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Home My WebLink About01-29-15 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission CityofLaPorte PlanningandZoningCommissionAgenda NoticeisherebygivenofaspecialcalledmeetingoftheLaPortePlanningandZoningCommissiontobeheldon January29,2015at6:00p.m.atCityHallCouncilChambers,604WestFairmontParkway,LaPorte,Texas, regardingtheitemsofbusinessaccordingtotheagendalistedbelow: 1.Calltoorder. 2.Rollcallofmembers. 3.Considerapprovalofmeetingminutes:December18,2014. 4.OpenpublichearingtoreceiveinputonanapplicationforSpecialConditionalUsePermit#1491000003by MeddersConstructionInc.,toallowforconstructionofanoffsiteparkinglotona6,250squarefootlot furtherdescribedasLots1&2,Block789,TownofLaPorte,CityofLaPorte,HarrisCounty,Texas. a.StaffPresentation b.ApplicantPresentation c.PublicComments(for,against,orquestions) d.QuestionandAnswer 5.Closepublichearing. onSpecialConditionalUsePermit#1491000003. 6.ConsiderrecommendationtoCityCouncil 7.ConsiderapprovalofMajorDevelopmentSitePlan#1483000003;arequestbyLaPorteIndependent SchoolDistrictforconstructionofanadditiontoandothersiteimprovementsforLaPorteHighSchool locatedat301E.FairmontParkway. 8.Administrativereports. 9.Commissioncommentsonmattersappearingontheagendaorinquiryofstaffregardingspecificfactual informationorexistingpolicy. 10.Adjourn. AquorumofCityCouncilmembersmaybepresentandparticipateindiscussionsduringthismeeting;however,no actionwillbetakenbytheCouncil. IncompliancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,TheCityofLaPortewillprovideforreasonable accommodationsforpersonsattendingpublicmeetings.Tobetterserveattendees,requestsshouldbereceived24 hourspriortothemeetings.PleasecontactPatriceFogarty,CitySecretary,at2814705019. CERTIFICATION IcertifythatacopyoftheJanuary29,2015,agendaofitemstobeconsideredbythePlanningandZoning CommissionwaspostedontheCityHallbulletinboardonthe____dayof____________________,2015. Title: CityofLaPorte604W.FairmontParkwayPhone:(281)4715020 PlanningandDevelopmentLaPorte,TX775716215Fax:(281)4705005 PlanningandZoningCommission MinutesofDecember18,2014 CommissionersPresent:RichardWarren,MarkFollis,WyattSmith,LouAnnMartin,Trey Kendrick,NickBarrera,andHalLawler CommissionersAbsent:HelenLaCourandLesBird CouncilmembersPresent:CouncilmenMikeClausenandJohnZemanek CityStaffPresent:CityPlannerEricEnsey,AssistantCityAttorneyClarkAskins,andOffice CoordinatorPeggyLee Calltoorder. 1. ChairmanHalLawlercalledthemeetingtoorderat6:01p.m. RollCallofMembers. 2. CommissionersWarren,LaCour,Follis,Martin,andLawlerwerepresentforrollcall. Considerapprovalofmeetingminutes:December4,2014. 3. MotionbyCommissionerKendricktoapprovetheDecember4,2014,meetingminutes. SecondbyCommissionerMartin.Motioncarried. Ayes:CommissionersWarren,Follis,Smith,Martin,Kendrick,Barrera,andLawler Nays:None OpenpublichearingtoreceiveinputonanapplicationforSpecialConditionalUsePermit#14 4. 91000004byKobelcoCompressorsAmerica,Inc.,ownerofa1.176acretractofland,describedas Reserve7,SpencerHighwaySubdivision,AdditionNo.3Reserve7,CityofLaPorte,Harris County,Texas,toallowconstructionofacompressorrepairandservicefacility. ChairmanLawleropenedthepublichearingat6:04p.m. a.StaffPresentation CityPlannerEricEnseypresentedthestaffreportonSpecialConditionalUsePermitrequest #1491000004toallowconstructionofacompressorrepairandservicefacilityatthe southeastcornerofSpencerHighwayandFleetwoodDrive,requestedbyKobelco CompressorsAmerica,Inc. b.ApplicantPresentation GeneralManagerofOperationsforKobelcoCompressors,America,Inc.,StanKawahara, thankedtheCommissionersfortheopportunitytoexplaintheircase.Mr.Kawahara providedbackgroundinformationandanoverviewofthecompany.Heintroducedthe followingrepresentativesoftheproject: PlanningandZoningCommission MinutesofDecember18,2014 Page2of5 ReidWilson,localcounselwithWilson,Cribbs,andGorenprovidedCommissionerswitha handoutandgaveabriefpresentation.Mr.WilsonspokeabouttheSICcodesinquestion andaddressedthe/źƷǤ͸ƭrequirementsforapprovingaspecialconditionalusepermit. GlennGuise,KobelcoRepairFacilitySupervisor,describedhisroleassupervisorandthe processthatwillbeusedtoservicethecompressors. st MarkBenoit,Re/Max1SourceRealtor,believesthelocationthatwasselectedisagoodfit fortheneighborhood.Mr.Benoitdoesnotfeelthedevelopmentwouldadverselyaffect propertyvalues. SamThomas,DuplantisDesignGroup,providedthegeotechnicalandduediligencestudy andrecommendedthesite. AaronWolfe,ArchitectandEngineer,describedtheplansforthebuildingandthesite. AccessfromFleetwoodDr.willberemovedfromtheplans. ToddWarnecke,ConstructionProjectManagerwithDriveConstruction,spokeabouthow theimpactsassociatedwithconstructionwouldbekeptataminimum. c.PublicComments(for,against,orquestions) KevinD.Johnson,10836SycamoreDr.N.,formerlyaprocesstechnicianforLyondell Chemical,whoisnowpracticinglaw,opposestherequestbecausethepropertyiszonedfor commercialnotindustrial.Mr.Johnsonstatedhisconcernswithallowingthisdevelopment