HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-20-21 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
HALLAWLER
JAMESWALTER
Chairman
CommissionerDistrict3
DONNA
MARK FOLLIS
CommissionerAtLargeA
CommissionerDistrict4
JOEMOCK
LOUANNMARTIN
CommissionerAtLargeB
CommissionerDistrict5
NOLANALLEN
CHRISTINATSCHAPPAT
CommissionerDistrict1
CommissionerDistrict6
RICHARDWARREN
Commissioner District 2
ViceChairman
LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021
REGULAR SESSION 6 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
LA PORTE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (Generally limited to five (5) minutes per person; in accordance with state law,
the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations).
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. Approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 18, 2021.
5.ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #21-92000001: Open a public hearing on Zone Change Request #21-
92000001, a request by Raj Shafaii of Shafaii Investments Ltd., applicant and owner; for approval of a zone
change from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2), on a 2.1 acre tract of land
located at the northwest corner of E. Main St. and S. Utah St.; legally described as Lots 1-27, Block 184,
Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
a. Staff Presentation.
b. Applicant Presentation.
c. Public Comments (Limited to 5 minutes per person).
d. Question and Answer.
6.ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
7.CONSIDERATION: Consider approval or other action onZone Change Request #21-92000001.
8.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 2.1 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner ofE. Main
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St. andS. Utah St.; legally described as Lots 1-27, Block 184, Town ofLa Porte, Harris County, Texas,
from -High Density
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Proposed industrial development near P St. and Sens Rd.
b. Proposed Senior Development on McCabe Rd.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. Update from Subcommittee on Zoning.
b. Next Meeting June 17, 2021.
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS on matters appearing on the agendaor inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information or existing policy.
12. 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.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
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prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangement.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend
and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will
be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that a copy of the May 20, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission agenda was posted
on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public atall times,
andto the City's website, LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
May 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. March 18, 2021
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HAL LAWLER
JAMESWALTER
Chairman
CommissionerDistrict3
DONNA
MARK FOLLIS
CommissionerAtLargeA
CommissionerDistrict4
JOEMOCK
LOUANNMARTIN
CommissionerAtLargeB
CommissionerDistrict5
NOLANALLEN
CHRISTINATSCHAPPAT
CommissionerDistrict 1
CommissionerDistrict
RICHARDWARREN
Commissioner District 2
ViceChairman
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 18, 2021
The Planning and Zoning Commission ofthe City ofLa Porte met in a regular meeting on Thursday, March 18,
2021, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the
following in attendance:
Commissioners present: Joe Mock, Nolan Allen, Richard Warren, Donna Mark Follis, James Walter,
Christina Tschappat (In-person). Chairman Lawler and Lou Ann Martin (Remotely).
Commissioners absent: None.
City Staff present: Ian Clowes, City Planner; Chase Stewart, Planning Technician; and Clark Askins, Assistant City
Attorney.
1.CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Warren called the meeting to order at6:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: All members were present for this meeting, either in-person or remotely.
3.CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations).
No Comment.
4.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. Approve the minutes of the meeting held on November 19, 2020.
Commissioner Tschappat moved to approve the meeting minutes; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
5.REPLAT #20-97000007: Open a public hearing on a request for approval of Residential Replat #20-97000007 by
Charles Anders of Bayway Homes Inc. for the proposed Sylvan Beach Enclave Section 2, a 2.55 acre replat located
at the 1300 block of South Broadway St. and legally described as all of Block 1159, of The Town of La Porte, a
Subdivision recorded in Volume 60, Page 112, of the Deed Records of Harris County, La Porte, Texas.
City Planner Ian Clowes presented the replat and provided background information.
6.ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: 6:08 PM.
Commissioner Follis moved to approve the Replat of Sylvan Beach Enclave Section 2;the motion was adopted,
9-0.
7.SCUP REQUEST #20-91000003: Open a public hearing on a request for approval of Special Conditional
Use Permit (SCUP) #20-91000003 by Alan Mueller of Gromax Development, the applicant, on behalf of 92
Fairmont Lakes Inc., the owner, to allow for a mixed use development to locate on a 56.7 acre tract of land
situated at the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd. and SH 146, and legally described as Lots 1-33,
Block 1267, La Porte Subdivision, Tract 1M, Abstract 35, J Hunter Survey, and Tracts 5 & 5L, Abstract 30, W.P.
