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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: June 9. 2003
Requested By: DOU2 Kneupper ~
Department: Plannin2
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
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Account Number:
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Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: ....K..-
Amount Budgeted:
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Exhibits:
Ordinance
Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP#03-001
Public notice responses
Staff Report
Memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Aerial Map
Site Plan /layout
Amount Requested:
Budgeted Item:
N/A
N/A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In January, the Council approved a rezone of 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd from Business Industrial (BI) to Planned
Unit Development (PUD). The property owner, the Port of Houston Authority, seeks to construct a 14 lane Pre-Check
Terminal. The rezoning was Step #1 in a series of needed approvals that must occur prior to developing the facility. Step
#2 involves obtaining approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a Special Conditional
Use Permit (SCUP). As a part of Step #2, the Port discussed their construction plans at the Planning and Zoning
Commission's April 17, 2003 meeting.
Prior to the Commission's May 15th meeting and public hearing, twenty-three (23) public hearing notices were mailed to
property owners within 200' of the site. In addition, Staff obtained the Port's mailing list of properties within 500' ofthe
proposed facility. After accounting for duplicates, nine (9) additional notices were mailed. Staff received a total of seven
(7) responses: four (4) in favor of the SCUP, two (2) against and one (1) unsure. The responses are attached. After holding
the public hearing, the Commission, by a unanimous vote (5-0), approved the SCUP with modifications. The
Commission's report and recommendation was forwarded to Council on May 16th
This proposed facility was a workshop item on Council's May 19th agenda. During the workshop, the Port and their
consultant made a presentation explaining the need for the new facility, pollution issues, landscaping, utility issues and a
lighting plan.
Section 106-171 (6) of the Zoning ordinance requires the Council to act upon the Commission's report and
recommendation within 30 days from the date it was submitted. The Council may affirm the Commission's
recommendation or overrule the Commission by a % vote.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on SCUP#03-00 1.
2. Take action on SCUP#03-001. ~ 4- / ~ / a j j Ld/...... A /
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-.~ Z-
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 FOR THAT
CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 20.769 ACRES ALONG
EAST BARBOUR'S CUT BOULEVARD, BEING LOTS 17-32 BLOCK 438, LOTS 1-32
BLOCK 439 AND ADJOINING ALLEY, LOTS 1-16 BLOCK 974, LOTS 1-32 OF BLOCKS 975
THRU 979, AND ADJOINING ALLEYS WITHIN THESE BLOCKS AND PORTIONS OF 10TH,
11TH, 12TH AVENUES, BROWNELL, NUGENT, HOLMES AND CARROLL STREETS, OUT OF
JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A TRUCK PRE-CHECK FACILITY IN A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 15th day of May, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was
held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to
due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to
consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of
Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed
to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under
consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 3. Immediately following such public hearing on May 15, 2003, the Planning
and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in
classification, which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La
Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-l. V
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Commission, by letter dated May 16, 2003, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"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 9th day of June, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to
consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible
reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "0", incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing.
"Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all
purposes.
"Section 6. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the
incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special
Conditional Use Permit are as follows, to-wit:
20.769 acres along East Barbour's Cut Boulevard; being lots 17-32, block 438, lots 1-32
block 439 and adjoining alley, lots 1-16, block 974, lots 1-32 of blocks 975 thru 979, and adjoining
alleys within these blocks and portions of 10th, 11th, 12thAvenues, Brownell, Nugent, Holmes and
Carroll Streets, out of the Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract-35, City of La Porte, Harris County,
Texas.
"Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this
ORDINANCE NO. 1501- Z- 7-
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Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives
stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
"Section 8. The City Council official finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required
by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
"Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this the 9th day of June, 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
NORMAN MALONE, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
MARTHA GILLETT, City Secretary
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 15th day
of May, 2003, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-001, requested
for 20.769 acres along East Barbour's Cut Boulevard; being lots 17-32, block 438, block 439, lots
1-16, block 974, lots 1-32 of blocks 975 thru 979, and adjoining alleys within these blocks and
portions of 101h, ll1h, 121hAvenues, Brownell, Nugent, Holmes and Carroll Streets, out of the
Johnson Hunter League, Abstract-35, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant, Port
of Houston Authority, seeks to develop a Truck Pre-Check facility in the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district. In accordance with Section 106-216 of the Code of
Ordinances, a special conditional use permit is required for development in the PUD zoning district.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing. The
Commission will act upon the public hearing items and conduct other matters.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are required to
sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-
5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030for further information.
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Established 1892
May 16,2003
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Mayor Malone:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on May 15,2003,
considered a Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-001. The applicant, Port of Houston
Authority, seeks approval to allow a truck pre-check facility along E. Barbour's Cut Boulevard.
Earlier, the Commission heard their development proposal as a workshop item during the April
17,2003 meeting.
After careful consideration, the Planning and Zoning Commission has, by unanimous vote,
recommended that City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-
001 with the following conditions in place:
1. Adhere to the terms provided in the Home Owner's Assurance Plan.
2. Ensure that at least 30 percent of the property consists oflandscaping and/or
screemng.
3. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow
existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provide "in fill" plantings of
trees and shrubs.
4. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly
maintained by the owner/developer.
5. Erect a sound wall constructed with a "rough" texture to decrease the likelihood of
graffiti and to increase the likelihood that vines/greenery will attach to the wall.
6. Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting plan. Ensuring that
all illumination occurs on site and does not affect nearby residences.
7. Enhance the building fa~e that is architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. Design
must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
8. Prohibit the overnight parking oftrucks at the facility.
9. Hours of operation shall be no earlier than 7 am and later than 6 pm.
10. The applicant will pay the public hearing costs.
11. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City
of La Porte and the State of Texas.
Respectfully Submitt~
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Betty T. Waters
Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
CITY OF LA PORTE )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 9th day of June, 2003, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this
hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-001, requested for 20.769 acres
along East Barbour's Cut Boulevard; being lots 17-32, block 438, block 439, lots 1-16, block 974,
lots 1-32 of blocks 975 thru 979, and adjoining alleys within these blocks and portions of 10th, 11th,
12thAvenues, Brownell, Nugent, Holmes and Carroll Streets, out of the Johnson Hunter League,
Abstract-35, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant, Port of Houston Authority,
seeks to develop a Truck Pre-Check facility in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district. In accordance with Section 106-216 of the Code of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use
Permit (SCUP) is required for development in the PUD zoning district.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing. The Council will act upon the
public hearing items and conduct other matters.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing are required to sign in
before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-
5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
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Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 03-001
This permit is issued to:
Port of Houston Authority
Owner or Agent
P.O.Box 2562 Houston. TX 77252
Address
For Development of:
Port of Houston Authority Pre-check truck facility
Development Name
East Barbour's Cut Blvd. La Porte. TX
Address
Legal Description:
20.7 acres of land being lots 17-32 of block 438. lots 1-32 block 439 and
adioining alley. lots 1-16 block 974. lots 1-32 of blocks 975 through 979 and
adioining alleys within these blocks and portions of 10th. 11th. and 1ih Aves..
Brownell. Nugent. Holmes and Carroll Streets. out of the Johnson Hunter
League. A-35 City of La Porte. Harris County. Texas.
Zoning:
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Use:
Pre-check truck facility
Permit Conditions:
1. Adhere to the terms provided in the Home owner's Assurance plan.
2. Ensure that at least 30 percent of the property consists of landscaping and/or screening.
3. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and
shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provide "in fill" plantings of trees and shrubs.
4. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the
owner/developer.
5. Erect a sound wall constructed with a "rough" texture to decrease the likelihood of graffiti and to
increase the likelihood that vines/greenery will attach to the wall.
6. Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting plan. Ensuring that all illumination occurs
on site and does not affect nearby residences.
7. Enhance the building fayade so that is architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. Design must be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
8. Prohibit the overnight parking of trucks at the facility between 6 pm and 6 am.
9. Hours of operation shall be no earlier than 7 am and no later than 6 pm.
10. The applicant will pay the public hearing costs.
11. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the
State of Texas.
Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special
conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development
is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the
City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is
undeveloped.
Validation Date:
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City Secretary
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Phmning- and Zoning" Commission
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(Type of Meeting)
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Scheduled for
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(Date of Meeting)
PLANNING DEPT.
to Consider
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-001
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May 15, 2003
ReQuested by:
ReQuested for:
Location:
Present Zonin2:
ReQuested Use:
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Port of Houston Authority
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-001
Port of Houston Authority
c/o Brenda K. McDonald, Real Estate Manager
represented by Kent Marsh, Knudson and Associates
20.7 acres of land being lots 17-32 of block 438; lots 1-32 block 439
and adjoining alley; lots 1-16 block 974; lots 1-32 of blocks 975, 976,
977, 978, thru 979; and adjoining alleys within these blocks and
portions of 10th, 11th, 12thAvenues, Brownell, Nugent, Holmes and
Carroll Streets, out of the Johnson Hunter League, Abstract-35, City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
E. Barbour's Cut Boulevard (near the City of La Porte's city limits)
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Entry Pre-check Facility
This site consists of 20.7 acres located on East Barbour's Cut
Boulevard. The city limits of La Porte lines run parallel to the property
line along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The Port of Houston Authority's
container facilities are located on the north of the said property across
Barbour's Cut Boulevard. At the site in question, the Port of Houston
Authority is proposing a truck pre-check facility with a combined total
of 14 truck lanes. The facility would have two entry points and an exit
gate along Barbour's Cut Boulevard.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its December 19, 2002
meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding
rezone request by the Port of Houston Authority. The Commission
recommended to Council approval of this rezone from Business
Industrial (BI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). City Council
approved your recommendation at their January 13,2003 meeting.
The purpose of the PUD zoning district is to provide for the
development as an integrated coordinated unit as opposed to traditional
parcel-by-parcel, piecemeal, sporadic, and unplanned approach to
development. The PUD zoning assigned to this tract is to a great extent
based on the large amount of undeveloped, unsubdivided acreage
located in this area. The PUD development requirements are an
effective means to ensure that development of this tract would be in
accordance with the sound planning guidelines.
