HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2005-1501-V4 scup05-007
>~
--
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: December 12. 2005
Requested By: Wayne ~
Department: Planninl!
Source of Funds:
NA
Account Number:
NA
Amount Budgeted: NA
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: _X_
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Aerial Map
P&Z Staff Report
Site Plan
SUMMARY
On November 17,2005, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-
007 for Phase 11 of Underwood Business Park, to be located along Old Underwood Road south of State Highway
225 and Union Pacific Railroad. Clay Development and Construction Inc. (a designlbuild firm) is seeking a permit
for the construction of a 432,000 square foot office/warehouse building to be named "Packwell", and a 900,000
square foot building to be used as a Distribution Center along Old Underwood Road. Each additional phase of the
project would require subsequent Special Conditional Use Permits (SCUPs). Each Plat or Site Plan submittal would be
approved separately.
This site consists of approximately 207 acres located to the south of State Highway 225, Union Pacific Railroad, and
Battleground Industrial Park located at 101 Old Underwood Road. At the site in question, the developer is proposing
office/warehouses and a Distribution Center. Associated detention was constructed in Phase I. The first phase of the
business park development started in May, 2005 with a project known as "Poly One". The primary access to the park is
along Porter Road, a 60' ingress/egress and utility easement, with access on Old Underwood Road. Future development
will be proposed on other reserves as additional clients are identified. This facility will be partially rail served at a later
date.
The City's Comprehensive Plan intends for this area to develop with industrial uses, and the existing land uses of nearby
properties are primarily industrial. This development borders Houston Associates and S.H. 225 to the North, Old
Underwood Road to the West, a 150' Centerpoint Energy Easement (Planned Unit Development) to the South, and
Union Pacific Railroad/S.H. 225 to the East. This area is sufficiently buffered for the commerciaVindustrial nature of
development.
Staff feels this project may have a positive impact on economic development within the City of La Porte. Based on
the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the Special Conditional Use Permit with conditions listed in the SCUP.
Public Notices were mailed to six (6) property owners, and no responses were received. By unanimous vote, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Special Conditional use Permit #SCU 05-007.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Conduct a Public hearing.
2. Consider a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU 05-007 for a 65 acre tract out of :t207 acres of land located along Old Underwood Road south of
State highway 225 and Union Pacific Railroad.
Approved for City Council Al!enda
~~/J
/d-5-j5
Date
ORDINANCE NO. 1501- V If
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 #SCU05-007 FOR THAT CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 65 ACRE TRACT OUT OF :t207 ACRES
OF LAND (ALONG OLD UNDERWOOD ROAD SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 225 AND UPRR) IN
THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT - 5, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING BUSINESS PARK PHASE II OF THE PROJECT IN A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) 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 1 ih day of November, 2005, 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.
On November 17, 2005, 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 on
the 18th day of November, 2005, 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- 'J i
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 1ih day of December, 2005, 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 the said Special 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:
65 acre tract out of :t207 acres of land located along Old Underwood Road south of State
Highway 225 and UPRR; the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract-5, City 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.
"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
ORDINANCE NO. 1501- \J 4-
Page 3
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 Id.--{l day of ..12!:L::.., 2005.
CITY OW PORTE ~
By: v.lli..-L.. \'~
ALTON PORTER, Mayor
ATTEST:
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 17th
day of November, 2005, 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
#SCU05-007, which has been requested for a tract containing 65 acres in the F. A. STAASHEN
Subdivision out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
property is located along Old Underwood Road south of S.H. 225. The Clay Development &
Construction Inc., is seeking approval of a permit for the development of proposed Underwood
Business Park Phase II of the project. This phase of the development will be warehouse and
distribution facilities in the park. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed
development to be located within a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), per Section 106-637 ofthe
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing
for the purpose of considering the public hearing item 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
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 City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line
(281) 471-5030 for further information.
.;_KHIBH .,-:11.
UnderwOod Business Pari<
. "E.,base /I of the projeqt.
This phase of the
. In.. acE()roancedevelopment will be
.....Uh .. the proviSions, of warehouse and
Sectlon 106-171.pfthedistributiOn facilities In.the
Code of OrdinanceS of the park. A Special
,City of la Porte, and the Conditional Use f>ermit is
piovlslonsofthe Texas required for the proposed
LOCal". Government Code, ' development to be Ioc:~ted
nolice~ hereby given that . within a Planned ;~Unit
the lEi Eolt~P!annlng and Oevelopment(p'!J.[).}:.J>~r
Zoning Qommission . will Secii?n 1 06~637Af.'t!1~
'~.aPutJ/lc hearing . Code,of Ordinances o(ttte
at~:Q()p'M.ion the111h 'CityofL8 Porte. "';',; .