Harris Survey, Harris County, La Porte, TX.
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City Planner Ian Clowes presented the SCUP and provided background information. Staff listed the proposed
conditions of approval.
Applicant Paul Groman reviewed their list of concerns with the proposed conditions.
Commission, applicant, and staff discussed possible amendments tothe proposed conditions.
8.ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: 7:28 PM.
Commissioner Follis moved to recommend approval of SCUP request #20-91000001 with the amended list of
conditions; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Commissioner the dissenting vote.
9.ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The Commission elected Nolan Allen to fill the vacant Secretary position.
10.DISCUSSION ITEM:
a. Proposed amendments tothe Port Crossing Development Agreement.
Staff introduced a possible project within Port Crossing that would require amendments to the SCUP
regarding building height and aesthetics. The Commission indicated that they were open to the idea of
amending the SCUP and encouraged the applicant to bring forward a more complete proposal.
b. Proposed industrial development near P St. and Sens Rd.
Staff discussed the possibility of extending the truck route to include Sens Rd. north of P St. This would be in
conjunction with a newly proposed industrial development. The Commission was not interested in extending
the truck route in this area.
c. Discussion on possible amendments to the official zoning map.
Staff reintroduced the topic and explained how Commissioner Follis had requested this item. The Commission
suggested forming a subcommittee to discuss in more detail.
11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
None.
ADJOURN: Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.
Hal Lawler, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
Chase Stewart, Planning Technician
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May 20, 2021 Zone Change #21-92000001
Planning and Development Department Staff Report
Zone Change #21-92000001
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is located at the northwest corner of E. Main St. andS. Utah St.
Background Information:
The property is currently undeveloped. The applicant proposes to develop the site for a residential duplex
development consisting of 14 individual buildings containing a total of 28 units. To accommodate the
proposed development, the applicant requests a zone change from General Commercial (GC) to Medium
Density Residential (R-2).
The applicant is in the process of requesting abandonment of a portion of alley that runs east to west
through the property. The applicant also seeks to extend the north/south alley and utilize it for access,
andhas purchased the former Kansas St. right-of-way from Union Pacific to construct an extension of
Kansas St. as a public road.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The
following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
ZoningLandUse
NorthR-2,MediumDensityResidentialUndeveloped
SouthGC,GeneralCommercialTowLot
WestMS,MainStreetFormerAntique Shop
EastGC,GeneralCommercialBoat andRVStorage
The site is currently identified as Commercial in the Future Land Use Map. To facilitate this zone change
request, the City would need to amend the current future land use designation to Mid-High Density
Residential.
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 andin this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents
within the rezoning area; andsigns were posted in the area of the rezoning within 10 days of the hearing.
In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing
website.
Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The
following describes of those considerations:
1.Land Use. Staff finds that allowing for a duplex development on this site would not be consistent
with the development patterns in the area.
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2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along E. Main St, S. Utah St. and the
future Kansas St.
3.Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along S. Utah St. and would needtobe extended
to the property.
Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of items tobe considered prior to making
land use decisions. The following table breaks down each item and finding:
Criterion:StaffFindings:
AbilityofinfrastructuretosupporttheExistinginfrastructureintheareaissufficienttosupportthe
permitteduse.proposeduse.
ImpactonthevalueandpracticalityofProposedzonechangewouldbeconsistentwiththezoning
thesurroundinglanduses.of the adjacent property to the north. Property to the south,
east, and west are all zoned and utilized for commercial
uses. Allowing a residential development on the subject
tract couldhavesignificantimpacts on thesurrounding
commercialproperties.
ConformanceofazoningrequestwithTheproposedzonechangeisnotinconformancewiththe
thelanduseplan.futurelanduseplan.
CharacterofthesurroundingandThe proposed zone change to Medium Density Residential
adjacentareas.wouldnotbeconsistentwithcurrentzoningalongthis
section ofE.Main.
SuitabilityofthepropertyfortheusesDevelopment of the proposed site for residential uses would
whichwouldbepermissible,be suitable for this site but would not meet the character of
consideringdensity,accessandthesurroundingneighborhood.
circulation, and adequacy of public
facilitiesandservices.
