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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2006-1501-H5 scup 06-006 11/12 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Se Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Department: Planninl! Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: _Ordinance:...K...- Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance Aerial Map P&Z Staff Report Site Plan Public Notice Response Amount Requested: N/A SUMMARY On August 17,2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006 for an overall development of Port Crossing in conjunction with the Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs). Port Crossing is a mixed commerciaUretail and business/industrial park, to be located along S. 16th Street (Powell Road). The business park will be developed in phases. City Council previously approved the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 05-003 for Port Crossing (formerly Texas Import!Export Park). The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The development is further defined by a Development Agreement between the owner/agent and the City of La Porte. Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) are part of this SCUP. The area is earmarked for industrial uses in the Land Use Plan. The permitted land uses for this Planned Unit Development are generally depicted by the land use restrictions as an exhibit to this SCUP. The property is located in the vicinity of major industrial developments. Public infrastructure is available in the vicinity, however, it needs to be improved and extended for the overall business park as prescribed by the Development Agreement. The City of La Porte, Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), and TxDOT must approve the construction plans and specifications as per TIRZ No.l!Redevelopment Authority Reimbursement Agreement. In addition, Final Plat for Port Crossing, covenants, conditions, and restrictions for the proposed park require approval by the City. Once the Final Plat is approved by the City, owner/developer shall file for record the covenants, conditions, and restrictions referred to and a part of the Development Agreement. The Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) with the stipulation that the Final Plat, Construction Drawings, Development Agreement, and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs) contained therein shall be approved by the City and other entities. In addition, this SCUP will supersede SCU#05-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement and CCRs. Public Notices were mailed to six (6) property owners. One response was received. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-006 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider action on a recommendation by P&Z to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006; or table for further consideration. Aooroved for City Council Al!enda (~~h;IJV I) '::Jt<<?j1~ Debra B. Feazelle, clty Manager. 9-- & -{J~~ Date O~INANCE NO. 1501- Hs 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 #SCU06-006, WHICH SUPERSEDES #SCU05-003, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND PORT CROSSING LAND, L.P., NATIONAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, L.P., DEL PISO INVESTMENT, LLP., FLPCW, L.P., C/O RUSSELL PLANK, AGENT, FOR THE ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT OF A 300:t ACRE TRACT IN THE GEORGE B. McKINSTRY, A-47, W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, A-30, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, A- 35, HARRIS COUNTY, CITY OF LA PORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS PORT CROSSING; 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 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 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. Subsequent to such public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session on the 1 ih day of August, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., 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 August 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- H!S 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 11th day 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 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 in accordance therewith, and the zoning classification of said parcels of land shall hereafter be "PUD - Planned Unit Development with a Special Conditional Use Permit" for retail, commercial, business park, and some rail-serviced warehouse uses. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit shall be that the property be formally platted as 300:t acre tract. Further conditions are as set forth in the Motion and Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and shall be as set forth within 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 is as follows, to-wit: Approximately 300 acres of land out of the George B. McKinstry League, A-47; William P. Harris Survey, A-30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35 , City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. ORDINANCE NO. 1501- H b Page 3 "Section 7. The City Council hereby approves Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006, which supersedes Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-003, and authorizes the Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, as part of this SCUP, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto as "Exhibit G" and incorporated herein by this reference, by and between the City of La Porte and Port Crossing Land, L.P. and its agent, for the entire development of an approximate 300:t acre tract as herein described in the City of La Porte, to be known as "Port Crossing". The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. "Section 8. 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 9. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 1501- Hf>' Page 4 "Section 10. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed and approved this the day of ,2006. CITY OF LA PORTE " ~ (" . . BY:~./," ~ ALTON PORTER, Mayor ATTEST: BJ1!i~~ diad MAR HA GILLETT, City Secretary APPROVED: By ~'/. ~ C RK 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 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 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-006 for a Development Agreement and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs) for proposed development of Port Crossing consisting of 293.986 acres of land in the George B. McKinstry, A-47; William. P. Harris Survey, A-30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35; La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 2000 Block of S. 16th Street (powell Road). Russell Plank, Port Crossing, L.P. is seeking approval of a permit for overall development pertaining to commerciaVretail, business, and industrial establishments within the Port Crossing Business 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. (Note: If approved, this permit will supersede Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement and CCRs). 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, 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 information. aN A ,.. Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the development to be located W.' ..ith... in.. ~Planne~.~i.t....De- ';' yelppmt3nt1POD per Sec- }'oll.1 Q6~637oUne" Code 82C ()fprdinallces<o(tlle:'City La P oofLa.f>~Gt3,: (flJote~;~T1'~js ~C,!P:Wilt~uPf!rsed('" .e f~~~~~~tt#I~',;' , l/iCP[1J1f~c.. .!z~nfyft'!:t/;1~., I'bp~~j.t,;'.ljfl~f!f' . )y/<: ~.;-<,:;,:,/t 7:-~.~:'2\';;- ::/;s /~;'~ 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 ,-- ,',I . -: .,) - ,~, , ,....1 <if ;'Fcf'flrsigned authority, on this date came and ~Y'i:rgarner, a duly authorized representative of 'i)'j a semi-weekly newspaper published and b;ithe City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and :;::?v sworn, swears the attached notice was 'J'S:[;nore Sun dated 0 g /0 ~ /0 C:> .' ;;!J :,i:~ ,",:i ,: ; , -4:::) ':'kd "':"16 "'i .. before me this c09Jh day of j , , rolyn Kellogg otary Public arris County, Texas , .."\I'~I~",, ~'~'l'~-' ~yI\..~ I 4' . -.J KAROLYN KELlOGG, ;~~d MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ""'~{"'o"';~'~ AprH 11 2010 -Ji" "'''Il'~\ '. ... !~y Commission Exprires April 11, 2010 ,IBrr B City of La Porte Established 1892 August 18, 2006 Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council City of La Porte Re: Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006 Dear Mayor Porter and Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on August 17,2006, considered Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCU06-006. The applicant, Port Crossing Land, L.P., seeks approval of a permit for an entire development of Port Crossing to be located along South 16th Street (Powell Road). This permit will supersede Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUOS-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Port Crossing. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (6-0), recommended that City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006 with the following conditions: 1. This SCUP would be applicable to specific development anticipated or proposed by this General Plan. 2. This SCUP outlines, in general terms, the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, and building plans, etc. In addition, this SCUP supersedes Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-003. 3. This SCUP has exhibits and the Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) are part of this SCUP. 4. Submittals shall be in accordance with the SCUP, the approved General Plan, and the approved Development Agreement. 5. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. RjfeCtf~I.I SUbm. i.tted, , 1Jaf f;~' Pat Mus n :z:r-,." 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 '@XHJBl1 C 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 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-006 for a Development Agreement and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs) for proposed development of Port Crossing consisting of approx. 300 acres of land in the George B. McKinstry, A-47; William. P. Harris Survey, A-30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35; La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 2000 Block of S. 16th Street (Powell Road). Russell Plank, Port Crossing, L.P. is seeking approval of a permit for overall development pertaining to commercial/retail, business, and industrial establishments within the Port Crossing Business 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. (Note: If approved, this permit will supersede Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement and CCRs). 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, 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. 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"r <ve(6Prn~i:it()f,....po~Fr().~l>-~ exas i,'wt'cdrtsi~tinJ,&~~jt~;ft~;! . . . :iG.Mc.t5iQ@X,'f'ii e, the undersigned authorIty, on thiS date came and "'41;.J~;Harp.~.pur. '. ..;..v.......e..... y. i..'..........".'." ?~.........i....;L.. ...r....".u...o..r.....ft.t.:...r...,..........t....:. Sandra Bumgarner,. a duly authorized repres~ntatlve of ;~iffi~yc~l1t~!s.:DT\1eJtshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper publIshed and '.t~t,qpe;"10~',J~;1IDh>,distributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and ~s:::?'W~~~2~~;"!r being duly sworn, swears the attached notice was ':B~.,~8~f~,\ in The Bayshore Sun dated 0 '5,/;L 7/0 (, ..re SUD / '. e 'port. .4... ~. F'arlt A I c- 'Hal'Use.' . e is red for.tn,a development t? be lo.cat~9. 1mgarner within a . ,~I.annecll)nlt }),t> i v'elopmemt (f!UD) zone per.. i i S~btio;;ifO(637 .:btth~ '. !Code of brdir;iancesot~~e i t'" ,., ""f'L' porte:<(Note: If i City 0 a.... ,.... '11\ J"" ";'d .;this permit: IN'. . a~pro"e, . > . 'if " Condi~ supersede .~P . ',.' "t h~';;':";5.o<\!,'~ ~."a~I~~ ~ subscribed applicable '. f9,(, .cm9~e:r~11 '\ ~dev'~loDrrieu._:,R)W'i)i~ ,2006. before me this d<q vh day of =t:~~ Karolyn Kellogg Notary Public Harris County, Texas ...\\~Vf"'" ~"~;<I",~" r\ r~ ~~. .~... "'~~.,7~.,~~""" KAROLYN KELLOGG MY COMMISSION EXPIRES April 11, 2010 My Commission Exprires Apri/11, 2010 City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-006 This permit is issued to: Port Crossing Land, L.P.; Powell Road logistics, L.P.; Rail Logix, GP.LLC.. and National Property Holdings. L.P. (Russell D. Plank) Owner or Agent 3330 S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas 77047 Address For development of: Approx. 300 acre Planned Unit Development. (formerlv TIEP) a mixed use development further defined bv a General Plan. The Planned Unit Development is further defined bv a Development Aqreement between the Owner/Aqent listed above and the City of La Porte. This Special Conditional Use Permit and the General Plan are Exhibits to and a part of the Development Aqreement. Development Name Legal description: 300 acres of land out of the George B. McKinstry League, A-47; Willi;:lm P H;:lrris SIJrvAY, A-30: .Johnson Hunter SUrvAY, A-35 ;:lnd more particularlv described bv - Development Agreement. Zoning: The 70ning for the tract is Planned Unit Development The permitted land uses for this Planned Unit Development are generally depicted on "Exhibit" _ General Plan for Port Crossing These permitted land uses are more specifically defined and/or restricted by covenants. conditions, and restrictions established and/or part of the Development Aareement. Permit Conditions: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) would be applicable to specific development anticipated or proposed by the General Plan. 2. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or publiC improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, and building plans, etc. In addition, this SCUP will supersede SCU#05-003. 3. This SCUP has exhibits and the Development Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) are part of this SCUP. 4. Submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, General Plan, the Development Agreement approved by the City of La Porte and specifically Section 106-216 & 217 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. 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 one (1) year 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. V.1id::ion~te: tJJ- 0& i i I i " Ii / A .' i ,r ,/ "-' ~.,,,/ Drreetor of Pia i ~ &fl/ City eere ary I1(HI81l F DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into between Port Crossing Land, LP; a Texas limited partnership ("Owner-Developer"); their Successors and Assigns, including the "Other Owners" (hereafter defined) and the CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a Texas Municipal Corporation ("City") on the _ day of ,2006. Recitals Owner-Developer has proposed development of an approximately 300-acre tract in the City of La Porte, as the Port Crossing, which is referred to as the Tract and defined hereinafter in Article 1. Owner-Developer and the Other Owners plan to develop the Tract, presently zoned PUD, for retail, commercial, and business park with some industrial uses. Owner-Developer and the Other Owners shall construct municipal utilities, including streets, a water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and the storm drainage/detention system that will connect with the existing City of La Porte and other regional systems in accordance with development regulations and policies of the City, Harris County, and Harris County Flood Control District. Powell Road Logistics, L.P. ("Powell Road Logistics"), a Texas limited partnership, National Property Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, Del Piso Investments, LLLP, a Arizona limited liability partnership and FLPCW, LP, a Texas limited partnership, (collectively, the "Other Owners"), the owners of certain tracts of land also containing a total of approximately 63 acres out of the Tract are joining in this Agreement for the purpose of confirming their agreement to develop their respective portions of the Tract pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. The City has required, and Owner-Developer and the Other Owners have agreed, that the Tract will be developed in accordance with the General Plan approved by the City (as defined below and attached hereto). AGREEMENT NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, and benefits contained herein, the City and Owner-Developer agree as follows: ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS 1.1 DeImitions. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words as used in this Contract shall have the following meanings: City means the City of La Porte, Texas. General Plan means the plan for the physical development and use ofthe Tract as defined herein and approved by the City on 28th day of March, 2005, as amended by the "Plat" (hereafter defined). H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC Owner-Developer means Port Crossing Land, LP or their assigns or succeeding developers (or their designated agent or agents). Tract means the approximately 300 acres of land to be developed by Owner-Developer as described in Exhibit A. 1.2 Exhibits. The following exhibits attached to this Contract are a part of the Contract as though fully incorporated herein: Exhibit A - Special Conditional Use Permit ("SCUP") SCUP #SCU 05-003, dated 3/28/05 Exhibit B - General Plan, consisting of the final plat ("Plat") to be recorded. Exhibit C - Land Use Exceptions Exhibit D - Draft Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Port Crossing applicable to all construction and uses. Exhibit E- Traffic Control Plan ARTICLE II. GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE 2.1 General Plan and Land Use. Owner-Developer and Other Owners shall develop their respective portions of the entire Tract in accordance with the General Plan, SCUP and this Agreement approved by the City. The General Plan is attached as Exhibit B and additional Land Use Restrictions are provided for in paragraph 2.3. The Owner-Developer and Other Owners shall only be responsible for compliance with the General Plan, SCUP and this Agreement with respect to their respective portions of the entire Tract. 2.2 Amendments. The City acknowledges and Developer represents that Developer's intent is to develop the Tract as a predominantly commercial PUD development, with some industrial components consistent with City's Land Use Plan subject to certain exceptions listed below. Developer or Developer's successors shall provide appropriate amenities and support facilities as set forth on the General Plan, which is attached to this Agreement. City acknowledges that Developer intends to develop the Tract in phases, and that all development shall be consistent with the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP), the General Plan, and this Agreement. Should Developer determine that the General Plan needs to be amended, Developer shall submit an application for amendment of the Special Conditional Use Permit, which said application shall be processed consistent with this Agreement, the current General Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, as the same may be amended from time to time. Amendments to the General Plan, the Special Conditional Use Permit, and/or this Agreement shall be in writing. 