HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-18 Cancelled Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning CommissionPLANNING 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, April 19, 2018 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. March 15, 2018 Meeting
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change
#18-92000004, a request by Louisiana Chemical Equipment Co., L.L.C., applicant and owner;
for approval of a zone change Large Lot District Residential (LLD) to Light Industrial (LI), for a
6.43 acre tract of land located adjacent to the southern edge of 11100 SH 225 and legally
described as Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Applicant Presentation
c. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
d. Question and Answer
S. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
6. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on Zone Change #18-92000004
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 6.43 acre tract of land
located adjacent to the southern edge of 11100 SH 225 and legally described as Tracts 351
& 352, La Porte Outlots, from "Large Lot" to "Light Industrial."
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on the LaPorte Comprehensive Plan
2030 Five Year Update.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
c. Question and Answer
9. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
10. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on the La Porte Comprehensive
Plan 2030 Five Year Update.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Update from subcommittee regarding 106 annual review.
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, March 15, 2018, agenda of items to be considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the day of
.2018.
Title:
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEM 3
Consider approval of the Meeting Minutes:
a. March 15, 2018
Ian Clowes, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 15th, 2018
Commissioners Present: Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, Wyatt Smith, Christina Tschappat, Helen
LaCour and Chairman Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Trey Kendrick, Richard Warren, Lou Ann Martin
City Staff Present: City Manager Corby Alexander, Assistant City Manager Jason
Weeks, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Planning and
Development Director Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes,
City Engineer Lorenzo Wingate, Office Coordinator Peggy Lee,
Planning Technician Chase Stewart
• CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
• ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS.
Commissioners Trey Kendrick, Richard Warren, Lou Ann Martin were not present for the
meeting.
• CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. March 15th, 2018 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Follis to approve the meeting minutes of January 18, 2018.
Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners LaCour, Barrera, Follis, Smith, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler
Nays: None
• PUBLIC HEARING: 6:05 PMOpen Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone
Change #18-92000003, a request by Raj Shafaii, applicant and owner; for approval of a zone
change from Low Density Single Family (R-1) to Mid Density Single Family Residential (R-2),
for a 3.01 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1 thru 29, Block 29 and Lots 19 thru 30,
Block 203, La Porte Subdivision.
Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:02 pm
• Staff Presentation Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a request
by Raj Shafaii for a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 to allow a senior living community,
comprised of 14 duplex structures projected to be accompanied by a management
office/ Clubhouse, to be developed on 3.01 acre tract of land legally described as Lots
1 thru 29, Block 29 and Lots 19 thru 30, Block 203, La Porte Subdivision. City planner,
Mr. Clowes:
• Proceeded to describe the surrounding area of the proposed zone change in an effort
to introduce members of the commission to the current nature of the area due to the
zoning already set in place in the area in question.
• Directed the commission towards the site plan for the development. Mentions that
the roads will be gated/private and will not be maintained by the City of La Porte, but
rather the property owner.
Staff recommends to the commission an approval of the zoning request. Directs
further questions in regards to the proposed development to the applicant.
a. Applicant Presentation
Raj Shafaii, 3807 River Oaks, Pasadena Texas. Starts with some overview into what the
project is that will benefit from this proposed zone change.
• Commissioner Smith inquired about the market value of the duplexes once built.
Applicant was optimistic of the living spaces being valued from $130,000- $150,000.
• Commissioner Follis is apprehensive about the "true zone change from R-1 to R-2"
and mentions that the applicant isn't required to build what the proposed
development is and would be able to switch to whatever is desired, as long as it fits
within the requirements of R-2, or even sell the property all together.
• Questions arise from Commissioner Follis in regards to the Union Pacific right-of-way
which are rebutted the applicant with plans of either a detention pond or a park if
able to obtain.
b. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
Armad Shafaii, no address given.
(For)
• Mr. Shafaii, has a connection with the developer petitioning for the zoning change,
approached the committee as a "for" when it came to the rezoning request.
