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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission 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. Title: /ƚƓƭźķĻƩ ğƦƦƩƚǝğƌ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aźƓǒƷĻƭ ŅƩƚƒ WǒƓĻ ЊЎͲ ЋЉЊА LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ 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 LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ 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 Location: th 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. th The proposed site plan shows the proposed building front S. 16 St. with the truck docks th 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 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 20, 2017 Zone Change #17-92000001 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 th 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 th 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 th 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. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 20, 2017 Zone Change #17-92000001 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. th 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 3 T S HT 31 S TS HT61 HT61 S S HT61 SSTS T T S HT6TS HT61 S 1 S T S HT 31 S TS HT61 HT61 S S HT61 SSTS T T S HT6TS HT61 S 1 S T S HT 31 S TS HT61 HT61 S S HT61 SSTS T T S HT6TS HT61 S 1 S 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 th 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: th 7 dock high truck transfer bays designed to face away from 16 Street; Parking sufficient to meet code; th On site detention to meet engineering requirements that will outfall into the 16 Street storm system; th Water and sanitary sewer utilities available in the 16 Street ROW sufficient for the development; th 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; th 5. The site is on 16 Street which is designated as a High Frequency Truck Route; and th 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 2 City of La Porte, Texas 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. LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ 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 th 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 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 20, 2017 Future Land Use Plan Amendment 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 2 T S HT 31 S TS HT61 HT61 S S HT61 SSTS T T S HT6TS HT61 S 1 S T S HT 31 S TS HT61 HT61 S S HT61 SSTS T T S HT6TS HT61 S 1 S 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 d y Trucking Terminal Applicant: Andrew Allemand representing National Property Holdings wǤğƓ /ƩğƒĻƩͲ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ĻĭŷƓźĭźğƓ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ 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 : 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: th 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. 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