2.3 Additional Land Use Restrictions. Owner/Developer agrees to conform all development and improvements to the Tract to the City's Code of Ordinances and established H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC - 2- policies, and further agrees that land uses shall be further restricted according to Exhibit C, except for the permitted uses authorized by Exhibit "C". ARTICLE III. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS 3.1 Development of Restrictive Covenants. Owner-Developer has developed a Draft Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Port Crossing, which are attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "D". These protective covenants and deed restrictions will apply to and be binding upon the Tract, and shall be in form substantially similar to Exhibit "D". The covenants and deed restrictions shall be approved by the City and shall be recorded concurrently with each recorded plat. ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION 4.1 Term. This Agreement shall have a term commencing on the date fIrst written above, and continuing until the date in which all portions of the Tract have been platted and developed (with construction of all streets and utilities on the Tract as reflected by the Plat completed or installed and fInanced by the Owner-Developer. Failure of Owner-Developer to begin construction in accordance with the Special Conditional Use Permit within one year after issuance of said permit, or as scheduled under the terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, shall terminate this Agreement. Owner-Developer may, before the expiration of one year, request an extension of time from the Planning and Zoning Commission, in the event that construction has not started in accordance with the Special Conditional Use Permit. ARTICLE V. OPEN SPACE/TRAIL, BUFFERING AND BEAUTIFICATION 5.1 Open Space/Pedestrian Trail System. The Owner-Developer shall provide common open space as shown in Comprehensive Plan and the General Plan, including any required portion of planned City trail system within the project consisting of public sidewalks within the rights-of-way noted on the Plat on at least one side of each street, together with landscaping adjacent to such sidewalks pursuant to the landscape plan approved by the City. Owner- Developer also will cooperate with any additional trail system plan on property dedicated to the City in fee or as an easement within the drainage easement and/or detention pond/drainage system shown on the General Plan. It is recognized that, until the fInal design of the detention pond/drainage system is approved, the exact location and dimensions of these facilities is unknown. When the fInal design is approved the City will evaluate the potential for use of these areas as public recreation amenities. At that time and with mutual consent, the City may elect to accept these facilities either in easement or fee. The initial development of the detention pond/drainage system and perimeter landscaping of these facilities shall be the responsibility of the Owner - Developer. In coordination with the Owner-Developer and the Harris County Flood Control District, the City will accept the drainage and detention facilities as public domain with right of entry, H-FinalDevelopmentAgreement(622174_3).DOC - 3- Maintenance of said facilities will rest solely with the Owner-Developer and the property owner's association governing the Tract. 5.2 Buffering and Beautification. The Owner-Developer shall implement a uniform and/or compatible landscape plan for all phases of the entire project that will address landscaping provisions not only adjacent to Wharton Weems Blvd. and Powell Road, but also within the building setbacks and landscape easements or reserves throughout. A Landscape Buffer (a minimum of 50' wide) shall be provided along the west side of Powell Road and shall include extensive screening-type vegetation. A landscape buffer, a minimum of 50' wide, will also be provided along State Highway 146. Landscape reserves shall also be included adjacent to all roadways, including the east side of Powell; but rather than screen, shall be landscaped compatible with the ultimate use of that adjacent property. 5.3 Sign age. The Owner-Developer shall implement a sign standards policy, as part of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (Exhibit "D") consistent with the City's Code of Ordinances as guidance to insure effective and uniform signage is employed throughout the project. This policy will include uniform and/or compatible project identification monuments, business signage, street and other traffic directional devices conforming to the Tract's traffic control plan and deed restrictions. 5.4 Ownership and Maintenance. Ownership of the landscape buffers, reserves and easements will be held by fee ownership of adjoining property or by the Property Owners Association (POA), subject to conditions of the deed restrictions and landscape plan. The maintenance of the buffers, reserves and easements will be the responsibility of the contiguous property owners pursuant to provisions of the deed restrictions, enforced by the POA. The Open Space/Pedestrian Trail System shall be constructed within the drainage easements, the detention pond/drainage system, landscape reserves, or public right-of-ways as dictated by the final detention design. Ownership and maintenance of the Open Space/Pedestrian Trail System and drainage/detention pond system shall be determined according to Article 5.1 of this Agreement. ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE 6.1 Schedule. The Owner-Developer or Other Owners, as applicable, shall establish a specific schedule for the development of and construction improvements on the Tract with the end user(s). However, in lieu of and as the basis of that detailed schedule, the following work program is anticipated: · Initiation of a complete engmeenng study, including drainage and preliminary infrastructure design. · Detailed engineering design for Phase One, being all or a substantial part of the area identified herein as Section One. This would include a rail connection to the main line and a minimum spur connection to the first building anticipated, water and sanitary sewer service, initial drainage, and detention to accommodate Phase One; H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC - 4 - · Construction of Wharton Weems Blvd., Powell Road, and Export Drive shall be completed in accordance with the Traffic Study recommendations or as needed for development purposes; · Initiation of procedure to abandon and relocate a portion of Powell Road, south of the projection of Wharton Weems Blvd. within one (1) year ofSCUP approval; · Platting, site plan, and detailed engineering plan review by the City of La Porte and others; · Initiation of construction pursuant to item 6.1 above, identified as Phase One; and · Continuation of remainder of development as rapidly as market demands. ARTICLE VII. FIRE PROTECTION, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & SAFETY 7.1 Fire Protection. The Owner-Developer shall formulate a plan for fire protection to serve the Tract by separate agreement with the POA and respective grantees. 7.2 Hazardous Materials. The Owner-Developer agrees no hazardous materials as identified in state and federal standards (NEP A) as well as City Fire Code, shall be stored on site. Compliance will be enforced by the POA in concert with the City. 7.3 Safety. The Owner-Developer shall formulate a public safety and training plan with the City and POA, to ensure safe, efficient handling and storage of materials prior to issuance of a building permit. ARTICLE VIII. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 8.1.1 Traffic Control Plan. The Owner-Developer has established a Traffic Control Plan (shown on the attached Exhibit "E") for the entire project to regulate to the extent practical project-generated vehicular traffic. In Section One, based on the target market use, the Traffic Control Plan will include designated truck routes to and from the site, segregation of automobile traffic, limitation of access from public streets (driveways) and utilization of common cross easements between tracts for internal circulation. 8.2 Truck Traffic. This controlled traffic will ultimately be directed to State Highway 146 via Powell Road to Wharton Weems Blvd., to standards approved by Harris County as shown on Exhibit "B" - General Plan. Project driveways will be constructed to induce proper directional movement to preempt to the extent practical northbound traffic on Powell Road. This will be complemented by traffic signage as appropriate. In addition, Owner-Developer shall employ routing plans, driver instruction, and other controls as necessary to obtain compliance of carriers, employees, and regular contractors or service vendors. 8.3 Driveway Access. The Owner-Developer shall establish driveway access controls that shall be controlled through restrictive covenants, architectural controls and City Site Plan review. This will include conditions and design standards consistent as to size, but fewer in number as established in TxDOT Driveway Manual, Harris County, Texas, and the City Zoning Code (106- 835) pursuant to specific site plan review. Unless otherwise approved during review of H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC - 5 - preliminary plats and the Plat, driveways along SH 146 entering this Tract shall be limited to a total of eighteen (18), but in all cases, each individual reserve with frontage on SH 146 shall have at least one opening. Provision shall be made, where practical, for internal cross-access easements to maximize ingress, egress and circulation to minimize congestion on public rights- of-way and to encourage traffic to be directed to Wharton Weems Blvd. interchange. 8.4 Transportation Issues The Developer shall continue to work with the City, Harris County and other public and private sector interests to implement the timely study and/or construction of transportation components. ARTICLE IX. SITE RAIL TRAFFIC 9.1 Site Rail Traffic. The Other Owners and/or Rail Logix, LP ("'Rail Logix"), a Texas limited partnership, an affiliate of one of the partners of Owner-Developer, as applicable, will continue to work with City and such parties' rail consultants, as evidence of the commitment to the City to improve rail efficiency in the area, reduce conflicts at Fairmont Parkway, and potentially decrease current rail impacts. On-site rail facilities and operations shall be controlled by Rail Logix in order to maximize rail efficiency and minimize peak hour conflicts with vehicular traffic at Fairmont Parkway. Owner - Developer, Other Owners and Rail Logix agree and acknowledge that the rail yard as depicted on the General Plan shall be limited to a maximum of 22 rail lines and that no rail lines or sidings will extend to the east side of Powell Road. ARTICLE X. UTILITIES, DRAINAGE 10.1 Utilities, Drainage. The Owner-Developer shall design and construct adequate water, wastewater, and drainage facilities to serve each phase of this project in accordance with City requirements and as further defined by this Agreement. As to water and sanitary sewer, this would include a water system that would deliver 4-6,000 gallons per minute necessary for sprinklered fire protection with a loop connection to the 16" main on the east side of S.H. 146 and a gravity wastewater disposal system that flows into a 60" trunk line on "K" street south of Fairmont Parkway. The Developer will provide a drainage study for the Tract. The study and design of drainage improvements shall meet the requirements and approval of the City and Harris County Flood Control District. Owner-Developer's representative agrees to meet with City, prior to design of public utilities, to discuss design criteria standards and policies. City shall approve all construction plans and specifications for public improvements in accordance with the applicable Public Improvement Criteria Manual. ARTICLE XI. BUILDING LINES 11.1 Building Lines. The Owner-Developer shall establish building lines appropriate to the use, but not less than those prescribed in the City Code of Ordinances. Within the industrial Land Uses area west of Powell Road there will be a landscaped 50-foot buffer and building line along Powell Road. Similarly, along State Highway 146, a 50-foot landscape buffer and H-Final Development Agreement(622 I 74_3).DOC - 6 - building line shall be maintained. These respective 50- foot landscape buffers shall be kept free from all other uses with the exception of signage, drainage and detention improvements, and approved drives, parking and entrances. Owner- Developer agrees that other building lines will be either equal to or greater than that required by ordinance for the land use shown and shall be based on site use and orientation of the improvements or as shown on the General Plan. ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 Sale of Tract; Assignability. Any contract by Owner-Developer to sell the entirety or any portion of the Tract to a person or entity intending to develop the tract or such portion thereof (a "Successor Developer," whether one or more) and any instrument of conveyance for the entirety or any portion of the Tract to such Successor Developer shall recite and incorporate this recorded Contract and exhibits hereto and provide that this Contract be binding on such Successor Developer. 12.2 Force Majeure. Ifby reason of force majeure any party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this Agreement, then if such party shall give notice and full particulars of such force majeure in writing to the party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied on, the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such force majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of inability then claimed, but for no longer period; and any such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch. The term "Force Majeure" as employed herein shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, acts of public enemy, orders of any kind of the Government of the United States, or any civil or military authority, insurrection, riots, epidemics, landslides, lightning, earthquake, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, washouts, arrests, restraining of government and people, civil disturbances, explosions, or partial or entire failure of water supply resulting in an inability to provide water necessary for operation of the water and sewer systems hereunder. Force Majeure may not be claimed by Owner- Developer under any set of circumstances prior to commencement of construction on the Tract. 12.3 Law Governing. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and no lawsuit shall be prosecuted on this Contract except in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction. 12.4 No Additional Waiver Implied. No waiver or waivers of any breach or default by any party hereto of any term, covenant, condition, or liability hereunder, or the performance by any party of any duty or obligation hereunder, shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of subsequent breaches or defaults of any kind, under any circumstances. 12.5 Addresses and Notice. Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, any notice, communication, request, reply, or advice (herein severally and collectively, for convenience, called "Notice") herein provided or permitted to be given, made or accepted by any party to the other (except bills), must be in writing and may be given or be served by depositing the same in the United States mail postpaid and registered or certified and addressed to the party to be notified. Notice deposited in the mail in the manner hereinabove described shall be conclusively deemed to be effective, unless otherwise stated in this Contract, from and after the expiration of H-FinaIDevelopmentAgreement(622174_3).DOC -7- three (3) days after it's deposited. Notice given in any such other than the manner shall be effective when received by the party to be notified. For the purpose of notice, addresses of the parties shall, until changed as hereinafter provided, be as follows: If to the City, to: If to Owner/Developer, to: City of La Porte Attn: City Manager 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Port Crossing Land, LP Russell Plank 3330 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. Houston, TX 77047 and Port Crossing Land, LP Mark Studtmann One Pierce Place, Suite 450 !tasca, IL 60143 The parties shall have the right from time to time and at any time to change their respective addresses and each shall have the right to specify any other address by at least fifteen (15) days written notice to the other. 12.6 Merger and Modifications. This Contract, including the exhibits that are attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, embodies the entire agreement between the parties relative to the subject matter thereof. This Contract shall be subject to change or modification only with the mutual written consent ofthe parties. 12.7 Benefits of Contract. This Contract is for the benefit of the City and Owner-Developer and shall not be construed to confer any benefit on any other person except as expressly provided for herein. 12.8 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any litigation between the parties with respect to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and court costs from the losing party. 12.9 Government Immunity Preserved. The Owner-Developer and the City agree that the City does not, by entering in to this Contract or performing any act hereunder or by failing to take any action hereunder, waive any governmental immunity that the City, its officers, employees, or representatives, have under any law. 12.10 One-Party Breach. Any breach of this agreement by one party identified and referred to herein as Owner-Developer shall not be or constitute a breach of this agreement by the other party of Owner-Developer. H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC - 8- 12.11 Covenant Running With the Land. The obligations imposed on Owner Developers herein shall not impose personal liability on them, but shall constitute a covenant running with the land, and as such shall be binding on the present owners of the Tract as well as subsequent owners thereof. (This space intentionally left blank) H-FinaIDevelopmentAgreement(622174_3).DOC - 9- OWNER-DEVELOPER: Port Crossing Land, LP, a Texas limited partnership By: Port Crossing Land GP, LLC a Texas limited liability company it general partner By: t~1>. I~ Russell D. Plank, Vice President Date: q - ~~ -- 0' OTHER OWNERS: DEL PISO INVESTMENTS, LLLP, an Arizona limited liability limited partnership By: Harl Avenue Investments, L.L.c., an Arizona limited liability com y, its general partner By: By:4-z- ()I!t~ tthew Hu6tte, Manager Date: '1 jJ& h(p / H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3) - 10 - FLPCW, LP a Texas limited partnership By: FLP Candle GP, Inc., a Texas corp ation its general partner /' By: Date: f- 2 F',-o ~ National Property Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership By: National Property Holdings GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company its general partner By: t.~ 1),/4- Russell D. Plank, Vice President Date: q -!- ~ - Or; Powell Road Logistics, L.P., a Texas limited partnership By: Powell Road Logistics GP, LLC a Texas limited liability company, its general partner By: t.