.~ da~~ff\l(}vern~r,2qo~, in ,\ ....)..;;,;~.. ,.;
,t~e,C/)IJncl'i9hambers!Of Ai~4ler
i.t~~p~.!tfal/,,604 .....~~~=eti~w .~~~~
:tE~t'e8fkwaY~:'J~ '. "',>[19,.>..",
..;......."...;t.p.p'o...~. ':.~.........'.....:...'.. .,'......f,.elihJ.Xas:;~_..............'..' i. i,...n.....:...'.~......i....al.I...:,.'............'...., ':Jnr:t~~~t~i
> . '. . .... ....~~~ryg,' . t~,~!!S
:lCohdi." ... I .eiroli! }l~ring.!!te.~j, . , .~~te
kReqU.*. . . ... 7'~Ondyct'.,bthef:' ,.~rS
fuW~lctl~asb ,X~U~#~~. PElItairilnYJ . ,to ., th~
;for.Etti'act ~~)ail1~ . Commission." .
,\135,09S ~cresiryfflef,7A.;;" .'... '.
~ST AASHENSU6dMsioo,,'(,Cffiiel1S:
'l~\.-'-:_"':<;':' :':':"S;;: ":\':'_'_':'_~':' _ .';,_/_ : _",: ~_, "_'.j:;'!;,::..:-,
C ~l!M>:J~iii:'~;;:
~Ofi, _I~:/ is ,Martha Gillett,TF;tMC"
~e~n~:-~proV~1 of' a:',.;"" . ';;': J,
~r:mit,,:>fori;' .me .Cit}'~epre,tary",
I~VeloPmeni otpfOPoSed' : '". .... ..':;' . .
. . ..:~~{)! ;t~~a1vtr",
Karolyn Kellogg
NOTICE OF PUBUC
HEARING
'i~
281-471-1234
Fax: 281-471-5763
re SUD
I
hed authority, on this da~e
I K llogg a duly authorlzed
~n e , '. kl
ayshore Sun, a seml-wee. y
! generally distributed ln the
;s County, Texas and who after
Is the attached nO)ice/was __
Ire Sun dated It). 3 (), dOO~ .
r
19 -rH
~~orn and subscribed before me this ~
7/~ , 2005.
day of
~).~~
.
Sandra E. Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
My Commission Expires April 30, 2006
r> 'i' i Bil
,.",At"t
City of La Porte
Established 1892
November 18, 2005
Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Mayor Porter:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-007 on November 17,2005. The applicant, Clay
Development and Construction, Inc., seeks approval of a proposed development for the
Underwood Business Park (Phase II) to be located along Old Underwood Road south of
State Highway 225 and UPRR.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote (5-0), recommends that City
Council consider approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-007, with the
conditions as listed in the SCUP attached. This recommendation will be forwarded for
consideration by the City Council on December 12, 2005, for final disposition.
Respectfully Submitted,
(/Jdf;; ~.
Dottie Kaminski
Planning and Zoning Commission, Vice Chairperson
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
v u);illl"t' d '.
';5.".~tl>~~8' V
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 December,
2005, 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 #SCU05-007, which
has been requested for a 65 acre tract out of approx. 207 acres in the F. A. STAASHEN
Subdivision, in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
property is located along Old Underwood Road South of S.H. 225. The Clay Development &
Construction Inc., is seeking approval of a permit for the development of proposed Underwood
Business Park (phase II). This phase of the development will be warehouse and distribution
facilities in the Park. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the development to be
located within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone, per Section 106-637 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of
considering the public hearing item 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
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 iriformation.
tXHIBtT'
, - -"
'out of approx.207 acres In
the F.A. STAASHEN Sub-
. divisioh"jn the Enoch.Brin-
(SoIlS~.ryey.,Abst@ct, 5.;La,
"e<;)I;!~.'d,.~~am~ ;( .9?H?ty.
T axas:\T~~pl'Operty .1,SICl-,
i: cated:along !J'9Id" uilder~'
820 S. ~;WOOd RQad;S()uthPtS.H.'
La Porte, ,~2:Mn~~~:~~~;j~:i
.is'~e~~i~~#pp!:o.val;~La . .
pen)litfor.th~ developinent'
oFiproposed"~!W~()d . .'...
TI1 ,Btisin~Pl\rki(~seJI).>'.
.........~....~..'.'~~....'p.'....':.,.... ),~:~.."..'.t.:~.wj~~tF.,..................'..'.'....~.'.".....'..............
,~i1C1distil61.1tl,on . ""~AL
;'lheP~11(};,~?~f' ,,;,;
,
,.-!
281-471-1234
Fax: 281-471-5763
authority, on this date
logg, a duly authorized
Sun, a semi-weekly
distributed in the
, Texas and who after
attached notice was
dated II /:<3 /t)S'
. ,
I
i
me this eJ2q-rJ-l
day of
Sandra E. Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
My Commission Expires April 30, 2006
aHIBit _~
This permit is issued to:
For Development of:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Use:
Permit Conditions:
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 05-007
Clav Development & Construction. Inc.
