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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2008-1501-F6 scup08-003 women’s substance abuse recovery center, Light Industrial Zone, 942 South 14th Street REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Requested By: Tim Tietiens Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Department: Planninl! Amount Budgeted: NA Report: -X-Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_ Amount Requested: NA Attachments: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Public Notice Response Budl!et Item: NA SUMMARY The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its July 17, 2008, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-003. Pastor Karen Wilhelm c/o Christ Lutheran Church, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for operating a women's substance abuse recovery center at 942 South 14th Street. The subject property is located within the vicinity of major commercial center along Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. The property is zoned Light Industrial (Ll) and a Special Conditional Use Permit is required per Code of Ordinances. The applicant is working towards developing or converting a portion of an existing building, which also houses a children's daycare center into a transitional house for women. The facility will be used to provide physical, mental, and residential help to the women up to one year for rehabilitation and to build healthier behaviors to become responsible, healthy, and to live a normal life in the community. As per the applicant, acceptance to this program will be made by a qualified board of directors. The on-site staff will be appointed by the board to meet the needs for this program. A copy of the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the proposed facility is provided in this regard. As this building is directly across from the Kroger Shopping Center and other major commercial establishments, safety and security is a major concern. Enforcement of the general rules for operating this facility is imperative to ensure welfare, safety, and the best interest of the community. Public Notices were mailed to seven (7) property owners. One response was received in opposition of the request. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 08-003 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 08-003 for operating a women's recovery center at 942 S. 14th Street. Ron Bottoms, City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 1501- 15 D I ..- r (" 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 #SCU08-003 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 2.44 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THRU 32, BLOCK 867, INCLUDING TR A (ABANDONED ALLEY), JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A WOMEN'S RECOVERY CENTER AT 942 SOUTH 14TH STREET IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (L1) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: "Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 1 ih day of July, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration. "Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 3. On July 17, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated on the 18th day of July, 2008, 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- F '(, 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 August, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "0", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing. "Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 6. The conditions of the said Special Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special Conditional Use Permit is as follows, to-wit: A 2.44 acre tract described as lots 1 thru 32, block 867, including TR A (abandoned alley), Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. "Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan. "Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas ORDINANCE NO. 150]- f/fr, Page 3 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 I Hi- day of BIYj-' 2008. CITY aKA PORTE ..v By: L~Lk1>r-' 0 ~ ) ~ ALTON PORTER, Mayor ATTEST: BY~Ad4liL MAR HA GILL , City Secretary APPROVED: By U~ -;:- Ayt...~ CLA ASKINS, Assistant City Attorney #SCU 08-003 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 July, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-003, which has been requested for a 2.44 acre tract described as lots 1 thru 32, block 867, including TR A abandoned alley, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 900 block of S. 14th Street. Pastor Karen Wilhelm c/o Christ Lutheran Church is seeking approval of a permit for the development of women recovery facility, which is classified as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (LI) zone. A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030for further information. EXHIBIT A iE STATE OF TEXAS ::>1JNT'( OF HARRIS TXJ)f~-PUHI t:'" I 'r-"n~..:,.'''" 