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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBER JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation to be held on July 8, 2013, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on June 10, 2013 — P. Fogarty 3. Consider approval or other action to allow staff to post appropriate notice for a public hearing for an incentive grant request in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove the concrete slab in preparation for a new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership — S. Livingston 4. Discussion regarding Bayfront Development — S. Livingston 5. Set date for next meeting — S. Livingston 6. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. 7. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. 8. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. 9. Adjourn In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte City will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the July 8, 2013, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board on July 2, 2013. M Page 1 of 2 July 8, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Agenda RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBER JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2013 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on June 10, 2013, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order Board member Engelken called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Zemanek, Woodard, Clausen, Ojeda. Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach, Patrice Fogarty, Michael Dolby and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on April 22, 2013 — P. Fogarty Board member Zemanek moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Woodard, Engelken, Zemanek, Clausen and Ojeda Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 3. Receive presentation from Catalyst Commercial regarding a retail and market study — S. Livingston Jason Claunch, with Catalyst Commercial, presented an update to the retail and market. Board member Clausen questioned that if nail and hair salons are categorized as "dominant," are restaurants also categorized as dominant? Mr. Claunch responded hair and nail salons were the highest represented category in the survey. 4. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $15,256.00 for Aubry Sartori, owner of Stepping Stone Funeral Home — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Ms. Aubry Sartori addressed Board members and requested approval of a grant amount correlating to the higher bid from Bay Area Paint and Tile for approval by Board members. Board member Ojeda moved to award a grant amount not to exceed $16,000.00 for Aubry Sartori, owner of Stepping Stone Funeral Home. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 1 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 5. Consider approval or other action to move forward with an incentive grant request in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new Retail Development — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Board member Woodard questioned if there was an environmental impact study on the former Jay Marks Chevrolet property considering the number of hydraulic lifts that were located on the property. City Manager Corby Alexander advised the City would not consummate an agreement until Mr. Johnson has closed on the property with it properly funded. Board member Clausen asked whether funds would be appropriated for the incentive grant after the project is complete. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes, the incentive is tied to performance and development. Board member Zemanek implied if Mr. Johnson is not awarded the $66,000.00 incentive grant, would an agreement for a new Retail Development be prevented. Board member Zemanek then commented he would like to see Mr. Johnson close on the property before awarding an incentive grant. Board member Woodard commented he would ask Mr. Rob Johnson to attend a future meeting and introduce himself to the Board members. Board member Engelken moved to table the item for another time when a representative or Mr. Johnson can be present. Board Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice -President Cooksley 6. Consider approval or other action authorizing the Board President to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and LP Group, LLC (Intergulf Corporation) for use of Type B Development Corporation Sales Tax Funds — S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott presented a summary. Board member Woodard moved to authorize the Board President to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and LP Group, LLC (Intergulf Corporation) for use of Type B Development Corporation Sales Tax Funds. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Board members Engelken, Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice President Cooksley Page 2 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 7. Discussion regarding Economic Development staff's role and responsibilities relating to the 2013- 2017 Strategic Plan and upcoming FY 2014 Budget— S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. 8. Set date for next meeting — S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date for July 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. 9. Staff Reports (a) Receive Monthly Financial Report — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a Monthly Financial Report. 10. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Woodard requested information from staff regarding the Main Street Enhancement Program and the location of the Main Street District. City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff would generate a map and forward it via email. Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if he had an opportunity to meet Alfred Ricks, the owner of Weiner -Robinson Theater on Main Street, in addition to requesting progress on a local newspaper publishing public notices in addition to the Houston Chronicle doing so. Mr. Livingston responded no, he has not met Alfred Ricks. City Manager Corby Alexander advised he has met Mr. Ricks. He added that staff will provide an update on the progress of a local newspaper being able to publish public notices. Board member Zemanek asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston the remaining balance available in the Main Street Enhancement Program. Mr. Livingston responded $154,230.00. Board member Engelken asked staff to add Board member Woodard's question on HB 1935 to the July 8, 2013, meeting. 11. Administrative Reports: • Update to Board Member Woodard's question on HB 1935: This bill was voted out of committee but did not make it to the House floor for a vote during the regular session. Unless it is resurrected during the Special Session, it is not moving forward. 12. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. There was no executive session. 13. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session There was no executive session. 11. Adjourn There being no further business, at 6:00 p.m., Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Page 3 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Ayes: Board members Woodard, Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek and Ojeda Nays: None Absent: President Warren and Vice President Cooksley Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on this day of 12013. President Richard Warren Page 4 of 4 June 10, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 8 Julv 2013 Requested By: Scott D_ Living%ton Department: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibit: Incentive Grant Request from Mr. Rob Johnson Exhibit: Roundag, Sun*y Exhibit: Marketing Flyer Exhibit: Project Facts and Figures Budget Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Mr. Rob Johnson is the Owner of Rob Johnson Interests, which is a local Real Estate Development Company. He developed the Shoppes of Town Square on Center Street and Pasadena Blvd in Deer Park, Texas. He recently placed a portion of the Jay Marks Chevrolet dealership under contract to do a new retail/commercial development. Phase I is planned to encompass 2.86 acres, while Phase 11 is planned to encompass 1.67 acres. His plan is to complete Phase I in 2014 and Phase II by either late 2014 or early 2015. His current plan is to start the project this fall, once he has secured tenant interest and finalized an approved site plan. In order to make his project more competitive and viable, he is requesting an incentive grant in an amount up to $66,000 to demolish and remove the existing slab structure and level the site for development. The subject property is currently on the tax rolls for $650,000, which yields approximately $4,615 (at $0.71/$100 of assessed value) annually in taxes to the City of La Porte. Once the multiple -phase development has been completed, the estimated taxable value of the new development is $6,000,000 to $8,000,000. Excluding sales tax revenue, the estimated annual taxes would be $42,600 to $56,800. Taking an average of the two, if the estimated taxable value were to be $7,000,000, the annual taxes would be $49,700. Therefore, the estimated annual increase in taxes upon completion of the multi -phase project is $45,085. Assuming an incentive grant of $66,000, and new annual taxes ($49,700 - $4,615) of $45,085, the break-even point (i.e. the payback period) would be seventeen and a half (17�/z) months. Based upon some of the questions about the project on June 10', please note that the following information has also been provided: Legal Description of the Property Being that tract of land containing approximately 2.8 acres - Lots 3 - 26 and a portion of Lot 2 out of Block 