Owner or Agent
800 Gessner. Suite 850. Houston TX 77024
Address
Underwood Business Park (Packwell. 900K)
Development Name
Old Underwood Road and Porter Road
Address
65 acre tract out of 207 acres of land in the Enoch Brinson Survey.
Abstract 5. La Porte. Harris County. Texas.
Planned Unit Development (PUm
Warehousinq and distribution facilitv
Land Use:
. Land uses will be strictly commercial/industrial in nature. A further refinement
of industrial activity shall be approved by the City.
. Detention reserve shall be restricted for drainage purposes only. Any
modification or change of use shall be subject to the City approval.
. Zoning permit shall be required from the City for proposed use/activity at site.
Streets:
. All internal streets shall be constructed to the City's standards and remain private
streets. A note shall be added on the plans.
. Verify internal street connectivity and specify right-of-ways. The participation in
improvement of Old Underwood Road shall be required by the developer.
. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle
the volume associated with this scale of the warehousing and distribution facility.
Truck Circulation:
. The applicant shall ensure that the truck circulation will not cause congestion on the
streets and proper signage shall be installed to control vehicles turning southbound
on Underwood Road.
. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall
be specified on the development site plans.
. A rail access, spur design, and UPRR approval shall be required prior to the
issuance of building permit.
Landscaping/Screen ing:
. Ensure that at least six percent of the property consists of landscaping and/or
screening. Landscaping calculations shall be added to the site plans.
. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow
existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provisions of the Tree
Preservation and Tree Replacement per Section 106-801 and 106-802 shall be
applicable.
~HlBn
· Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly
maintained by the owner/developer.
. Development abutting residential district to the south shall be screened and
landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping provisions of the
zoning ordinance of the City. A site plan and/or separate plans shall be submitted in
conjunction with the building permit application.
Utilities/Detention:
· Submit construction drawings and/or profile for on & off-site utilities with capacities.
The tie-in of sanitary sewer and/or dedication of easement to the City for sanitary
sewer extension or lift station shall be indicated on the plans.
. A statement from the owner/developer specifying clear responsibility for
maintenance of detention basin system including channel/ditch shall be noted on
the plans.
Fire:
. The building shall be sprinklered in accordance to NFPA.
. The pressure test of the sprinkler system shall be witnessed by a representative of
the City's Fire Marshal office.
· A final flow/drain test shall be witnessed by a representative of the Fire Marshal's
office.
· Contact the Fire Marshal office 24 hours in advance to schedule the pressure and
the final flow/drain test.
. The sprinkler system shall be monitored off-site.
· Fire extinguishers shall be installed according to NFPA requirements and/or every
75 foot of travel.
· Smoke and/or heat venting shall be provided by engineering means and in
accordance to NFPA 204:7.1.
General:
· This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed development in a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district. The developer recognizes and understands
that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements
anticipated by this SCUP and the Plan shall require further submittal and approval
of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc.
· Said submittals for this phase development shall be in accordance with this SCUP,
the approved plans, policies and code of ordinances of the City of La Porte.
· 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.
--
OJ
~(lflj~ dI<<;
City Secretary
Staff Report
November 17,2005
ReQuested by:
ReQuested for:
Location:
Present Zonine::
ReQuested Use:
Backe:round:
Underwood Business Park
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 05-007
Clay Development & Construction Inc.
c/o Danny Martin
65.098 acre tract out of 206.990 acres of land in the Enoch Brinson
Survey, Abstract 5, described as parcel 1 under the Harris County
Clerk's File No. M032856, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Old Underwood Road and S.H. 225
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Warehouse & Distribution Center (Phase II)
This site consists of approx. 207 acres located to the south of State
Highway 225 and the Battleground Industrial Park located at 101 Old
Underwood Road. At this time, the developer is proposing a warehouse
and distribution center on a 65-acre tract (reserves B and H of the
business park). The facility has an entrance along Old Underwood Road
access through Battleground Road and State Highway 225.
On January 20, 2005, Clay Development and Construction Inc.
submitted a General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU05-002 for development of Underwood Business Park, to
contain offices, warehousing and distribution center in a PUD zone.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to City Council
approval of the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU05-002. City Council, at their February 14, 2005, meeting,
approved the SCUP.
The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The
PUD zoning assigned to this tract is largely based on the great amount
of undeveloped, unsubdivided acreage located in this area.
Development in a PUD zoning district requires that an application for
a general plan be filed and processed simultaneously with the Special
Conditional Use Permit.
