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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 11.2006
Requested By: W.vu. S.b.,( '1
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Department: Planninl!:
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Draft Amendment to the Ordinance
Building Standards (Photos/PP)
Appropriation: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item:
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: ----X-
SUMMARY
City Council directed staff to conduct a review of the existing development conditions and future development
strategies relating to the Architectural Building Standards in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.1.
The purpose is to enhance the overall impression of the City, to have quality developments along major
thoroughfares, and eventually attract new sustainable businesses to La Porte.
Staff, with guidance from the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance (Chapter 106). After a public hearing at the August 17,2006, meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, by a unanimous vote, recommended amendments related to Architectural Building Standards for
TIRZ No.1 to be included in Chapter 106 (Zoning of the Code of Ordinances).
Currently, no control is associated with construction of a development whose use is "permitted" within a certain
zoning district. The building must meet applicable building codes, but no parameters are available to enforce
architectural and building standards or exterior material. However, current ordinances allow some controls to be
included with Special Conditional Use Permits (SCUP) associated with uses listed as "conditional" within certain
zoning districts and for construction within Planned Unit Developments (PUD), which normally follow some form
of development agreement between the developer and the City.
Several cities in our area have approached this issue by adopting an ordinance, which defines standards to be used
on new construction fronting major thoroughfares. Typically, these ordinances mandate the use of a combination
of brick, masonry and glass to a certain percentage to achieve the desired effect.
A provision for Exterior Building Designs has been introduced per Section 106-680 of the Code of Ordinances (see
draft attached). Any building readily visible from a major thoroughfare or directly abutting a residential development
on any side shall be 100% masonry and/or glass with minimum landscaping of 10%. Development of non-conforming
existing structures will require into compliance with these standards.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 106
(Zoning) adding to Exterior Building Design Standards in TIRZ No.1.
Approved for City Council A2enda
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-.ff"
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 AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4, REQUIREMENTS, SUBDIVISION 1 , GENERALLY,
AND BY ADDING SECTION 106-680, EXTERIOR BUILDING DESIGNS, FOR THE
CITY'S TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.1; 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 17'h day of August 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 changes to
Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte.
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.
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 August 17, 2006, the
Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to
consider possible changes to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, 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 August 18, 2006, a
true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "e", incorporated by reference
herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-H
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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 changes to the ordinance and the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 11thday of September, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.,
and pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the possible changes to the ordinance. 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 regarding the
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 106-680, Exterior Building
Designs for the City's Tax Increment reinvestment Zone No.1 to read as shown on
Exhibit "F", attached hereto and fully incorporated in this ordinance as if set forth herein
verbatim.
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 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-f5""
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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 / /-iL day of SePT.
,2006.
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ALTON PORTER, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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MART A GILLETt, City Sec etary
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CLA ASKINS, Assistant CIty ttorney
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 August, 2006, in the Classroom of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center, 1322 South
Broadway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, pertaining to Architectural Standards within Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 and to consider additions to the Zoning Ordinance concerning
requirements for exterior building design standards in the City of La Porte.
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 City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further iriformation.
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Established 1892
August 18, 2006
Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Architectural Standards in TIRZ No.1
Dear Mayor Porter and Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on August 17,
2006, held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter
106), by amending Article IV. Planned Unit Development, Division 4, Requirements,
Subdivision 1, Generally, and by adding Section 106-680, Exterior Building Designs, for
the City's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (6-0), recommends approval
of the Zoning Ordinance amendment related to Architectural Standards in TIRZ #1.
~RespectfUllY S~1!1itted,
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Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
c: Debra 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 11th day of September,
2006, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The
purpose of this hearing is to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte,
pertaining to Architectural Standards within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 and to
consider additions to the Zoning Ordinance concerning requirements for exterior building design
standards in the City of La Porte.
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 City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 47J-5030for further information.
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ZONING
S 106-696
(c) Prior to recording in the county deed records, approval of the city shall be secured
as to the documents described in subsection 106-676(b).
(d) The declaration of covenants, conditions or restrictions or equivalent document
shall specify that deeds, leases or documents of conveyance affecting buildings, units,
parcels, tracts, townhouses, or apartments shall subject such properties to the terms of
such declaration.
(e) The declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions shall provide that an
owners' association or corporation shall be formed and that all owners shall be members
of said association or corporation which shall maintain all properties and common areas
in good repair and which shall assess individual property owners proportionate shares of
joint or common costs. The declaration shall be subject to the review and approval of the
city attorney. The intent of this requirement is to protect the property values of the
individual owner through establishing effective private control.
Sec. 106-677. Public services.
The proposed project shall be served by the city water and sewer system and fire hydrants
shall be installed at such locations as necessary to provide fire protection. Proposed utility
connections shall be subject to approval by the planning director.
Sec. 106-678. Building height.
Height limitations shall be the same as imposed in the respective districts.
Sec. 106-679. Roadways.
Private roadways within the project shall have an improved surface to 24 feet or more in .
width and shall be so designed as to permit the city fire trucks to provide protection to each
building. No portion of this required 24-foot road system may be used in calculating required
off-street parking space or be used for parking.
Sec. 106-680. Exterior Building Designs
The material used on the exterior fayade of all commercial and industrial buildings within
the City's TIRZ No.1 shall conform to the requirements below and in accordance to the
appropriate zoning district, land uses, and visibility of the site.
(a) Minimum exterior wall standard for any building visible from a major thoroughfare or
directly abutting residential development shall be 100% masonry or glass, e.g. brick,
stone brick veneer, tilt wall, decorative or textured concrete block, split face block,
stucco, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish systems).
(b) All nonconforming structures must come into compliance with the above standards
whenever a permit is desired and under review per Sections 106-262 and 106-268 of
this ordinance. Any pre-existing building which is required to conform to this section
shall have front fa9ade 100% masonry or glass, side/rear 50% masonry or glass.
Landscaping: Minimum 10%
Sees. 106-681-106-695. Reserved.
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