47, La Porte Townsite Vol 67, Page 196, H.C.D.R.; Lots 1 — 4 and 29 — 32 out of Block 26, Vol 57, page 320, H.C.D.R. and the West "A" Street Abandonment all shown attached thereto: (see attached) Itemized List of Work Done to Secure the Property • Payment of earnest money • Property is under contract for purchase • Phase I Environmental "No Further Action Required", dated May 24, 2013. • Closure Letter from the State of Texas (T.E.C.Q.), December 2012 — After current owner had done a Phase II on site. • Marketing — Aerial Photographs and Demographics (see attached) Itemized List of Expenses to Date: • Phase I - $2,500.00 • Aerial Photographs - $1,500.00 • Demographics - $750.00 • Architect and Engineering - $6,500.00 • Earnest Money - $11,500.00 TOTAL invested capital at risk is $22,750. Other Closing Schedule — October 2013 Do not have the right to extend the contracts Partners — Robert E. Johnson, Jr. and Robert E. Johnson, III If the Board is amenable to this project, staff will schedule a public hearing for the meeting of the Board of Directors in September (assuming a publication date in the Houston Chronicle on July 18th). This project will require that Rob Johnson enter into a performance agreement with the La Porte Development Corporation, the terms of which would establish minimum thresholds for key performance indicators such as the creation of jobs, specific capital investment, and other items to be determined. All parties involved will have the opportunity to provide input on the performance agreement before it is presented as a project. Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation Board: Consider approval or other action to allow staff to post appropriate notice for a public hearing for an incentive grant request in the amount not to exceed $66,000 to Rob Johnson Interests to demolish and remove the concrete slab in preparation for a new retail development on the former Chevrolet dealership. Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Aeenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Board of • La Porte Development Corporation 604 • Parkway LaPorte, C • =4; ! / • My name is ' • • Johnson,owner of R• • JohnsonlocalReal Development company formed in 1985. This is my 40th year in the real estate business, which began in Houston in 1973. For the last 12 years, we have concentrated on "in -fill" locations at major come and ad oining strong retail users. We have developed in Mid -town, Washington Avenu Sugar Land, OST @ Scott, Porter Texas and just completed our third phase at the Shoppes of Town Square on Center Street and Pasadena Blvd in Deer Park (enclosed photo's of Phases We hope to entice some of our Deer Park . Firehouse Subs, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Wing Stop, Sport Clips, and Verizon to join us in . Porte. secondV'e've contracted for a portion of the Jay Marks Chevrolet site at the Southwesi comer of Highway 146 and Spencer Highway as our first phase (approximately 2.86 phase of We hope to begin the project in the fall once we've settled on a site plan and the tenants that make the development possible and successful. That's where we need the financial assistance from the 4B Development Board. For our project to work we have to be able to be competitive on both rents and pricing — we'll be developing a brand new center and competing with the older area property rents (Fairmont Parkway and Highway 146). We feel we build a great product for the price, but we've got some additional cost of . • demolition an• lift removal.•• to the purchase price of property n makes the economics of • •,. extremely tight.• .• see attached demolition removal bids from Cherry Demolition and NCM Demolition, two of the most respected — demolition companies in the country- we're in the process of getting lift removal pricing). We believe that if we can make the economics of the development attractive enough to our perspective tenants we can get these tenants and some new faces to follow us to La Porte — we feel this is an extremely underserved market that is perfect for our •- of development. 5 Riverway, Suite 340 ® Houston, Texas 77056 a (713) 957-2552 0 Fax: (713) 957-0138 The property is presently on the tax rolls at $650,000.00 according to the Harris I as pharmacy, grocery, coffee and retail, I believe a taxable value would be in the $6,000,000.00 to $8,000,000.00 range (please see several attached proposed preliminary site plans). Our goal is to have Phase I completed in 2014 and Phase 11 completed sometime in late 2014 or early 2015. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to the opportunity to meet and answer any questions. Robert E. Johnson, Jr. \ % .