tolocateatthisentrancetohissubdivision. RobertJackson,10900SycamoreDr.N.,opposestherequestduetothetypeofbusiness. Mr.Jacksonbelievesitisanindustrialusethatshouldnotbeallowedtolocateneara residentialneighborhood. JoelBales,10838SycamoreDr.N.,opposestherequest.Mr.Balesdoesnotliketheideaof compressorsthatmaybecontaminatedwithchemicalscomingintoaresidentialarea.Mr. BalesspokeaboutinformationhefoundontheĭƚƒƦğƓǤ͸ƭwebsite. JohnKling,11025PinewoodCt.,opposestherequest.Mr.Klingwasconcernedwiththe developmentprocessthatallowedtherequesttogetthisfar,suggestingitshouldbelooked into. GaryWilkerson,10915SycamoreDr.S.,wasconcernedbecausehewasnotinformedofthe proposeddevelopmenteventhoughhelivesonly250feetfromthesite.Mr.Wilkerson questionedthesizeandsetupoftheproposedfacilitybecauseitisnotanoperationthat belongsatthatlocation. PlanningandZoningCommission MinutesofDecember18,2014 Page3of5 MichaelPrasek,10925DogwoodDr.,SecretaryoftheFairmontParkEastHomeowners Association,statedtheAssociationneitherendorsesnoropposestherequest.Asa homeowner,Mr.PrasekaskedtheCommissiontodotherightthing. SaraRagen,10841SycamoreDr.N.,opposestherequestbecauseitisnotagoodlocation forthedevelopmentanditwillreducepropertyvalues. RobbieMcClaren,SycamoreDr.N.,opposestherequestbecausethelocationisnot appropriate. MarkLindsey,10991SpruceDr.S.,opposestherequest.Mr.Lindseyisconcernedabout howthewastewaterfromthefacilityisgoingtobetreated. d.QuestionandAnswer CommissionerFollisaskedthefollowingquestionsofMr.Kawahara: Whatwillbethehookheightandcranecapacity? Willtherebemachinesinthefacility? Willtherebe18wheelertraffic? IsthefacilityinCarona,Californiainazonedarea? WhatistheclosestresidentialsubdivisiontothefacilityinCarona,California? WhatwillbetheĬǒźƌķźƓŭ͸ƭeaveheight? WasazoningpermitobtainedfromtheCityofLaPorte? DoestheCaronaplanthaveaclassificationnumberof3563? Mr.KawahararespondedtoMr.Cƚƌƌźƭ͸ƭquestions: ThehookheightwillbeЋБ͸fromthehooktothefloor. Therewillbeamillandlathe. Insomecases,18wheelertrafficwillbenecessary. TheCarona,Californialocationisamanufacturingplant. TheclosesthousestotheCarona,CaliforniafacilityareapproximatelyЏЉЉ͸͵ TheĬǒźƌķźƓŭ͸ƭeaveheightwillbeЍЋ͸͵ AzoningpermitfromtheCityofLaPortewasnotrequested. TheCaronaplantdoesnothaveaclassificationnumberof3563,butitisinthe3500series. CommissionersinquiredastowhethertheCitywascontactedandthedevelopmentplan discussedpriortothelandbeingpurchased.Mr.Kawaharastatedthatthereweremeetings withtheCity.CityPlannerEricEnseyrespondedthatatthetimetheearlymeetings occurred,theSICclassificationcodethatwasbeingdiscussedwas7699.ItǞğƭƓ͸Ʒuntilafter staffreceivedadditionalinformationfromtheapplicantastowhattheywereproposingto doatthesitethatstaffdeterminedSIC#7699wasnotthecorrectclassificationcode. CommissionerBarreraexpressedconcernthatanapparentindustrialusewouldtryto developinacommercialarea.Mr.Barrerawasalsoconcernedabouttheriskofchemical exposurewiththecompressorsandhowthatwouldbehandled.Heinquiredaboutthe weightcapacityofthecranesbecauseoftheroadwaydamagethatcouldoccurwith transportingthecompressors. PlanningandZoningCommission MinutesofDecember18,2014 Page4of5 InresponsetoMr..ğƩƩĻƩğ͸ƭconcerns,GlennGuiseexplainedtheprocessthatwouldbe usedtohandlethecompressorswithregardtochemicalexposure.Mr.Kawaharastatedthe largestcompressorthatwouldbeinthefacilitywouldbeapproximately32,000lbs.andthe maximumnumberofcompressorsthatwouldbeinthebuildingatanytimewouldbethree. CommissionersSmithandMartinagreedtheywouldbeinfavorofhavingthebusiness locatetoLaPorte,butnotattherequestedlocation. Mr.Kawaharastatedthelandwaspurchasedasaresultoftheduediligencestudy. ChairmanLawlerspokeabouthowtheCitytriestoaccommodateincomingdevelopments asmuchaspossibleandthenconcludeddiscussiononthematter. Closepublichearing. 5. ChairmanLawlerclosedthepublichearingat8:14p.m. ConsiderrecommendationtoCityCouncilonSpecialConditionalUsePermit#1491000004. 6. MotionbyCommissionerWarrentorecommenddenialtoCityCouncilofSpecialConditionalUse Permit#1491000004. SecondbyCommissionerBarrera.Motioncarried. Ayes:CommissionersWarren,Follis,Smith,Martin,Kendrick,Barrera,andLawler Nays:None ChairmanLawlercalledforabreakat8:18p.m.Themeetingreconvenedat8:26p.m. ConsiderapprovalofaMajorDevelopmentSitePlan#1483000001;arequestbyLaPorte 7. IndependentSchoolDistricttoallowconstructionofanewschoolbuildingatthesiteofthe th existingBaker6GradeCampuslocatedat9800SpencerHighway. th EricEnseypresentedthestaffreportonaMajorDevelopmentSitePlanfor\[tL{5͸ƭnewBaker6 GradecampuslocatedatthesoutheastcornerofSpencerHighwayandUnderwoodRoad. CommissionerFollisstatedhewouldbeinfavorofapprovingtheplanwhentheplanisconsidered administrativelycomplete,whichwouldincludethefollowingchangestotheplan: SignatureblockshouldreadͻtƌğƓƓźƓŭandDevelopment5źƩĻĭƷƚƩͼinsteadofͻ/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ Development5źƩĻĭƷƚƩ͵ͼ Showexisting,proposed,andrequiredparkingspaces. Showadjacentpropertyowners. ShowNAICSNumber. PlanningandZoningCommission MinutesofDecember18,2014 Page5of5 CommissionerKendrickrecommendedthefollowingadditionalchange: Correctschoolnameandacreage. MotionbyCommissionerFollistoapproveMajorDevelopmentSitePlan#1483000001toallow th constructionofanewschoolbuildingatthesiteoftheexistingLPISDBaker6Gradecampus locatedat9800SpencerHighway. SecondbyCommissionerKendrick.Motioncarried. Ayes:CommissionersWarren,Follis,Smith,Martin,Kendrick,Barrera,andLawler Nays:None Administrativereports. 