The first phase of this project was initiated in May 2005 with the
development of Poly One Corporation to be located at 9710 Porter
Road, which is a private 60' ingress/egress and utility easements. This
office/warehouse facility consists of approximately 131,250 sq .ft. The
current request is for Phase II of the development consisting of a
423,870 sq.ft. building for "Packwell" and a 900K sq.ft building as
Underwood Distribution Center.
Underwood Business Park
Reserves B &H
11/17/05 P&Z Meeting
Page 2 of 4
Analvsis:
Conclusion!
Recommendations:
Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following
criteria for review of the development projects within a P.U.D. zone.
Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with
industrial uses. The existing land uses of nearby properties are primarily
industrial: the Battleground Industrial Park and the Battleground
Industrial District - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of La Porte.
Transportation - The project is located near State Highway 225 and
Battleground Road, a primary arterial and major truck route. As a result,
this project provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of
traffic. All the traffic entering/existing will be through Porter Road.
There should be very limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity,
even after full implementation of the proposed project. In addition, the
traffic shall not be directed south of Underwood Road.
Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be
an obstacle to this type of development.
Utilities and Drainage - Public facilities and services are sufficient to
handle the supply of potable water, but require upgrading for fire
protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to
ensure that sufficient utility extensions are provided to serve this
development. Storm water drainage will be managed by an on-site
detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this proposed
development.
Staff feels that this project has merit and will have a significant
impact to economic development within the City of La Porte. Based
on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the plan and the
Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
Land Use:
. Land uses will be strictly commercial/industrial in nature. A
further refinement of industrial activity shall be approved by
the City.
. Detention reserve shall be restricted for drainage purposes
only. Any modification or change of use shall be subject to
the City approval.
. Zoning permit shall be required from the City for proposed
use/activity at site.
Underwood Business Park
Reserves B &H
11/17/05 P&Z Meeting
Page 3 of 4
Streets:
. All internal streets shall be constructed to the City's standards and
remain private streets. A note shall be added on the plans.
. Verify internal street connectivity and specify right-of-ways. The
participation in an improvement of Old Underwood Road shall be
required by the developer.
. Provide on-site improvements and loading / unloading ramps/bays
that adequately handle the volume associated with the scale of the
warehousing and distribution facility.
Truck Circulation:
. The applicant shall ensure that the truck circulation does not cause
congestion on the streets, and proper signage shall be installed to
control vehicles turning southbound on Underwood Road.
. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant
placement shall be specified on the development site plans.
. A rail access, spur design, and UPRR approval shall be required
prior to the issuance of building permit.
Landscaping/Screening:
. Ensure that at least 30 percent of the property consists of
landscaping.
. Landscaping calculations shall be added to the site plans.
. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan
submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural
buffer. Provisions of the Tree Preservation and Tree Replacement
per Section 106-801 and 106-802 shall be applicable.
. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and
screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
. Development abutting residential district to the south shall be
screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening
and landscaping provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City. A
site plan and/or separate plans shall be submitted in conjunction
with the building permit application.
Utilities/Detention:
. Submit construction drawings and/or plan profile for proposed on
and off-site utilities with capacities. The tie-in of sanitary sewer
and/or dedication of easement to the City for sanitary sewer
extension or lift station shall be indicated on the plans.
Underwood Business Park
Reserves B &H
11/17/05 P&Z Meeting
Page 4 of 4
. A statement from the owner/developer specifying clear
responsibility for maintenance of detention basin system including
channel/ditch shall be noted on the plans.
Fire:
. The building shall be sprinklered in accordance to NFP A.
. The pressure test of the sprinkler system shall be witnessed by a
representative ofthe City's Fire Marshal office.
. A final flow/drain test shall be witnessed by a representative of the
Fire Marshal's office.
. Contact the Fire Marshal office 24 hours in advance to schedule
the pressure and the final flow/drain test.
. The sprinkler system shall be monitored off-site.
. Fire extinguishers shall be installed according to NFP A
requirements and/or every 75 foot of travel.
. Smoke and/or heat venting shall be provided by engineering means
and in accordance to NFPA 204:7.1.
General:
. This SCUP outlines, in general terms, the proposed development
in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. The
developer recognizes and understands that any future construction
or development of private or public improvements anticipated by
this SCUP and the Plan shall require further submittal and
approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering
analysis, covenants, etc.
. Said submittals for this phase development shall be in accordance
with this SCUP, the approved plans, policies and code of
ordinances of the City of La Porte.
. 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.
. Continue the public hearing at the Commission's next regular
meeting to allow additional testimony and further study of this item.
This results in tabling any action on this item.
J:
lit I-
11:::1
0(0
n.1ll
mo
III <m
bJol'l1
~ II:l'I1
IllO.
::I oJ;
m o III
o~...
011:0
ObJ
~o
II:Z
bJ::I
00
Z.J
::10
III
bJ
Z
.J
~
bJ
n.
o
II:
n.