Brian Moore, 511 S Utah, La Porte Texas
• Voiced a "for" in part because of the speculated detention pond and quality of
structures improving the area if granted the rezoning request.
(Question)
Fred Beck, 307 S Iowa St, La Porte Texas
• Question: Asked the commission for clarification on if Mr. Shafaii is able to apply for
a rezoning of an area that he currently doesn't own. Specifically the railroad's right-
of-way. Also asked about the closure of an alleyway by the city.
• Raised concern that the applicant won't adhere to the building plan set forth and
could build whatever other structure desired as long as it fits the qualifications of R-
2. Suggested a rezoning to PUD instead so the City would have more involvement.
(Against)
Philip Hoot, Resides at 927 Seabreeze Ave, La Porte Texas, Owns property at 301 S
Iowa, La Porte Texas
• Against: Requested advice from attorney that requested the denial for the zoning
change on the grounds that it shows characteristics of spot zoning, which is against
the law.
Buford Lloyd Crowel, 300 Block Kansas St
• Voiced an "against" because he wants to keep the community the way it is. Based off
of concern that the developer would achieve the rezone but wouldn't follow through
with the actual building plan. Also concerned about flooding in the area, especially
with the increase of concrete in the area.
• Buford returns to the podium to further support his point that drainage for this
development would be an issue.
Brian Cook, 401 S Utah, La Porte Texas
• Voiced an "against" citing concern for spot zoning and the development that would
benefit from the zone change not conforming to the nature of the area.
Mike Shanahan, no address given
• There was more of a concern that the citizens of La Porte weren't properly informed
of the proposition for a zone change.
Brandon Kneffer, 3003 S Broadway, La Porte Texas
• Opposes the zoning change due to the adverse effects of construction in the area
c. Question and Answer
Commissioner Smith questions Mr. Ian Clowes and Assistant City Attorney Mr. Clark
Askins if this zone change, if approved, would be considered spot zoning. Mr. Askins'
legal opinion was that it wasn't spot zoning. Chairman Lawler questions about if the
proposed development area was located in a flood plain. Need to return to this after
research. PUD zoning in place of a rezone to R-2 is ruled out.
• ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
• CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on Zone Change #18-
92000003
Motion by Commissioner Follis to recommend to City Council, to deny the zone change
#18-92000003, seconded by Commissioner Barrera
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Martin, Follis, Smith, Tschappat, LaCour and Chairman
Lawler
Nays: None
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: Item 7 Mr. Clowes presented staff's report on an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan from Low -Density Residential to Mid -High
Density Residential in conjunction with zone change #18-92-000003 approval for property
located at the intersection of S Utah St and E "B" St. Motion by Commissioner Follis for
denial. Seconded by Commissioner Barrera. Unanimous
• GENERAL PLAN: (Patio Home) Item 8
Motion by Comissioner Follis to consider approval or other action regarding a request by
Doak Brown of Brownstone Ventures, LLC, applicant, on behalf of 92 Fairmont Lakes, Inc.,
owner; to amend a previously approved General Plan for a patio home development,
located on a 19.17 acre tract of land legally described as Tract 1, Abstract 35, J Hunter
Survey.
• GENERAL PLAN: (Apartment Home) Item 9
Consider approval or other action regarding a request by Doak Brown of Brownstone
Ventures, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Bayforest Ranch, Ltd, owner; to amend a
previously approved General Plan for a multi -family apartment complex, located on a 20
acre tract of land legally described as Tract 1L, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey.
Previous Conditions met in amended general plan for Items 8 (Patio Home General Plan)
& 9 (Apartment Home General Plan)
• Wrought iron fence shall be installed along the east property line.
• Setback from buildings along the east side of the property shall be 50'.
• Detention pond shall be wet bottom.