8. Therewerenoadministrativereports. Commissioncommentsonmattersappearingontheagendaorinquiryofstaffregardingspecific 9. factualinformationorexistingpolicy. CommissionerMartinreportedthenortheastcornerofSensandSpencerisundercontractandin the60dayfeasibilityperiod. Adjourn 10. MotionbyCommissionerWarrentoadjourn. SecondbyCommissionerMartin. ChairmanLawleradjournedthemeeting. Respectfullysubmitted, PeggyLee Secretary,PlanningandZoningCommission PassedandApprovedon________________________,2015. HalLawler Chairman,PlanningandZoningCommission CityofLaPorte,Texas PlanningandZoningCommission January29,2015 AGENDAITEM4 ConsiderrecommendationofapprovalofaSpecialConditionalUsePermit(#1491000003) toallowforconstructionofanoffsiteparkinglotwithcoveredparkingonthepropertyknownas Lots1&2,Block789,TownofLaPorte,LaPorte,HarrisCounty,Texas Applicant:MeddersConstruction. 9ƩźĭW͵9ƓƭĻǤͲ/źƷǤtƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭğƓķ5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤƚŅ\[ğtƚƩƷĻͲĻǣğƭ PlanningandZoningCommissionSpecialCalledMeeting January29,2015 SCUP,MeddersConstruction PlanningandDevelopmentDepartment StaffReport ISSUE ShouldthePlanningandZoningCommissionrecommendapprovaltotheCityCouncilof arequestbyMeddersConstructionforaSpecialConditionalUsePermit(SCUP)toallow constructionofanoffsiteparkinglotwithcoveredparkingonthepropertylocatedat th thesoutheastcornerofS.16StreetandW.CStreetalsodescribedasLots1&2,Block 789,TownofLaPorteasdescribedintheattachedordinance(seeExhibitA)? RECOMMENDATION ShouldtheCommissiondesiretoconsiderarecommendationforapprovalofthis request,staffrecommendsconsideringvariousconditions,asdescribedlaterinthisstaff report. DISCUSSION Applicant: MeddersConstruction : !ƦƦƌźĭğƓƷ͸ƭRequest Theapplicantdesirestoconstructanoffsiteparkinglotwithcoveredparkingonthe subjectsite.TheattachedExhibitBincludestheSCUPApplication,projectdescription letterandsiteplansubmittedbytheapplicant. Site: th VacantparceloflandlocatedatthesoutheastcornerofS.16StreetandW.CStreet alsodescribedasLots1&2,Block789,TownofLaPorte.Theapplicantownsand operatesageneralcontractorconstructioncompanyimmediatelyacrossW.CStreetat th 311S.16Street.TheattachedExhibitCisanareavicinitymapshowingthelocationof theproposedoffsiteparkinglotaswellasthemainbuildingforMeddersConstruction. BackgroundInformation: Thesubjectsiteisavacantparceloflandwith6,250squarefeet(.143acres)inarea zonedGC,GeneralCommercial.TheCityofLatƚƩƷĻ͸ƭLandUseMapidentifiesthis parcelasͻĭƚƒƒĻƩĭźğƌ͵ͼTheattachedExhibitDareAreaMapsthatshowthelocationof 1 PlanningandZoningCommissionSpecialCalledMeeting January29,2015 SCUP,MeddersConstruction thepropertyaswellassurroundingzoningandlanduse.Thefollowingtable summarizesthesurroundingzoningandlanduses: ZoningLandUse th bƚƩƷŷ GC,GeneralCommercialMeddersConstructionmainbuildingat311S.16 Street th {ƚǒƷŷ GC,GeneralCommercialExistingcommercialuse(405S.16Street) th ĻƭƷ LI,LightIndustrialExistinglightindustrialuse(402S.16Street) th 9ğƭƷ R2,MediumDensityResidentialExistinghouse(402S.15Street) NotificationRequirements: StafffindsthatthepublichearingnotificationrequirementsoutlinedinSection106171 wereperformedinaccordancewithallapplicablecodeprovisions,includingthe following:noticeinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationatleast15dayspriortothe hearing;writtennoticemailedtoownersofrealpropertywithin200feetofthesite within10daysofthehearing;signpostedonthesitewithin15daysofthehearing. AdditionalnoticeofthepublichearingwaspostedatCityHallandonthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsite asrequiredbystatelaw. Atthetimethisstaffreportwasdrafted,thecityreceivednoresponsesfromthemailed notice. : Analysis TheĭźƷǤ͸ƭcommercialusetable(Section106441)allowsforoffsiteparkingthrough considerationofaSpecialConditionalUsePermit.Thefollowingareanumberof considerationsstaffanalyzedaspartofthisapplication: Use. Theuseofthesiteisintendedtoprovideadditionalparkingofvehiclesandflatbed trailers(wheeledstock)forMeddersConstruction,whichownsthebuildingacrossthe th streetat311S.16Street.Inordertopreventfutureuseofthissiteasastorageyard, staffisrecommendingaconditionprohibitingtheuseofthesiteforoutdoorstorageof materials.Additionally,staffisrecommendingthatthisSCUPbeusedonlybyMedders th Constructionorsubsequentownersandlesseesof311S.16Street. SiteDevelopmentPlan. ShouldtheSCUPbeapproved,theapplicantwillneedtosubmitapplicationforasite developmentplantobereviewedadministratively.Allproposedimprovementswill needtocomplywiththevariouscoderequirementsoutlinedintheĭźƷǤ͸ƭZoning Ordinance(Chapter106),includingbutnotlimitedtolandscaping,setbacks,and screening,alongwithanyconditionsimposedbytheSCUP. 