� . �} � l^2» � ) � ) i } � A Z� e \ � � « � < � ©± : ��A �«< ........... « } 6131 Selihishy (7 13) 987 0000 I loustoi�, Yexw� 77048 FAX (713) 991-6236 9= l 01A, (8,00) 444-1123 COMMERCIAL Rob Johnson Fob Johnson Interests Via E -Mail Ike: Jay Marks Site Hwy 146 at Spenser Hwy -- Demolition 1�IN D 1I 1 STIP, � ,A L SITE WORK Cherry Demolition Company is please to offer for your consideration the following proposal covering the demolition of the above referenced location. Scope of Werra ®®® Price based on the provided drawing only. I assumed 2.86 acres. We may need to visit the site together to indentify property boundaries. ®® We assume utility disconnects and demolition permits have already been performed. We will need confirmation documentation Demolition and removal of the building slabs and assoc. foundations. Foundations to be removed to a depth of three feet below grade. Cherry reserves the option to remove foundations completely. ®®® Demolition and removal of all site paving. City sideways and driveway approaches to retrain. The removal of any stabilized soil is not included in our price. ®®® The demolition, protection or replacement of any trees is not included in our price ®®® Rough grade the disturbed areas using on site materials and equipment. No additional backfilling or compaction is included in our price. The City of Laporte will require positive drainage. ®®® Our price is based on having access to the building for our equipment and trucks. ©®® Cherry to receive all scrap metals and salvage from the project ®® The handling or disposal of any asbestos containing or regulated materials is not included in this price. Cherry will need a copy of an asbestos survey of the buildings that were removed. There is still some floor the on one of the slabs. The removal of any contaminated materials or soils is not included in our price, including car lifts, oil/water separators and grease traps ®®® SWPPP, runoff controls and site stabilization is not included in our price. This site will require a plan and silt fencing. ®®® Price includes one mobilization Cost - Cost to perform the above mentioned Scope of Work is Demolition $ 48,300.00 Transportation $ 16,100.00 Tax $ 1,328.25 Total $ 65,728.25 Cherry Demolition Company is not responsible for any and all back due taxes, liens, legal encumbrances, deed restrictions, perimeter fence removal, identification/analysis, monitoring, handling, removal or disposal of hazardous or special wastes. The handling, removal protection or locating of any underground storage tanks or process lines. The removal, hauling, disposal, importing, compaction or relocating of any soils, the layout of any separations or sawcutting, the drying in of the remaining buildings after separations, dust protection for the remaining portions or foundation repairs caused by separation, the protection, removal, trimming or condition of any trees, bushes, shrubbery, grass or flowers, the removal, locating, capping or disconnecting of any utilities, (above ground or below ground). None of these items are included in the above cost unless otherwise specifically stated in the Scope of Work above. The above price includes only one mobilization (unless otherwise stated). This proposal will act as the Scope of work in the contract if Cherry is awarded the project. Cherry Demolition Company appreciates the opportunity to provide you with our specialty contracting services. If we can be of any further assistance or answer any questions that might arise, you can reach me at (713) 987-0000. Sincerely, \Mike Dokell May 10, 2013 Mr. Rob Johnson Rob Johnson Interests 5 Riverway Suite 340 Houston, Texas 77056 Phone: 713-957-2552 NCM Ctemohtlon and P.em�-diatior, LP 15,121 Akjin(:Wc IF�Ad Road Houst,,n TX 770Z,2-1311 1 2811449L9711 F 261.d 1`' 6040 a.ncznrlr�„u4�.com SUBJECT: Demolition Proposal - Spencer Hwy at Hwy 146, La Porte, Texas NCM Proposal No: 13-05-41 Dear Mr. Johnson: NCM Demolition and Remediation, LP is pleased to submit a proposal for the following: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor Resan®nnsiblle For: Remove and dispose of up to 125,000 square feet of concrete and asphalt from the above referenced project. Clarifications: 1) NCM assumes there is no asbestos containing materials. Any asbestos containing material encountered may be addressed before work begins. 2) NCM will use the trucking company and disposal site of our choice for demolition and construction debris. City waste hauling franchise fees and/or taxes are not included in this pricing. 3) Voids in the ground are created by the demolition process will be backfilled with on-site materials. The site will be left in a uniform condition, which is near the original contours with existing materials. Cost of any imports, exports, rough grading or compaction is not included. 4) All pavement sections for this project were assumed to be no more than 4" thick and the building slabs were assumed to be no more than 8" thick for the purpose of calculating the volume of debris. 