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 I 820 S. 8th Street ~)La Porte, Texas 77571 01 'the e Of I 'the iIy rt the "pI e' Texas L ovemme . Code, hereby' given that I Porte Planning )ning Commission Induct a public ring 6:00 . P.M. on t 17th IY of July, 2008, the ouneil 'ChambelS the iIy Hall, 604 We Fair-: ont Parkway, La, Porte, lX8S, The pu' 01 is hearing is ' to nsider =ICond'ltion! eq~:: City of La Porte ~CU08-003,. whO has, . lEin requested for; a 2,44 i County of Hams :re tract desc as , Is 1 thru 32, ' 867, State of Texas c:luding TR , . aban- mad aDey, Tow of La :lrte Johnson Hunter u~, !AbSt~ct 35, La Before me the undersigned authority, on this date came and :lrte, Hams County, . , ' :~ inn:e ",~ ! appeared Adam Yanelli, a duly authorized representative of The are~ ~:::el; ~:: Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published and generally ~he:ro~~urc~ ~~ distributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who ~me~e r= en~cil~ after bein duly sworn, swears the attached notice was published in hich is cI as, a The Bay ore u a ed 6/29/08 >ndftional use a Ughl dustrial (L1} zo regUlar Iannlrig ommission e public hea Jrpose 01 ,'ng upon e public . ring items Adam Y 'ld to cond other mat- 'IS pertaini to the ommission, ' toad- 'es5. the. Commi~ion '0 . or . con' during' the ubIlC Heari . wiD be. re- Jired to si in' before iEl meeling is convened, RE: PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LA PORTE SPEC COND PERMIT #SCU08-003 Sworn and subscribed before me this June ,2008. ~klJto-d- Notary Public Harris County, Texas 30th day of My Commission Exprires 03-13-2012 y' """"" "" "'" III , """ , , 111111111111111"" I E' ~~<~Y PUB,,<- DEBORAH SUE STOUT ~ :: * ~ * NOTARY PUBLIC = = ':,:, ~ '., STATE OF TEXAS = = ~>': +l': C = - 'OF1~ omm, Exp, 03-13-2012 = n," III 1111111111 "" 11fI1/"" "''' 11111/111/1111110 EXHIBIT B City of La Porte Established 1892 Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Porter and Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on July 17,2008, considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 08-003. Pastor Karen Wilhelm c/o Christ Luthern Church, seeks approval ofa proposed Women's Recovery Center to be located at 942 South 14th Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-003 with the following conditions: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for a women's substance abuse recovery center. 2. Owner shall implement admission policy approved by the City, but not less than following: . Residents shall be disallowed if convicted or any felony offense within three years prior to application, or if convicted of any sex offense at any time. . Residents shall not be minors. 3. Owner shall implement policies regarding continued residency approved by the City, but not less than the following: . Those submitted by the Light of Hope missionary. . Residents shall not loiter, pan handle or exhibit any disruptive behavior on and off-property. 4. A certificate of non-profit organization shall be provided to the City. 5. Regular or frequent inspection log shall be kept in the building. 6. Entrance to the adjoining daycare center shall be separate. 7. No lounging around the parking and building shall be allowed. 8. Any noise level shall be closely monitored. 9. Maximum occupancy shall be posted at the building. 10. All building modifications under current codes shall be permitted by the City. 11. Restriping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. 12. Outdoor activities shall not be allowed in the parking areas and on the north side ofthe building. 13. No outside lights or any fixtures/equipment shall be allowed. 14. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. 15. Exterior building design standards, if proposed, shall be approved by the City. 16. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants/tenants. 17. A certificate of occupancy shall be required. 18. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas. Ji:;ct lIy SUbm;: Pat Muston Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission c: Ron Bottoms, City Manager Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney Planning and Zoning Commission 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020 EXHIBIT C #SCU 08-003 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 August, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-003, which has been requested for a 2.5 acre tract described as lots 1 thru 32, block 867, including TR A abandoned alley, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 900 block of S. 14th Street. Pastor Karen Wilhelm c/o Christ Lutheran Church is seeking approval of a permit for the development of women's recovery facility, which is classified as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (LI) zone. A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or TDD Line (281) 471-5030for further information. EXHIBJT D HE SIAlI';. "l<Tg:I\S OUNTY OF HARRIS ITY OF LA PORTE 820 S. 8th Street ~ Porte, Texas 77571 B:...,... .. 