2 PlanningandZoningCommissionSpecialCalledMeeting January29,2015 SCUP,MeddersConstruction DrivewayAccess. Drivewayaccesswillbereviewedatthetimeofsiteplansubmittal.Theconceptualplan isnotofsufficientdetailatthispointforstafftoreview.However,staffrecommends th thatconsiderationbegiventolimitingaccessofthislotonlyto16Streettoprevent cutthroughtrafficintheresidentialneighborhoodtotheeast.Theapplicantwillneed tocomplywithalldrivewaydesigncriteriaoutlinedinSection106835. ProximitytoResidential: TheproposedsiteislocatedincloseproximitytoR2,MediumDensityResidential, zonedproperty.Althoughnotadjacent,thesiteislocatedacrossa16footalleyfroman th existingsinglefamilyhouseat402S.15Street.TheĭźƷǤ͸ƭCodeofOrdinancesrequires thatdevelopmentofcommerciallyzonedpropertiesadjacenttoresidentialmust provideascreeningbuffer.Section106444(a)(1)outlinestheĭźƷǤ͸ƭscreening requirements.ShouldthisSCUPbeapproved,staffrecommendsthatconsiderationbe giventoaconditionthatwouldrequirescreeninginaccordancewiththeprovisionsof theĭźƷǤ͸ƭscreeningrequirements,whichincludesasolidwood,masonryorvinylfence withtreeplantingsatЋЉ͸oncenter. CoveredParkingAwning. Theproposedcoveredawningwillneedtobelocatedonthepropertysoastocomply withallapplicablesetbacksandheightlimitationsasoutlinedinSection106741(b).The codeallowsforamaximumheightof15feetforaccessorystructures.Additionallyall accessorystructuresarerequiredtobeatleast3feetfromanypropertyline. ParkingLotSurface. Thecitycoderequiresthatparkingsurfacesbeofadustfreematerial.Staffhasincluded aconditiontotheSCUPrequiringthesurfacetobeeitherasphaltorconcrete.Further, thesurfacemustbemaintainedingoodconditionandrepairedasnecessaryinthe future. Drainage. Drainagewillbeaccommodatedonsiteinaccordancewithallapplicablestandardsand timeofsubmittalofthesitedevelopmentplan. reviewedatthe Conclusion: Section106217oftheCodeofOrdinancesoutlinesspecificconditionsforapprovalof SCUPapplications.Therearethreedifferentconditionsthatmustbemetinorderto approveaSCUP.ThefollowingtableidentifieseachofthethreeconditionsandƭƷğŅŅ͸ƭ findingoneach: 3 PlanningandZoningCommissionSpecialCalledMeeting January29,2015 SCUP,MeddersConstruction Condition:StaffAnalysis: (1)Thatthespecificusewillbe Theproposeduseofthesiteasanoffsiteparkinglottoprovidethe th compatiblewithandnotapplicantadditionalparkingfortheirmainbuildingat311S.16 injurioustotheuseandStreetisallowedinthecodesubjecttoapprovalofaspecial enjoymentofotherproperty,conditionalusepermit.TheconditionsoutlinedintheSCUPare norsignificantlydiminishorrecommendedtoassurethattheproposeddevelopmentis impairpropertyvalueswithincompatiblewithsurroundingproperties. theimmediatevicinity. (2)ThattheconditionsplacedonAsaconditionofapprovaloftheproposedSCUP,theapplicantis suchuseasspecifiedineachrequiredtosubmitasitedevelopmentplaninaccordancewiththe districthavebeenmetbytherequirementsoftheĭźƷǤ͸ƭDevelopmentOrdinance.Additionally,the applicant.sitedevelopmentplanwillneedtocomplywithallotherprovisionsof theĭźƷǤ͸ƭZoningOrdinanceandwillbereviewedduringthesite developmentreview.AnyconditionsimposedaspartofaSCUP approvalwillneedtobeincorporatedinthesitedevelopmentplan. (3)ThattheapplicanthasagreedTheapplicantwillneedtoprovideconfirmationthattheyare tomeetanyadditionalagreeabletotheconditionsimposedontheSCUP.Staffhasprovideda conditionsimposed,basedonlistofconditionsaspartofthisreport.However,theCommissionand specificsiteconstraints,andCityCouncilmayimposeadditionalconditions,shouldtheyapprove necessarytoprotectthepublictheproposedSCUP. interestandwelfareofthe community. Basedontheanalysisabove,stafffindsthatifthePlanningandZoningCommission desirestorecommendapprovaloftheproposedSpecialConditionalUsePermit,thena numberofconditionsshouldbeconsideredintheapproval. 1.Asitedevelopmentplanshallbesubmittedinaccordancewithapplicablerequirements oftheCityofLatƚƩƷĻ͸ƭDevelopmentOrdinance. 2.TheplanshallcomplywithallotherprovisionsofChapter106,ͻƚƓźƓŭͼofthe/źƷǤ͸ƭ CodeofOrdinancesandallotherdepartmentreviewsandapplicablelawsandordinancesofthe CityofLaPorteandtheStateofTexas. 3.Allnecessarydocumentationforbuildingpermitreviewmustbesubmittedin conjunctionwiththeĭźƷǤ͸ƭbuildingpermitapplicationprocess. 4.TheapplicantshallprovidescreeninginaccordancewiththeprovisionofSection106 444(a)ontheeastpropertylinetomitigateimpactsoftheproposedparkinglotonthe residentialpropertiestotheeast. th 5.DrivewayaccessshallonlybepermittedonS.16Street;notonW.CStreet. 6.Nooutsidestorageofmaterialsispermittedonsite. 4 PlanningandZoningCommissionSpecialCalledMeeting January29,2015 SCUP,MeddersConstruction 7.ParkingshallbeonlyforMeddersConstructionorsubsequentownerofthepropertyat th 311S.16Street. 8.Thepavedsurfaceshallbeeitherasphaltorconcrete. 