Analvsis:
The applicant seeks to rezone this property from High Density Residential
(R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to General Connnercial (GC) for
connnercial/retail purposes.
In considering this request, Staff reviewed the following Comprehensive
Plan elements: Land Use, Thoroughfare System, Utility Infrastructure, and
Economic Development. The specific issues considered are as follows:
Land Use -- Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract
developing as low density residential, however, connnercial uses are shown
at the intersection of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Boulevard (Sens
Road), where the properties in all directions are zoned General Connnercial
(GC). Land uses along major thoroughfares indicate that the area is
intended for connnercial developments. The City has been consistent in
providing General Connnercial (GC) uses along major roads within the City
limits. However, the following aspects shall be considered for a rezone
request:
· Ability of infrastructure to support the permitted use
· Impact on the value and practicality of the surrounding land uses
· Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan
· Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas
· Suitability of the property for the uses which would be permissible,
considering density, access and circulation, and adequacy of public
facilities and services
· The extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect
the capacity or safety of that portion of the road
· The extent to which the proposed use designation would create excessive
air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental
harm to adjacent properties
· The gain, if any, to the public heahh, safety, and welfare of the City
Transportation - The tracts in question will have access along Spencer
Highway. An arterial with a 100' right-of-way, may acconnnodate the
additional traffic generated by future commercial developments. However,
controlled access management techniques shall be adopted, e.g. limited
number of driveways and posting of signs to avoid any traffic conflict.
A Traffic Impact Analysis study shall be required for proposed
developments at this intersection. Sens Road widening will have an impact
on the future developments and flow of traffic at this intersection.
#R 06-004
P&Z 12/14/06
Page 3 of4
Utilities - Water facilities are available to the property. Sanitary sewer
needs to be extended to this development. Once the Sens Road improvement
project is completed, infrastructure will be in place for anticipated
developments at the subject tracts. Storm water drainage will be reviewed
with the development site plan submittal for proposed development. On-site
detention shall be requiTed to minimize the drainage impact on the
sWTounding properties.
Economic Development - One of the aspects of the Comprehensive Plan is
to encourage new and sustained investment in the City as the basis of a
successful redevelopment strategy. This may be achieved by encouraging
in-fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. Commercial,
retail, and service activities should be clustered throughout the City and be
convenient to residential areas. In addition, commercial activities should be
concentrated in nodes along major thoroughfares and intersections, such as
the proposed location at the intersection of Spencer Highway and Bay Area
Boulevard.
Buxton Study - An economic development study was performed on the
La Porte area in order to specify which types of retail business the
community should be targeting to attract commercial development in the
area. Projection of future commercial growth and tax components are to
be favorably considered in this matter. The City of La Porte selected the
following three sites to be analyzed and ranked for possible retail
development or revitalization.
Site NO.1 - State Highway 146 @ Fairmont Parkway
Site No.2 - Spencer Highway @ Bay Area Boulevard
Site No.3 - Canada Road @ Fairmant Parkway
To aid in the decision-making process to select the best site, the company
ranked Spencer Highway at Bay Area Boulevard as the second best retail
trade potential site. The City is in need of additional commercial/retail
developments, as mentioned by the study. A list of potential
commercial/retail developments to serve area residents is as follows:
· Food and drug stores
. Restaurants
. Home Furnishing
. Apparel
· Sports & recreation stores
· Medical and dental offices
. Beauty salons
· Real estate and other professional offices
#R 06-004
P&Z 12/14/06
Page 4 of4
Conclusion I
Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis and the best use review option by the applicant
and the prospective developers reveal that the subject site would be better
served by the proposed rezone, which would be consistent with the
anticipated use of property to the east and south of this tract. The applicant
is requesting to rezone the property from High Density Residential (R-3) and
Large Lot Residential (LL) to General Commercial (Ge). A conceptual plan
for future commercial activities planned at this site is attached.
Homeowners Association - Spencer Landing Homeowners' Association
has expressed support for rezoning of this property to the requested General
Commercial, in order to avoid having multi-family development (e.g.
apartments) being developed abutting this subdivision to the east. A letter is
submitted in this regard
Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change conforms to
the abutting zoning and is suitable for the requested change to General
Commercial, allowing commercial/retail development. In addition, it
provides an opportunity for staff to clarify and correct boundary lines for the
Large Lot district, as the Large Lot district boundary falls in the middle of
the said tracts and/or outlots. Development within the subject tract should
not negatively impact the sWTounding properties nor harm the value of
nearby properties. The zone change would not have a significant impact on
traffic conditions in the area and utilities may support future developments.
Actions available to the Commission are listed below:
. Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request, from High
Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to General
Commercial (Ge).
. Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from High
Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to General
Commercial (Ge).
. Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.
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A Meeting of the La Porte
Pla~ & Zoning Commission
(Type of Meeting)
Scheduled for
Decer.nber14,2006
(Date of Meeting)
to Consider
Rezone Request #R06-004
(Type of Request)
I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing.
I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons:
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