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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, October 19, 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. September 21, 2017 Meeting
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #17-91000004, a request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook
Management Company, LP, applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner. The request
is for approval of a SCUP to allow for a warehouse/distribution and trucking facility to locate within
the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 5.051 acre tract 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 SCUP #17-91000004
7. GENERAL PLAN: Consider approval or other action regarding a request by Jeff Presnal of
Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems,
owner for approval of the proposed General Plan for the 5.051 acre tract of land legally
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described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision, located on S. 16 St. north of the
W. M St. ROW.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an ordinance amending Chapter
amending the sections 106-
741 and 106-771 regarding changes to the allowed uses in the Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) zoning district.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
d. Question and Answer
9. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
10. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on changes to Chapter 106
Zoning of the Code of Ordinances.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Open public hearing to receive input on an application for Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #17-91000003, a request Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow
for an Indoor Gun Range and Retail Space, to locate on a tract of land legally described as
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a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
d. Question and Answer
12. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
13. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on SCUP #17-91000003
14. DISCUSSION ITEM
a. Port Crossing SCUP amendment process and possible action to provide direction
to staff.
b. Jurisdictional enforcement of state and local regulations on streets within La
Porte city limits.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. COMMISSION COMMENTS on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff
regarding specific factual information or existing policy.
17. 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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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, October 19, 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 September 21, 2017
Commissioners Present: Richard Warren, Trey Kendrick, Wyatt Smith,Nick Barrera, Mark Follis,
Christina Tschappat and Chairman Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Lou Ann Martin and Helen LaCour
City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Planning and Development Director
Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan
Cramer
1.Call to Order.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.Roll call of members.
Commissioners Lou Ann Martin and Helen LaCour were not present for roll call.
3.Consider approval of the meeting minutes: August 17, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler
Nays:
4.Consider a request by Kevin Polasek of Terra Associates, Inc.; for approval of a major
development site plan (#17-83000002) for a proposed spec warehouse distribution facility on
a 34.69 acre parcel located at 1302 Wharton Weems Blvd.
Chairman Lawler introduced the request.
a.Staff Presentation
Commissioner Follis had some questions regarding addressing, fire hydrant spacing, and
adjacent property owners. City Planner Clowes stated that he would make sure these items
are addressed.
5.Consider approval of Major Development Site Plan #17-83000002.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve.
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler
Nays:
6. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit
(SCUP) #17-91000002, a request of Jeff Davis, applicant; on behalf of Port of Houston
Authority of Harris County, Texas, owner; to amend the existing SCUP allowing for the hours
of operation to be extended on a tract of land legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Port of
Houston Authority.
Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
SCUP
is an amendment to an existing SCUP which was approved in 2003.
The Commission expressed concern with additional trucking noise if the hours were to be
extended, as well as additional traffic along Barbours Cut.
b. Applicant Presentation
Applicant Jeff Davis explained that the traffic is already there and that extending the hours
will allow them to reduce overall traffic along Barbours Cut by allowing it to be more spread
out throughout the day.
c. Public Comments
No Public Comments.
d. Question and Answer
The commission discussed how they had concerns over noise and traffic yet growth at the
port is inevitable.
7. Close public hearing:
The public hearing was closed at 6:44
8. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on SCUP #17-91000002.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval.
Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, and Chairman Lawler.
Nays: Commissioner Tschappat
9. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit
(SCUP) #17-91000003, a request Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow for an Indoor Gun Range
of Tract 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35.
Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
proposed SCUP is to allow for a conditional use permit for a Shooting Range within the
previously approved La Porte Town Center SCUP.
b. Applicant Presentation
Applicant Alan Calaway explained that he was already planning to be part of the La Porte
Town Center but cannot wait any longer for the development to begin. He stated that he is
more than willing to comply with the proposed development.
c. Public Comments
David Miles, 907 S. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 stated that if the applicant
were to be allowed to develop his shooting range as proposed, it would prevent the La Porte
Town Center from being developed as approved.
d. Question and Answer
There was much discussion amongst staff and the commission. Most centered on whether
driveway cuts along SH 146 would be permitted, concern that the development of the
shooting range would go against the overall plan for the La Porte Town Center, and concern
that the required internal roads would not get built as planned.
10. Close public hearing:
The public hearing was closed at 8:08
11. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on SCUP #17-91000003.
Motion by Commissioner Follis to table the item until October 19th.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler.
