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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to
be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. 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 OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. June 15, 2017 Meeting
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change
#17-92000001, a request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP,
applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for approval of a change in zoning from
General Commercial (GC) to the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district; on approximately 4.22
acres of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
d. Question and Answer
5. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
6. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on Zone Change request #17-
92000001
7. FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: 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 4.22 acre tract of legally
described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte SubdivisionCommercialLight
Industrial
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Open public hearing to receive input on a request by Andrew Allemand of
Windrose for approval of a Partial Replat #17-97000001, a 64.236 acre tract legally
, Boncosky Trucking Terminal.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
d. Question and Answer
9. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
10. CONSIDERATION: Consider approval of Replat #17-97000001
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
a. Mobil Food Vendor Subcommittee Update
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
14. 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte 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 Thursday, July 20, 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.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of June 15, 2017
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman Richard Warren, Nick Barrera, Larry Stockham, Mark Follis,
Helen LaCour, and Wyatt Smith
Commissioners Absent: Chairman Hal Lawler, Trey Kendrick, and Lou Ann Martin
City Staff Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, Planning and Development Director Richard
Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan Cramer
1. Call to Order.
Vice Chairman Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Commissioners Hal Lawler, Trey Kendrick, and Lou Ann Martin were not present for roll call.
3. Consider approval of the meeting minutes:
a. April 20, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Stockham to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, LaCour, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None - Commissioner Follis abstained.
b. May 18, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, LaCour, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None - Commissioner Follis abstained.
4. Open Public Hearing 6:04 PM
A Public Hearing to receive input on an ordinance amending
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, amending the sections 106-741 and 106-771 regarding
carports.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Clowes went over the background information regarding the history of the
carport amendment discussion. He then presented the commission with the proposed
revised language for sections 106-741 and 106-771. City Planner Clowes provided visual
diagrams to the commission explaining the proposed changes.
b. Question and Answer
Commissioner Follis had questions regarding how this will effect deed restrictions. City
Planner Clowes stated that this change will not affect existing deed restrictions
throughout the city and that the city cannot enforce deed restrictions.
Commissioner Follis asked how this will affect carports that are attached to the home.
City Planner Clowes stated that if it is fully attached to the home, then the structure
would have to meet the required setbacks of the home structure.
The commissioners were in agreement that the proposed language was satisfactory.
Close Public Hearing 6:25 PM
Motion by Commissioner Stockham to approve
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, LaCour, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None - Commissioner Follis abstained.
5. Mobile Food Vendor Subcommittee Update
City Planner Clowes explained that the mobile food vendor subcommittee will be meeting
further updates at the July
20, 2017 P&Z Meeting.
6. Administrative reports.
None.
7. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
Commissioner Follis had questions regarding whether the proposed carport language will affect
the Main Street District. City Planner Clowes stated that the requirement applies to both
residentially zoned and utilized properties. So it would apply to residentially utilized property in
the main street district.
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Smith to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Stockham. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Smith, LaCour, Stockham, Barrera, Follis, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None
Vice Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Trey Kendrick
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on , 2017.
Richard Warren
Vice Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Zone Change Request #17-92000001
A request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP,
applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for approval of a
change in zoning from General Commercial (GC) to the Light Industrial
(LI) zoning district; on approximately 4.22 acres of land, legally described
as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
July 20, 2017
Zone Change 17-92000001
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of a change in zoning
from General Commercial (GC) to the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district; on
approximately 4.22 acres of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte
Subdivision?
DISCUSSION
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The subject site is located on the east side of S. 16 St., north of the W. M St. ROW. The
site is currently undeveloped.
Background Information:
The property is currently undeveloped. The owner of the property would like to change
the zoning to LI, allowing them to construct a wholesale trucking type facility.
Preliminary layouts for the project show a 7,200 square foot facility with 7 truck docks.
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The proposed site plan shows the proposed building front S. 16 St. with the truck docks
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to the rear, not visible from S. 16.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding
properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
Zoning Land Use
bƚƩƷŷ GC, General Commercial Undeveloped/Bar
{ƚǒƷŷ PUD Port Crossing Industrial Park
ĻƭƷ LI, Light Industrial Industrial Trucking Facility
9ğƭƷ GC, General Commercial Undeveloped
The site is currently identified as General Commercial in the Future Land Use Map. As a
result, in order to approve a zone change for
Map should be amended to identify this site as Light Industrial
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Notification Requirements:
Staff finds that the public hearing notification requirements outlined in Section 106-171
were performed in accordance with code provisions, including the following: notice in a
newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days prior to the hearing; written notice
mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the
hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the
rezoning area; 4 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 15 days of the
hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at
Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this
lysis of those considerations:
1. Land Use. Staff finds that allowing for a light industrial use to be constructed on
this site would be consistent with the use pattern of the area.
2. Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access.
3. Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along W. M and S. 16th.
considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each
Criterion: Staff Findings:
Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support the
permitted use. proposed use.
Impact on the value and practicality of Proposed development would be consistent with adjacent
the surrounding land uses. properties. Adjacent properties to the south and west have
recently been developed for light industrial uses.
Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed zone change is not in conformance with the
the land use plan. future land use plan.
Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change would be consistent with the
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adjacent areas. development pattern along this section of S. 16 St.
Suitability of the property for the uses The proposed development will be consistent with other
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which would be permissible, industrial developments along S. 16 St.
considering density, access and
circulation, and adequacy of public
facilities and services.
The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will have minimal impact on the
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designation would adversely affect the traffic in the vicinity. S. 16 St. is labeled as a High Frequency
capacity or safety of that portion of the Truck Route.
road.