• Relocated emergency access point establishes a secondary access point
simultaneously
Motion: Commissioner Follis
Second: Commissioner LaCour Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler
Nays: 1, Commissioner Smith
• PRELIMINARY PLAT: (Item 10) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Morgan's
Landing Phase 1 Section 1; a single family residential development consisting of 10 lots on
4.6 acres located on Bay Area Blvd.
Motion: Commissioner Follis motion to approve Seconded: Commissioner Barrera
Nay: None
• PRELIMINARY PLAT: (Item 11) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Morgan's
Landing Phase 1 Section 2; a single family residential development consisting of 24 lots on
6.9 acres located on Bay Area Blvd.
Motion: Commissioner Barrera to approve Seconded: Commissioner Follis
Nay: None
• PRELIMINARY PLAT: (Item 12) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Morgan's
Landing Phase 1 Section 3; a single family residential development consisting of 52 lots on
16.2 acres located on Bay Area Blvd.
Motion: Commissioner LaCour to approve Seconded: Commissioner Smith
Nay: None
• PRELIMINARY PLAT: (Item 13) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Morgan's
Landing Phase 1 Section 4; a single family residential development consisting of 43 lots on
11.0 acres located on Bay Area Blvd.
Motion: Commissioner Follis to approve Seconded: Commissioner LaCour
Nay: None
• PRELIMINARY PLAT: (Item 14) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Morgan's
Landing Phase 1 Recreation Center/Detention; a single family residential development
consisting of 2 reserves on 26.0 acres located on Bay Area Blvd.
Motion: Commissioner Barrera to approve Seconded: Commissioner LaCour
Nay: None
• DISCUSSION ITEMS:
• Possible amendments to Section 106-803, Tree Fund
Will take up at a later date after subcommittee meeting discussion
1. Update from subcommittee regarding 106 annual review.
Main points:
• Switch the word "hog" to "swine" to be more politically correct.
• Requirements for driveway spacing. Consult City Engineer further
• Main Street District, E of Broadway. Industrial natured buildings and problems
with leasing.
• Exterior Storage: new language to addressing "POD" storage containers
• Non -operable vehicles throughout the city
• Potentially changing the language of Multi -family definitions
• 180 unit limit amended to range of 100-300 units to promote competitive
apartment complexes
2. Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop— March 22, 2018
• Commissioner Smith asks about creating a new zone that facilitates solely
towards senior living developments
Motion for Adjournment: Commissioner LaCour Seconded: Commissioner Smith
Nay: None
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Trey Kendrick
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on
Hal Lawler
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
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City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEMS 4-6
Zone Change Request #18-92000004
A request by Louisiana Chemical Equipment Co., L.L.C., applicant
and owner; for approval of a zone change Large Lot District
Residential (LLD) to Light Industrial (LI), for a 6.43 acre tract of land
legally described as Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots.
Ian Clowes, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
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Staff Report
ISSUE
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of
the proposed rezoning of a 6.43 acre tract of land further described as Tracts 351 and
352, La Porte Outlots, situated in the Enoch Brinson Survey, A-5, Harris County, Texas, from
LL, Large Lot Residential, to LI, Light Industrial?
DISCUSSION
Location:
11100 SH 225, south of Highway 225 and east of Miller Cut -Off Road.
Applicant's Request:
The property owner Louisiana Chemical Co. LLC has been marketing a portion of its
existing site along SH 225 to other tenants that have greater visibility requirements. In
order to accommodate a new proposed use along SH 225, Louisiana Chemical will need
to relocate a portion of its existing lay down/storage yard to the 6.43 acres of
undeveloped land that it currently owns to the south of their operations.
Background Information:
The subject site proposed to be rezoned is approximately 6.43 acres and is located south
of Highway 225 and east of Miller Cut -Off Road. The attached Exhibit A is an area map
that identifies the subject site.
The legal description of the parcel is: Tracts 351 and 352, La Porte Outlots, situated in the
Enoch Brinson Survey, A-5, Harris County, Texas.