Nays:
12. Open a Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change #17-92000003, a
request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, applicant, on behalf of
Carrington F. Weems, owner. The request is for approval of a zone change from General
Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), on a 5.051 acre tract of land, legally
described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision.
Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
applicant is seeking a PUD zoning designation in order to apply for a future SCUP application
which will allow them to move their current trucking terminal to the site. It was noted that
this item was simply for the zone change to PUD and no uses were being approved at this
time.
b. Applicant Presentation
Applicant Jeff Presnal introduced MR. Allen Baity of Core Trucking as the potential developer
of the property and explained briefly what the current business operations consist of.
c. Public Comments
No Public Comments.
d. Question and Answer
The commission had questions regarding what will happen if the future SCUP is never
proposed or approved. City Planner explained that the PUD zoning designation would
require any future use to obtain a SCUP from the commission prior to development.
13. Close public hearing:
The public hearing was closed at 8:51
14. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on Zone Change Request #17-
92000003.
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to recommend approval.
Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, and Chairman Lawler.
Nays: Commissioners Follis and Tschappat
15. 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 5.051 acre tract of land legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La
a. Staff Presentation
Future Land Use Amendment was necessary in order to match the previously approved PUD
zoning.
16. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action for the Future Land Use Plan
Amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval.
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, and Chairman Lawler.
Nays: Commissioners Follis, Smith, and Tschappat
17. Discussion on changes to the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District.
The commission stated they were okay with the proposed list and directed staff to bring back
the draft ordinance as a public hearing at the next meeting.
18. Discussion Items.
Commissioner Kendrick made a motion to table the remaining discussion items until the
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October 19 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. The motion Carried
7-0.
19. Administrative reports.
None.
20. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
None.
21. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Tschappat to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler.
Nays:
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Trey Kendrick
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on , 2017.
Hal Lawler
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000004
A request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP,
applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for approval of a
SCUP to allow for a Warehouse/ Distribution and Trucking Facility in the
PUD zoning district; on approximately 5.051 acres of land, legally
described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
October 19, 2017
SCUP 17-91000004
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of a SCUP to allow
for a Warehouse/Distribution and Trucking Facility in the PUD zoning district; on
approximately 5.051 acres of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte
Subdivision?
DISCUSSION
Location:
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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 is in the process of
changing the zoning to PUD. The proposed Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP), will
allow them to construct a wholesale trucking facility. Preliminary layouts for the project
show a 7,200 square foot facility with 7 truck docks. The proposed site plan shows the
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building fronting onto S. 16 St. with the truck docks 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
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
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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
application. The followin
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. Additionally,
through the SCUP approval process, the commission has the ability to build in
certain protections regarding outside storage and screening that should minimize
the visual impacts of the proposed use.
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 SCUP will be in conformance with the future
the land use plan. land use plan.
Character of the surrounding and The proposed SCUP 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 SCUP will have minimal impact on the traffic in
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designation would adversely affect the the vicinity. S. 16 St. is labeled as a High Frequency Truck
capacity or safety of that portion of the Route.
road.
The extent to which the proposed use The proposed SCUP will not create excessive air pollution or
designation would create excessive air other negative environmental issues.
pollution, water pollution, noise
pollution, or other environmental harm
to adjacent properties.
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The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed SCUP will allow a vacant parcel to develop in a
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safety, and welfare of the City. manner consistent with other properties along S. 16 St.
RECOMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the proposed SCUP to allow for a Warehouse/Distribution and
Trucking Facility in the PUD zoning district.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Aerial Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Proposed SCUP
Exhibit E: Application
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AERIAL MAP
#17-900000
NE Corner
S. 16th and W. M
Subject Property
W M ST
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purposes and may not have
been prepared for or be suitable
for legal purposes. It does not
represent an on-the-ground
survey and represents only the
approximate relative location of
property boundaries
1 inch = 212 feet
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000004
This permit is issued to: Jeff Presnal on behalf of Core Trucking
Owner or Agent
Address
For Development of: Core Trucking Facility
Development Name
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0 S. 16 Street, La Porte. TX
Address
Legal Description: Lots 1-32 of Block -32 of Block 1143
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Street ROW from West L Street to West M
Street
Zoning: PUD, Planned Unit Development
Use: Truck Transfer Facility
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be
maintained in t and Development Department upon approval. Project
development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1.Property uses will be as indicated within NAICS Code 484110.