5) Dump fees are based on current rates as of the date of this proposal. II. PROCEDURES: Contractor is a certified demolition contractor in Texas as NCM Demolition and Remediation, LP License 9800879. All local, state and federal EPA and NCNI Demoht,cn and Remediation, LP 16,921 a drat, VVesMnid Road TX 77032-1311 T?8 4� tit F28.1Q9ao M wv,w.ncnigroup con) OSHA codes regarding removal and disposal shall be strictly adhered to. Prior to commencement of work, the owner and contractor are to mutually agree upon project procedures and desired phasing, set-up and scheduling. III. DISPOSAL: All demolition debris will be handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. NCM will assist in manifest preparation, but is not liable for any errors or inaccuracies. IV. SC1H[EJ®ULE14Gm NCM and owner to mutually agree upon scheduling. V. PRICING: Demolition $62,500.00 VI. INSURANCE: Our proposal includes occurrence -type General/Pollution Liability coverage (including Professional Liability and coverage for asbestos and lead) with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million per project aggregate in addition to a $30 million excess policy that follows form of NCM's General Liability, Auto Liability and Employer's Liability policies. Also included are statutory limits for Worker's Compensation and $1 million Employer's Liability. Bonds can be provided at an additional cost through Lockton Insurance Brokers, written by Westchester Fire hlsurance Company Best Rated A+XV (Superior) and Treasury Listed. THIS PR®P®SAI. MAY BE WITHDRAWN IF NOT ACCEPTED AND WORK BEGINS WITHIN 30 DAYS. NCM wishes to thank you for your consideration and look forward to working with you on this project. If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign and return via facsimile. Sincerely, Iden O'Block Business Development Accepted by Title Date Page 2 of 2 NCM Demo Proposal 413-05-41 W MAIN STREET/SPENCER HIGHWA Y I S m W, MA //V STREET/SPENCER HIGHWA Y a� I � I i 63 SPASFCES=LSI _ I I � RETAIL 7olaz9,60s.L , I I I I I I I I z I SPENCER HiG"WAY � v 7 x '" 0�0 N �� V p tl ..� V I C„ I N I r Y� M A P. 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Current Property Value and Taxes (based upon HCAD valuation) • Current property value: $650,000 • Total annual taxes currently paid to the Community of La Porte at a fully loaded tax burden of 2.88 per $100 of assessed taxable value: $18,720 Real, Business Personal Property Received Annually After Expansion: • Total, fully loaded annual taxes paid to the Community of La Porte upon completion of the project and a taxable project value of $7,000,000: $201,600 • Community of La Porte Break -Even Point on $62,500 Grant is four (4) months. • Community of La Porte Break -Even Point on $65,728.25 Grant is four (4) months. • Community of La Porte Break -Even Point on $66,000 Grant is four (4) months. REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 8 Julv 2013 Requested By: Scott D_ Living%ton Department: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibit: Goal 4c, City Council's `13217 Strategic Plan Exhibit: Pgs. from La Porte's Comprehensive Plan Update 2012 Exhibit: Map of La Porte's Future Land Use Plan Budget Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Exhibit: Harris County's Master Park Plan for Sylvan Beach Park, 2004 Exhibit: Artistic Rendering by Randall -Porterfield Architects, Inc. Exhibit: Development Profile for Sylvan Beach Park SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the City Council's 2013-2017 Strategic Plan, the City Council directed staff to "Utilize Bay Frontage for Possible Economic Development". All property along the Bay is currently zoned for low and medium to high residential development. La Porte's Future Land Use Plan shows that low, medium, and high residential development is planned along the bay front. Pgs. 1.18, 1.19, and 2.8 of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan Update 2012 (attached), however, specifically mention future commercial development along the bay front and, particularly, Sylvan Beach Park. Pg. 2.8 of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2012 says, "Continue to pursue an array of waterfront public/private development projects (e.g., restaurants and other retail opportunities, conference facilities, among others) to compliment the beach park and fishing activities and to generate additional revenues." Also attached are an electronic copy of Harris County's Parks Master Plan for Sylvan Beach Park from 2004 and an undated, artistic rendering of a future -developed Sylvan Beach Park by Randall -Porterfield Architects, Inc. Staff wishes to understand more specifically the community's sentiments and intent regarding possible, future, commercial development along the bay front. Staff will also be meeting with City Council tonight at 6:00 pm to have the same discussion. Please give staff additional direction regarding: • Where along the bay front do you envision commercial