~ 1>./4 Russell D. Plank, Vice President Date: 'f -ZG-o' H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3) (2).DOC - 11 - CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS By: City Manager Date: ATTEST: Martha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: John D. Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney Exhibit C H-Final Development Agreement(622174_3).DOC - 12 - City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 05-003 . ( :( This permit is issued to: La Porte 81, Ltd.; La Porte 82, Ltd. and La Porte 115, Ltd., La Porte 146. Ltd. and StuartHaynsworth. General Partner. Owner or Agent 815 Walker, Suite 1435 Houston, Texas 77002 Address For development of: A 342 acre Planned Unit Development. known as Texas Import/Export Park, a mixed use development further defined by a General Plan prepared by Northrup Associates, Inc. The Planned Unit Development is further defined by a Development Aqreement between the Owner/Aqent listed above and the City of La Porte. This Special Conditional Use Permit and the General Plan are Exhibits to and a part of the Development Aqreement. Development Name Legal description: 342 acres of land out of the George B. McKinstry League, A-47; Willi~m P H~rri!=: SlJrV!'~y A-::m: .John!=:on Hlmtp.r SIJrvP.Y, A-~5 ~nrl more particularly described by "Exhibit B" - Development Aqreement. Zoning: Thp. 7:oning for the tr~d i!=: PI~nnp.rllJnit np.vp.lopmp.nt The pp.rmittp.rl land uses for this Planned Unit Development are generally depicted on "Exhibit A" - General Plan of Texas Import/Export Park These oermitted land uses are more soecifically defined and/or restricted by conditions established in the Development Agreement. ( Permit Conditions: 1. This SCUP does not go into effect until amended General Plan, revised Development Agreement, and all other supporting documents are considered by the Commission & approved by City Council. 2. This SCUP is not applicable to any specific development anticipated or proposed by General Plan. 3. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc. 4. Said submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, the approved General Plan, and the future approved Development Agreement. 5. 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 one (1) year 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. Validation Date: .3\ 'l.q \ '0{ \9 ( ~~ City S cretary D EJ'{~~~U~rr :J . ) BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL 'PARK VICINITY MAP - --rs "p.-R.if.f __--~QZi!;,5. . _ __ ,"<lo-J;<.-~ 4A'o.41' ,.......-............. REAGENT CHEMICAL . _ ..v--- - -.f \ & RESEARCH, {He. ~ __..~lP~ ~ RESERVE"C2" J - - - - ~f~ if ('MIH~~"'~ r :i ACREAGE ,. \iN: 1.1 1 1:1 I 1'1 I 1 zl 1 1.1 II 1"1 _"""".........~ L -- J L___ --'4~_...J POWELL-AOAr-~"3:!.... ......-a-............. L___ r--- L_-_ U1lhST. .r--- ~\===~ ~L___ ~r~!!' 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AlL PIPELINE RO.W.IS SUBJECT "TO LOCA1lON VERlF-lCAllOtI AN[) POSSIBLE RElOCATION WITHIN DEDICATED ESMT. NOTE: FOR STUDY AND PLANNING USE ONlY, NO wARRANlY IS MADE AS TO lHE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERECN. SAID lNfORtJA"TION REPRESENl"S A. GRAPHIC COMPILATlOH OF DANM OBTAINED FROM MAPS., SURVEYS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS PROV\DED TO NATIONAl... PROPERTY HOLDINGS. LP. IHIS GENERAL PlAN OF TEXAS lMPORT J EXPORT PARK IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF A SPECIAL CONOmON OF USE PERMIT AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 'THIS GENEFW... PlAN AND Tt-IE. SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ARe EXHIBITS TO THE OevaOPMENl" AGREEMENT. OWNER I DEVELOPER: STUART HAYNSWORTH, GENERAL PARTNER 815 WAlKER AVE., SUITE 1435 HOUSTON. TEXAS 77002 PIERS/DE INDUSTRIES RESERVE "X" ~, - ~... "" ~ AEII.V' ~~ "'" GENERAL PLAN OF 1..4l2 "P. I f...l RUSSELL O. PlANK SCALE: 1-,-::200' NATIONAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, L.P, REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS JANUARY 2005 rc:'0'-~. Exhibit D . Land Use Exceptions In reserves where the General Plan indicates "GC. uses, all uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning .Ordinance under GC (indicated with a "P") are permitted here with the exception of: Building Construction - General Contractors and Special Trade Contractors (152-161. 171-179) Automotive Repair Services (751-754) Outdoor Sales as a Primary or Accessory Use Outdoor Storage as a Primary or Accessory Use Residential Uses In reserves where the General Plan indicates "BI" uses. all uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance under BI (indicated with a .P") are permitted here with the exception of: BUilding Construction - General Contractors and Special Trade Contractors (152-161, 171-179) Automotive Repair Services (751-754) Outdoor Sales as a Primary or Accessory Use Outdoor Storage as a Primary or Accessory Use, including any storage of Shipping Containers General Contractors, Heavy Construction (161. 162. 1541) Off-Premises Signs In reserves where the General Plan indicates "U" uses. all uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance under LI (indicated with a .P") are permitted here with the exception of: Building Construction - General Contractors and Special Trade Contractors (152-161. 171-179) Automotive Repair Services (751-754) Outdoor Sales as a Primary or Accessory Use Outdoor Storage as a Primary or Accessory Use, including any storage of Shipping Containers General Contractors, Heavy Construction (161.162,1541) Manufacturing of Chemicals and Allied Products (2a2-285) Off Premises Signs An additional permitted use shall be SIC Manual Major Group 30 (Rubber and Misc. Plastics Products) In Reserve "A' labeled RaiUWarehouse on the General Plan, all uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance under U (indicated with a .P") are permitted here with the exception of: Building Construction - General Contractors and Special Trade Contractors (152-161. 171-179) Automotive Repair Services (751-754) Outdoor Sales as a Primary or Accessory Use Outdoor Storage as a Primary or Accessory Use. Including any storage of Shipping Containers General Contractors, Heavy Construction (161. 162. 1541) Manufacturing of Chemicals and Allied Products (282-285) Off Premises Signs An additional permitted use shall be SIC Manual Major Group 30 (Rubber and Misc. Plastics Products) Additional permitted uses are certain HI uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance associated with rail services such as; A rail yard with a maximum of 22 rail lines is permitted. Rail service to and distribution from warehouses proposed; Rail service to light manufacturing not otherwise exempted herein. . DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND EASEMENTS PORT CROSSING H -\ \ssdc1 \home$\rplank\LaPorte Property\City of LaPorte\Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC TABLE OF CONTENTS Article Page Number 1. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES ...........................................................................2 2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL.......................................................................................... 2 3. CONSTRUCTION-RELATED RESTRICTIONS.......... ...................... ..... ................ ........... 4 4. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTy....... ......... ................... ....... ........ ................ .................... 8 5. INSURANCE, INDEMNITY AND CASUALTY LOSS...................................................... 8 6. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION .......... ........... ............................. ..... ......... .............. 10 7. ENFORCEMENT ......... ................. ..................... ......... ...... ............... ......... ....... ........... ....... 10 8. COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS ................................................... 11 9. PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION ........................................................................... 14 10. SEVERABILITy..... ...... ................. ..... ... ........... ...... ... ...... ......... ... ................ ... ...... ............. 14 11. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ...... ................................. ........ ..... ............................. ...... 15 12. TERM................................................................................................................................. 15 13. AMENDMENTS .............. ......... ....... .......... ............. ....................... ..... ........ ......... .............. 15 14. MISCELLANEOUS .......................... ..... ............................ .......... ..... ................. ................ 16 H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880 _ 4).DOC - 1 - DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND EASEMENTS THE STATE OF TEXAS s s s KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF HARRIS THAT, PORT CROSSING LAND, LP, a Texas limited partnership (hereinafter called the "Developer"), being the owner of certain tracts of land containing a total of approximately 231 acres in Harris County, Texas, being more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes (said tracts of land being hereinafter referred to as the "Port Crossing" or "Subject Property") and any portion thereof platted as a separate tract or conveyed to third parties or developed by Developer or an affiliated entity being hereinafter referred to as a 'Tract", for the purpose of adopting a uniform plan for the benefit of the present and future owners of any portion of the Port Crossing, does hereby adopt and establish restrictions, covenants and easements as hereinafter provided for the Subject Property. Powell Road Logistics, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, National Property Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, Del Piso Investments, LLLP, a Arizona limited liability limited partnership and FLPCW, LP, a Texas limited partnership, the owners (collectively, the "Other Owners") of certain tracts of land also containing a total of approximately 63 acres, Harris County, Texas, being more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes (said tracts of land also comprising part of the "Port Crossing" or "Subject Property") are joining in this "Declaration" (hereafter defined) for the purpose of adopting and establishing the restrictions, covenants, and easements as hereinafter provided for the portion of the Subject Property owned by the Other Owners. Port Crossing, when platted and following the realignment of certain roads, will comprise approximately 300 acres. Developer contemplates developing Port Crossing in a manner which will include public streets, a water distribution system, a sanitary sewer system, and drainage/detention facilities within the Subject Property and Developer reserves the right to create such public streets and utility-related facilities. Any portions of the Subject Property reserved or restricted or conveyed to the "Association" (hereafter defined) for private streets, utility facilities, and landscaping shall not be subject to "Assessment" (hereafter defined). Additionally, any portion of the Subject Property dedicated for utility facilities (excluding, however, any portion of a Tract) or conveyed to governmental authorities shall not be subject to the restrictions contained in this Declaration, except for the prohibited uses described in Article 1. Developer, for itself, and its successors and assigns, and the Other Owners (as to the portion of the Subject Property owned by each of the Other Owners, respectively) hereby declare that the Port Crossing and each part thereof shall be owned, held, transferred, conveyed, sold, leased, rented, hypothecated, encumbered, used, occupied, maintained and improved subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, limitations, reservations, easements, equitable servitude and other provisions set forth in this Declaration Of Protective Covenants And Easements ("Declaration"). The Tracts and Private Facilities within the Subject Property shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the "Association" (hereafter defined). The covenants, conditions, restrictions, limitations, reservations, easements and equitable servitudes shall run with, inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, all of the Subject Property, and each Tract and any common area therein, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of (a) the Developer, its successors and assigns, (b) the Association and its successors and assigns, and (c) all persons or entities (the "Owner(s)") having or hereafter acquiring any right, title, or interest in or to any portion of the Subject Property and their heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, other than for security purposes. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 1. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES No Tract or portion of the Subject Property shall be used for any purposes, except for office, research and/or development, retail (subject to the further limitations herein contained), commercial, commercial processing, servicing, light industrial, manufacturing, retail sales of industrial products by manufacturers thereof or by manufacturer's representatives, warehousing or distribution purposes and services ancillary to such uses, or any combination of such uses, and heavy industrial if approved by Developer in writing. No use shall be permitted which (1) is offensive by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, noise, vibrations, radiation, radio interference or pollution, (2) is hazardous by reason of excessive danger of fire or explosion, (3) otherwise constitutes a nuisance, (4) is dangerous or unsafe, (5) would injure the reputation of the Subject Property, or (6) is in violation of any city, county, state or federal law, regulation or ordinance. The following uses shall not be permitted in or on any portion of the Subject Property: (1) any distilling, refining, smelting, meat, poultry or fish processing plant, agricultural or mining operation; (2) any mobile home park, trailer park, labor camp, or stockyard (except this provision shall not prohibit the temporary use of construction trailers during periods of construction, reconstruction or maintenance); (3) junk yard, scrap metal yard or waste material business, sales in bulk of junk, automobile wrecking yard, salvage yard, asphalt plant, any storage, dumping, disposal, incineration or reduction of hazardous waste, garbage or refuse, bus station, any fire or bankruptcy sale or auction house operation, or as an airport. (4) any mortuary or funeral home; (5) school, church or governmental office (other than a research or development or business office that does not have customers); (6) any drilling, refining, quarrying or mining operations of any kind, (7) any establishment whose primary business is the sale or rental or display of sexual materials or drug related paraphernalia or whose primary business is providing any adult only or sexually oriented service or product including, but not limited to, massage parlors, topless establishments, any "adult" bookstore or "adult" movie theater; (8) any flea market, bowling alley, nightclub, bar, lounge, tavern, theater, amusement park or video arcade; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not prohibit placement of video machines that are incidental to the conduct of a permitted business at the Subject Property; and (9) any gaming facility or operation including, but not limited to, off- track or sports betting parlor, table games such as blackjack, poker, slot machines, video poker, blackjack, keno machines or similar devices or bingo hall. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this prohibition shall not apply to any government-sponsored gaming activities or charitable gaming activities so long as such governmental or charitable activities are incidental to the business being conducted by the occupant of that portion of the Subject Property and do not occur regularly. The use of any portion of the Subject Property by any Owner shall be subject to all laws, regulations, codes and ordinances of all applicable governing authorities, including, without limitation, any zoning ordinances. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Declaration and the terms of any such law, code, regulation or ordinance, then the provisions of this Declaration or any law, code, regulation or ordinance which is stricter shall govern. 