9.Thepavementshallremainingood,operable,dustfreeconditionovertime,andthat repairsshallbemadeasnecessary,oruponwrittennotificationbythecity. 10.Nohazardousmaterialsareallowedonsiteatanytime. 11.MinoramendmentstotheplansshallbesubjecttoapprovalbytheDirectorofPlanning andDevelopment.AsignificantchangeintheapprovedconceptshallbesubjecttothePlanning andZoning/ƚƒƒźƭƭźƚƓ͸ƭreview. ATTACHMENTS ExhibitA:DraftOrdinance ExhibitB:SCUPApplicationandSupplementalInformationfromtheApplicant ExhibitC:AreaMap ExhibitD:ZoningandLandUseMap 5 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. _____________ 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. 14-91000003 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN OFF-SITE PARKING LOT FOR MEDDERS CONSTRUCTION AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER TH OF S. 16 STREET AND W. C STREET; 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 #14-91000003, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference for all purposes, to allow for the development of an off-site parking lot for Medders Construction at the following described property, to wit: .143 acre tract further described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 789, Town of La Porte, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, within a General Commercial (GC) 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. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A 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 furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte’s Comprehensive Plan. Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the______ day of _________________, 2015. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary APPROVED: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney 2 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit #14-91000003 This permit is issued to: Medders Construction Owner or Agent th 311 S. 16 Street, La Porte, Texas 77571 Address For Development of: Off-Site Parking Lot Development Name th Vacant Parcel located at the Southeast Corner of S. 16 St. and W. C St. La Porte, TX 77571 Address Legal Description: Lot 1 & 2, Block 789, Town of La Porte, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Use: Off-Site Parking for a Construction Company Permit Conditions: This Special Conditional Use Permit is applicable for the subject property and subsequent plan received November 11, 2014, but not yet approved, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City’s Planning and Development Department upon approval. Project development shall be consistent with such approved plan, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval: 1.A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of the City of La Porte’s Development Ordinance. 2.The plan shall comply with all other provisions of Chapter 106, “Zoning” of the City’s Code of Ordinances and all other department reviews and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 3.All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction with the city’s building permit application process. 4.The applicant shall provide screening in accordance with the provision of Section 106-444(a) on the east property line to mitigate impacts of the proposed parking lot on the residential properties to the east. th 5.Driveway access shall only be permitted on S. 16 Street; not on W. C Street. 6.No outside storage of materials is permitted on site. 7.Parking shall be only for Medders Construction or subsequent owner of the property at 311 S. th 16 Street. 8.The paved surface shall be either asphalt or concrete. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A 9.The pavement shall remain in good, operable, dust free condition over time, and that repairs shall be made as necessary, or upon written notification by the city. 10.No hazardous materials are allowed on-site at any time. 11.Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning and Development. A significant change in the approved concept shall be subject to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s review. 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: Director of Planning and Development City Secretary 4 EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B AREA MAP EXHIBIT C # 14-91000003 µ MEDDERS CONSTRUCTION W C ST PROPOSED OFF-SITE PARKING LOT 1 inch = 100 feet AREA MAP EXHIBIT D # 14-91000003 µ MEDDERS CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED OFF-SITE PARKING LOT W C ST GCR-2 LI Zoning Legend MED-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL GENERAL COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING µ MEDDERS COM CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED OFF-SITE PARKING LOT T W C S MHDR LI COM Land Use Legend MID-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL PI LAND USE CityofLaPorte,Texas PlanningandZoningCommission January29,2015 AGENDAITEM7 