The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will not create excessive air
designation would create excessive air pollution or other negative environmental issues.
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pollution, water pollution, noise
pollution, or other environmental harm
to adjacent properties.
The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed zone change will allow a vacant parcel to
safety, and welfare of the City. develop in a manner consistent with other properties along S.
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16 St.
RECOMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the proposed zone change from General Commercial (GC) to Light
Industrial (LI).
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Aerial Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Application
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1776 Woodstead Ct., Suite 218 The Woodlands, TX 77380
(D) 832-403-2872 ~ (F) 281.364-1743
Email:jpresnal@cypressbrook.com
Mr. Ian Clowes
City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
VIA-Email: clowesi@laportetx.gov
May 30, 2017
RE: Justification for Zone Change Application, Lots 1-32 of Block 1143 and Lots 1-32 of Block
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1144 (Approximately 4.22 acres on the northeast corner of 16 Street and West M Street)
Dear Mr. Clowes:
Please allow this letter to satisfy the requirements outlined in the City of La Porte Zone Change
Application that is the subject of the letter.
Cypressbrook has the tract referenced above under contract for purchase. It is our desire to develop a
commercial trucking transfer facility. The property is currently zoned General Commercial and our
Zone Change Applications requests that it be rezoned to Light Industrial.
The following information is provided to justify or outline our request:
1.The development is anticipated to include an approximately 10,000 square foot truck transfer
facility with the following attributes:
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7 dock high truck transfer bays designed to face away from 16 Street;
Parking sufficient to meet code;
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On site detention to meet engineering requirements that will outfall into the 16 Street
storm system;
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Water and sanitary sewer utilities available in the 16 Street ROW sufficient for the
development;
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Ingress/egress drive on 16 sufficient to meet current requirements; and
Ability to expand on site to the north in the future.
2.The adjacent property uses are as follows: to the west- Light Industrial, to the south Planned Unit
Development, to the north General Commercial and to the east General Commercial;
3.NAICS Code 484110 is appropriate for the use and is a Permitted Use by right within the Light
Industrial zoning district;
4.Numerous tracts within blocks of the site are either Light Industrial or Heavy Industrial including
the Bayport Industrial District;
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5. The site is on 16 Street which is designated as a High Frequency Truck Route; and
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6. The site contains other property designated as 60È ROW for 15 Street as well as two 15È alleys
and our intent is to seek abandonment and closure through the Street and Alley Closure (SAC)
process;
It is our belief that this request is both consistent and compatible with the surrounding land uses and will
be an attribute to the City of La Porte with its creation of new jobs within the community.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Jeff Presnal
Development Principal
Attachments:
- Completed Zone Change Application
- Property Survey
- Preliminary Site Plan
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Planning and Zoning Commission
July 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 6
Future Land Use Map Amendment #17-92000001
A request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP,
applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for an amendment to
by amending the land use designation for a 4.22 acre tract of land
legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision
Commercial
Light Industrial.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
July 20, 2017
Future Land Use Plan Amendment
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Consider a recommendation of approval to the City Council for an amendment to the
Plan as demonstrated in the attached Exhibits A and B.
DISCUSSION
Staff is presenting for consideration in
conjunction with a zone change request on a 4.22 acre tract of land from GC to LI. The
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site is currently undeveloped and is located on the east side of S. 16 St. north of the W.
M St. ROW.
Commercial
In order to accommodate the proposed development, the FLUP would need to be
amended Light Industria. The FLUP may be amended from time to
time if approved by the City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The attached Exhibit A demonstrates the existing land use while Exhibit
shows the proposed future land use plan.
Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code (LGC) specifies requirements for
Plan, which was adopted as a component of the
Comprehensive Plan. The LGC requires review of the proposed amendment by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and consideration by the City Council. A public hearing
will be scheduled at the time of City Council review.
The Future Land Use Plan identifies the following surrounding land uses (see the
attached Exhibit A):
Land Use Development
bƚƩƷŷ Commercial Undeveloped
{ƚǒƷŷ Light Industrial Port Crossing
ĻƭƷ Light Industrial Industrial Development
9ğƭƷ Commercial Undeveloped
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RECOMMENDATION
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission desire to recommend approval for zone
change 17-92000001, re Land Use Plan should be amended as
described in this item.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Current Future Land Use Plan
Exhibit B: Proposed Future Land Use Plan
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City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 7
Consider approval of the Port Crossing Partial Replat No. 1 (#17-97000001)
for the Replat of a 64.236 acre tract legally described as
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y Trucking Terminal
Applicant: Andrew Allemand representing National Property Holdings
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
July 20, 2017
Port Crossing Partial Replat No. 1
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the requested Port Crossing Partial Replat
No. 1 for the replat of a 64.236
d Rese
Terminal?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat.
DISCUSSION
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The applicant, Andrew Allemand of Windrose Land Services is representing property owners
National Property Holdings in this case. The applicant is requesting approval of a replat to
consolidate existing platted lots into two unrestricted reserves. The proposed reserves are
intended for industrial development.
Background Information:
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The subject site is located on the west side of South 16 Street. The attached Exhibit B is an Area
Vicinity Map showing the location of the proposed replat.
The subject site is 64.236 acres in area and is split-zoned, with the majority of the property
zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Light Industrial (LI).
as identified in the Comprehensive Plan, indicates this site for Light Industrial
land use.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Port Crossing Partial Replat No. 1
Exhibit B: Area Map
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