2.All uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance Use Chart under LI, as may be amended
from time to time, are permitted except as limited in this SCUP. For uses not authorized by this
SCUP, approval pursuant to Section 106-216 and 106-217 of the City of La Porte Code of
Ordinances, as it now exists or may be amended from time to time, shall be required.
3.The requirements for development will be in accordance with with Sec 106-522, Table A, of the City
of La Porte Code of Ordinances, as may be amended from time to time.
4.The building will be a pre-engineered style metal building with architectural embellishment of the
front façade to enhance the appearance of the building and screen the roof line for a higher end
look.
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5.The front of the building will face 16 Street.
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6.The truck docks will be designed such that they are screened from view from 16 Street.
7.The development will meet all guidelines and permitting requirements of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte in effect as of the date of permitting, including all set back requirements.
8.Screening fencing will be provided along the northern property line.
9.All driving surfaces will be dust free in accordance with City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
10.On site detention will be provided.
11. The following uses shall not be permitted on the subject property: (a) No shipping containers,
equipment or raw materials rnight anywhere on the property, and
(b) No stacking of containers will occur anywhere on site.
Failure to start construction of the site 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
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
October 19, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 7
A request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP,
applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for approval of a
General Plan to allow for a Warehouse/ Distribution and Trucking Facility
in the PUD zoning district; on approximately 5.051 acres of land, legally
described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision
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October 19, 2017
Core Trucking General Plan
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
ISSUE
Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request LLC for the La Porte Town
Center General Plan to allow construction of a Warehouse/ Distribution and Trucking
Facility on a 5.051 acre tract of land described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision.
This item would become an exhibit to the Special Conditional Use Permit (Agenda Item #4),
should it be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed General Plan for Core Trucking, subject to a
condition that any substantial deviation require an amendment to the General Plan
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is seeking approval of this General Plan to allow for construction of a
Warehouse/ Distribution and Trucking Facility on a 5.051 acre tract. The attached Exhibit A
includes the proposed General Plan. The General Plan identifies the scale and scope of
the proposed development.
The subject site is approximately 5.051 acres in area and is located on the east side of
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South 16 St. just north of the West M St. ROW. The attached Exhibit B is an Area Map
showing the location of the subject property.
The attached Exhibit D Land Use Plan, as
adopted in the Comprehensive Plan.
The site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is vacant. 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
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9ğƭƷ GC, General Commercial Undeveloped
Analysis:
General Plan review requires approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission; there is
no review of the document by the City Council required. However, should the
Commission approve the proposed General Plan, it would become an exhibit to the
Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) application that is being reviewed as Agenda Item
#4 and which recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. The
General Plan is intended to provide for a conceptual layout of the proposed
development.
Should City Council approve the proposed SCUP, the applicant will be required to submit
application for a site development plan in compliance with applicable code
requirements. The site plan will be required to comply with all requirements of Chapter
106, Zoning, including but not limited to parking,
detention, façade design, landscaping, etc. unless a variance is approved by the Board of
Adjustment.
The proposed development includes a 5.051 acre parcel of land. The development will
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initially include a 7,200 square foot facility facing S. 16 St. with 5-7 truck docks
positioned in the rear.
As part of the SCUP, staff has included a number of conditions related to the
development and use of the building. Staff worked with the applicant on these
conditions and have come to an agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the proposed General Plan as an exhibit to SCUP #17-91000004, to allow for a
Warehouse/Distribution and Trucking Facility in the PUD zoning district.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Proposed General Plan
Exhibit B: Area Map
Exhibit C: Zoning Map
Exhibit D: Land Use Map
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AERIAL MAP
NE Corner
S. 16th and W. M
Subject Property
W M ST
This product is for informational
purposes and may not have
been prepared for or be suitable
for legal purposes. It does not
represent an on-the-ground
survey and represents only the
approximate relative location of
property boundaries
1 inch = 212 feet
JUNE 2017
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
ZONING MAP
GC
PUD
NE Corner
S. 16th and W. M
Subject Parcel
M
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purposes and may not have
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represent an on-the-ground
survey and represents only the
approximate relative location of
property boundaries
1 inch = 211 feet
OCTOBER 2017
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
LANDUSE MAP
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NE Corner
S. 16th and W. M
Subject Property
W M ST
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for legal purposes. It does not
represent an on-the-ground
survey and represents only the
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approximate relative location of
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
October 19, 2017
AGENDA ITEMS 8-10
Proposed Ordinance language for Chapter 106 regarding
additional uses permitted in the NC Zoning District
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Chapter 106 Amendments NC Uses
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
BACKGROUND
Staff was asked to look into possible amendments to Chapter 106 that would add additional
allowed uses to the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district. At the September 21, 2017
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff presented a number of additional uses
that were considered to be consistent with the NC zoning district that currently are not
permitted. The NC zoning district has been a difficult zone for land owners and developers to
find compatible uses that fir the lots and compliment the surrounding neighborhood. From the
discussion that resulted, staff has crafted language for the proposed amendment. The draft
version can be found below.