development? (All along the bay front? Only on the north end? Only on the south end? Only on Sylvan Beach Park?) • What type of commercial development, if any, do you envision along the bay front? (Restaurants, marinas, hotels, water parks, conference center, high-rise condos, amuse- ment park, other?) • How much commercial development do you envision along the bay front? (1 Restaurant or a row of restaurants, 1 hotel or multiple hotels, a very small water park or a very large water park, a very small marina or a very large marina, hometown retail or national retail, a playground with a large jungle gym or a large, commercial amusement park? Etc.) • Are you interested in pursuing the vision(s) of Harris County's Master Park Plan for Sylvan Beach Park 2004 and/or the artistic rendering designed by Randall -Porterfield Architects, Inc.? 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E!z - _)/§§\E �{/§§\& § ) }/ {{\{m {;) _ Eo _ _ \r ! ®§� ) )f{}{. /))f{}\. / §|)}�j _oo _ -§|}ƒ Ea \ 0 {;2)E!!# ! - =;#.4j[ # -:� if {)f/!# _ ®,E=,t f{§{)]2/\!/$# $ % ) !f},l;7% ! .-;>-- oa {}ItmIE E l:ft!lf;z!®zt! `§)! ; �l:r>! ; tf!E>t t _ : \ \ / !!|/!a [)\�)/{ )/:r ® £\|!;ƒ;r !)|!;ƒ;r ` _ §!! ! !f !a OE!! ] • Future Direction — Main Street. Like the Sylvan Beach area, Main Street and the downtown area, have a great ability to change the fabric of the community and are an important part of the City's economic development efforts. As part of the City's investment, they worked in partnership with the La Porte Economic Development Corporation and recently completed the Gateway Project, the Five Points Town Plaza, and other infrastructure improvements. As a result of this investment, Main Street is on the cusp of attracting new businesses. To stitch these improvements together in a well -coordinated manner and to compliment them with an overall economic and redevelopment strategy; a downtown master plan is warranted. This plan would expand upon the general guidance of this plan to spell out the specific improvements, funding needs and sources, and organization to accomplish its own vision (see inset). • Future Direction — Sylvan Beach/Bayfront Areas. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan referred to the bayfront area as the City's "forgotten area." Recently, the City partnered with Harris County, the Texas General Land Office, and the Army Corps of Engineers to renourish and expand Sylvan Beach Park. The citizens loved the reinvestment and the youth indicated that it was one of top places they could hang out in within the City. However, it was clearly articulated during the public participation efforts, that the community feels that the Sylvan Beach area has yet to reach its potential as a top regional tourism destination. A limitation often cited was a lack of "other" things to do near Sylvan Beach; no places to eat or shop. Further, both physical and cultural connections to the greater community could be made. Some view these factors as limiting La Porte from recapturing that "city by the sea" image. As part of this planning effort, important decisions must be made as to the future of this area, e.g., coordinating with the county to determine future of the Sylvan Beach Pavilion damaged by Hurricane Ike, and determining if and when the City is ready to commit to its principal attraction. As seen in the inset, these are not new issues — they just need to be further addressed in this plan (see inset next page). CO MJAUNITY VCSFON FOR. LA Fns RTE TEXAS 2i)12 1-11,T)ATE • Meeting Future Housing Needs / Aging Populations. La Porte's population, like the greater population in general, is growing older. As such, there will be an increased demand for adequate services and resources for "aging in place." Problems in housing will become if increasingly evident now that the first wave of baby -boomers is entering retirement; this is because Post -World War II suburban housing was primarily designed for young working families, not an older population. While the current housing stock in La Porte does not meet the needs of an aging population looking to "age in place," there is an opportunity to facilitate new development (e.g., a New Urbanism development could be one appropriate example as it promotes diverse, compact, mixed-use communities where residential housing areas would have universal design accommodations, low maintenance responsibilities, and walkable connections to La Porte's main commercial areas) that may be better suited to accommodate this demographic shift (see inset). • Unifying the Two La Porte's. During the public participation efforts, repeated conversations turned to the fact that there exists a separation of east and west La Porte. Often it was expressed in simple statements A CONA.M1._N!I'�,.''VISIO. EC)R. IA.. Pw:tRI..I, TEXAS 121012 i.IMAT GOAL o Provide additional attentionresources to promote new infill