281-471-1234 Fax 281-471-5763 }.. ~.~::r~Th e s hereby given ~ha! th.e .a Porte City ~nCd wdl ; onduct a PUbli.. he aring Jt 6:00 P.M. on ~he 11~h ~ay of August,. 008. In the Council Cha bars 01 the City Hall,' West Fairmont. pa~Y. La Porte Texas. " he pur- r""t f L P rt pose' 01 this h.~a..ng is to~. I Y 0 a 0 e consider Specla. Condi- ~ ty f H . tional Use Pe < n Re-!JOUn 0 arns ~~~: has ftl:~08_~: State of Texas quested lor a .5 acre tract described... lots 1 :~ i~' ~OC~ba..7~n~dU~:~. efore me, the undersigned authority, on this date came and ley Town of Porte. =~~ ~;ntt s~=:\Ppeared Adam Yane.IIi, a duly authorized representative of The Harris Cou~'1 t"edexa~~ayshore Sun, a semI-weekly newspaper published and generally The properly i oca I, the 900 block f s. 1W4\~ listributed in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and who Street. Pastor reo. - \,. ~~~rchcl\ Ch ki;:he:rter being duly sworn, swears the attached notice was published in proval of a p , n lor th,e h, e Bayshore Sun te 7 / 27 / 0 8 developmem . women s recovery facili . which is' classified as conditio~al use in a Li, t Industnal (L1) zone. ~ A regular mung of the: City Council II Iollow the..... public hearing .Ior the pur-Jam pose 01 a? . . upon the public hean , nems and to conduct . ther mailers pertaining to tf Council. Citizens w~ing to ad- dress the ,f;ouncil . pro or con.duri~ . .the. P~blic Hearing will, be 'reqUired 10sign.in . before the Vorn and subscribed before me this 29th mEleling is convened. July ,2008. ~Jtkd Harris County, Texas re Sun RE: PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LA PORTE SCUOS-003 day of My Commission Exprires 03-13-2012 EXtil oi r c. City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 08-003 This permit is issued to: Pastor Karen Wilhelm Owner or Agent 2530 S. Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571 Address For Development of: Liaht of Hope (% house for women) Development Name 942 South 14th Street. La Porte, TX 77571 Address Legal Description: Lots 1 thru 32, TR A. abandoned alley, Block 867, Town of La Porte Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35,La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Zoning: Liaht Industrial (L1) Use: Women's Recovery Center Permit Conditions: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for a women's substance abuse recovery center. 2. Owner shall implement admission policy approved by the City, but not less than following: · Residents shall be disallowed if convicted or any felony offense within three years prior to application, or if convicted of any sex offense at any time. . Residents shall not be minors. 3. Owner shall implement policies regarding continued residency approved by the City, but not less than following: · Those submitted by the Light of Hope missionary. · Residents shall not loiter, pan handle or exhibit any disruptive behavior on and off-property. 4. A certificate of non-profit organization shall be provided to the City. 5. Regular or frequent inspection log should be kept in the building. 6. Entrance to the adjoining daycare center should be separate. 7. No lounging around the parking and building shall be allowed. 8. Any noise level shall be closely monitored. 9. Maximum occupancy shall be posted at the building. 10. All building modifications under current codes shall be permitted by the City. 11. Restriping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. 12. Outdoor activities shall not be allowed in the parking areas and on the north side of the building. 13. No outside lights or any fixtures/equipment shall be allowed. 14. Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. EXHfBIT ~ 15. Exterior building design standards, if proposed, shall be approved by the City. 16. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants/tenants. 17. A certificate of occupancy shall be required. 18. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas. Failure to occupy the building 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 contract or agreement 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: ~ ' 11 ~ 0 'i (]~rec~~ing dtidA~ City Secretary Staff Report July 17,2008 Request: Requested Bv: Requested For: Location: Present Zonin!!:: Requested Use: Back2round: Analvsis: Christ Lutheran Church Women's Recovery Center Special Conditional Use Permit #08-003 Special Conditional Use Permit Request #08-003 Pastor Karen Wilhelm Approximately 2.5 acre tract described as lots 1 thru 32, block 867, including TR A abandoned alley, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No.35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. 