ConsiderapprovalofaMajorDevelopmentSitePlan(#1483000003) toallowforconstructionofanadditionandothersiteimprovements forLaPorteHighSchool locatedat301E.FairmontParkway. Applicant:LaPorteIndependentSchoolDistrict 9ƩźĭW͵9ƓƭĻǤͲ/źƷǤtƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭğƓķ5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤƚŅ\[ğtƚƩƷĻͲĻǣğƭ PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeeting January29,2015 MajorDevelopmentSitePlanΑLaPorteHighSchool PlanningandDevelopmentDepartment StaffReport ISSUE ShouldthePlanningandZoningCommissionapprovearequestbytheLaPorte IndependentSchoolDistrictforaMajorDevelopmentSitePlantoallowconstructionof anadditiontoLaPorteHighSchoollocatedat301E.FairmontParkway? RECOMMENDATION StaffrecommendsapprovaloftheproposedMajorDevelopmentSitePlan.However, theapprovalshouldbesubjecttotheconditionthattheapplicantresolveanumberof minorissuesoutlinedinthisstaffreportpriortotheĭźƷǤ͸ƭissuanceofabuildingpermit. DISCUSSION Applicant/PropertyOwner: LaPorteIndependentSchoolDistrict : !ƦƦƌźĭğƓƷ͸ƭRequest TheapplicantisseekingtoconstructanadditiontotheexistingLaPorteHighSchool buildinglocatedat301E.FairmontParkway.Uponcompletionoftheproject,thehigh schoolcampuswillconsistof571,464squarefeetoftotalbuildingarea,whichincludes TheDistrictplanstoutilizethe thehighschool,sportsfacilities,andadministration. currentbuildingwhiletheadditionisunderconstruction.Thescopeofworkwillconsist of2phases:thefirstphaseconsistingofpavingandsportsfacilities;andthesecond phasebeingbuildingdemoandnewstructures/addition.TheattachedExhibitAisthe proposedsitedevelopmentplan. BackgroundInformation: Thesubjectsiteisapproximately53.35acresandislocatedatthenortheastcornerofE. FairmontParkwayandTexasStreet.TheattachedExhibitBisanAreaMapshowingthe locationofthesubjectproperty. Thelegaldescriptionofthepropertyisͻğ53.3544acresubdivisionofoutblocks273275, 295299,301304,319322,TownofLaPorte,Vol.60Pg.113,HCDR,andblock51,Vol.3 Pg.72,HCMR,SylvanBeachFirstSubdivision,oftheJ.HunterSurvey,A35,CityofLaPorte, StateofĻǣğƭ͵ͼ 1 PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeeting January29,2015 MajorDevelopmentSitePlanΑLaPorteHighSchool ThesiteiscurrentlyzonedR2,MediumDensityResidential,andcontainstheexistingLa PorteHighSchoolCampus,includingadministrationbuildings,sportsfacilitiesandthe highschool.TheschoolisapermitteduseintheR2District.TheCityofLatƚƩƷĻ͸ƭLand UseMapidentifiesthisparcelasͻtǒĬƌźĭΉLƓƭƷźƷǒƷźƚƓğƌ͵ͼThefollowingtablesummarizes thesurroundingzoningandlanduses: ZoningLandUse bƚƩƷŷ R2,MediumDensityResidentialJuniorHigh/ElementarySchoolCampus(acrossG Street) {ƚǒƷŷ GC,GeneralCommercialCommercial,churchandvacant(acrossFairmont Parkway) ĻƭƷ GC,GeneralCommercialCommercial(acrossTexasStreet) 9ğƭƷ R3,HighDensityResidentialExistingresidentialdevelopment(acrossSanJacento R1,LowDensityResidentialAvenue) Analysis: ThissitedevelopmentplanwasreviewedaccordingtotheprovisionsofAppendixEof theĭźƷǤ͸ƭDevelopmentOrdinance(No.1444).Becausethesiteisgreaterthan10acres insize,itrequiresapprovalbythePlanningandZoningCommission.Thesiteplanisalso subjecttoallapplicablerequirementsoftheĭźƷǤ͸ƭZoningOrdinance(Chapter106ofthe ĭźƷǤ͸ƭCodeofOrdinances).Planningstaffhasreviewedtheproposedsitedevelopment planandconcludedthattheapplicationcomplieswithallapplicablecoderequirements. Staffisworkingtoaccommodatethetimingofthisapplicationandtheneedtobegin constructioninatimelymanner.Asaresult,theremaybeacoupleofitemsthatneed tobeaddressedandwillberecommendedasconditionsofapproval.Thefollowingisa descriptionofƭƷğŅŅ͸ƭanalysisofvariousconsiderations: SiteImprovements. haveminimalimpacton Theapplicantisproposingphasingoftheprojectinamannerto theexistingoperationsoftheschool.Thefirstphasewillbeconstructionofallsports facilitiesonthesite,includingfields,tenniscourts,proposedscoreboard,etc.Thenthey willproceedwiththesecondphasebeingbuildingdemolitionandconstruction. Followingcompletionofconstruction,thehighschoolcampuswillinclude571,464 squarefeetoftotalbuildingsquarefootageand876parkingspaces. th ThecitysentoutareviewlettertotheapplicantonJanuary16outlininganumberor itemsthatstillneedtobeaddressedwiththesiteplan(seetheattachedExhibitC). ShouldtheCommissionrecommendapprovaloftheproposedsiteplan,theapproval shouldbecontingentontheapplicantresolvingalltheseissuespriortoexecutingthe approvalcertificatesonthesiteplan. 