development and redevelopment/revitalization established are s. Redevelopment/revitalization efforts require cooperative action to encourage new and sustained private investment and to provide supporting rehabilitation of public infrastructure. A key part of the process is determining the strategic actions and initiatives the community should take to achieve its redevelopment goals and objectives. Successful redevelopment will often require cooperation and coordination between agencies at different levels of government, as well as non-profit community organizations. This should include coordination of physical improvements with social service programs that aim to enhance the health and economic capacity of residents in targeted neighborhoods. There are several sizeable undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels within the City that provide opportunities for infill development where streets and utilities already exist or may be readily extended. There are also many individual lots that may be developed. In addition, there are several areas that warrant consideration of redevelopment or revitalization during the 20 -year horizon of this plan. Action and Initiatives 1) Conduct individual redevelopment or revitalization plans for those areas identified on Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas. These plans should be created in partnership with the City, land and business owners, adjacent property owners, and other stakeholders to determine the most appropriate courses of action to improve these areas. 2) Determine the appropriate zoning of infill development tracts and initiate rezoning as appropriate. Zoning actions should be in accordance with the Future Land Use Plan, and care must be taken to ensure that the neighborhood character is preserved and compatibility with existing uses is observed. 3) Review and amend the City's development ordinances to identify and resolve regulatory impediments to infill development, redevelopment, and revitalization. Incorporate standards that are unique and ® d applicable to these sites. GOAL 2. Continue investment i the Main Street, Sylvan Beach, and to originalt e Downtown. As identified throughout the public process, through previous planning efforts, e.g., the City of La Porte's Economic Development Strategic Plan, and as expressed by the City's Main Street Program, the Greater Downtown, Sylvan Beach and waterfront of La Porte has and will continue to play a significant role in the City's long- term future. Enhancing this and the surrounding areas will encourage economic growth and improve the quality of life for City residents. CC)N'0,1':_!NIr FV VIS10N FOR' LA, i'O I IL": 1."f :� _ 20112 (J PDA f.`E Action and Initiatives 1) Prepare a master plan for the Greater Downtown area. The purpose of the plan is to establish a clear and collectively supported vision and then an implementation framework to guide reinvestment and new investment in the Greater Downtown area of La Porte, including the areas of Main Street, Sylvan Beach and waterfront. This plan should build off the City's revitalization initiatives in Downtown (e.g., Five Points Town Plaza, the San Jacinto off-street trail/sidewalk, and the City/County improvements at Sylvan Beach and waterfront), identifying opportunities to bolster Downtown as an attractive and lightly functional center of activity based on its unique assets. The plan should identify the appropriate land uses and the arrangement and form of development/redevelopment, along with well-planned and designed improvements to streets and parking areas, vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation, streetscape the amenities, signage, lighting, and infrastructure upgrades. In addition, this master plan should: a. Assess the constraints to redevelopment and the effective use of Downtown properties and buildings. Such factors as land and buildings ownership, traffic and pedestrian circulation, parking, building sizes, building code issues (such as ADA accessibility), lease rates, and other contributing factors should be addressed in the plan. b. Address the fringe and/or transitional areas immediately adjacent to identify measures to secure their integrity. c. Include details on the use of design elements and unifying treatments (could include wayfinding signage), in addition to the gateway monuments, to demarcate the boundaries of this area so that it is distinguished from other areas of the community. 