Sec. 106-310, Table A, Commercial and Industrial Uses
2012 NAICS Code 2012 NAICS Title ** NC MS GC MU BI LI HI
71394 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers P P P P P P
813110 Religious Organizations P C P P P P
812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services C 14 C 14 C 14 C 14 C 14 C 14
541214 Payroll Services P P P P P
541219 Other Accounting Services P P P P P
54131 Architectural Services P P P P P
54132 Landscape Architectural Services P P P P P
54133 Engineering Services P P P P P
54134 Drafting Services P P P P P
54135 Building Inspection Services P P P P P
54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services P P P P P
50137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) P P P P P
Services
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REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendments to Chapter 106.
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AGENDA ITEMS 11-13
Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000003
A request of Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow for an Indoor Gun Range
and Retail Space, to locate within the La Porte Town Center SCUP, located
1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35.
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Staff Report
ISSUE
Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request by Alan Calaway, applicant;
to allow for an Indoor Gun Range and Retail Space, to locate within the La Porte Town
Center SCUP, located
of Tract 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35.
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is located on the east side of State Highway 146, north of Wharton
Weems Blvd. The proposed project will be located within the approved La Porte Town
Center.
Applicant Request:
The applicant is looking to relocate their current business from Seabrook to La Porte.
Plans call for a new building to be constructed on a 5 acre parcel fronting SH 146. The
building will include an indoor gun range and area for retail gun sales. There is no
outdoor gun range proposed nor would one be permitted.
Background Information:
The site is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) with an approved mixed
use SCUP, La Porte Town Center. The proposed gun range will be located within an area
set aside in the general plan for General Commercial (GC). The proposed development
and use will be in compliance with the approved general plan. The approved SCUP
states that all uses within the GC zoning district, as permitted by Chapter 106 of the City
Code of Ordinances, are permitted in the GC designated areas of the La Porte Town
Center as designated by the general plan. Chapter 106 requires that Shooting Ranges,
located within the GC zoning district, must obtain approval of a Conditional Use Permit
prior to administrative approval of any building or zoning permits.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding
properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
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Zoning Land Use
bƚƩƷŷ PUD Undeveloped (La Porte Town Center)
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ĻƭƷ PUD Industrial (Port Crossing)
9ğƭƷ PUD City Golf Course
The site is currently identified as mix of Commercial, Medium Density Residential, and
Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map.
Notification Requirements:
The public hearing notification requirements outlined in Section 106-171 were
performed in accordance with all applicable 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; sign posted on the site within 15 days of the hearing. Additional notice of the
public h in compliance with state
law.
Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this
erations:
Land Use. Staff finds that approval of the proposed SCUP would be in conformance with
the previously approved La Porte Town Center SCUP and could serve as a catalyst for
future development in the area.
Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access. The approved general plan for
the La Porte Town Center provides adequate access to SH 146.
Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along the SH 146 frontage road and
along the eastern edge of the subject property.
Section 106-217 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines specific conditions for approval of
SCUP applications. There are three different conditions that must be met in order to
approve
finding on each:
Condition: Staff Analysis:
(1) That the specific use will be The proposed use would be consistent with the approved La Porte
compatible with and not Town Center SCUP and would become the first commercial
injurious to the use and development to be constructed as part of the SCUP. The proposed use
enjoyment of other property,
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nor significantly diminish or would be in conformance with the approved general plan.
impair property values within
the immediate vicinity.
(2) That the conditions placed on Any and all conditions have been met at this time.
such use as specified in each
district have been met by the
applicant.
(3) That the applicant has agreed The applicant has agreed to adhere to any conditions that may be
to meet any additional imposed upon them. .
conditions imposed, based on
specific site constraints, and
necessary to protect the public
interest and welfare of the
community.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the proposed Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000003.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Aerial Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Application
Exhibit E: La Porte Town Center SCUP and General Plan
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