2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL A. Plan for Development. The plan for the development of the Subject Property contemplates the centralization of architectural control to enhance, insure and protect the attractiveness, beauty and desirability of the Subject Property as a whole. It is accordingly covenanted and agreed that (i) no building, structure or any appurtenances thereto of every type or kind, including, without limitation, patios, patio covers, awnings, painting of any exterior surfaces of any visible structure, additions, sidewalks, walkways, sprinkler pipes, drives, driveways, parking areas, fences, roofs, screening, walls, retaining walls, stairs, decks, fixtures, poles, exterior tanks, solar energy equipment, exterior air conditioning fixtures and equipment, exterior lighting, radio, conventional or cable or television antenna or dish, microwave television antenna and/or landscaping (collectively herein referred to as the "Improvements") shall be commenced, erected, constructed, placed, or maintained upon any portion of H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 2 the Subject Property and/or (ii) any exterior modification, renovation, expansion, restoration or repair (if different from the original exterior construction) change or alteration be made to any Improvement shall be commenced, erected, constructed, placed, or maintained upon any portion ofthe Subject Property until in the case of (i) or (ii), above, the plans and specifications therefor ("Plans") showing the nature, color, kind, shape, height, materials and location of the same (including site landscaping, drainage and grading plans and utility layout) have been submitted to and approved in writing as to harmony and external design and location and relationship to surrounding structures and topography by Developer until the "Transfer Date" (hereafter defined) and thereafter by the "Board" (hereafter defined). The drainage plans shall cause the Subject Property to be drained in a manner so that no standing water remains for any extended period of time following any precipitation and the Subject Property does not become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. All references in this Article 2 and in Article 3 hereafter made to the Board shall refer to the Developer prior to the Transfer Date and thereafter to the Board. In the event that the Board fails or refuses to approve or disapprove such design or location within thirty (30) days after the Plans have been submitted to it, it will be deemed that the Board has approved such Plans. In the event of damage or destruction of any Improvement, approval shall be granted by the Board for the restoration of Improvements if the Improvement is to be restored in substantial accordance with the original approved Plans. If the Improvements will not be restored in accordance with the original approved Plans, then the Plans for such restoration shall be subject to approval in the same manner as the original Improvements to the Tract. All decisions of the Board shall be final, conclusive and binding and there shall be no review of any action of the Board. B. No Representation or Warranty; Limitation of Liability. No approval of Plans shall ever be construed as representing or implying that such Plans will, if followed, result in a properly constructed structure complying with all applicable legal requirements or built in a good and workmanlike manner or be deemed approval of the Improvement from the standpoint of safety, whether structural or otherwise. Neither the Developer, the Association, nor any members of the Board shall be liable in damages to anyone submitting Plans for approval, or to any Owner or occupant of any part of the Subject Property affected by this Declaration, by reason of or in connection with the approval or disapproval or failure to approve any Plans submitted. Every person who submits Plans for approval agrees, by submission of such Plans, and every Owner or occupant of any portion of the Subject Property involved herein agrees, by acquiring title thereto or any interest therein, that such person will not bring any action or suit against the Developer, the Association, or any of the members of the Board to recover any such damages. C. Inspection of Improvements. The Board or its duly authorized representative, as well as the City of LaPorte ("City"), shall have the right, but not the obligation, to inspect any Improvements to a Tract prior to or after completion of any Improvements. D. Notice of Completion. Promptly upon completion of any Improvements, Owner shall deliver a notice of completion ("Notice of Completion") to the Board and the City and, for all purposes hereunder, the date of receipt of such Notice of Completion by the Board shall be deemed to be the date of completion of such Improvements, provided that the Improvements are, in fact, completed as of the date of receipt of the Notice of Completion. E. Notice of Non-Compliance. If, as a result of inspections or otherwise, the Board and/or the City finds that any Improvement has been constructed or undertaken without obtaining the approval of the Board and/or the City, or has been completed other than in substantial conformity with the Plans furnished by the Owner to and approved by the Board and/or the City, as applicable, or has not been completed within a reasonable period of time (as agreed upon by the Board and/or the City, or, if no agreement, as determined by the Board and/or the City, in its sole good faith discretion) after the date of approval by the Board and/or the City (as determined by the Board and/or the City), subject to delays due to "Force Majeure" (hereafter defined) causes, the Board and/or the City shall notify the Owner and the City or the Board, as applicable, in writing of the noncompliance, which notice (the "Notice of Noncompliance") shall be given, in any event, within sixty (60) days after the Board and the City receive a Notice of Completion from the Owner. The Notice of Noncompliance shall specify the particulars of the noncompliance and shall require the Owner to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to remedy the noncompliance. The Notice of Noncompliance may be filed in the public records and the cost of preparing and filing the same and the release thereof shall be paid by such Owner. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880 _ 4).DOC 3 F. No Waiver or Estoppel. No action or failure to act by the Board shall constitute a waiver or estoppel with respect to future action by the Board. G. Variances. The Board may authorize variances from compliance with any of the provisions of this Declaration, including restrictions upon height, size, floor area or placement of structures within set-back lines established by this Declaration, on a plat (or plats) of the Subject Property, parking requirements, or similar restrictions, when circumstances such as topography, natural obstructions, hardship, aesthetic or environmental considerations may require or when such variance would result in a more common beneficial and/or efficient use and not detract from the overall development plan for the Subject Property as determined by the Board. Such variances must be evidenced in writing and shall become effective when signed by a majority of the members of the Board. The granting of a variance in one instance shall not require the Board to grant a similar variance for another portion of the Subject Property. If any such variance is granted, no violation of the provisions of this Declaration shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to the matter for which the variance was granted; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE SHALL NOT OPERATE TO WAIVE ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DECLARATION FOR ANY PURPOSE EXCEPT AS TO THE PARTICULAR TRACT AND PARTICULAR PROVISION HEREOF COVERED BY THE VARIANCE, NOR SHALL THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE AFFECT IN ANY WAY THE OWNER'S OBLIGATION TO COMPL YWITH ALL GOVERNMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY CONCERNED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ZONING ORDINANCES OR REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. THE OWNERS ACKOWLEDGE THAT ONLY THE CITY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT VARIANCES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE AND GOVERNMENTAL LAND USE RESTRICTIONS THROUGH THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. THE BOARD AGREES TO INFORM THE CITY IN WRITING ("VARIANCE NOTICE") PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY VARIANCE REQUEST OF THE ISSUE UNDER CONSIDERATION AND THE PROPOSED ACTION BY THE BOARD SO THAT THE CITY CAN VERIFY THAT THE PROPOSED VARIANCE, IF GRANTED, WOULD NOT VIOLATE ANY ZONING ORDINANCES, LAND RESTRICTIONS OR REGULATIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THAT CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED ON OR ABOUT THE DATE HEREOF BETWEEN DEVELOPER AND THE CITY, AND JOINED IN BY THE OTHER OWNERS. If the City objects to the granting of the variance, the City shall notify the Board (through its representative designated in the Variance Notice) within ten (10) business days following the City's receipt of the Variance Notice. If the City fails or refuses to approve or disapprove the variance request within such ten (10) day period, the City will be deemed to approve such variance request. 3. CONSTRUCTION-RELATED RESTRICTIONS A. Exterior Materials. Each of the Improvements to be located on any portion of the Subject Property shall be constructed with exterior materials of brick, masonry, stone, marble, or permanently finished (in a manner approved in writing by the Board in their discretion) concrete and/or glass, or of an equivalent, permanent, architecturally-finished material to finished grade. All exterior finishes shall be approved by the Board. No Improvement shall be covered with aluminum, iron, steel or other metal surface or finish unless previously approved in writing by the Board. Sidewalks of a design and location approved by the Board shall be constructed along one side of the right-of-way of all dedicated public streets (except State Highway 146) abutting any property line. Any concrete block exterior surfaces shall be painted. All exterior tilt-up concrete walls must be painted unless constructed with decorative aggregate exterior designs. B. Building Set Backs. No building or structure or other facility of any nature shall be constructed or erected on a Tract between the adjoining street or roadway right-of-way line or adjoining side or rear property lines and the "Set Back Lines" (defined below) which shall run parallel to the Property as follows: H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 4 (1) For all buildings or other structures which are located along State Highway 146, the "Set Back Lines" along such streets and roadways shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50'); (2) For all buildings or other structures fronting any street or roadway, other than State Highway 146, the "Set Back Lines" along such streets or roadways shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') or in accordance with the approved Final Plat of Port Crossing. (3) For all buildings or other structures, the "Set Back Lines" along any side or rear property line not adjoining a street or roadway shall be a minimum of ten feet (10'); and (4) The "Set Back Lines" for paving for parking areas which front State Hwy. 146 or any other streets or roadways within the Subject Property shall be determined by the Board, However, in no event shall any paving for parking be closer than ten feet (10') to any side or rear property line not adjoining a street or roadway. For purposes of this Declaration, all Set Back Lines shall be measured from (a) the right-of-way line of the street or roadway adjoining the Tract as such right-of-way line exists at the time that the construction of the improvements on the Tract is commenced, or (b) the adjoining side or rear property line, as applicable. C. Parking. Each Owner or lessee shall at all times devote a sufficient portion of its Tract to providing paved off-street parking facilities adequate for the use(s) to which its Tract is put and otherwise sufficient to comply with any applicable law, rule, regulation or ordinance, but not less than the following: Use Office Number of Spaces 4 minimum, plus 3 spaces per 1000 square feet of net usable area Retail 4 minimUm, plus 4 spaces per 1000 square feet of net usable area Commercial Services, Manufacturing or Limited Warehousing and Distribution 3 spaces per 1000 square feet of office area and one space per 1500 square feet of non-office area, but not less than one space per 1.5 non- office employees Parking will not be permitted on any street or at any place other than the paved parking spaces provided therefore. Each Owner and lessee shall be responsible for compliance with this Paragraph C by constructing or exhibiting paved parking areas on such Owner's Tract, provided that paved parking areas shall cover not more than eighty-five percent (85%) of the area between a building and a dedicated or private street. The Board reserves the right during its review of construction plans to relax minimum parking requirements, subject to compliance with all City of La Porte regulations and ordinances, on the Tracts where necessary or desirable to accomplish more effective and compatible land utilization. D. Signs. All signs shall be in locations and of a design and material approved in writing in advance by the Board. No more than two (2) free standing ground or berm mounted permanent signs shall be permitted for each Tract, unless a Tract has frontage on two or more streets, in which case no more than three (3) free standing ground or berm mounted permanent signs shall be permitted for such Tract. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Board, all other signs must be attached to a building and shall be parallel to and contiguous with its wall and not project above its roof line. No neon sign or sign of a flashing or moving character shall be installed and no sign shall be painted on a building wall. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 5 Directional and traffic control signs, and signs advertising the sale or lease of a Tract are also permitted upon the written approval of the design and location by the Board. In the event a building has multiple tenants, all tenants may be shown on one of the permitted signs, at the discretion of the owner of the Tract. The Board shall have the right, and hereby reserves an easement, to enter upon any and all portions of the Property to remove any signs that are in violation of this Article 3 upon reasonable notice to the Owner or lessee of such portion of the Property, all at the expense of such Owner or lessee. The Board may promulgate sign guidelines (which shall include guidelines for pylon signs, monuments and flagpoles) which may be modified by the Board from time to time in its sole good faith discretion. Notwithstanding the Board's approval of any signs, all signs also shall comply with the City's zoning ordinance and be permitted by the City. E. Harmful Substances. No affluent containing harmful bacteria, poisonous acids, oils or other harmful substance shall be permitted to drain or drift beyond the property lines of any Tract. F. Loading/Unloading. Delivery vehicle loading and unloading shall occur on-site only and street delivery vehicle loading and unloading is not permitted. Loading/unloading facilities shall be separated from employee, customer and visitor circulation and parking areas. Loading docks will not be permitted to face any public street or right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Board, and provision must be made for handling all freight on those sides of a building which do not face a street; provided, however, that in any instance in which a building would face streets on all of its sides, a loading dock or docks will be permitted on the two sides of such building which are, respectively, farthest from frontage streets unless the Developer shall in writing permit a loading dock on another side of such building. All loading docks must be screened from public view in a manner approved in writing by Developer prior to construction or alteration of any building. G. Outside Storage or Operations; Screening. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as expressly provided herein, or as otherwise approved in writing by the Board. Retail sales equipment may be displayed outside in a manner which is architecturally compatible with the other Improvements on the Tract, with the approval ofthe Board. Water towers, cooling towers, communication towers, fans, exterior processing equipment, storage tanks, roof-top equipment, ground-mounted equipment, and any other similar structures or equipment shall be architecturally compatible with the other Improvements on the Tract, or effectively shielded from view from a dedicated or private street in a manner approved in writing by the Board prior to construction. All screening devices shall be subject to compliance with all laws, regulations, codes and ordinances of all applicable governmental authorities. The right of a purchaser, grantee, Owner or lessee to use any building or buildings shall not be construed to permit the keeping of articles, goods, materials, incinerators, storage tanks, boats, trailers, campers, horse trailers, buses, inoperative vehicles of any kind, boat rigging or other vehicles or associated equipment of a recreational or commercial nature, refuse containers or like equipment in the open or exposed to public view, or view from adjacent buildings. If it shall become necessary to store or keep such materials or equipment in the open, they shall be screened from view in a manner approved in writing by Developer. Adequate screening must also be provided to shield such stored materials and equipment from view from the ground floor level of all adjacent buildings. Under no circumstances shall any materials or equipment be stored within the applicable Set Back Line for any street. H. Utility and Drainage Easements. Developer reserves the right, without the necessity of joinder of any Owner or other person or entity (and each and every Owner or lessee, by its acceptance of a deed or ground lease covering any portion of the Subject Property, hereby grants to Developer the right), to grant, dedicate, reserve or otherwise create, from time to time, easements ("Utility Easements") for public utility purposes in, on, over, through and across any portion of the Subject Property lying within twenty-five feet (25') of any street (dedicated or private) and within ten feet (10') of any side or rear property line, said easements to be for the purpose of laying, constructing, installing, maintaining, operating, inspecting, repairing, altering, substituting, replacing and removing any and all lines, cables, pipes, conduits, wires, poles, equipment and other necessary or desirable appurtenances for providing utilities (including, without limitation, electric, water, gas, telephone, sanitary sewer, drainage utilities and cable and other communications facilities) to the Subject Property; such easements to be for the use and H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 6 benefit of Developer, and any utility or cable company to whom Developer conveys or grants an easement for the purpose of providing utilities and related services to the Subject Property and the Owner of any portion of the Subject Property, their heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. If applicable, Owners shall have the right to use the drainage easement and to tie into any such utility lines located on such Owner's respective Tract upon payment of any tie-in charge imposed by the utility company, or by any party providing such utility service. No structure shall be erected on any of said easements, and no Improvements may be placed within said easements without the prior written approval of the Board and any utility company using such easements. Easements may be crossed by driveways and walkways provided the Owner secures the necessary prior approval of the effected utility companies furnishing services, and provides and installs any special conduit and other equipment of approved (by the utility companies) type and size, under such driveways and walkways prior to construction thereof. Title to any Tract conveyed by Developer by deed or other conveyance or ground lease shall not be held or construed in any event to include the title to the easement estates in favor of third parties affecting the Tract or any improvements within such easements or appurtenances thereto, constructed by or under Developer, the Association, third parties or their respective agents through, along, or upon any portion of the Subject Property, and the right to maintain, repair, sell, lease or replace such facilities orthe appurtenances thereto (but not the Tract) to any municipality or other governmental agency or to any public service corporation or to any other party, is expressly reserved in Developer and the Association. An easement is hereby granted to utility companies and other entities supplying service (and agents and contractors thereof) for reasonable ingress and egress in connection with installing, replacing, repairing and maintaining all utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, telephones, cable service, electricity, gas and appurtenances thereto, on, above, across and under the Subject Property within the utility easements from time to time existing to and from service lines situated within such easements to the point of service on or in any structure situated on the Tracts. Further, an easement is hereby granted to all police, fire protection, ambulance and other emergency vehicles, and to garbage and trash collection vehicles, postal service vehicles and other service vehicles, and to the operators thereof, to enter upon the Subject Property in performance of their duties. Neither Developer nor any utility company using the easements shall be liable for any damage done by either of them or their assigns, their agents, employees or contractors to shrubbery, trees, flowers or other improvements (except damage to the aforementioned special conduit and other equipment, if any) located on the land covered by said easements, except to the extent of their respective gross negligence or willful misconduct. I. Temporary Structures. No tent, shack, temporary building or structure, other than construction offices and structures for related purposes during the construction period, shall be installed or maintained on any Tract without the prior written approval of the Board. All temporary structures used for construction purposes must receive approval by the Board with regard to location and appearance, and must be removed promptly upon completion of construction. J. Fences. All fences installed by an Owner along or in the vicinity of the boundary lines of such Owner's Tract shall be approved by the Board and further subject to compliance with all laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances of all applicable governmental authorities. K. Landscaping. Two complete sets of landscaping architectural plans must be submitted to the Board for written approval prior to commencement of construction on a Tract. All open, unpaved space, including, but not limited to, front, side and rear building setback areas, shall be planted and landscaped, according to the plan approved in writing by Developer. Landscape plans submitted for approval of the Board shall indicate the number, size, spacing and species of shrubs and trees, and the species of ground cover. Asprinkler system of approved design shall be installed in all landscaped areas. The Board will require reasonable landscaping of any traffic or parking island located within or at the edges of any parking areas. Landscaping in accordance with the plans approved by the Board must be installed within thirty (30) days following the occupancy of a building or Tract. This period may be extended by the Board in the event of Force Majeure delays. The Board may promulgate landscaping guidelines which may be modified by the Board from time to time in its discretion. All landscaping installed by an Owner shall be subject to compliance with all laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances of all applicable governmental authorities. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 7 4. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY The Owner or lessees of any portion of the Subject Property shall have the duty of and responsibility for keeping their respective Tract and landscaping, vegetation, premises, Improvements and appurtenances, in a well-maintained, safe, clean, sanitary and attractive condition at all times, in compliance with all applicable regulations of governmental agencies having jurisdiction over health, environment, safety and pollution control. No refuse or waste materials shall be permitted to accumulate on any part of the Subject Property but shall be regularly collected and disposed of. If, in the opinion of the Developer, any such Owner or lessee is failing in this duty and responsibility, then Developer may give such Owner or lessee, or both, written notice of such fact, and such Owner or lessee must, within ten (10) days of such notice, undertake the care and maintenance reasonably necessary to restore such Owner's or lessee's property to a safe, clean and attractive condition. Should any such Owner or lessee fail to fulfill this duty and responsibility after such notice, then the Developer shall have the right and power to perform, or have performed, such care and maintenance, including, without limitation, the mowing of any vacant Tract, and the Owner and lessee (and/or both of them) of the Tract on which such work is performed by the Developer shall be liable for the cost of any such work and shall promptly reimburse the Developer for the cost thereof. If such Owner or lessee shall fail to so reimburse the Developer within thirty (30) days after being billed therefore, then said cost shall be a debt of such owner or lessee (and both or them), payable to the Developer, and shall be secured by the same lien that secures the payment of "Assessments" (hereafter defined), which lien shall be subordinate to any now existing or hereafter created valid liens securing purchase money, the cost of construction or permanent financing therefore, or any renewal or extension of such liens. From and after the Transfer Date, the Association automatically shall have the authority reserved to the Developer in this Article 4 to cure any default of an Owner or lessee. The Developer may delegate such right to cure any default of the Owner or Lessee to the Association prior to the Transfer Date. The Developer and Port Crossing Association hereby agree to maintain all drainage and detention areas within the development. 5. INSURANCE. INDEMNITY AND CASUALTY LOSS A. Each Owner, with respect to its Tract, including the Improvements and any operations thereon, shall maintain at all times during the term of this Declaration, commercial general liability insurance (including contractual liability insurance) with combined single limit coverage for personal injury, bodily injury or death or property damage or destruction (including loss or the use thereof) in the amount of not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), (which coverage may be in the form of combined single limit coverage, with an aggregate, or a combination of combined single limit coverage with umbrella coverage), provided further that the amount of such coverage is consistent with industry standard for similar buildings and the cost thereof is not financially prohibitive. Additionally, the Board shall have the right to require an increase in the aggregate limit of such liability insurance if it becomes industry standard to provide increased amounts of coverage. Such insurance shall be maintained in reputable, financially responsible insurance companies, licensed to do business in Texas, and each Owner shall furnish to the Board upon request a certificate or copy of its respective insurance policy conforming with the provisions hereof. The Developer and Board shall be named as an additional insured under each Owner's commercial general liability insurance policy, and such coverage shall be primary to any coverage maintained by the Developer and/or the Board. B. Each Owner shall maintain, at its cost, property damage insurance covering the full replacement value of all Improvements located on their respective Tract, insuring againstthe perils of fire, lightning, extended coverage vandalism and malicious mischief, and flood insurance (if available) from time to time. Such insurance shall be maintained in a reputable, financially responsible insurance company, and the Owners shall furnish to any other Owner upon request a certificate or copy of its policy of insurance conforming to the foregoing provisions. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 8 C. SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPH D. BELOW, EACH OWNER ("INDEMNITOR") COVENANTS TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS THE DEVELOPER, BOARD AND EACH OTHER OWNER ("INDEMNITEE") FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, COSTS, EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES) INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH (I) ALL DAMAGES AND CLAIMS, INCLUDING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT, ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF THE DEATH OR INJURY OF ANY PERSON, OR DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, WHICH SHALL OCCUR ON THE TRACT OWNED BY EACH INDEMNITOR, EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL ACT OR OMISSION OF THE INDEMNITEE, ITS LICENSEES, CONCESSIONAIRES, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR THE AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES OF ANY LICENSEE OR CONCESSIONAIRE WHEREVER THE SAME MAY OCCUR; AND (I1)ALL DAMAGES AND CLAIMS ARISING FROM ORASARESULTOFTHE DEATH OR INJURY OF ANY PERSON, OR DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH OCCUR ON ANOTHER OWNER'S PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE INDEMNITOR. D. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Declaration to the contrary, each Owner ("Injured Owner") hereby waives any and all rights of recovery, claims, actions or cause of actions against another Owner, Developer and the Association and such other Owner's, Developer's and the Association's agents, servants, partners, shareholders, directors, trustees, officers or employees (collectively, the "Injuring Owner") for any loss or damage that may occur upon the Injured Owner's property or to any personal property of such Injured Owner by reason of fire, the elements or any other cause which is insured against (or could be insured against) by the terms of policies maintained by the Injured Owner or policies required to be maintained by Injured Owner pursuant to the terms of this Declaration, including the negligence of the Injuring Owner, its agents, officers, partners, shareholders, directors, trustees, servants or employees and no insurer shall have any right of subrogation or assignment against such Injuring Owner. E. The insurance coverages described in Paragraphs A. and B. above may be carried under a policy or policies covering other liabilities, properties and locations of an Owner of the Tract subject to this Declaration or a subsidiary or affiliate or controlling corporation of such Owner. Each insurance policy or policies shall contain a provision that such policy may not be cancelled without a thirty (30) day written prior notice by the insurer to Developer and the Association. F. In the event of a casualty loss to any Improvements, the affected Owner shall either (i) within a commercially reasonable time, not to exceed ninety (90) days after the occurrence of the casualty loss, commence to repair all exterior and structural portions of such Improvements to the condition which existed immediately prior to such damage or destruction or to such other condition approved by the Board, and complete the repair or restoration within one hundred eighty (180) days after the occurrence of the casualty loss, subject to Force Majeure delays or (ii) within a commercially reasonable time, not to exceed ninety (90) days after the occurrence of the casualty loss, demolish and remove its damaged Improvements leaving a graded and landscaped and/or seeded area. In the event of any such casualty loss or destruction, each Owner shall as soon as possible repair any common utility lines located upon its Tract which service another Owner's Tract. Any Owner that does not elect to repair or reconstruct after a casualty loss shall be entitled to retain all its insurance proceeds in connection with such casualty loss provided that such Owner demolishes and removes the damaged Improvements; otherwise, the insurance proceeds to cover the costs and expenses of demolishing and removing all damaged Improvements on its Tract shall belong to and be paid to the Association. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 9 6. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Each Owner ("First Owner") agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the other Owners ("Other Owners") from and against any costs, fees or expenses (including, without limitation, environmental assessment, investigation and environmental remediation expenses, third party claims and environmental impairment expenses) incurred by any of the Other Owners in connection with First Owner's generation, storage, transportation, treatment or disposal of Hazardous Substances at, to or from the portion of the Subject Property owned by the First Owner, including, but not limited to, Other Owners' costs in connection with monitoring such compliance. "Hazardous Substances," as used in this Article 71 means (a) any "hazardous waste" as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 96901 et seq), as amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated there under; (b) any "hazardous substance" as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 99601 et seq), as amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated there under; (c) any oil, petroleum products, and their by-products; (d) any substance the presence of which on the portion of the Subject Property, (including, without limitation, in the soil, air, structures and surface and sub-surface waters) owned by the First Owner is prohibited, regulated or restricted by any law or regulation similar to those set forth in this definition, and (e) any other substance which by law or regulation requires special handling in its collection, generation, storage, transportation, treatment or disposal. 7. ENFORCEMENT Any notice to the Developer or Board, as applicable, or request for approval by the Developer or Board, as applicable, shall be made to the Developer or Board, as applicable, in writing, and shall be sent to the Developer or Board, as applicable, by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the then current address of such entities as announced from time to time. Initially, the address of the Developer is: Port Crossing, 3330 S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas 77047, Attention: Russell D. Plank. If any request for approval of a variance or exception to the restrictions provided herein, subject to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances of the City of La Porte or approval of any proposed action by an Owner is required to be made by the Developer or Board, as applicable, the Developer or Board, as applicable, shall, within thirty (30) days after the request is made, give the person making the request, at such person's address as shown in the request, written notification either of the approval by the Developer or Board, as applicable, or of its rejection of the request, with a specification of the reasons for such rejection. If the Developer or Board, as applicable, fails to give to the person requesting such approval notification of rejection within such 30-day period as provided for above, the Developer or Board, as applicable, shall be conclusively deemed to have given its approval with regard to the request made. Any approval or rejection given by the Developer or Board, as applicable, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the Developer, or Board, as applicable, and any written approval, rejection or other communication by the Developer or Board, as applicable, may be relied upon, as the act of the Developer or Board, as applicable, by the person receiving such approval, rejection or other communication. The Developer, including any successor owner of a substantial portion of the Subject Property succeeding the Developer as a developer of the Subject Property, any Owner and the Association (collectively, the "Principal Beneficiaries") shall have the right to enforce the restrictive covenants set forth in this Declaration against any person or persons violating or attempting to violate this Declaration. No tenant, lessee or occupant of any portion of the Subject Property and no customer or invitee of any such tenants, lessee or occupant and no other party whomsoever (other than a Principal Beneficiary, as aforesaid) shall have any rights to enforce any provision of this Declaration. In the event of a violation or attempted or threatened violation of any provision of this Declaration, in addition to all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, a Principal Beneficiary shall be entitled to obtain restraining orders and injunctions (temporary and permanent) enjoining and prohibiting such violation, attempted or threatened violation and commanding compliance with the provisions of this Declaration, without the necessity of posting a bond. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 10 8. COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS A. Creation of the Lien and Personal Obligation of Assessment. The Developer for each Tract owned within the Subject Property, hereby covenants, and each Owner of any Tract by acceptance of a deed therefor, whether or not it shall be expressed in any such deed or other conveyance, is conclusively deemed to covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land to pay to the Association assessments or charges imposed from time to time by the Board for the purposes set forth in Section 8.B. below (hereinafter referred to as "Assessments"). The Board shall have the right to adopt and from time to time revise and amend procedures for the purpose of establishing the Assessments, due dates, billing and collection of the Assessments, provided that such procedures are not inconsistent with the provisions hereto. The assessments established by the Board shall commence against the subject Property on August 1, 2006. The Assessments shall be uniform as to each Tract on a per square foot basis according to the land area comprising such Tract. If the Assessments have commenced to accrue against the Owners, then, at the time an Owner takes title to a Tract, the installment for that month shall be prorated as of the day the Owner takes title. Any Assessments not paid and received within ten (10) days from the due date shall be deemed delinquent and, without notice, shall bear interest until paid at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, not to exceed the maximum non-usurious rate allowed by applicable law. The Board, at its option, may impose and collect late charges on delinquent payments, in addition to interest, in an amount to compensate the Association for the administrative burden of dealing with the delinquency. To secure the payment of the Assessments levied hereunder and any other sums due hereunder (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs of collection, interest or late charges), a vendor's lien and superior title shall be and is hereby reserved, and a contractual lien is hereby created, in favor of the Association, in and to each Tract and assigned to the Association, which liens shall be enforceable as hereinafter set forth by the Board or its appointed agent ("Agent") on behalf of the Association. Notice of the unpaid amounts, at any time, secured by the liens referred to, reserved by and created in this Article 8 may, but shall not be required to be given by the recordation in the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas of a "Notice of Non-Payment," duly-executed and acknowledged by an Agent of the Association, setting forth the amount owed, the name of the reputed Owner or Owners of the affected Tract according to the books and records of the Association, and the legal description of such Tract. The cost of preparing and filing the Notice of Non-Payment and its release shall be secured by the lien therefor. Each Owner, by acceptance of a deed to such Owner's Tract, hereby expressly recognizes the existence of such liens as being prior to such Owner's ownership of such Tract and hereby vests in the Board or its Agent the right and power to bring all actions against such Owner or Owners personally for the collection of such Assessments and other sums due hereunder as a debt, and to enforce the aforesaid lien by all methods available for the enforcement of such liens, including