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Home My WebLink About03-05-09 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( '-~ Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Notice is hereby given of a Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on March 05, 2009, 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. Consider approval of a subdivision plat for the La Porte Independent School District's Agricultural Science and Operations Facility to be located at 2015 Sens Road. 3. Consider approval of a Major Development Site Plan for the La Porte Independent School District's Agricultural Science and Operations Facility to be located at 2015 Sens Road. 4. Consider approval of a Major Development Site Plan for the La Porte Independent School District's proposed Bayshore Elementary School to be located at 800 McCabe Road. 5. Administrative Reports 6. Commission Comments A. Matters appearing on agenda B. Inquiry of staff requiring a statement of specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy 7. Adjourn A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no action will be taken by Council. This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at meetings should be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 281-471-5020 or TDD line 281-471-5030, for further information. vtVIttdb e'<!fl(! Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC City Secretary j · d /d.- 7 10 C} - L/,. 50 f~ /'-/- Date Posted . Out of con.sideration for an attendees of the meeting,plea~eturnoff.ancen phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thankyouforyol.1f considerCition. La Porte Independent School District Agricultural Science, Maintenance, and Operations Center Subdivision Plat Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Plat Staff Report March 05, 2009 LPISD Agricultural Science & Operations Center Subdivision Plat Requested Bv: Requested For: Location: Present Zonin2: Backe:round: Analvsis: Conclusion: La Porte Independent School District Being a subdivision of 35.461 acres out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No.5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas 2000 Block of Sens Road Business Industrial (BI) & Light Industrial (Ll) The applicant is platting 35.461 acres ofland into one reserve and one block for future development of Agricultural Science building, school bus operations, and maintenance facility with on-site detention fronting Sens Road. The subject property retains multiple zoning designations of Business Industrial (BI) and Light Industrial (Ll) as currently depicted on the City of La Porte Zoning Map and as described in the City Ordinance (Chapter 106). The abutting zoning designations are the same except to the east is Heavy Industrial (HI) and to the west across the street are General Commercial (GC) and Manufactured Housing (MH). The property is located approximately 4500' north of the intersection ofSens Road and Spencer Highway. The property is also in the vicinity of a mobile home park and light manufacturing/industrial facilities along Sens Road. The adjoining property to the east is Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) facility F101 runs to the north and east of the subject tract near North 'L' Street. Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract developing as commercial/industrial uses. Several commercial/industrial facilities are located along Sens Road between State Highway 225 and Spencer Highway. The tract in question will have access along Sens Road and North 'L' Street. With the Sens Road widening/improvement project to 100' right-of-way with four lanes, traffic impact should be minimal. Detention/storm water drainage system shall be reviewed with the development site plan and HCFCD approval shall be required for the drop structure to FlOl. Should the Commission require a sidewalk, the plat should include a statement that sidewalk installation, by the owner/developer, is required. Staff finds the requested plat satisfies applicable provisions of State Law and the City Ordinances subject to review comments. Staff recommends approval of the subdivision plat for LPISD Agricultural Science and Operations facility to be located along Sens Road. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B La Porte I ndependent School District Agricultural Science, Maintenance, and Operations Center Major Development Site Plan Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Site Plan D. Overall Site Plan Staff Report LPISD Agricultural Science & Operations Center March 05, 2009 Major Development Site Plan Reauested Bv: La Porte Independent School District Reauested For: 35.461 acres of land out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No. 5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas Location: 2015 Sens Road Present Zonina: Business Industrial (BI) & Light Industrial (L1) Backaround La Porte Independent School District is proposing an agricultural science, maintenance, and operations center along Sens Road, south of North 'L' Street. The subject property, consisting of 35.46 acres of land, is located to the east of Sens Road between Spencer Highway and State Highway 225. The property is in the vicinity of commercial/industrial establishments along Sens Road. Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, the proposed development is considered to be a major subdivision. This is based on the size of the development being in excess of 10 acres. The Development Ordinance requires a two-stage approval process for major subdivisions. The first stage is plat review and approval followed by submittal of a major development site plan, along with the building/construction drawings and other applicable documents. Analvsis: Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial industrial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial and business industrial. There is a pre- existing mobile home park in the vicinity to the west of Sens Road. Transportation - Staff notes that the primary facility fronts on Sens Road (100' ROW), which runs north south between Spencer Highway and State Highway 225. The proposed use will generate additional bus traffic, but the proposed Sens Road expansion is adequate to support the additional traffic, and construction should be complete around the time of building occupancy. Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed EXHIBll A Ag. Sc. & Op. Ctr. Site Plan Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. A waterline is located on the east side of Sens Road running north to south. Sanitary sewer is readily available to the property. The developer shall be responsible for anyon-site utility extensions to serve the facility. Drainage - The drainage for the proposed development is within the F101 watershed. The applicant is providing detention although such detention is not required on this project per a LANDEV study conducted in September, 1987. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) will determine detention criteria because of the direct outfall into F101. A small portion of the project will drain directly into the Sens Road system with the remainder discharging into F 101. A temporary drainage structure will have to be constructed in order to account for the proposed improvements to Sens Road. It is unclear at this time when the project will let for construction. An express review from Harris County shall be required before final approval of the site plan can be given by the City of La Porte. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the installation of sidewalks along Sens Road, but only after final road construction is complete. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be stated on the face of the plat and site plan. Exterior Building Design Standards - Proposed facility is subject to the City of La Porte exterior building design standards of 100% masonry and glass products, as required along major thoroughfares. Operations Center building shall be pre-cast concrete exterior walls, modified bitumen roof (non-ballasted) and aluminum framed windows. Agricultural Science building shall be CMU exterior walls, metal panel FASCIA, standing seam metal roof and aluminum framed windows. Staff has reviewed the development site plan for the Agricultural Science, Maintenance, and Operations Center and found it to be in substantial compliance with applicable ordinance requirements. Staff has reviewed the major development site plan for the Agricultural Science, Maintenance, and Operations Center for LPISD and found it complies with the Development Ordinance. The site plan is recommended for approval with the following conditions: . Furnish the City an approval or Express Review Sheet by Harris County. . Provide the City a copy of driveway permits issued by Harris County prior to City issuance of any building permits. N e' . ~ W . '";;.' . . E .' > . S ", In:' . .~.. . ''I: ..':.:l It "e EXHIBIT 11 La Porte Independent School District Bayshore Elementary Major Development Site Plan Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Site Plan D. Landscape Plan Staff Report March 05, 2009 LPISD - Bayshore Elementary School Major Development Site Plan Request: Requested Bv: Requested For: Location: Present Zonin!!:: Requested Use: Back2round: Approval of a Major Development Site Plan for proposed Bayshore Elementary School La Porte Independent School District 20.119 acres of land located in the W. P. Harris Survey, A-30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. 800 McCabe Road. This property is further described as being located between State Highway146 and the Bay Forest Golf Course. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Public Educational Institutions This property is located at the northeast comer of McCabe Road at State Highway 1 46. It is bounded on the east by the Bay Forest Golf Course. On the north, it is adjacent to the Lakes at Fairmont Greens, Section 1, a proposed single-family residential development on approximately 35 acres surrounded by the Bay Forest Golf Course. Generally, development in a PUD zoning district requires a General Plan (for the entire proposed project) and a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) be submitted and processed simultaneously. After approval of the General Plan and SCUP by City Council, development plans and plats are reviewed simultaneously. A General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-012, for the proposed development of Lakes at Fairmont Greens to be located north of McCabe Road, between Bay Forest Golf Course and State Highway 146, is in place. Subdivision infrastructure for Section 1 has been completed, approved by the City, and the plat has been recorded with Harris County. The developer submitted a preliminary plat for Section 9, consisting of a 100+ single-family home zero lot line subdivision at the subject property. However, proposed development did not proceed beyond preliminary plat approval. In 2008, Bayshore Elementary School was devastated by Hurricane Ike. LPISD purchased the subject property to relocate Bayshore Elementary, which is approximately a mile from the current location. Bayshore Elem. March 05, 2009 Page 2 of3 Analvsis: Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of development projects within a PUD zoning district: Land Uses - Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this area was envisioned as developing as low density residential. As per approved General Plan, subject tract (Parcel 10) is called out as land plan to be determined "single-family residential." The project is now proposed as an elementary school. The intended development alters the approved SCUP and General Plan for the Lakes at Fairmont Greens. Streets, Access, & Layout - State Highway 146 and McCabe Road provide access to the site. However, two points of access are shown along McCabe Road, an 80' right-of-way with traffic circulation to east and west bound lanes. Along State Highway 146 traveling north, TxDOT will be constructing overpass structures at Wharton Weems, Shoreacres Blvd., and Red Bluff. Frontage roads are also to be constructed. These lanes should help prevent traffic delays and increase efficiency of the roadway. Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along frontage road of State Highway 146 and McCabe Road to supply potable water and fire protection to this proposed project. Sanitary sewer is available to this property with the recent extension of the southeast sanitary sewer trunk main and lift station near McCabe Road. Drainage - The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed and was recently elevated with fill. The City of La Porte has a master drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed in conjunction with the development to the west of State Highway 146. The 110' wide HCFCD drainage easement was dedicated to the City. The City is the responsible agent for its maintenance through the declaration of protective covenants and agreements (PID) for the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision since the channel easement has steep side slopes, additional right-of-way may be necessary from adjacent property owners. Fencing & other public amenities - A list of public amenities required per the executed Developer's Agreement, which "runs with the land" is as follows: . 8' wide concrete hike and bike trail . 6' high wrought iron fence . 6' high upgrade wood fence along Wharton Weems Blvd. & McCabe . Landscaping . Entry Monumentation . Reserves/open space (including Taylor Bayou & detention/amenity ponds) . 8' wide pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou Bayshore Elem. March 05, 2009 Page 3 of3 Recommendation: The plan shows open spaces, landscaping, utilities, hike and bike trail, and a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou. In addition to the open space areas, the development proposal should include that these areas are dedicated to the City and the P.I.D. would be responsible for maintenance. Beautification - The Comprehensive Plan provides guidelines for the implementation of a beatification program. This particular site is located at a primary gateway to La Porte. The visual appearance forms the overall impression of the City. The developer needs to submit building design standards for the proposed project to verify aesthetic visual appearance of the proposed development. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the installation of sidewalks connecting the neighborhoods nearest to the school. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be stated on the face of the site plan. Exterior Building Design Standards - Proposed facility is subject to the City of La Porte exterior building design standards along major thoroughfares as 100% masonry and glass products. Staff, using Development Ordinance 1444, Section 4.09, has reviewed the development for Bayshore Elementary School and found it to be in substantial compliance with applicable ordinance requirements. The Plan is recommended for approval with the following conditions: . Furnish the City an approval or Express Review Sheet by Harris County. . Provide the City a copy of driveway permits by Harris County prior to the issuance of any building permit. . Applicant files appropriate changes to General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit to reflect the conditions of this re-approval. BHIBI1B