942 South 14th Street Light Industrial (Ll) Applicant is seeking a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the purpose of developing a women's recovery facility at 942 South 14th Street near a major commercial center along Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed development to be located within a Light Industrial (Ll) zone. The applicant is working towards developing or converting a portion of an existing building, which also houses a daycare center and resale shop, into a halfway house for women, who are searching for help. The facility will be used to provide physical, mental, and residential help to the women up to one year for rehabilitation and to build healthier behaviors to become responsible, healthy, and to live a normal life in the community. As per the applicant, acceptance to this program will be made by a qualified board of directors. The directors and staff will be educated and qualified to meet the needs for this program. A copy of the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the proposed facility is attached for your review. Code of Ordinances Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: · That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. · That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant. HalfWay House SCU08-003 Page 2 of4 . That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community. Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The existing land uses of nearby properties are predominantly commercial. The subject property is in the vicinity of major commercial retail developments or businesses along Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. The proposed development is contrary to the intent of the land use plan. Building Codes - The proposal for this halfway house shows 18 women plus house manager will live/sleep at the location, which will require a fire sprinkler system. I-hour rated corridors, walls, ceilings, and doors shall be placed between the resale shop and the halfway house. In addition, a manual visible/audible fire alarm shall be required in the resident's sleeping areas. Automatic smoke detection system shall be required for corridors, sleeping units, kitchen, and waiting areas adjacent to corridors. For emergency escape and rescue, each sleeping room must have a window or door that opens directly to the outside. Other requirements for 19 occupants are 3 showers, 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 service sink, and 1 water fountain. Compliance with the State mandated Energy Code, Texas Accessibility Standards (T AS), and American Disabilities Act (ADA) shall also be required. Safety & Security - Public safety is one of the primary responsibilities of a municipality, particularly with regard to health, security, and welfare of the community. Strategic planning also mandates to provide for a safe and secure living environment for the community's residents as well as a safe destination for visitors to the City. It also protects property rights and enhances property values. Enforcement of the general rules for operating this facility is imperative. Any compromise of the rules, regulation, safety, and security will result in a facility, which will be harmful and not in the best interest of the community. A subject list of tentative policies and procedures is as follow: . Alcohol or drugs use . Smoking . Meetings/studies . Medication . Chores and duties . Telephone usage . Rent . Curfew . Job/employment With strict compliance to the rules and regulations, the proposed use may have minimal impact on the surrounding properties. HalfWay House SCUD8-DD3 Page 3 of 4 Conclusion: Transportation The transportation system should adequately accommodate through traffic and continue to provide for free flow of people, goods and services. There will be no new driveway added to this facility. The traffic flow within and between the commercial developments and throughout the community should not be affected by the proposed development. Utilities - Staff has reviewed existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. Sanitary sewer service is available to the property. The applicant is to ensure that infrastructure is in place to handle additional water and sewer service needs for this development. As a developed property, storm drainage sheet flows to the existing storm sewer system along South 14th Street. If approved, the building and parking lot should comply with all applicable zoning regulations. Restriping of the parking lot shall be required. The City's design standard per Section 106-835 of the Code of Ordinances shall be applicable for standard and accessible parking space size, and maneuvering aisle width. The location of handicap parking spaces should be appropriate. Access from the parking lot to the building seems to be reasonable. In addition, staff will ensure that there will be no outside lighting in the parking lot, to avoid any conflict with the surrounding properties. In addition, landscaping of the property shall be required in accordance with Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants. The building shall require a certificate of occupancy, as regulated by Section 106-142 of the Code of Ordinances. Based on the facts and considerations presented above, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be added: · This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for a women's substance abuse recovery center. · Owner shall implement admission policy approved by the City, but not less than following: Residents shall be disallowed if convicted or any felony offense within three years prior to application, or if convicted of any sex offense at any time. Residents shall not be minors. · Owner shall implement policies regarding continued residency approved by the City, but not less than the following: Those submitted by the Light of Hope missionary. Residents shall not loiter, pan handle or exhibit any disruptive behavior on and off-property. . A certificate of non-profit organization shall be provided to the City. HalfWay House SCD08-003 Page 4 of 4 . Regular or frequent inspection log should be kept in the building. . Entrance to the adjoining daycare center should be separate. . No lounging around the parking and building shall be allowed. . Any noise level shall be closely monitored. . Maximum occupancy shall be posted at the building. . All building modifications under current codes shall be permitted by the City. . Restriping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. . Outdoor activities shall not be allowed in the parking areas and on the north side of the building. . No outside lights or any fixtures/equipment shall be allowed. . Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City. . Exterior building design standards, if proposed, shall be approved by the City. . Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants/tenants. . A certificate of occupancy shall be required. . 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Scheduled for /~~ @ if 0 [VJ ~I~ UIJ JUL 1 0 2008 @ 8Y~ A Meeting of the La Porte Pla~ and Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) July 17, 2008 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Special Conditional Use Permit - #SCU 08-003 (Type of Request) I have received nOTIce of the above refer=ced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: fL E:.{..tG: ..sE~ A rTA Cllt"o L 6 TTc/z' I=KIC L-t?Wt::.'-NTNAL ~ ~=e (pl= print: ~~~~ Signature 696 I( I A4 A::o c,..t ~.1:>. Address iC c;tf.1( V; L L ~. T X 7 Y 02 f- 7 Ctf? I I ( City, State, Zip ERIC LOWENTHAL 696 Rim Rock Road Kerrville, TX 78028-7001 July 9, 2008 ,w~@~ow~~ 1m JUL I 0 2DDB WJi Mr. Masood Malik, City Planner City of LaPorte Planning Department 604 W. Fairmont Parkway LaPorte, TX 77571 By Re: SCUP #08-003 Permit Request Dear Mr. Malik: As trustee for nearby Blocks 863 and 866, I wish to register my opposition to the subject request and I ask you to bring my protest to the attention of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the LaPorte City Council. It is my understanding that, if the permit request is granted, the building on Block 867 will also be used as a half-way house. Persons living in half-way houses usually end up there for several reasons: They have been released from a mental institution, are not yet rehabilitated and need continued supervision. They are drug users, child molesters or sex offenders, who, after incarceration, have been ordered by the court to a half-way house for continued monitoring. Proposed building modifications have not been available. Nevertheless, I am surprised that the applicant would arrange to have persons of uncertain stability or questionable character housed next to a day care center. I doubt that parents would knowingly keep their children in the adjacent facility. I wonder if customers of the Kroger shopping center next door would feel comfortable knowing there is a half-way house on the other side of the street. Likewise, a business operator would think twice before locating a business across the street from a half-way house, thus depressing the value of nearby vacant land. I have observed one half-way house in Kerrville, where the residents are often lounging around on the front lawn without supervision and are not always inside. I have been told by neighbors of another half- way house (in Houston), that the house is often noisy, that the house has been wantonly damaged and not repaired - to the detriment of the neighborhood. Half-way houses are generally government funded on a head count basis: the more people are housed, the more money comes in. It is therefore in the interest of the owner to house the maximum number of residents, and that, in turn, tends to allow the most deviant cases to be accepted also. This would apply even to a not-for-profit operator, who would not want to have to subsidize the operation. Although half-way houses are supposed to be inspected by a government agency regularly, we all know that tight government budgets do not allow inspections as frequently as we all would like. Consequently, a poor or unsafe operation of a half-way house may not be corrected for a long time: the neighborhood - the City - would be the loser. Thank you for giving your