HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-31-17 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
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Notice is hereby given of a Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning
Commission to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council
Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business
according to the agenda listed below:
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call of members.
3. Consider approval or other action regarding a request by David Miles, Western Spherical
Developers, LLC for approval of the proposed La Porte Town Center General Plan for the 40 acre
tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35 generally located on
the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard.
4. Consider approval or other action on Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) request #16-
91000004, tabled from the Regular P&Z Meeting of January 19, 2017.
5. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the
Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use
designation for a 40 acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey,
Abstract 35, to - to High-
6. Administrative reports.
7. Commission comments on matter appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
8. Adjourn.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting.
However, no action will be taken by the Council.
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the Tuesday, January 31, 2017 agenda of items to be considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the ___ day of
________________, 2017.
Title:
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit #16-91000004
This permit is issued to: Western Spherical Developers, LLC
Owner or Agent
907 S. Friendswood Drive, Suite 303; Friendswood, TX 77546
Address
For Development of: La Porte Town Center Mixed Use Development
Development Name
Vacant 40 acre parcel; located on State Highway 146 north of Wharton
Weems Boulevard
Address
Legal Description: Tracts 1 and 1L, Abstract 35, Johnson Hunter Survey
Zoning: PUD, Planned Unit Development
Use: Entertainment, Hotel and Conference Center, Commercial and Medium-
Density Residential
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be
and Development Department upon approval. Project development
shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of the City
and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. All buildings shall meet or exceed the Design Standards outlined in Article IX, Chapter 106 of the
Code of Ordinances.
3. Land uses permitted in accordance with the La Porte Town Center General Plan, as may be amended
from time-to-time. Any modifications to the approved General Plan require approval by the Planning
4. Land uses permitted in the commercial area (all areas excluding residential land uses) shall be in
accordance with the uses permitted in Chapter 106, Zoning, of the city Use
Chart under GC (General Commercial) at the effective date of this SCUP, excluding the following
uses:
a. Automobile repair and maintenance (811111-811198);
b. Construction, Mining and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412);
c. Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420);
d. Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490);
e. Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485111-485999);
f. Motor Vehicle Parts and Dealers (441110-441228);
g. Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337110-337122);
h. Construction of Buildings (236115-236118);
i. Contractors (238110-238390).
5. The commercial area shall be developed in accordance with the requirements for the General
Commercial zone district. However, if the developer desires to subdivide the commercial area, then
setbacks shall be as follows: external property line adjacent to Highway 146 25 feet; external
property line adjacent to north and south public right-of-way 10 feet; internal property lines 0
feet.
6.
accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 106-333 of the Code of Ordinances and
applicable building code requirements and shall be limited to townhouse development only not
multifamily apartments or condominiums. The townhouse development may exceed the (12) twelve
unit maximum for attached units and front setbacks for the townhouse development shall be
permitted at a minimum of 5 feet from the front property line if the units contain rear-loaded parking
and/or garages.
7. -ly with applicable setbacks that
would be required for buildings in the Main Street Overlay District. If an attached garage is
provided, then the rear setback for the building shall be 5 feet.
8. The perimeter boundaries of the property along the north and south property lines shall include the
installation of an 8-foot high solid masonry fence intended to mitigate the impact of development on
Additionally, shade
trees shall be p. If land uses on the adjacent properties are
modified in the future allowing for similar uses, then such fence and landscaping shall not be
required. The northern fence shall be included and constructed as part of the first set of construction
plans approved by the city, while the southern fence shall be constructed prior to the completion of
the final phase of development.
9. elopment
accordance with all applicable requirements and specifications required by the City Engineer.
Additionally, following construction of the Hike and Bike Trail, the developer shall dedicate to the
10. The
development.
11. The developer shall work with staff at the time of site plan review to minimize the amount of
parking stalls along the Highway 146 frontage. This should be accommodated by relocating
buildings in a manner that places parking on the side of the building or internal to the development.
If this is not possible, the developer may install planter islands at 1 per 10 spaces for both rows of
parking along a drive aisle parallel to Highway 146. Additionally, hedges shall be planted at 3-foot
on center in two rows of plantings. Such hedge row shall be installed with a variety of plant material
to provide visual diversity of plant materials.
12. For the commercial portion of the development, parking shall be calculated based on the aggregate
amount of parking required and proposed; joint parking is allowed. Additionally the applicant may
include on-street parking, only where permitted by the city, toward the amount of parking provided
for the development.
13. Parking is not permitted within any alley right-of-way.
14. The developer will be required to replat the subject property in accordance with the requirements of
15.
Public Improvement Criteria Manual and shall be dedicated to the city. Regardless of phasing of the
development, any dedication of public improvements identified as part of the plat must be accepted
by the city prior to the recordation of the Final Plat. Should the developer desire to construct such
public streets at a later time, then a development agreement shall be required between the city and
developer that provides a financial guarantee, as approved by the city, that will ensure that said
public roads will be installed and a date for which those improvements must be made.
16. Parking on any public street shall only be permitted on one side of the street and shall be signed by
the developer in accordance with applicable sign requirements.
17. Access to any public right-of-way is subject to the requirements of Section 106-835, Figure 10-3 and
will be reviewed at the time of Site Development Plan. TXDOT right-of-way access permits shall be
presented prior to permit issuance for all driveways requested on Highway 146. Maximum driveway
widths shall be provided in compliance with city code requirements.
18. The developer will be required to submit for approval by the City Engineer, a drainage report
indicating how the proposed development will accommodate the requirements for storm water
detention in accordance with
TXDOT or Harris County system, approval by such authority.
19. Because Highway 146 has been identified as a significant corridor in the community, the developer
shall work with the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of site plan review on a landscape
theme along the Highway 146 frontage. Such theme shall be above and beyond the requirements
outlined in Section 106-
20. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction with the
21. A traffic impact analysis, performed by a licensed engineer agreed to by both the City and the
applicant, shall be required. If any mitigation is required by the study, the applicant will be
responsible for their proportion of the impact. All contributions would be subject to reimbursement
through the TIRZ, pursuant to approval by the TIRZ Board.
22. If extension of any public water or sanitary sewer line is required as part of this development, the
applicant will be required to execute a utility extension agreement with the city and install such
improvements at the cost of the developer.
23. Any substantive modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to
this SCUP
24. The hours of operation for the family entertainment center shall be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. There may be up to two days
in a calendar month where the family entertainment center may remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
a.m. to accommodate special performances. The operator of the family entertainment center will be
responsible for informing the city in writing at least two (1) week before such event.
25. The residential townhouses are required to be platted as part of the first phase of the development. A
minimum of seven (7) townhouse units are required to be available for development as part of the
initial phase of development.
26. A photometric plan will be required at the time of site plan submittal that will identify site lighting
and the lumens proposed across the site. Lighting will need to be in compliance with the
requirements of Section 106-
27. No development permits shall be issued for any work within the 40 acre project prior to the
applicant obtaining construction permits and commencing construction of the required drainage
interconnect under Wharton Weems Blvd. This interconnect is meant to connect two existing
detention basins and is vital to the entire projects overall drainage system.
Failure to start construction of 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