2 PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeeting January29,2015 MajorDevelopmentSitePlanΑLaPorteHighSchool Landscaping. Thesitedevelopmentplanincludesproposedlandscapinginaccordancewiththe provisionsofSection106800oftheCodeofOrdinances.Landscapingisrequiredin locationsadjacenttowheresiteimprovementshavebeenproposed.Theproposal includesstreettreesplantedinvariouslocationsalongtheperimeterofthepropertyas wellasinlocationswhereparkingimprovementsareproposed. Parkingandcirculation. Section106838oftheCodeofOrdinancesoutlinestheĭźƷǤ͸ƭparkingrequirementsfor highschooluses.Specificallythecoderequires:1spaceper4studentsand1spaceper isrequiredatotalof838parkingspaces.Theproposal staff.Basedonthisratio,thesite includestheadditionof73parkingspaces,foratotalatprojectcompletionof876 spaces. FireHydrantLocations. ThisisoneitemthathasnotbeenfullyresolvedatthetimeofreviewbythePlanning andZoningCommission.Staffrecommendsthataconditionofapprovalbeincluded withanyapprovalofthesiteplanrequiringtheapplicanttocontinuetoworkwiththe FireMarshalonthelocationofhydrantsonthesiteandtoaddanyfirehydrants required. Drainageanddetention. TheattachedExhibitDisacopyoftheDrainageAnalysisReportpreparedbythe ğƦƦƌźĭğƓƷ͸ƭengineer.TheCityEngineerhasreviewedthereportforcompliancewiththe ĭźƷǤ͸ƭPublicImprovementCriteriaManual(PICM)andhasacceptedit. Theproposalalsoincludestheclosingofanopendrainagechannelandfacilitatingthe flowofthatchannelinanundergroundboxculvert.Thisallowstheapplicanttoutilize moreofthepropertyabovegroundforotherimprovementsandtofacilitateeasier accessacrossthesite.Thestudyidentifiestwoalternativesandrecommendsthe alternativethatdoesnotwithholdthedrainagegettingtoGalvestonBay.Additionally, theCityEngineerconcurswiththeƩĻƦƚƩƷ͸ƭfindingthatthepreferredalternativedoes notincreasethewatersurfaceelevationandusesthepondassevereeventoverflow.In summary,thepreferredalternativedesignwillnotimpacttheflowofwaterinthe channelandwillnotimpactpropertiesupordownstream. Conclusion: Basedontheanalysisabove,stafffindsthattheproposedMajorDevelopmentSitePlan fortheLaPorteHighSchoolcampuscomplieswiththevariousapplicablecode requirementsandshouldbeconsideredforapprovalsubjecttoresolutionofthe locationoffirehydrantsandtheresolutionofallitemsaddressedintheĭźƷǤ͸ƭreview letterdatedJanuary16,2015. 3 PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeeting January29,2015 MajorDevelopmentSitePlanΑLaPorteHighSchool 4 PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeeting January29,2015 MajorDevelopmentSitePlanΑLaPorteHighSchool ATTACHMENTS th ExhibitA:ProposedBaker6GradeCampusSitePlan ExhibitB:AreaMap ExhibitC:ReviewLetterDatedJanuary16,2015 ExhibitD:DrainageImpactAnalysis 5 AREA MAP EXHIBIT B µ T E S W PROPERTY LOCATION T F S W T S G W W H ST W FAI RMO NTE FAIRM PKONT PKW WYY 1 inch = 400 feet T W K S EXHIBIT C January 16, 2015 Adam Hutchinson Arborleaf Engineering & Surveying 1002 Village Square Drive, Suite B Tomball, Texas 77375 RE: Major Development Site Plan Application #14-83000003 (Review of Submittal #3) La Porte High School – 10615 N. “L” Street Dear Mr. Hutchinson, The City of La Porte received your resubmittal and conducted our review of the documentation submitted. This letter includes all comments and questions related to your plan submittal by the various city agencies. Planning: (Eric Ensey, City Planner, 281-470-5063, enseye@laportetx.gov) 1.The plan included a note regarding the location of dumpsters, but this note will also need to include screening materials used for the dumpster. 2.The street trees need to be shade trees not ornamental trees. 3.Near the new entrance on San Jacinto, there is a reference to “8 Waxleaf Ligustrum” but I do not see where those plants are located. Please identify on the site plan. Building: (Mark Huber, Chief Building Official, 281-470-5067, huberm@laportetx.gov) 4.No additional comments. Utilities: ) (Curtis Herrod, Utilities Superintendent, 281-470-5107, herrodc@laportetx.gov 5.Call out size of the domestic water service and meter for the proposed baseball field facility. 6.Indicate if the existing sanitary sewer running through proposed baseball field will be abandoned or remain. 7.Shown and call out a U.E. for the existing 6” water line. 8.Call out proposed 4” water meter for proposed not labeled. 9.Possible conflict between existing fire line ( size not known ) and the proposed 2-4 x6 box culverts near the outfall to the detention pond. 10.Label proposed Baseball field. 11.The utility easement is shown but not called out for proposed water line to be relocated. 12.Show and call out existing water service and meter for existing Mechanical bldg. City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020 Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005 EXHIBIT C Mr. Adam Hutchinson January 16, 2014 Page 2 13.Show and call out existing fire line and domestic water service for Administration Bldg. 14.Clarify and call out if sanitary sewer or manholes will be abandoned in place. 