consideration to my concerns. , ~ EXHJBJT ~ t Liglit of:J-(ope Catfiy's )lngefs % J{ouse for Women 942 S outli 14th ,Street LaCForte, rre~as 77571 A ministry of seitjJw 4 Christ 2530S. Broadway, LaPorte, Tx. 77571 \hi\hi\M linhtnf(--hristAic-n (~nrn LilJlit oj1fope Ministry of g:,ifJIw 0/ Christ Cathy'sJInge{ Director's T estimon'y: God gave me a Vision. Let me back up before I go there. I had a sister who was killed in a car accident. Her disease took her out one more time, and another's man disease killed her on her wa'y home October 17, 20ot. Her name was Cath'y and her death has changed m'y life. God gave me a Vision and a purpose. This purpose is to get involved in helping women not go out that "one more time." For Cath'y it is'now too late but her life has purpose. The purpose is haunting me into a passion to help those unnamed women who are searching for help. J pra'y that God directs them to LilJht ofJlope where the,y find hope.......Cath,y has become m,y motivator, m,y Angel and so her name lives in Light of Hope to work with me to keep m,y Vision focused on working with women who want a chance at being whole and hol'y' LilJht ofJlope, a ministr,y of ~VJIw 4 Christ, is committed to helping to heal the brokenness in the life of women and healing behavior that imprisons them in themselves. Our Vision and Mission keeps us focused and dedicated to fulfill our purpose with the help of God. Vision Statement United by GOD Who Brings the Light ofJlope To Women in Recovery ~ission ..~tatement Helping others is the Cornerstone to Recovery. o ur GOD is our Foundation. Peace grows by ACTS of Kindness. Each day is a NEW beginning with GOD. :Non-:Negotia6Ce LilJht of1Cope Catliy's;Ingefs.. .3/4 J{ouse of Women Would you like to get involved in a remarkable way? Our facility includes bedrooms, bathrooms and showers, meditation rooms, meeting rooms, counseling areas. You can Adopt Q Room "in memory" of someone or" in dedication"to someone to help keep her presence alive? For example: LaPorte Ladies Group adopted a bedroom in Loving Memory of Kathleen Hendrix The Name of your group or person will be placed on a plaque above the door of the room you adopt. Adopting your room, including paint color and all furnishings, must have Director's Approval. Anything nailed or hung must be done properly taking utmost consideration for the facility. Conditions of Adoption: 1. Bedroom: Each bedroom will need two twin beds, two nightstands with lamps. You will provide and apply paint, provide and hang pictures and provide bedding. Please choose furnishings and "nik naks" that will help to keep alive the memory of the person you are honoring and they must be in excellent shape and are appropriate and pleasing for a female bedroom. 2. Bathroom: You will provide and apply paint, hang appropriate wall plaques/pictures/decor. All furnishings are to be in excellent shape and are appropriate for the room you adopted. 3.Meditation Room: Provide and apply paint, provide good quality furnishings, comfortable chairs, side tables, lamps, book cases, plants (live or silk), wall plaques, hangings, pictures or other appropriate decor. All articles are in excellent shape and are appropriate for the room you adopted. 4.0pen Meeting/Fellowship Room: This is Liglit of Jfope's largest, most exposed and highest trafficed room with public entrance. Strong and comfortable sofas and chairs in excellent shape, tables and book shelves that match decor and appropriate pictures, hangings, mirrors, plaques that blend with colors and design, are what will take to memorialize this room. Please contact: Director Marie Meehan 713/248-9508 Assistant to the Director Theresa Behr - 713/592-2297 Admission to Liglit ofJ[ope Women requesting residency must: 1. Fill out application 2. Go through a background check 3. Provide a list of all medication currently taking 4. Be interviewed by designated panel of three people 5. Read, understand, and sign a copy of all documents. After all paperwork is returned and interview is complete you will be contacted, to confirm or deny the date and time of your entry, by the Director. Your signature indicates that you have read all Rules, Policies & Procedures and that you agree to the terms listed herein as conditions of becoming a Resident of Lig lit of J-rope. Signature Date Witness Date Catliy's}lngefS... -% J{ouse for Women Rules with Zero Tolerance...that call for immediate dismissal when broken. 1. No Violence 2. No Threats of Violence 3. No Weapons 4. No Stealing on or off Property (including food) 5. No Vandalism of Light ofJ-(ope'sproperty. 6. No Sexual Harassment 7. No Sexual Interaction on Property 8. No Drugs and/or Alcohol on or off Property 9. No Racial or Sexual Slurs 10. No Pornographic material of any kind on Property 11. No new male relationships will be allowed General Rules Violation = write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. Men are not allowed at Light ofJ-(ope except on Family Day. 2. You must be clean and sober for 30 days. 3. You will have background criminal check. 