HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2012-3416 SCUP #12-91000001/Animal Shelter and Adoption CenterORDINANCE NO. ` l
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 SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12-91000001 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF
LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE CITY OF
LA PORTE ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER AT 10901 SPENCER
HIGHWAY, IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, TEXAS:
Section 1: Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by granting
Special Conditional Use Permit #12-91000001, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by
reference for all purposes, to allow for the development of Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
for the following described property, to wit: 1.403 acre tract of land (61,102 sq. ft.) as TR D out
of a 12.473 acre tract situated in the W. J. Payne Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No.
482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located at 10901 Spencer Highway, within a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district.
Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances
regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 3. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or
invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or
inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or
part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such
remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this
end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 4, 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 is 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 Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't 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 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly
mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties
under consideration.
Section 6. 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 Classification contained in this Ordinance as
amendments thereto are desirable and in fiirtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City
of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
Section's. This Ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval,
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /'// day of , 2012.
Patrice Fogarty,
APPROVED:
Clark kips, Assistant City Attorney
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This permit is issued to:
For Development of:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Use:
Permit Conditions:
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit #12-9100001
City of La Porte c/o Reagan McPhail
Owner or Agent
604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte TX 77571
Address
Animal Shelter & Adontion Center
Development Name
10901 Spencer Highway, La Porte, TX 77571
Address
TR D, 1.403 acres in the W.J.Payne Subdivision, W. M. Jones -
Survey, Abstract No. 482,La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for the City's New Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
within the airport property.
2. The facility shall be designed to minimize impacts to adjoining and/or adjacent property owners and uses, including
number of animals, noise, and odor and are in compliance with these regulations.
3. Animal waste and wastewater are properly disposed of, potential disease vectors are controlled, and requirements of
state or federal licensure, if any, are met.
4. All records will be kept in accordance with local, state, and federal ordinances, law, rules and regulations.
5. Proper attention shall be paid to animal welfare, including isolation as necessary, veterinary services, escape
prevention, emergency evacuation, and state or federal animal protection licensing requirements, if any.
6. The Owner/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: ` /I
Director of Pla ing City Secr tary