by judicial and/or non-judicial foreclosure. Additionally, by acceptance of the deed to such Owner's Tract, each Owner expressly grants a power of sale such Owner's Tract and all Improvements thereon, and all rights appurtenant thereto for the purpose of securing the aforesaid Assessments and other sums due hereunder remaining unpaid by such Owner from time to time. The Agent may be changed at any time by the Board. In the event of the election by the Board to foreclose the liens herein provided for nonpayment of sums secured to be paid by such liens, then it shall be the duty of the Agent, as hereinabove provided, at the request of the Board (which request shall be presumed) to enforce this trust and to sell such Tract and all Improvements thereon, and all rights appurtenant thereto, at the door of the County Courthouse of Harris County, Texas (in the area designated by the Commissioner's Court of Harris County, Texas, for such purpose), on the first Tuesday in any month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to the highest bidder for cash after the Agent shall have given notices of the proposed sale in the manner hereinafter set forth, or as provided by statute, whichever is less burdensome. Following sale, the Agent shall make due conveyance of the Tract and all Improvements thereon to the purchaser or purchasers, H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 11 and may, but shall not be required to, give a general warranty of title to such purchaser or purchasers binding upon the Owner or Owners of such Tract and all Improvements thereon and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The Agent shall give notice of such proposed sale by posting a written notice of time, place and terms of the sale for at least twenty-one (21) consecutive days preceding the date of sale at the Courthouse door of Harris County, Texas, by filing such notice with the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas, at least twenty-one (21) consecutive days preceding the date of sale, and, in addition, the Agent shall serve written notice at least twenty-one (21) days preceding the date of sale by certified mail on each debtor obligated to pay the debt according to the records of the Association of such sale and the notice thereof shall comply with the provisions of Section 51.002 ofthe Texas Property Code, as it may be amended from time to time. Service of such notice shall be completed upon deposit of the notice in the United States mail, properly addressed to such debtor obligated to pay the debt at the most recent address as shown by the records of the Association. The affidavit of any person having knowledge of the facts to the effect that such service was completed shall be prima facie evidence of the fact of such service. If any change in Texas law occurs subsequent to the date hereof, this paragraph A of Article 8 shall be amended to comply with such change in Texas law. At any foreclosure, judicial or non-judicial, the Association shall be entitled to bid up to the amount of the sum secured by its lien, together with costs and attorney's fees, and to apply as a cash credit against its bid all sums due to the Association covered by the lien foreclosed. Out of the proceeds of such sale, there shall first be paid all expenses incurred by the Association in connection with such sale, including reasonable attorneys' fee and reasonable trustees' fees; second, from such proceeds there shall be paid to the Association an amount equal to the amount in default, plus interest thereon; and, third, the remaining balance shall be paid to such Owner and/or such Owner's mortgagee. From and after any such foreclosure, the occupants of such Tract shall be required to pay a reasonable rent for the use of such Tract and such occupancy shall constitute a tenancy-at-sufferance, and the purchaser at such foreclosure sale shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver to collect such rents and further, shall be entitled to sue for recovery of possession of such Tract by forcible detainer without further notice. B. Purpose of Assessments. The Assessments levied by the Board shall be used exclusively for the purpose of: (i) the operating costs and expenses of the Association; (ii) the payment of all organization costs and attorney fees incurred by the Association in connection with the enforcement of this Declaration, including, without limitation, enforcement of parking restrictions; (iii) the maintenance, replacement and repair of any Private Streets and any Improvements located within the Private Streets (but not the initial construction of the Private Streets); (iv) the establishment and maintenance of capital and operating reserves that the Board determines to be necessary and desirable; (v) the payment of any ad valorem or other taxes due on any property owned by the Association; (vi) the payment of any costs or expenses incurred with respect to the provision of any facilities and services related to the Private Streets and other portions of the Subject Property determined to be necessary by the Board; (viii) street lighting, street sweeping and street maintenance of any private streets in the Subject Property and maintenance of entry markers, greenbelts, signs, detention ponds, retention areas, esplanades and landscape reserves and other common areas owned by the Association or dedicated to a governmental entity; (viii) planting, landscaping, watering, irrigation, mowing, tree surgery and general upkeep and maintenance of plants or landscaped areas of the common areas owned by the Association; (viii) reimbursement of reasonable and customary costs and expenses of the Association in connection with its operation and management and administration of this Declaration (including, but not limited to, common engagement of third party architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, managers and other consultants in connection with the administration of this Declaration) and such other non-capital items of expenses as may be deemed by the Association, in its discretion and in good faith, to be necessary or desirable for the carrying out of this Declaration; and (ix) promotion of the recreation, health, and safety (including, without limitation, security patrols and other security measures if deemed necessary by the Association; provided however, that the Association shall not be obligated to provide security patrols or other security measures and the provision of any security measure does not guarantee the safety of any Owners, employees, guests, contractors or invitees or that the property of any Owner, guest, contractor or invitee will not be damaged, vandalized or stolen) and the general welfare of the Owners and lessees the Subject Property. C. Maintenance Fund. The Assessments collected by the Association shall be paid into a maintenance fund (the "Maintenance Fund") and shall be held, managed, invested and expended by the H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 12 Board, in its sole good faith discretion, for any of the permitted purposes. The Board and the Directors shall not be liable to any person or entity as a result of any action taken by the Board with respect to the Maintenance Fund, except for willful misconduct or fraud. D. Basis of Maximum of Annual Assessments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph A of this Article 8 to the contrary, the maximum initial annual Assessment shall be two cents ($0.02) per square foot of land area in the Subject Property. From and after January 1, of the next succeeding calendar year following the imposition of the Assessment, the annual Assessment may be increased as follows: The Developer may determine and certify that the then current annual Assessment is not sufficient to meet reasonable expenses of maintaining and enforcing this Declaration and, the Developer may increase the annual Assessment by an amount which shall not exceed the greater of: (i) 10% or (ii) an amount equal to the yearly rise in the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics ("BLS"), Consumer Price Index (for All Urban Consumers CPI-U) Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX. -All Items (1982-84 = 100) (the "Index") as of Julyof each year from the preceding July. If, however, the Index should be discontinued, such calculation shall be made by use of another reputable Index selected by the Board which is recognized by BLS and is comparable to the Index. Additionally, if the base period of the Index (currently 1982-84 = 100) is hereby modified, the base period used in making the aforesaid calculation shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board to reflect such modification and if the Index is published in such manner that an Index figure is not available each July, then the Index figure published for the most recent month preceding July shall be used. The annual Assessment shall not be increased more than once in any calendar year. However, the right to increase the annual Assessment, as aforesaid, shall be cumulative and in the event the annual Assessment is not increased to the maximum amount allowed for anyone or more years, then the Developer shall thereafter have the right to increase any subsequent annual Assessment to an amount equal to the maximum annual Assessment that would have been chargeable for that year as if the annual Assessment had been increased by the maximum allowable hereunder for each of such prior years. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions ofthis Paragraph 8.D, in the eventthe Board determines that it is necessary to increase the annual Assessment more than the amount prescribed by the formula, the Board, by majority vote, and the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2J3rds) ofthose Owners who are voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for such purpose, may increase the maximum annual Assessment for the subject calendar year. Once the maximum annual assessment for any calendar year is increased pursuant to the provisions of this grammatical paragraph, the amount to which it has been increased shall be the amount used to determine the maximum annual Assessment for the next calendar year. E. Subordination of Assessment Lien to Mortgages. The liens securing the Assessments provided for herein shall be subject and subordinate to (i) all liens for taxes or assessments levied by the City, County and State Governments or any political subdivision or special district thereof and (ii) the lien of any duly-recorded first and/or second mortgage lien or first and/or second lien deed of trust upon one or more Tracts made in good faith and for purchase money or improvements. The sale or transfer of any Tract shall not affect the assessment lien. However, the sale or transfer of any Tract which is subject to any first or second mortgage lien, pursuant to a foreclosure of such lien or a conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, shall extinguish the lien of such assessments as to payments thereof which become due prior to such sale or transfer. No sale or transfer shall relieve the new Owner of such Tract from liability for any assessment thereafter becoming due according to the terms herein contained or from the lien thereof. F. Exempt Property. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the following property shall be exempt from the payment of assessments: (a) any areas designated as Common Areas by the Developer and accepted by the Association; and (b) all property dedicated to and accepted by any governmental authority or public utility. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 13 G. Annual Financial Report. The Association shall deliver to each Owner an unaudited annual financial report as required by the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act not later than sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar year. 9. PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION The administration of the Subject Property shall be governed by the PORT CROSSING ASSOCIATION, a Texas non-profit corporation ("Association") to be formed not later than one hundred eighty (180) days following the closing of the sale of the first Tract out of the Subject Property. The Association shall act through a Board of Directors ("Board") of not less than three (3) Directors who need not be members of the Association. The initial Directors of the Association shall be selected by the Developer. The initial Directors for the Association shall hold office for an initial term of three (3) years and, thereafter, until their successors are duly elected and qualified. After the expiration of the term of the initial Directors, the members of the Association shall elect a Board of Directors as provided for in the Bylaws of the Association. Directors shall receive no compensation for their services, but, by resolution of the Board, a Director may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses and costs incurred by him in carrying out his duties. The Board shall have the power to enact any rules, bylaws, procedures and regulations, not inconsistent with this Declaration. "Transfer Date," as used herein, shall mean the earlier to occur of: (i) January 1, 2026; (ii) thirty (30) days following the date that seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the total square footage of the Subject Property has been conveyed to parties not related to or affiliated with the Developer; or (iii) the Developer's recordation of a notice in the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas, to the effect that the Transfer Date has occurred for purposes of this Declaration. The Directors and the officers of the Association shall not be personally liable to the Owners, Developer or the Association for any mistake of judgment or for any other acts or omissions of any nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, any mistake in judgment, negligence or nonfeasance arising out of or in connection with the approval or disapproval or failure to approve any submitted plans), except for gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith. Every person who submits any Plans to the Board for approval as herein provided agrees by submission of such Plans, and every lessee or Owner or person claiming by or through an Owner or lessee agrees by acquiring title to any Tract or interest in a Tract, that it will not bring any action or suit against the Association or any director or officer, or anyone or more of them, their respective agents, employees, members or assigns, to recover any damages as a result thereof, except for gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith. Any Owner of a Tract within the Subject Property shall be a member of the Association, and shall remain a member for the period of its ownership. Each member of the Association shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each ten thousand (10,000) sq. ft. of the total square footage of the Tract it owns; provided, however, that in the event of the expansion of the Subject Property subject to this Declaration, the votes to which an Owner of land within the Subject Property is entitled shall be revised and adjusted to a ratio that said number of square feet owned bears to the total number of square feet in the Subject Property, as expanded. There shall be no fractional votes. No Owner shall be entitled to vote in any election concerning any action submitted before the Members for their vote during any period in which any such fees or assessments assessed against such Owner are delinquent or such Owner is otherwise in violation of this Declaration as to which such Owner has received written notice of such violation. 10. SEVERABILITY Invalidation of anyone of these covenants and restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 14 11. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS The Developer may make additional restrictions applicable to any Tract by appropriate provisions in any deed or deeds hereafter conveying any land within the Subject Property, without otherwise modifying the general plan outlined above, and such other restrictions shall inure to the benefit of the Owners of any other land in the Subject Property in the same manner as though they had been expressed herein. Without the consent of any other party, including any Owner, Developer shall have the right to extend the restrictions and covenants hereof to any land hereafter owned or acquired by Developer, any boundary of which lies within one mile of the Subject Property ("Additional Land") by filing a supplemental declaration, in the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas, adding the Additional Land to the Subject Property subject to this Declaration. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be deemed to impose any restrictions on any portion of the Additional Land unless Developer, as the owner of the Additional Land or any portion thereof, thereafter elects to subject any portion of the Additional Land to the general plan outlined above by expressly providing for same in any deed or other instrument executed by the Developer, as the owner of the portion of the Additional Land to be made subject to these covenants and restrictions. 12. TERM These covenants shall run with the land comprising the Subject Property and shall be binding on all Owners and lessees of any of the Subject Property and their respective heirs, executors, Boards, devisees, successors and assigns, and all persons claiming under them, from the date on which these covenants are recorded though January 1,2056, after which time these covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods often (10) years each, unless within six (6) months prior to January 1, 2056 (or the end of any extended period) an instrument executed and acknowledged by the persons or entities who then own at least two-thirds (2/3rds) of the total square footage of land in the Subject Property (exclusive of public streets) has been recorded in the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas, terminating these covenants in whole or in part at the end of any such original or extended term. 13. AMENDMENTS Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 12 to the contrary, this Declaration may be amended at any time (subject to compliance with all applicable laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances of the City of La Porte) by the written action of the Owners of at least two-thirds (2/3rds) of the total square footage in the Subject Property, regardless of whether such two-thirds (2/3rds) ownership consists of Developer alone, Developer and other Owners or Other Owners alone; provided, however, that if such two-thirds (2/3rds) ownership consists of Owners alone, then so long as Developer retains fee simple legal title to at least five (5) acres in the Subject Property, such Other Owners must obtain Developer's written consent to any amendment of this Declaration and Developer agrees to consider any proposed amendment in the exercise of good faith judgment and to describe its objections thereto, if any, in writing in reasonable detail. No amendment shall be effective unless made and recorded ten (10) days in advance of the effective date of such change and unless written notice of the proposed amendment is sent to Developer and every Owner at least thirty (30) days in advance of any action taken prior to recordation. No amendment shall be applicable to existing Improvements on the Subject Property (or the replacement of such Improvements following casualty or other damage if restored in a substantially similar manner and the restoration is in compliance with all applicable laws), unless such instrument( s) shall be signed by all of the then Owners of the Subject Property. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Developer shall have and reserves the right at any time and from time to time, without the joinder or consent of any owner or other party, to amend this Declaration by any instrument in writing duly signed, acknowledged and filed for record by Developer for the purpose of correcting any typographical or grammatical error, ambiguity or inconsistency appearing herein or clarifying any provision therein; provided, however, that H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 15 any such amendment shall be consistent with and in furtherance of the general plan of development as evidenced by this Declaration and shall not impair or affect the vested property or other rights of any Owner; and provided further, that nothing herein shall be construed to permit an amendment providing for a use inconsistent with or prohibited by the provisions of this Declaration. 14. MISCELLANEOUS A. Protection of Name. No Owner shall use the phrase "Port Crossing" or any word or words similar thereto in connection with any Tract or any business operated in connection with any Tract, without the prior written consent of Developer. The restriction contained in this Paragraph A is for the sole benefit of and may be enforced only by Developer. B. Notices. Any notice permitted or required to be given under this Declaration shall be in writing and may be given either personally or by mail, facsimile machine (with confirmation of delivery) or overnight air courier service. If served by mail, each notice shall be sent postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to any person at the address given by such Person to the Association in writing for the purpose of service of such notice, or to the Tract of such person if no address has been given to the Association and shall be deemed given, if not actually received earlier, at 5:00 p.m. on the second business day after it is deposited in a regular depository of the United States Postal Service. Such address may be changed from time to time by notice in writing to the Association. C. Right of Entry; Enforcement by Self Help. The Association shall have the right, in addition to and not in limitation of all the rights it may have under this Declaration, to enter upon any Tract, including any Improvements located thereon, for emergency, security, maintenance, repair or safety purposes, which right may be exercised by the Association's Board, officers, agents, employees, managers, and all police officers, firefighters, ambulance personnel, and similar emergency personnel in the performance of their respective duties. Except in an emergency situation, entry shall be only during reasonable hours and after reasonable notice to the Owner or occupant of the Tract or Improvements. I n addition to any other remedies provided for herein, the Association or its duly authorized agent shall have the power to enter upon any Improvements or any portion of a Tract to abate or remove, using such force as reasonably may be necessary, any Improvement to Property, other structure, or thing or condition that violates this Declaration, the Bylaws, any Rules and Regulations, or any use restrictions. Unless an emergency situation exits, such self-help shall be preceded by written notice. All costs of self- help, including reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred, shall be assessed against the violating Owner and shall be collected as provided for herein for the collection of Assessments. All such entries shall be made with as little inconvenience to the Owner as is practicable in the judgment of the Association and any damages caused thereby (as distinguished from repairs with respect to which the Association is entitled to a reimbursement assessment) shall be borne by the Maintenance Fund of the Association. D. Platting/Replatting. If for any reason, the Developer should be required or deem it necessary to plat or replat the Subject Property, or any portion thereof, such platting or replatting may be accomplished without the consent of the Other Owners, or their mortgagees; provided, however, that the Developer has obtained the approval of the City and other governmental body or bodies, as applicable, for such platting or replatting. In addition, if for any reason an Owner other than the Developer, should find it necessary or be required to plat or replat all or a portion of the Tract owned by him, such Owner may proceed with the platting or replatting without the consent of the Other Owners, or their mortgagees; provided, however, that (i) such Owner has obtained the approval of the appropriate governmental body or bodies, and (ii) the Board has given its prior written consent to such platting or replatting, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 16 E. Violations of Law. Any violation of any federal, state, municipal, or local law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, pertaining to the ownership, occupation, or use of any property within the Subject Property hereby is declared to be a violation of this Declaration and shall be subject to any and all of the enforcement procedures set forth in this Declaration. F. Remedies Cumulative. Each remedy provided under this Declaration is cumulative and not exclusive. G Restrictions Construed Together. All of the provisions of this Declaration shall be construed liberally to promote and effectuate the fundamental concepts of the Subject Property, as set forth in the Declaration. H. Number and Gender. Unless the context requires a contrary construction, the singular shall include the plural and the plural the singular; and the masculine, feminine, or neuter shall each include the masculine, feminine, and neuter. I. Estoppel Certificates. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a written request from any Owner, the Association shall certify by written instrument, duly executed and acknowledged, to any lender, purchaser or any other person specified in the request: (i) whether this Declaration has been supplemented or amended, and if so, the substance of the supplement or amendment; (ii) whether the Owner is in violation of any provision of this Declaration, and if, so, the description of the violation; (iii) the then current amounts of Assessments and the status of their payment by such Owner; and (iv) any other matters may be reasonably requested by the Owner. J. Captions for Convenience. The titles, headings, and captions used in this Declaration are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be considered in construing any of the provisions of this Declaration. K. Force Majeure. "Force Majeure," as used herein, shall mean any delays in performance by a party required hereunder due to strikes, riots, acts of God, shortages of labor or materials, work, governmental laws, regulations or restrictions, inclement weather or any other causes of any kind whatsoever which are beyond the reasonable control of such party, in which event, the party prevented from performing as a result of such Force Majeure delays, shall be entitled to an extension of the time for performance equal to the duration of such Force Majeure delays. L. Governing Law. This Declaration shall be construed and governed under the laws of the State of Texas. M. Mergers or Consolidations. Upon a merger or consolidation of the Association with another association, its properties, rights, and obligations may be transferred by operation of law to another surviving or consolidated association or, alternatively, the properties, rights, and obligations of another association may be added by operation of law to the properties, rights, and obligations of the Association as a surviving corporation pursuant to a meter. The surviving or consolidated association may administer and enforce the covenants, conditions, and restrictions established by this Declaration governing the Subject Property, together with the covenants and restrictions established upon any other property, as one plan, subject also to the provisions of the Declaration. N. Delay in Enforcement. No delay in enforcing the provisions of this Declaration as to any breach or violation thereof shall impair, damage, or waive the right of any party entitled to enforce the same to obtain relief against or recover for the continuation or repetition of such breach or violation or any similar breach or violation thereof at any later time or times. H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4).DOC 1 7 EXECUTED this ;((,'/i day of September, 2006. PORT CROSSING LAND, LP, a Texas limited partnership By: Port Crossing Land GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company its general partner By 1~1>./~ Russell D. Plank, Vice President THE STATE OF TEXAS 9 9 COUNTY OF HARRIS 9 This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ;;~ day of September, 2006, by RUSSELL D. PLANK, Vice President of PORT CROSSING Gp, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, general partner of Port Crossing Land, LP, a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such partnership. I) YOLANDA L. REID . ~ Notary Public. Slate of Texas ~j;i(: . My Commission Explree 03/1212008 ~d~ K ,eud Nota ubhc In and for The State of Texas POWELL ROAD LOGISTICS, L.P., a Texas limited partnership By: Powell Road Logistics GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, its general partner By t~ 7). I~ Russell D. Plank, Vice President H-Final Version of Dec1aration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4) 18 THE STATE OF TEXAS ~ ~ COUNTY OF HARRIS ~ This instrument was acknowledged before me on this J~rtt. day of September, 2006, by RUSSELL D. PLANK, Vice President of POWELL ROAD LOGISTICS GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, general partner of Powell Road Logistics, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such partnership. . YOLANDA L. REID ~ Notary Public. State of Texas o :~: . My Commission expires · 03112/2008 ~,d'a.-ue. K rfe{'4 No Public In and for The State of Texas FLPCW, LP, a Texas limited partnership By: FLP Candle GP, Inc., a Texas corporation, its general partner By ~-e~ Geor e Cook, President - THE STATE OF TEXAS ~ ~ COUNTY OF HARRIS ~ This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ~t!. day of September, 2006, by GEORGE COOK, President of FLP Candle GP, Inc., a Texas corporation, general partner of FLPCW, LP, a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such partnership. ~~~ ~~.~ . YOLANDA L. REID ~ Notary Public, State of ThxaS o :~:. My Commission ExpIres · 0311212008 H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_4).DOC 19 NATIONAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, L.P., a Texas limited partnership By: National Property Holdings GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company its general partner By ~ roo I~ Russell D. Plank, Vice President THE STATE OF TEXAS S S COUNTY OF HARRIS S This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ;J!P ~ day of September, 2006, by RUSSELL D. PLANK, Vice President of NATIONAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, general partner of National Property Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such partnership. .~ YOLANDA L. REID ~ f Notary PubIlo. SIaIe of Texu . . . .. · My CommIe8lon ExpIres 03112/2008 2$,6"..&14 ~/&'d Nota ubllc In and for The State of Texas H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880 _4) 20 DEL PISO INVESTMENTS, LLLP, an Arizona limited liability limited partnership By: Harl Avenue Investments, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability compan 15 general partner By: By: Gary S sten, Manager ~~~ Ma e~ ~nager STATE OF ARIZONA 9 COUNTYOF M(~A ~ 11/rf2/~4 __ / This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the ~ day of September, 2006, by Gary Skarsten, Manager of Harl Avenue Investments, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company, general partner of Del Piso Investments, LLLP, an Arizona limited liability limited partnership, on behalf on said limited liability limited partnership. Given under m hand n s a 0 (Seal 8 BONNIE GllMElSTER . Notary PubliC - Arizona .., Matlcopo County Mv. eomm. Expires 31. 2009 ;;< / Sa> 7l::/76ep... (; day ofJ'Dtf,-2006, A.D. (jI/Lth1~ttlJJ\ STATE OF AnlZONA 9 9 COUNTY OF 0 t^ It "j-e... 9 This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the J-Sday of September, 2006, by Matthew H uarte, Manager of H arl Avenue Investments, L. L. C., an Arizona limited liability company, general partner of Del Piso Investments, LLLP, an Arizona limited liability limited partnership, on behalf on said limited liability limited partnership. Given under my hand and seal of office this J-( day of July, 2006, A.D. (Seal) ~. I'" - - - - ~,. .- ;(~..'.- ~."'''''l ~ .~. Notary PublIc - CalIfaInIa 1 . . Orange counev =E ~ _ .~ ~:~~~~~1C~ NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF My Commission Expires: IIJj/i/ i}...tJtJe:'j H-Final Version of Declaration of Protective Covenants and Easements(620880_ 4) FROM : Northrup Rssociate9 Inc PI-De HO. 713 463 5B3'3 Feb. a:3 199'3 a3:a2PM P22 bhlbtt G . [IDill~~tr PRAFI'TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TEXAS IMPORT-EXPORT PARK AD Apprcmms.te 292-acre MilEed Use Development La Porte, Texas A commercial mixed use project is to be constmcted within a. PUn zcming distric:t in the C1ty at La Porte, Tcw. This project known as T~ ~E;r:;pon Prrd (Project) combinea u a planned community, a 1Wl range ofuses from mnhfe!mily to rail- serw:d iDdustria1. Pursuant to the adoption ota Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) by the City, this doc!lftV'!nf' is to provide 81~m.~ as to the control ofimema1 and external automobilo and truclc 1nIfDo generated by the Project. Wbi1c thc GenenJ Plan for the Project ScneraIly desianates the various ~ by OTdinan<:e cad1 individual building or dt:velopma:d site wiD I'=Iuin:: further 8ito Plan ~ew. That revieW process wiD, 'therefore. include an expansion of the Traffic Control Plan to address site specific issues particular to that use or plan as an addendum to this document. The goal otthe Traffic Control Plan is to insure the efficient flow Qftraffic to and &om and-Mthin tba Project in a mannar that will 1'1inirTIi7.B additional adverse impacts to the existing thorougbi3re system of the area. It is intended that the guida.nc:c established herein shaD be cnfbrccd by the Project Propc:::rty OWDCJ3 A3scclarlon (ksociation) with oversight by the City. This 8',irl,.n~e is to be used OJ the preparation of development :Rto plans as well as the implemeutation of operational parameters for internal control of all 'vehicular traffic by the Owner-Developer and assigNS. including project managers. tenant!, and subsequent individual site owners or businesses.. The site is served by a controDed a~ principle: arterial, State Highway 146, with a plann~ intecchangc at Wharton Weems Boulevard, 21. planned 4-lmc c::oDecto:r street, b~g the Project and turning into PaweD RDad as a parallel facility to S.H. 146. Due to the n::Iativdy limited service area. of the Wharton Weems-Powell coonectiOIJ, it will more than adcquatc:1y ac:cormnodatc anticipated traffic generated by such 1I. Project. ~ Jft'l""'~ teoaut3, and business owner.opcraton are to provide routing inmuct:iona ror all traffic serving sites within the Project.. This shall include employees, company Uucb and vehicles, custom~ c;;aniCl'3, vendors or regular contract0t'3 making repctitm: dc:!ivc:rics. TRAFFIC CONTROL GUIDELlNES The fonowing initial guidelines address the dSeDtW initial issues oftra:ffic control rela1ive to the Project and may be amended as more detAiled pJauning and site specific iaucs develop. 10f2 FROM : Hcr1:hn.l'P Associa1:es Inc Pt-DE NO. : 713 463 5B39 F'eb. B3 1999 B3:B3A1 P23 IDill~W~ All Project pner.atcd trafJic shaD be dlrected to lD:ras and qreu tbe site u the s.B.. l~Wlw1oD Weems Blvd. iDbnect1oa. Every eft'ort is to be made to 0 disco~ 01' prevent tn1lic to OI"from Pairmoat Parkway- Jatemal tr.dIic 11 to also be dlreded to the SJL 146-Weau iD~-J apeciaII1 truck tnmc. Site pbn desisn where prxtic:abIe shall utilize common driYeways and gga Kcea __f'!nt!I (drives) betweeD sites to ~"1it.e quality and d!'ed:ive jnt""-!'ft2l trafiic flow. cimJ1ation witbia the Project. Driw:ways. espedaDy to S. R 146) shall be minimized to the c:xtent pncticable and witbiD the limits statI:d wiUun tfiC"SCUP. Each building Bite 1DU8t be aIlo1wd a& least one driveway if requested. but sharing oC driveways should be c:accarapl IS & policy. Loation of driveways opposite each other along Wharton Weems :Blvd. should be enco~ particularly where esplanade oPenmas might exisL Driveways 3long PoweIl Road shall be designed and $igncd &ccordinglyto Dcilitate the fiow aftruck traffic toward tbe S.H. 146 iDter3CCtion. A driveway dc3ign that woold preempt truck traffic to 1he north toward FairmmIt Parlcway is 10 be -.ndtt'-'.., except fer those destined to i3cilitie5 that may exist south ofFairmoDt Parkway. Esplanades. esplanade openings, iocluding left turn Janes. and driveway mrb returns shaD be desigDed to safely accommodate truck t:ra:ffic with minimum impacts on other road'MIy tnlfiic. Where possible and pndicable consideration sbaI1 be given to the separation of .automobile and truck ~UbdU..es,driveways and parking. All aspects of tra:ffic design discussed herein, inducfmg but not limited to geometric design, traffic: signs. and standards shall conform to the appficable provisions oithe City Code orQrmns.n~. the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and recommendations and standanIs ot the traffic industry (MSHTO). Idlded for in:fcnnarlon pUl'pOSeS only are examples of tra.f& control devices and designs that illustrate potcniial SOlutiODS to various conditions discussed above.. A thorough tmgi"P.erius analysis cfthc Project will include more detailed stUdy ofth=e traffic issues and wiD be incorporated into this document. 2of2 RAIL Y~D - kr;-<. " ~.,..'