TheextenttowhichtheproposeduseTheproposedzonechangewillhaveminimalimpactonthe
designationwouldadverselyaffecttrafficalongE.MainSt.
thecapacityorsafetyofthatportionof
theroad.
TheextenttowhichtheproposeduseThe proposed development should not have a significant
designation would create excessivenegative impact on the surrounding areas in regards to
air pollution, water pollution, noisepollution.
pollution, or other environmental harm
toadjacentproperties.
The gain, if any, to the public health,Nospecificgain hasbeen identified atthistime.
safety,andwelfareoftheCity.
RECOMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider
the proposed zone change from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2).
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ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Area Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Land Use Map
Exhibit D: Application
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Comment Sheets
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Planning and Development Department Staff Report
Future Land Use Map Amendment #21-92000001
DISCUSSION
Staff is presenting for consideration an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan in conjunction with
a zone change request on a 2.1 acre tract of land from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density
Residential (R-2). The site is currently undeveloped andis located at the northwest corner ofE. Main St.
andS. Utah St.
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upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The attached Exhibit A demonstrates
the existing land use while Exhibit Bshows the proposed future land use plan.
Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code (LGC) specifies requirements for amending the
ponent 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):
LandUseDevelopment
NorthMid-HighDensityResidentialUndeveloped
SouthCommercialTowLot
WestMainStreetFormerAntique Shop
EastCommercialBoat andRVStorage
RECOMMENDATION
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission desire to recommend approval for zone change 21-
92000001, then the 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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a. Proposed industrial development near P St. andSens Rd.
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This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of
which shall be maintained in the files of the City's Planning and Development Department upon
approval. Project development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1.All uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance Use Chart under LI (Sec. 106-
310, Table A "Commercial and Industrial Uses" of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
as may be amended from time to time including any uses required to be located adjacent to
a high frequency truck route.
2.Maximum lot coverage shall comply with Sec. 106-522, Table Area
The total square footage of any single building footprint
shall not exceed 750,000 square feet.
3.All surfaces on site intended for parking, drive aisles, or outside storage must be paved with
either asphalt or concrete.
4.The following uses/activities shall NOT be permitted on the property:
a.Shipping/tank containers, equipment or raw materials stored "off chassis"
overnight anywhere on the property unless properly screened.
b.Stacking of shipping/tank containers anywhere on the property unless properly
screened.
5.The requirements for development will be in accordance with Sec 106-522, Table A
"Industrial Area Requirements", of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances, as may be
amended from time to time.
6.The building facade of the building erected on the property will comply with the Tier 3
design guideline requirements of Sec.106-925 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
7.The truck docks will be designed such that they are screened from view from Hwy 225.
8.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.
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.
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This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of
which shall be maintained in the files of the City's Planning and Development Department upon
approval. Project development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1.All uses permitted in the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance Use Chart under Bl and LI (Sec.
106-310, Table A "Commercial and Industrial Uses" of the City of La Porte Code of
Ordinances) as may be amended from time to time, are permitted with the exception of any
uses required to be located adjacent to a high frequency truck route.
2.Maximum lot coverage shall comply with Sec. 106-522, Table Area
exceed 451,200 square feet.
3.All surfaces on site intended for parking, drive aisles, or outside storage must be paved with
either asphalt or concrete.
4.The following uses/activities shall NOT be permitted on the property:
a.Shipping/tank containers, equipment or raw materials stored "off chassis"
overnight anywhere on the property unless properly screened.
b.Stacking of shipping/tank containers anywhere on the property unless properly
screened.
c.Uses required to be located adjacent to a high frequency truck route.
5.The requirements for development will be in accordance with Sec 106-522, Table A
"Industrial Area Requirements", of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances, as may be
amended from time to time.
6.The building facade of the building erected on the property will comply with the Tier 3
design guideline requirements of Sec.106-925 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
7.The front of the building will face 16th Street.
8.The truck docks will be designed such that they are screened from view from Sens Road.
9.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.
10.All driving surfaces will be dust free in accordance with City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
11.On site detention will be provided.
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Discussion Item
b.Proposed senior development on McCabe Rd.
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Administrative Report
a.Update from Subcommittee on Zoning.
b.Next Meeting June 17, 2021.
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