4. You may bring your car if it has valid insurance, stickers, and drivers license. 5. You are not allowed to loan your car to another Resident. 6. A Resident's personal and private space and property includes clothes closet, dresser drawers, plastic containers, personal food, and hygiene items. Bedrooms are off-limits for visiting. 7. All Residents personal food and hygiene items must be clearly marked and put in your bins. Refrigerator items must have name and date. 9. Food is not allowed in bedrooms. 10. All residents are required to help prepare meals. 11. The only T.V. will be in the meeting/fellowship room. 12. Resident and staff must help keep all utility costs down. Lights are out by 11:00 p.m. during the week and 12:00 a.m. on weekends. Please turn off lights, fans, T.V. and electronic devices when you leave a room. If water in toilets run continuously, please notify staff immediately. This is your home. Treat it as such. 13. Weekly, one hour in-house meetings, to resolve house and Resident-related issues that have unfolded during the week are, mandatory. If you are working let the Director, who sets the day and time for the meeting know. 14. Light ofJiope will provide (if needed): * Bedding * Bins (for food and hygiene supplies) * Personal Hygiene Supplies (when available) * Cleaning Supplies * Towels * Meals * Laundry Facility * Spiritual Counseling- (See Pastor Karen Wilhelm) * Parking Space 16. Computer needs will be addressed on an individual basis. Policies & Procedures Table of Contents: I. A Icohol or Drugs on Premise II. Smoking on Premise III. Meetings/Studies IV. Medication V. Chores and Duties VI. Telephone Usage VII. Rent VIII. Curfew IX. Job/Employment I. Alcohol or Drugs on Premise * UA stands for Urine Ana/ysis 1. Any use of Alcohol or Drugs will result in immediate dismissal. 2. Refusal of a UA* will results in an immediate dismissal. 3. You must remain in living room until UA is completed. 4. A positive UA results in supervised vacating of property within 30 minutes. 5. Refusal of UA will be treated as a positive result. 6. Refusal to vacate on time will result in calling police to assist. 7. After a Weekend Pass (or extended curfew) all Residents must submit a UA to the Director or House Manager on duty. 6. Each Resident is responsible to report to staff immediately any suspicion she has of Drug or Alcohol use at Liglit ofJ[ope. If you fail to report you will be written up. II. Smoking on the Premise Smoking is not allowed inside Liglit of Jfope. Smoking is ONLY allowed in Designated Smoking Areas outside. Ashtrays must be used. Do not throw butts on the ground. Violation will result in being written up. III. Meetings/Studies Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. All Residents must: 1. Have a 12 Step Program Sponsor. 2. Attend at least three (3) in-house 12 Step Meetings a week which includes personally signing the 12 Step Meeting Book each time. Important points: a)Light ofJ[ope has 12 Step Meetings on-site, Monday thru Saturday at 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (Women Only) b) Get a Sponsor and work the 12 steps with your Sponsor. c) Everyone gets involved in "service to other projects' at Light ofJ[ope. d) Meetings set by Probation/courts are mandatory. IV. Medications Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. Over-the-counter medications including mouthwash and cough/cold medicines that contain alcohol and/or Codeine is prohibited. 2. Narcotic pain medication and/ or benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin) are prohibited. 3. Residents are responsible for supplying their own medication refills. 4. Residents are not allowed to stop taking any medication without their doctor's written permission. 5. Residents must submit an accurate and update list of their medication at all times. 6. All medication must be locked in the Director's Office. 7. All medication will be distributed daily at 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. This may be subject to change as per Doctor's prescription. Important Point: Residents will not tattoo, share razors or cut each other's hair. This is for your own protection against infectious diseases transmitted through blood-borne pathogens. v. Chores and Duties Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. All residents will be responsible: a) For cleaning their own bedroom and the bathrooms. b) For daily chores in the common areas at Liglit ofJ(ope. 2. Room checks will be conducted Monday nights, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. 3. Mandatory "deep cleaning" takes place every Friday afternoon. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. all Residents are to give attention to cleaning details that do not take place during the busy workweek. This deep cleaning is subject to change by Director. The only exception to full participation is when the Resident is working. The Director will assign Alternative chores if this is the case. 4. Permission to leave Liglit ofJ(ope after a "deep cleaning" day is granted after chores have been completed and checked off by staff. a.) Please Note: Permission to leave will be withheld if Resident did not complete their chores during the week. 5. A list of chores will be posted at Liglit ofJ(ope. Resident$ will be assigned chores by Director, and/or Assistant, and/or House Manager. 6. It is the responsibility of every Resident to: a.) Negotiate with someone to do your chores if you are working. b.) Have chores completed by 10:30 p.m. c.) You must complete laundry before leaving. Unfinished Laundry will be cause for write up. Don't start doing laundry after 10:00 p.m. d.) Wash/dry and put away all your personal dishes immediately after use. Nothing is to be left in the sink. Throw all paper items in the trash. Make sure counters and floor is clean. e.) Store all your toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, brush), towels, and face cloths in your personal space after using. f.) Keep your sleeping space neat and clean. Beds are made every morning immediately after you get up. g.) Clean up after yourself. You are required to take turns doing dishes and pots and pans. DO NOT leave dishes for someone else to clean-up after you. VI. Telephone Usage Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. Residents must respect the anonymity of other Residents. Resident information and all programs are confidential and must not be discussed outside of Liglit of:Hope. For personal problems see the Director, Assistant to the Director, House Manager or your Sponsor. Pastor Karen Wilhelm is available for private crisis/spiritual counseling. 2. When someone calls and you are the only person available to answer the phone, please do not confirm or deny someone's status; just say Hello and ask if you can take a message. a. If you answer the phone you are obligated to take a message. b. All messages must be written on the message board. It is each Resident's responsibility to check for messages. c. Personal calls are allowed with a 10- minute time limit. No long distance calls. d. No calls after 10:30 p.m. This includes cell phones. e. Cell phones are to be set on silent mode inside the house. All cell phone conversations are to take place outside. f. The primary purpose of the phone is to assist in obtain employment and/or transportation and to schedule appo i ntments. g. Remember that phone use is a privilege at Liglit of Jfope. Any illegal use will result in immediate dismissal and possibly legal consequence. VII. Rent Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. All Residents are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $160.00 which includes your first week's rent. 2. Rent thereafter is $80.00 per week, due on Friday. 3. You are provided with 3 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper. If you are working you will be provided with a sack lunch. 4. No rent money is reimbursed to Residents who relapse or are dismissed from Liglit ofJfope. VIII. Curfew Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. New residents will not be permitted to go on an overnight pass or have an extended curfew the first 30 days (Including weekends ). 2. Curfew for all new Residents is 10:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week. 3. After 30 days, curfew is 10:30 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 12:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday. 4. After 30 days, all Residents are required to fill out and turn in a pass request (or extended curfew request) to the Director for approval. * Please note: You must turn in your weekend pass in advance. You will be notified if a pass is not approved. 5. Everyone returning from a weekend pass must report to the meeting/fellowship area on Sunday by 6:00p.m. 6. If for any reason you are going to be late. You must call the House Manager, the Director or the Assistant to the Director. 7. Please note: If there is a family emergency, please notify the Director or the House Manager on duty. IX . Job/Employment Violation receives write up. Three write ups = dismissal. 1. All residents must be working, or diligently looking for a job, volunteering, or taking full-time classes. 2. If you are disabled and can't work, you must be volunteering your time somewhere in the community. 3. Residents are responsible to get yourself to and from work. Staff or other Residents are not responsible for your transportation. If a Resident is kind enough to provide transportation you must give them money for gas. 4. Residents must sign in and out and include the location and time of return, each time they leave. This is for your own protection for emergencies. 5. Residents must return to Light ofJ(ope after work or school each day, before going to a meeting in the evening. 6. If you must work overtime call and let the Director know. 7. Residents can not work mixing or serving alcohol.