15.Contact Public Works for specifications regarding the proposed 3” and 4” domestic water meters and other meter installation requirements. Engineering: (Bob Eng, City Engineer, 281-470-5058, engb@laportetx.gov) 16.No additional comments. I would suggest submitting application for your fill dirt permit and stormwater quality permits at this time so they can be ready at the time the building permit is ready to be issued. : Fire ) (Clif Meekins, Fire Marshal, 281-470-5175, meekinsc@laportetx.gov 17.Contact Donald Ladd, Deputy Fire Chief, to discuss fire hydrant locations at 281-470- 5182. After you have addressed the comments from the various city agencies as specified in this letter, please provide me with a revised submittal. Your submittal may be submitted electronically or via one copy of the revised site plan and any additional information requested. I have this case scheduled for the January 29, 2015 meeting agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at 281-470-5063 or via email at enseye@laportetx.gov. Sincerely, Eric J. Ensey City Planner City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020 Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005 EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT D Miscellaneous ,V A Meeting of the La Porte Planning&Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) `'�' • Scheduled for FEB 18 2014 February 19,2015 BY. (Date of Meeting) to Consider Zone Change Request#15-92000001 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced 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: l ! . AFe� i2 s� Name(please print) Address v i Signature City,stite,Zip r � ��` � U t A Meeting of the La Porte RZ ARM,, Planning&Zoning Commission b �i (Type of Meeting) �EB Scheduled for �Y February 19,2015 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Zone Change Request#15-92000001 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced 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: Se C'i 2,741"c-h e c Name(please print) Address Signature City,State,Z p I oppose the change to commercial for the following reasons: 1. Noise traffic- Traffic in and out 24 hours a day. We have enough people coming and going all hours of the day in our front yard. 2. Security problems- This type of business usually attracts the possibility of being broken into. 3. Safety concerns- The police have not been any help in controlling the theft problems with the Pecan Grove Trailer Park. 4. Pollution- Pollution and environmental problems from oil and gas create unknown fumes from vehicles causing health problems. 5. Too many businesses- There are too many businesses with all the noises 24 hours a day. 6. Traffic problems- We can't get out of our own driveway right now due to high volumes of traffic. I hope the zoning commission will not grant this change.We have lived and paid taxes for 66 years and hope our input will be fairly considered. _ xv� CONSTRUCTION Quala 6.4 acre development and parking lot expansion Prepared for: City of Laporte, Planning and Zoning committee, Quala US , Laporte ,Tx 77571. Dan Langdon,Vice President. Legal Description:TRS 351 &352 LaPorte Outlets Prepared by:Tony Garcia,Jr, President SDC Construction February 19, 2015 Proposal number: 2015-33015 SDC CONSTRUCTION 4221 Mckinney St. HOUSTON,TX 77023 832-724-0206 CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Objective Proposed South parking lot development and expansion in 2015: provide approximately 100+ parking spaces on behalf of Quala.The proposed expansion located at 11110 Hwy 225 LaPorte,Tx consists of developing 6.4 acres to improve parking efficiency, circulation and safety. Goals To address the social and ecological environment impacted by the proposed 6.4 acres parking lot development. To form a full collaborative'effort between the City of LaPorte and Harris County, meeting all local and county codes. Solution In providing a quality and sound project, SDC shall be mindful of neighboring residents and the City of Laporte in its approach, appearance and design during the entire planning, development and construction process. Project Outline To offset the impact of developing 6.4 acres of wooded lot due to possible increase in parking activity, impervious land cover and potential increase in storm water runoff we plan to do as follows: • Tree preservation plan: maintain 30 feet at the West and 20 feet at South perimeter. Perform tree survey with replanting guide plan to offset quality trees lost during land development; • Add approximately 100+parking spaces to the existing Quala facility; • Parking expansion to meet current standards and codes for safety, accessibility and efficiency; • Land impact: perform engineering, soil test and runoff impact to determine appropriate measures for storm water management following local and county codes and guidelines; • Lighting Mitigation plan:to offset the lighting impact we propose to utilize hooded yellow sodium vapor lights; • Sound mitigation plan: provide fence and barrier to be per code 8' tall wood fence on the South and West end of property so sound reduction; • Asphalt parking to be light truck and vehicle rated; • Project working hours to be limited to standard working hours Monday through Saturday; • Design and Planning to take approximately 2 months; • Permitting approximately 2 months; • Construction time approximately 4 months. SDC CONSTRUCTION 4221 Mckinney St. HOUSTON,TX 77023 832-724-0206