2) Consider revising regulatory provisions in the Main Street District to ensure new development creates an urban form. This could include: a. Modifying the Main Street purpose statement to include intent of creating a human -scaled urban form comprised of mixed uses. b. Specifying front yard setback provisions as build -to lines, rather than an "average of the existing structures on that side of the street on the same side of the street or the setback of the closest structure on an adjacent lot." The existing provisions will not ensure an urban form over the long-term. ACC ION FOP, 1A POKYE, 8 1E A -201.2 012 UPDAI:'E c. Specifying minimum and maximum height requirements as an urban form requires a visual sense of enclosure. The current provisions only specify that a maximum height is to be determined. d. Adding some level of building standards relating to scale and massing, materials, exterior treatments, site lighting, and signs and awnings. 3) Continue to monitor investor interest in Downtown residential projects, including attached single-family, multi -family, and residential -over -retail opportunities. Work with private interests to pinpoint and remove or reduce barriers to new development and redevelopment in and around Downtown. Additional ownership housing options are needed, but such �; Jr housing alternatives need to be planned and permitted by -right. 4 Continue to work with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to offer Main Street Enhancement Grants to provide matching funds to enhance existing buildings in the Main Street District, including fagade rehabilitation or enhancement; new awnings, canopies, porches, and signage; and other beautification projects. ,� - 5) Continue partnering with the county and other .,�fi�a.�„�',l�'�BH�ir�;�„' �/�,�W'iYr,.:u%�:�n;ri� stakeholders in the redevelopment of the Sylvan Beach area (e.g., .�'... the rehabilitation of the Sylvan Beach Pavilion and other such improvements) so that the park grows as a local attraction (and local amenity) similar in quality to the one envisioned in the 2004 Sylvan Beach Park Master Plan. ;v 6) Continue to pursue an array of waterfront public/private y development projects (e.g., restaurants and other retail I opportunities, conference facilities, among others) to compliment i10W� the beach park and fishing activities and to generate additional revenues. Focus Area 2 - Quality Neighborhoods and Housing La Porte's long-term future is inextricably tied to its housing availability and conditions. Housing is central to almost any discussion about City affairs, no matter whether the discussion is on economic development, desire for additional local commercial retail opportunities, or the ability to walk from one neighborhood to another. While one challenge is to sustain the integrity of existing housing, another is to address future housing needs. Having a diverse stock of housing — new and old, big and small — is instrumental in offering choice and providing for the individual needs of all households, regardless of economic stature. Besides FOR' LA, POSIU”: 1."F :� _ 20112 (JPDA f.`E Focus Area 3 - Enhanced Community Character The appearance of La Porte is the single most evident glimpse of its economic vitality, government proactiveness, and civic pride. The initial impression is formed by the quality of development, property upkeep, condition of public facilities, amount and quality of public spaces, and the design of roadways and other public buildings and infrastructure. Visual appeal reinforces the quality of life for those who reside in La Porte, as well as those making investment decisions. The City has a window of opportunity to enact policies and standards that influence the quality of its natural and built environments. Without a plan and development standards to accentuate the design of corridors, districts (like Downtown), neighborhoods, and open spaces, there may be a sense of "sameness" in the community with little to distinguish it from the surrounding cities. The City's character and appearance (i.e., the City's image) was among the concerns expressed throughout the public process. Indeed, the character of new development and redevelopment will contribute to the community's image and may affect the City's ability to attract and maintain new investment. Finally, aesthetic enhancements such as the design of buildings, landscaping and screening, sign control, and site amenities also contribute to enhanced community character. Key Planning Considerations Key planning considerations for enhancing community character include: 1) Pursuing opportunities to create unique, signature areas in the community (particular destinations, corridors, public facilities, parks and open space areas). 2) Enhancing first impression and "front door" appearance by focusing on the aesthetic treatments at community entries. 3) Coordinating gateway improvements so that a consistent, high-quality appearance exists at all entry points to the City. 4) Enhancing wayfinding, not only to help residents and visitors navigate the community and find its key destinations, but also as a unifying design element across the City. 5) Improving the appearance of the City's primary corridors so that an enhanced image of the City is created. 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