.sJ~~~I.l~' '" -, , ~~~ ~ SCAlE IN FEET ~ EXISTING DEVELOPED AREA MAIN TRAFFIC FLOW .. .. TEXAS IMPORT - EXPORT BUSINESS PARK MASTER P~N - ROAD/TRAFFIC GOLDSTON ENGINEERING. INC. Staff Report August 17, 2006 Request: Requested Bv: Requested For: Present Zonin2: Requested Use: Back2:round: Port Crossing Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-006 Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #06-006, Proposed Development within Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone Port Crossing Land, L.P. National Property Holdings, L.P. Del Pi so Investment, LLLP. FLPCW, L.P. c/o Russell Plank Approximately 300 acre tract in the Geo B. McKinstry, A-47; W. P. Harris Survey, A-30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 2000 Block of South 16th Street (Powell Road). Planned Unit Development (PUD) Industrial, Commercial and Retail Port Crossing is a proposed industrial, commercial and retail development to be located in an area south ofFairmont Parkway between the existing Union Pacific Railroad tracks and State Highway 146 South. As a part of the PUD development process, the applicant previously submitted a Special Conditional Use Permit and a General Plan covering the La Porte 81 Ltd., 82 Ltd., and 115 Ltd., and Daetwyler Enterprises. The Planning and Zoning Commission initiated a public hearing for the SCUP and General Plan on July 21, 1998 and concluded that public hearing on August 20, 1998. On March 3, 1999, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the SCUP, General Plan, and the Development Agreement. On March 15, 1999, City Council approved the General Plan, SCU#98-001, and the Development Agreement. Only Mr. Stuart Haynsworth, General Partner of La Porte 81 Ltd., 82 Ltd., and 115 Ltd. executed the agreement with the City. Daetwyler Enterprises, another partner, did not execute the Development Agreement. On April 27, 2000, the Commission granted a one (1) year extension for SCU#98-001. In February 2002, Mr. Haynsworth initiated a request to re-authorize the General Plan, Development Agreement and SCUP. The applicant's request was essentially a repeat of the previously approved SCU#98-00 1 less the Daetwyler Enterprises properties. At the May 16, 2002 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to re-authorize the General Plan, Development Agreement and Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#02-002. On June SCU06-006 August 17, 2006 Page 2 of8 Analysis: 10, 2002, City Council approved General Plan, Development Agreement and SCU#02-002. Later on, a one year extension was subsequently granted in June 2003 which expired in June 2004. Owner/developer submitted another application for Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#04-011. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their meeting on June 17, 2004, held a workshop and discussed the following Issues: . Site plan submittal . Dedication/improvement to Powell Rd. . Phase I-A development (strip of land contiguous to UPRR containing two rail lines ) . Phase I development (first warehouse, with rail access) . Access from Powell Rd. Traffic flow concept for entire project The outstanding issues were too complex to come to any conclusion at that time. In addition, the subject property was under litigation. Therefore, the application was withdrawn. As a part of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) development process, a Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#05-003 and General Plan covering the La Porte 81 Ltd., La Porte 82 Ltd., La Porte 115 Ltd., and La Porte 146 Venture, LP., (c/o Russell Plank) were approved by City Council on March 28, 2005. Later, the applicant requested a I-year extension of this Special Conditional Use Permit, which was granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the February 16,2006, meeting. This is an ongoing project that is to be developed in phases. As the project proceeds, it shows progress with the new developers. The applicant submitted a preliminary plat for Phase I, Section 1 consisting of 12.342 acres. The subject plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the January 19, 2006, meeting. Later, a Final Plat was approved at the March 16, 2006, meeting. In addition, a development site plan has been approved and the building permit was issued by the City. Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of the development projects within a P.D.D. zone. Land Use - The General Plan contains information regarding the development of approximately 300:1: acre site. The plan's significant features include contemplated land uses, open space and storm water detention areas, landscape and buffer areas and roadway network. The SCU06-006 August 17, 2006 Page 3 of8 Development Agreement defines the land uses that are acceptable within various tracts of this development. Landscaping/Open Space - The General Plan shows the relationship of landscape/open space and also demonstrates how the trail system, open space, and the storm water detention system are interrelated. The City may elect to accept these facilities depending on the final design of the project. Buffering and beautification is also addressed in the Development Agreement. In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout the project. Staff is anticipating that a consistent theme and design criteria shall be implemented throughout this development. Transportation/fraffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. The developer has submitted on traffic analysis plan. The development agreement contemplates that all trucks will enter and leave the site via State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Boulevard and no trucks will proceed north along S. 16th Street (Powell Road) to Fairmont Parkway. It is anticipated that most of the traffic will use State Highway 146 Frontage Road. However, Export Drive will reduce the truck traffic on Powell Road by allowing ingress and egress to and from State Highway 146 from Powell Road. Utilities - All infrastructures shall be upgraded to provide potable water, suitable fire protection, sanitary sewer, storm water, and roadways. Storm water facilities and roadways will be designed in accordance with the City of La Porte, Harris County, and Harris County Flood Control District requirements. The design of the site infrastructure will be reviewed with the site plan submittal and construction drawings in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM). Recognizing that the project is moving along with the respective submittals and approval process, Staff and the developer created a development proposal. All applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan are reviewed and incorporated into this development proposal. However, owner/developer has expressed concerns that present conditions have mandated changes to the Developer's Agreement associated with SCU#05-003. Staff and the owner/developer have worked on the Development Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions associated with this development. If approved, Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#06-006 will supersede Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#05-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement and CCRs. SCD06-006 August 17, 2006 Page 4 of8 Exhibit D, Development Agreement: This Development Agreement is entered into between Port Crossing Land, L.P. and the City of La Porte. Draft Development Agreement is summarized as follows: . Article II General Plan (GP) and Land Use - The GP contains general information regarding the development of the entire 300-acre site. (See Exhibit "F") The Plan's significant features include contemplated land uses, open space and storm water detention areas, landscape and buffer areas and roadway network. Article II also addresses additional land use restrictions. These are specifically defined in Exhibit "G" which will be discussed later in this analysis. . Article III Restrictive Covenants - Restrictive covenants are identified in Exhibit "H" and are applicable for the overall development of Port Crossing. Future stages of this PUD development will require fmalizing and recording covenants with subdivision plats and site plan submittals. Significant components of the covenants are discussed below. . Article V Open Spaceffrail, Buffering and Beautification - In this project, the open space and trail as identified are both consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The General Plan shows the relationship of these features and also demonstrates how the trail system, open space area, and the stormwater detention system are interrelated. This Article provides an option where the City may elect to accept these facilities depending on the final design. Buffering and beautification is also addressed under Article V. As shown on the General Plan, a 100' wide landscape buffer is provided along the west side of Powell Road for Phase 1, Section 1. A 50' wide landscape buffer is provided along State Highway146. In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout the project. Ownership of the landscape buffers, reserves and easements will be held by fee ownership of adjoining property or by the property owners association. The maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owners' pursuant to provisions of the deed restrictions enforced by the association. Signage is part of this Article, but is more specifically defined in the Restrictive Covenants (Exhibit "H"). Staff is requesting that a consistent theme and design be used for all signs within this development. . Article VI Schedule - The schedule identifies the development of infrastructure and construction of public improvements that will be needed for this development. As additional phases are proposed, SCD06-006 August 17,2006 Page 5 of8 staff will review the infrastructure schedule to ensure that adequate facilities are being constructed to serve the needs of this project. . Article VIII Traffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. In an attempt to reasonably control truck traffic, Exhibit "I" is included to further define how truck traffic will be handled. This agreement contemplates that all trucks will enter and leave the site via SH146 and Wharton Weems Blvd. and no trucks will proceed north along Powell Road to Fairmont Parkway. The use of signs, driveway design, routing plans, and individual driver instruction will be used to implement these provisions. This Article also addresses driveway access. Staff and the developer have attempted to limit the installation of driveways within this project by implementing shared- access and cross-access easements. More specific review of this will occur during site plan and plat review as subsequent phases develop. The total number of drives along the SH146 feeder road is limited to 18. This assumes that some of the larger tracts will require at least two drives, while some smaller tracts may not require any drives and will utilize a shared access. · Article IX Site Rail Traffic - The developer is committed to managing on-site rail activities to establish efficient rail car movements that may decrease conflicts at Fairmont Parkw:ay. Also, the maximum number of rail lines is established at 22 and no rail lines will extend to the east side of Powell Road. · Article X Utilities, Drainage - Staff and the developer agreed that the water system needs to deliver between 4,000 and 6,000 gallons per minute to provide suitable fire protection. This may be accomplished by tapping into the City's existing 16-inch water line on the east side of State Highwayl46. Sanitary sewer service can be provided via the City's existing trunk sewer main in the K Street right-of-way just south of Fairmont Parkway. Stormwater facilities will be designed in accordance with the City and HCFCD requirements. Design of stormwater detention basins will accommodate features of the Open Space/Trail System. Exhibit "E" Metes and Bounds Description: This exhibit establishes the overall boundary of this development. This boundary is shown on the General Plan. SCU06-006 August 17,2006 Page 6 of8 Exhibit "F" General Plan (GP): The General Plan basically depicts the ultimate layout of the development. It identifies future land uses, street alignment, utilities and drainage, buffer and setback areas. Exhibit "G" Land Use Exceptions: The General Plan makes broad references to land use categories. This exhibit further defines the land uses that are acceptable within various tracts of this development. Uses currently permitted within our zoning ordinance are permitted here with some exceptions. In the Business and Retail (GC) tracts, general contractors, automotive services, outdoor sales and outdoor storage are not permitted. In the Office/Warehouse (BI) tracts, general contractors, automotive services, outdoor sales and outdoor storage, and off-premise signs are not permitted. In the Light Industrial (Ll) tracts, manufacturing of chemicals, outside storage including shipping containers, off-premise signs and a few other uses are not permitted. In Reserve "A" labeled as RaillW arehouse, the uses permitted in the (Ll) tracts are permitted here including rail activities. Shipping containers that are in transit or are being used to deliver material into or out of the project will be permitted. This use of shipping containers may be incidental to some permitted uses. Exhibit "H" Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions: The Restrictive Covenants document provides initial and long-term property control in the business park. Through the assessment of fees, the Property Owner's Association (POA) maintains landscaped areas, common areas, perimeter fences and open space areas through out the park. Significant features of this declaration are as follows: Permitted and Prohibited Uses - The developer will follow the underlying land uses as depicted on the General Plan. Covenants provide a list of various uses which will be prohibited. In addition, the use of any portion of the subject property shall be subject to zoning ordinances, SIC Code and other laws applicable here. Architectural Control - Some of the significant property controls that the Restrictive Covenants provides are in the areas of architectural design of buildings. The document states that each of the improvements to be located on the property shall be constructed with exterior materials of brick, masonry, stone, marble, or permanently finished concrete and/or glass, or of an equivalent, permanent, architecturally-finished material to finish grade and no SCU06-006 August 17, 2006 Page 7 of8 Considerations: buildings shall be covered with aluminum, iron, steel or other metal surface. Landscaping - The developer shall submit landscaping architectural plans for approval by the City. All open, unpaved space, building setback areas, and buffers shall be planted and landscaped as per approved plan. For proper maintenance, a sprinkler system shall also be installed in all landscaped areas. With regard to landscaping, staff is only requesting that a uniform design theme be utilized throughout this project. Signs - All signs shall be incompliance with the ordinances and approved by the City. Uniform design and application of signage to create a unified complex appearance intended. Property Owner's Association - The administration of the subject property shall be governed by the Property Owner's Association. Management, duties and functions of the Association are provided in detail. As this development progresses and plats are filed for each section, the restrictive covenants will be filed for record along with the subdivision plat. The Commission must review several considerations: ~ Dedication of the following road rights-of-way should be completed prior to the final approval: . Additional 40' of right-of-way along Powell Road parallel to and the length of Phase I, Section 1 (60'-100' right-of-way total) . 100' right-of-way for extension of road to State Highway 146 (to connect with Wharton Weems Boulevard) . Agreement with the owner/developer to dedicate the southern extension of Powell Road south once abandonment and construction issues have been resolved between Harris County, City of La Porte, and owner/developer. ~ The City of La Porte, Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, and TX DOT must approve the construction plans and specification as per TIRZ# l/Redevelopment Authority Reimbursement Agreement. ~ Once the Final Plat along with public improvement construction plans is approved by the City, owner/developer files for record the covenants and restrictions referred to and a part of the Development Agreement. SCU06-006 August 17, 2006 Page 8 of8 Recommendation: Recognizing the size and scope of the project and its implications to the overall economic development in the City is significant. In addition, all applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan were initially reviewed and incorporated into this development. Given that we now see some forward movement on the development in general, Staff suggests that Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#06-006, if approved, will supersede SCU#05-003 and shall be applicable for an overall development in conjunction with the Development Agreement and CCRs. Should the Commission wish to approve the SCUP in its present format, we recommend the following: 1. This SCUP is not applicable to any other specific development anticipated or proposed by General Plan. 2. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or development of the private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, and building plans, etc. 3. Said submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, the approved General Plan, the Development Agreement, ordinances and policies of the City of La Porte and specifically Section 106-216 & 217 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Actions required by the Commission: . Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with conditions. . Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP. . Recommend tabling this SCUP for further review. ~ '....3100.0 100' WOE SOOlHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (va.. V.w, PG. 86. DEED fl[COROS; Of HARRIS coulm. lUAS ~14'r--,/ 'J 0'/11 r-lq__........ \ I ~'OO: R- 1/ l ,/ \~ SOU~!~ \, ,//-~~~_j ,__// ......\ \~...:>, -~ " \ \ ..........., \ I ".,,'" , I \ - Q:.r=~IaD'ROW'I'\ ........~.. \1l~g:_: f!.....,,/ \....#.J ... '\ AG8EAGE 67.5429----, \ 'V~-----X,;~" / ", ; \ - ------ -~\~- ~r.;.:;:;:::"~~e~"~ ----~-" \. ......" \... ...--...--......-......' 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PLOmo AREA CONTAINS .300.8642 ACflES (3.10:5,696 SQUARE FEET) (I'" l.ANo. 2. ACCOROINC TO MAl- NO. 48201COU~ Of' THE fUDfJtAL U1ERGENCY MANN;E),lENR AGDtCY'S FI..OOO INSUR.6.NC€ RATE: l.lAPS "ll'l: HAMIS COI.Jt(TY, D"tto HOVDdeER 6. 1190, A PORnON CF lHE SlJ8JECT TRACT IS SllUATm ""THiN lONE 'AE' DEfINED AS SPEQAl FlOOO IiA'ZAAO AREAS INUNDATED BY l00-'l'EAR MOO WITH BASE FLOOD El.E'IIAllONS OlFFER. cona-l SlJR'<'EYlNG co.cPAHY ASSUNES NO U,tSUTY AS TO 1lfE ACClJR-"CY OF THE l<lC^nOH CF THE 1'1.000 1O<<E U/.lITS. J. lliE FEDERAl. [l,ll;RGfNCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAS REl..EASED PRElJUINARY fl.QOO IN'!iUR.4.NCE RA1t U.'.PS SASED 00 tHE TRCACAL AND SHOY4~ Q.j lllE OF THt DATE: a: 1l1E &. THE SU9~CT 'TRACT IS SPE.QA1. flOro HAZARD NUAl. ~ANc:E FLOOD EYOn ~~~CNE~J~N~ e:~oroFJ:lI~~ ~~N~AN~D flOOD SOO-'l'EAR flOOD): AR(AS OF 1~ ANNUAl, CHANCE F'lOCO 1 FLOCO '''''' 4. PflOPERTY ZOHED HEAW tNousmw. BUlSHESS. .. GalEn..... CCJ.I"'~CAA.. 5.6EARItiOS ARE BAsal Ot~ THE \'.EST RlGUT-Cf'-WAY UNE: OF POYlEU """'T. G. aEVAnONS $Hom HEREOO ARt BASED ON flOOD PLAIN RUl:RENC( MARKER NO. 010295 LOCAffiJ AT nlE IN1ERSEcnON Of MCCABE RO...o .ANO 1'00000LL ROllO WlH A PU8U~EO ELEVATIQH OF' 12.47. NAVD llll, 2001 AO.lJSTEMENT. e.. PORT CROSSING GOLDSTON eNGINeERING, INC. CORPUS CHRJSlJ HOUSTON oa. HS ME 4/25/06 MIMI JA GQI; 4/25/06 __ HS .... 4/25/06 ..... we DQ1: 4/25/06 LA PORTE. lEXAS PRELIMINARY PLAT ,.,.", wo. A06019-01 DllWQ.I<<l, SN 01 .... o RECEIVED AUG 0 7 2006 A Meeting of the La Porte PLANNING DEPT. PlatUlin2' & Zo~ Commission (Type of Mc:eting) Scheduled fot Au~st 17, 2006 (Date of Meetiog) to Consider Special Conditional Use Pe.rrnit #SCU06-006 (Type of Reques'c) I otice of the above referenced public hearing. I am OPPOSED to gt:anting this request for the following reasOns: . ~ ~fb2. ~<<:ttJ-,W g~ s. ~ ~~L~''6. 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