The site is currently zoned LL, Large Lot Residential, and is vacant and wooded. The
F101-80-00 drainage channel runs adjacent to the subject site on the west and the
curves along the south property line of the subject site.
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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Land Use
North
LI, Light Industrial
Louisiana Chemical property
South
LL, Large Lot Residential
Existing large lot residential lots at 11201, 11211, and
11223 N. P Street
West
LL, Large Lot Residential
Existing large lot residential lot at 11102 Bois D'Arc
Drive
East
LI, Light Industrial
QualaWash Holdings property
The site is currently identified as Large Lot Residential in the Future Land Use Map (see
Exhibit C). As a result, in order to rezone the property the city's Future Land Use Map
will need to be amended to identify this site as Large Lot Residential. The previous item
on the agenda represents this request.
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
City Hall and on the City's website.
Analysis:
Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this
application. The following describes staff's analysis of those considerations:
1. Land Use. The subject site is currently zoned LL, Large Lot Residential, and the
City's adopted Future Land Use Map identifies it as Large Lot Residential. The
applicant seeks to have the subject property rezoned from LL (Large Lot
Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) for the purpose of constructing a lay
down/storage lot. There are a number of physical constraints associated with the
site that warrant consideration for the proposed rezone. The location of the F101-
80-00 drainage channel located parallel to the west and south property line of the
subject site provide a physical constraint that, in effect, limits access to the parcel
to develop as a large lot residential use.
2. Access. Although the subject site is adjacent to a public right-of-way to the west
(a continuation of Bois D'Arc Drive), that R.O.W. is currently being utilized as a
significant drainage channel. Because of this, access to the site to develop as a
large lot residential use would be costly and very difficult; requiring culverting of
the channel and/or construction of a bridge. Staff finds that access to the
adjacent industrial parcels to the north would be more reasonable.
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3. Utilities. Water and sewer lines are not in the vicinity of the subject site,
therefore requiring extensions of those lines in order for the site to develop
residentially. Since the applicant has direct access to public water and sewer
along Old La Porte Road, they could tie into their existing private systems if
utilities are needed. However, in the case of the proposed lay down/storage
yard, there would be no need for water or sewer utilities.
Additionally, the City's Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of items to be
considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each
item and staff's finding:
Criterion:
Staff Findings:
Ability of infrastructure to support the
As proposed the subject site will tie into the existing industrial
permitted use.
development to the north and will tie into utilities on those
properties, if required.
Impact on the value and practicality of
If approved, staff would recommend that the applicant
the surrounding land uses.
maintain a 30' wooded buffer along the south property line
and a 20' buffer along the west perimeter of the site along
with the required 8' fence between the storage yard and the
wooded buffer.
Conformance of a zoning request with
A request to consider amending the city's land use map is
the land use plan.
being presented concurrently with this request. The proposed
light industrial use is consistent with the existing uses of
properties immediately adjacent to the north and east of the
subject site.
Character of the surrounding and
Rezoning to LI is consistent with the existing LI zoned
adjacent areas.
properties to the north and west. Proposed use may have
negative impacts to adjacent residential property to the south
and west.
Suitability of the property for the uses
The proposed rezone would be consistent in terms of density
which would be permissible,
with surrounding properties to the north and east. The
considering density, access and
proposed use is a suitable use for the site. The location of the
circulation, and adequacy of public
F-101-80-00 drainage channel adjacent to the west and south
facilities and services.
make it difficult for the subject site to develop residentially. P
The extent to which the proposed use
The proposed rezoning will not adversely impact the traffic in
designation would adversely affect the
the vicinity as access to the site will be from Old La Porte
capacity or safety of that portion of the
Road and Highway 225 and through the Louisiana Chemical
road.
property.