Port of Houston Authority
5/15/03 P&z Meeting
Page 2 of 4
Analvsis:
The development in a PUD zoning district requires that an application
for a general plan or site plan shall be filed and processed
simultaneously with the Special Conditional Use Permit. Upon
approval of the plan and SCUP, the Port would be authorized to
submit a Major Development Site Plan.
In addition to performance standards, there are a number of development
standards that are specified by the Zoning Ordinance. These standards
are applicable to all P.UD. developments. Section 106-659 of the Code
of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of the
development projects within a P.UD. zoning district:
Land Use - The City's Comprehensive Plan shows this area
developing with industrial uses. The existing land uses of nearby
properties are primarily industrial (the Port Authority's main facility);
however, there are single-family residences south of the undeveloped
"E" Street right-of-way.
In general, high intensity uses should be adjacent to each other. When
higher uses abut residential uses buffering must occur to protect the
health, safety, and general welfare of neighborhoods. As a part of the
Port's site plan, they will incorporate a berm, landscaping, and a
masonry wall to protect the adjacent residential from the activities of the
proposed pre-check facility. In addition, the undeveloped wooded "E
Street" right-of-way will remain in tact.
Transportation - Being located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard, a
primary arterial road and major truck route, provides more than
adequate accessibility for circulation of truck traffic. There should be
very limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity even after full
implementation of the proposed project.
The two private drives and truck parking areas will be designed and
constructed in conformance with City Standards. Since trucking
movement is the primary function of the facility, access management
and circulation should be the top priority while designing the project.
Driveways connecting directly onto the roadway should be minimized
to avoid traffic congestion and other delays caused by turning
movements for the eighteen-wheelers entering and exiting the facility.
In addition, the pre-check facility will lessen the amount of time trucks
spend idling on Barbour's Cut Blvd. This results in fewer NOx being
released in the air.
Port of Houston Authority
5/15/03 P&z Meeting
Page 3 of 4
Conclusion:
Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be
an obstacle to this type of development.
Utilities and Drainage - Public facilities and services are sufficient to
handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. In
addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility
extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage
will require on-site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated
with this proposed development.
Landscaping / Screening - Barbour's Cut Boulevard is the main truck
route to and from the Barbour's Cut Terminal facility. As a result,
numerous trucking services related businesses are located along this
corridor. There is a small residential zoned undeveloped area to the
southeast of the property across North "E" Street. An unimproved
ROW adjacent to this property can serve as a buffer between trucking
activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential area. In
addition, the proposed development will be screened from the
neighboring residential with a proposed landscape berm along south
property line. In addition, the Port is planning an integrated themed
landscape along Barbour's Cut Boulevard.
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the plan for
this 20.7 acres tract and the Special Conditional Use Permit with the
following conditions:
. Adhere to the terms provided in the Home owner's Assurance
plan.
. Ensure that at least 30 percent ofthe property consists of
landscaping and/or screening.
. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan
submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural
buffer. Provide "in fill" plantings of trees and shrubs.
. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and
screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
. Erect a sound wall constructed with a "rough" texture to decrease
the likelihood of graffiti and to increase the likelihood that
vines/greenery will attach to the wall.
. Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting
plan. Ensuring that all illumination occurs on site and does not
affect nearby residences.
. Enhance the building fa9ade so that is architecturally and
aesthetically pleasing. Design must be approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
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Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Gwen Goodwin, City Planner CACC:(
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Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning
4/11/03
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Date:
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Presentation of the Port of Houston Authority's proposed pre-check gate facility
Over the last two years, the Port of Houston Authority worked diligently with Staff and property owners
to develop a 14-lane Pre-check gate facility proposed on 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd. During these
discussions, Staff and property owners developed a list of concerns regarding this development. These
concerns are as follows:
. Impact of noise & sound pollution generated by the development
. Lighting and illumination of near by residences.
. Increased hours of operation & truck traffic associated with the facility; and concerns about
increased truck activity.
. Devaluation of adjacent residential units and the expansion of the Port's property into the
neighborhood.
To provide the property owners with answers, the Port developed special studies involving noise levels,
pollution, property values, and landscaping. (Copies of the documents are available from Staff.)
At the Commission's April 17, 2003 meeting, the Port will present their findings regarding these issues.
In addition, the Port is interested in obtaining the Commission's input regarding landscaping, the sound
wall design and other matters about the project. This time will also provide the Commission with an
opportunity to ask questions about the proposed development.
604 W. Fairmont Parkway . La Porte, Texas 77571 . 281-471-5020
Port of Houston Authority
5/15/03 P&Z Meeting
Page 4 of 4
. Prohibit the overnight parking of trucks at the facility between 6
pm and 6 am.
. Hours of operation shall be no earlier than 7 am and no later than 6
pm.
. The applicant will pay the public hearing costs.
. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and
ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
Options available to the Commission are:
. Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional
conditions.
. Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.
. Continue the public hearing at the Commission's next regular
meeting to allow additional testimony and further study of this item.
This results in tabling any action on this item.
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LEGEND
= EXISTING ZONING
BOUNDARIES
= PROPOSED P.O.H. SITE