The extent to which the proposed use
The proposed use may have a negative impact regarding
designation would create excessive air
noise, air and water pollution to existing large lot residential
pollution, water pollution, noise
uses directly adjacent to the proposed site to the south and
pollution, or other environmental harm
west.
to adjacent properties.
The gain, if any, to the public health,
The proposed rezone does not provide a gain to the public
safety, and welfare of the City.
health, safety, and welfare of the City.
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RECOKHEN0ATION
Based on the above analysis, staff is unable to recommend approval to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for the proposed zone change from Large Lot Residential (LLD) to Light
Industrial (LI)
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Aerial Map
ExhibitB: Zoning Map
ExhibitC: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
ExhibitD: Application Packet
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T on Change Application
Planning and Development Department
PROJECT INFORMATION
Address where zone change is being requested; 11100 Hwy 225, LaPorte, Texas, 77571
Legal description where zone change is being requested: TRS 351 &352 LaPorte 01-Itlots 6.43 Acres
HCAD Parcel Number where zone, change Is being requested- 023-139-000-0351
Zoning District: Light Industrial Lot area: 6,43 Acres
A request for aPproval of a zone cliange is hereby made to the City of La Porte,
Description of Request; We would like to rezone the 6.43 acres in the back of our yard for continued
use as additional storage.
Attached hereto Is a Project Description Letter describing the project and outlining the reasons why such SCUP should be approved,
PROPERTY OWNER(S) INFORMATION
Name;
Company (if applicable): Louisiana Chemical Equipment Co., L.L.C.
Address; PO Box 1490
City: LaPorte State: - Texas zip: 77572-1490
Phone; 281-471-4900 Emai[: stephenjr@LCEC.corn
AUTHORIZED AGENT (if other than owner)
Name: A
Company (if applicable);
Address:
clty; State;- Zip:
Phone;
OWNER(S) & AGENT CERTIFICATION
I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with/or contained in
this application are true and correct and the application, Is complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Agent's
Owner(s)'
STAFF USE ONLY:
Case Number:
Date:
Date: —
Date Application Received:
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Louisiical Equipment Co., L.L.C.
PLANT REMOVAL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT LIQUIDATIONS
USED CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 65064 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 7'0896-5064
PHONE (225) 92'3-3602 FAX (225) 926-5237
E-MAIL: plantsOlcec.corn http:,I/www.icee.com
Ian Clowes I City Planner
604 W., Fairmont Parkway I La Porte, TX 77571
LCEC has been at its current location 11100 HWY 225 in La Porte, TX since 1972.
We currently have an opportunity to expand our business, however it is imperative that
we are able to utilize the 6 acres (plot) behind our property as additional laydown area
for our core business of the buying and selling of used chemical equipment. We have an
opportunity to lease out a, section of our Western most portion (approx. 10 acres) for a
container storage yard. However, we really have no place to go and it is a monumental
task to move all of our assets. The six acres behind our yard is only accessible by LCEC
and will be used as additional storage only. There will be no fighting and we are willing
to leave some trees along the back as well as some fencing.However, we need this land
to utilize as much of the acreage as possible in order to secure the lease.
phe J otenberg
President
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Louisiana Chemical Equipment Co., L.L.C.
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Tel: 225/923-3602
Fax: 225/926-5237
Cell: 713/412-0263
Zone Change Application
Planning and Development Department
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
The undersigned hereby duly swears on oath and says:
1. A public hearing sign was provided to me by the City of La Porte's Planning and Development Department. i
hereby attest that said sign will be posted on the following described property, which is subject to the
application:
ADDRESS: 11100 Hwy 225, LaPorte, Texas, 77571
LEGAL DESCRIPTION,, TRS 351 &352 LaPorte Oullots 6,43 Acres
2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-194 of the city's Code of ordinances, I hereby attest that said
sign will be posted on the described property for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled public
hearing; starting at least on the following date:
3. Said sign shall be placed on the property within 20 feet of the abutting street.
4. Said sign shall remain legible and visible for the entire fifteen (15) day posting period. If sign is damaged or
missing, I hereby attest that I will contact the City of La Pot -to for a replacp=ntAn,
Printed Name
Subscribed and sworn before day of 2 C) ( 91, .
me this i a- (,rL 61-, by
My commission expires, Stephen Q. McCnfligtej-
NOTARY PUBLlc
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Bar Roil No. 1931
MY Commission Expires: at death
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEM 7
Future Land Use Map Amendment #18-92000004
A request by Louisiana Chemical Equipment Co., L.L.C., applicant and owner, for
an amendment to the City of La Porte's Future Land Use Plan by amending the
land use designation for a 6.43 acre tract of land legally described Tracts 351 &
352, La Porte Outlots from "Large Lot Residential" use to "Light Industrial" use.
Ian Clowes, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
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ISSUE
Consider a recommendation of approval to the City Council for an amendment to the
city's Future Land Use Plan as demonstrated in the attached Exhibits A and B.
DISCUSSION
Staff is presenting for consideration an amendment to the city's Future Land Use Plan in
conjunction with a zone change request on a 6.43 acre tract of land legally described as
Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots.
The city's Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) identifies this property as "Large Lot Residential"
land use. In order to accommodate the proposed development, the FLUP would need to
be amended to allow for "Light Industrial" use. 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 B
shows the proposed future land use plan.
Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code (LGC) specifies requirements for
amending the city's Future Land Use 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
North
Light Industrial
Louisiana Chemical Storage Yard
South
Large Lot Residential
Single Family Homes
West
Large Lot Residential
Single Family Homes
East
Light Industrial
Truck Yard
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RECOMMENDATION
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission desire torecommend approval for zone
change 18-92000004, then the city's Future Land Use Plan should be amended as
described inthis item.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Current Future Land Use Plan
City of La Porte, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEM 11
Discussion Items
a. Update from subcommittee regarding 106 annual review
Ian Clowes, City Planner
Planning and Development Department
City of La Porte, Texas
Chapter 106 Subcommittee - April 2018
Amendments - DRAFT
1. Multi -family
a. 106-333 Table B, Footnote 10 :
In the case of multi -family residential developments 4i.4)...,50...9.urv...0 4eii:.e...U.R.46, said
complexes must be located at least 1,000 feet from other multi -family residential
developments ei...5.0...9.i:....iir.).(4e....ui7,14s
b. 106-333 Table B, Footnote 16 :
Multi -family residential developments i'TIUSt C0111t flil
i r1liiIlii71U1171 ()f 1.00 UIII litS Witt I ) 1171 )xlii71U1171 c°)f 500 Uinlits, IID e' 0u.^veIc°bll i'neint,
c. Multi family Definition:
Multi family residential development means the use of a lot for more than twe ten
dwelling units, within one or more structures. This includes an apartment complex.
d. Multi family Density:
Increase allowed multi -family density in order
to encourage
larger class A
developments
which often come with
more amenities.
Uses
Minimum
Minimum
Minimu
Maximu
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Lot
Lot
m Yard
m Height
Site
Developmen
Lot
Area/D.U.
Width
Setbacks
Area/Uni
t Open
Coverage/
S.F
L.F.
L.F.
t S.F
Space/ Unit
Minimum
S.F.
Landscapin
g Required
Multifamily
20000
100
25-20-20
45 Ft.
1600
Footnote # 1
60%/25%
�4 50
DU/A
2. 106-310, Table A
a. Artisan shops with a retail component (1,000 sq. ft. max)
b. Artisan shops with a retail component (2,500 sq. ft. max)
3. Vehicle Storage
a. NAICS #493190 —Add this specific use with a footnote that Automobile Dead Storage is
only permitted if fully enclosed within a building and not visible from the road way or
adjoining property.
NAICS
NAICS Title
**
NC
MS
GC
MU
BI
LI
HI
493
Warehousing and Storage
p 6
P 6
493190
th&- 55i)11-6I1C°WSS Il0 and
Storage
I ALAC°bu r10bulle dead stoiri)g(^ IlTIUSt be hu.ulllly U)Ilt fllied M&Nin an endlosed IlbUlilWy n . Use
uTIUSt be (located adacent to INgh firequ.RNICY tI1-UClk Ire ads as shown on II®°Illiglh hlrequ.KNICY
� 11-Uck Road Map
4. 106-742, Domestic Livestock
(a) Domestic livestock (cattle, horses, 14hegs s lime, sheep, goats, chickens, and geese) are
a permitted accessory use on lots in excess of one acre (43,560 square feet), provided
that all domestic livestock as defined above be restrained by a properly constructed and
maintained fence no closer than five feet from property that is not devoted to the
keeping of domestic livestock or by a perimeter property (exterior) fence of such
construction so as to be impenetrable by livestock and to prevent intrusion into
neighboring residential properties, and provided further that said domestic livestock be
kept in a concentration that is less than or equal to:
(1) Two cows per acre.
(2) Two horses per acre.
(3) Two 14hegs swine per acre.
(4) Two sheep or goats per acre.
Plus one head for each additional one-half acre of land on the same parcel.
(b) In any event, the total for the above referenced grazing animals (i.e. sheep, goats,
h.egs s lime, cows, or horses) shall be cumulative. In the event of fowl or recreational
livestock in the large lot uses, no specific concentration is established herein, but in no
event, shall the cumulative concentration of fowl grazing or recreational livestock be
such as to create a health hazard or nuisance. The requirements of section 34-126 et
seq. shall apply in any event.
5. 106-773, Exterior Storage
In residential zones, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully
screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and any public right-of-way,
except for the following:
(1) Clothesline poles and wires;
(2) Construction and landscaping material currently being used on the premises;
(3) Off-street parking of passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined in this
chapter;
(4) Firewood, compost, or residential lawn and garden tools.
(h) IPoirti)Ue storage coII1ti lllll4'.irs, that rrlire ess than ISO sq, ft. in area, Inay be
Dein'Tiutted on an liurrilprorred SUI-fi)U� f01- UuDto 30 days, aylnyflhoing Ibeyond 30 days
reqUITS Iby the Nlanlnliing and Derrek°bpiTieInt Nirector,
6. 106.835, Figure 10-3
a. Check with City Engineer regarding driveway spacing and distance from intersection.
7. Main Street District
For selected commercial/light industrial uses add P with footnote 18 in the MSD and MSDO
districts.
Footnote #18 yiroperfies (located 4flNin the MSD and MSDO zc)nlng y' structs east of N. Broadway
and unoinIh of y. M flun.
Or
Add additional uses to the MS zoning district but restrict them to conditional use only. See
attached.
8. Changes to the Tree Fund
a. Reduce amount of money per tree replaced
b. Remove tree fund option
c. Remove tree mitigation requirement
Sec. 106-310. - Table A, Commercial & Industrial Uses.
2012 NAI CS
2012 NAICS TitIe
NC
IVIS
GC MU
BI LI
HI
Code
238910 Site Preparation Contractors
C
C
P P
P
238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
C
C
P
Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies
I
423910
C�
C
P P
P
Merchant WhoIesalers
Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant
P
P
423920
Wholesalers
1
4
4
454210 Vending Machine Operators C
� P P P P
........ ..
4885 Freight Transportation Arrangement (Office Only) P] P P P
512199 Other Motion, Picture and Video Industries C C P P P I
,
812331 Linien SupplyPP P P
C
Rest r �ct'� o rts on proposed, at',Jdffiona� use.
tarr.',M is no [Agger than 1.5 acres
k6kfirq is nic> bigger than, 15000 sf
Addiflcnal cflsci.&ssk)ns to take plao�.! on pri . iniary and accessory uses,,,