HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-21-22 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
HALLAWLER
JAMESWALTER
Chairman
CommissionerDistrict3
DONNA
MARK FOLLIS
CommissionerAtLargeA
CommissionerDistrict4
JOEMOCK
LOUANNMARTIN
CommissionerAtLargeB
CommissionerDistrict5
NOLANALLEN
NANCY OJEDA
CommissionerDistrict1
CommissionerDistrict6
RICHARDWARREN
Commissioner District 2
ViceChairman
LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
REGULAR MEETING 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.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES: Approve the minutes of the June 16, 2022
regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4.ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #22-92000011: The Commission will hold a public hearing for Zone
Change Request #22-92000011, pursuant to an application from Breen Road Industrial Park, LLC,
applicant, and Max Curtner of APTIM Facilities, Inc. owner, for approval of a zone change from Large
Lot Residential (LLD) and General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), on a 21.29-
acre tract of land located at 1241 Underwood Road, legally described as Lots 367, 368, 369 & 370, La
Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas.
a.Staff Presentation
b.Applicant Presentation
c.Public Comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
d.Adjourn Hearing
5.COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Zone Change Request #22-92000011
6.SCUP REQUEST #22-91000004: The Commission will hold a public hearing for SCUP Request #22-
91000004, pursuant to an application from Breen Road Industrial Park, LLC, applicant, and Max Curtner
of APTIM Facilities, Inc. owner, for approval of a SCUP to allow for a 280,000 square foot warehouse facility
in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 21.29- acre tract of land located at 1241
Underwood Road, legally described as Lots 367, 368, 369 & 370, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas.
a.Staff Presentation
b.Applicant Presentation
c.Public Comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
d.Adjourn Hearing
7.COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: SCUP Request #22-91000004
8.FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: The Commission will 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 21.29-acre tract of land located
at 1241 Underwood Road, Large Lot.
9.SCUP REQUEST #22-91000005: The Commission will hold a public hearing for SCUP Request #22-
91000005, pursuant to an application from Jaison Bechar, applicant, and Satish Bechar, owner, for
approval of a SCUP to allow for a Motel Development in the General Commercial (GC) zoning district, on a
0.877- acre tract of land located at 914 S. Hwy 146, legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Kishan at La
Porte, Harris County, Texas.
a.Staff Presentation
b.Applicant Presentation
c.Public Comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
d.Adjourn Hearing
10.COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: SCUP Request #22-91000005
11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
a.Comprehensive Plan Update
b.Next Regular Meeting August 18, 2022
12.COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commentson matters appearing on the agendaor inquiry of staff
regarding specific factual information or existing policy.
13.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
services are requested to contact the Planning and Development office (281-470-5057)three (3)
business days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
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 July 21, 2022 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 at LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
July 21, 2022
Meeting Minutes
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a.June 16, 2022
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HAL LAWLER
JAMES WALTER
Chairman
CommissionerDistrict 3
MARK FOLLIS
CommissionerAt Large A
CommissionerDistrict 4
JOE MOCK
LOU ANNMARTIN
CommissionerAt Large B
CommissionerDistrict 5
NOLAN ALLEN
NANCY OJEDA
CommissionerDistrict 1
CommissionerDistrict
RICHARD WARREN
CommissionerDistrict 2
Vice Chairman
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 16,2022
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in aregular meeting on Thursday,June 16,
2022, 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: Chairman Hal Lawler, Commissioners Joe Mock,Lou Ann Martin, Mark Follis, Donna
Richard Warren, and Nolan Allen.
Commissioners absent:Commissioner Nancy Ojeda.
City Staff present: Ian Clowes, City Planner; Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney;Matt Daeumer,Assistant City Manager.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2.ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: Commissioner Ojeda was absent.
3.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a.Approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 19, 2022.
Commissioner Warren moved to approve the meeting minutes; the motion was adopted, 6-0; Commissioner
Follis abstained. Commissioner Walters arrived at 6:02, after the vote was taken.
4.FINAL PLAT #22-97000001:Consider approval of a Final Plat for Hawthorne at Fairmont, a commercial tract
consisting of one lot on 12.61 acres located at the northwest corner of Canada Rd. and Fairmont Pkwy. and legally
described as a portion of Outlots 710 and 711, La Porte Outlots, Vol. 83 Pg. 344, H.C.D.R., situated in the Enoch
Brinson League, Abstract No. 5, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
City Planner Ian Clowes presented the Plat and explained the reasoning behind the request.
Commissioner Allen moved toapprove the plat;the motion was adopted, 8-0.
5.MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN #21-83000001: Consider approval of the major development site plan #21-
83000001, Hawthorne at Fairmont, a 12.61-acre commercial development located at the northwest corner of
Canada Rd. and Fairmont Pkwy.
City Planner Ian Clowes presented the site plant and explained the reasoning behind the request.
Commissioner Warren moved to approve the plat;the motion was adopted, 8-0.
6.ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #22-92000010:The Commission will hold a public hearing for Zone Change Request
#22-92000010, pursuant to an application from Jennifer Curtis, on behalf of Shannon Wiespape, applicant, and the
Dutko Family Partnership Ltd, owner, for approval of a zone change from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Planned
Unit Development (PUD), on a 76.2-acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of McCabe Road and State
Highway 146, and legally described as portions of Tracts 5F, 5F-1, 8, 8A, 9B, 49 & 49A, Abstract 30, W P Harris
Survey, Harris County, Texas.
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The hearing was opened at 6:20 PM.City Planner Ian Clowes presented the request and provided background
information.
7.ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING:6:35 PM.
Commissioner moved to recommend approval of Zone Change Request #22-92000010 as
presented; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
Applicant Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes made a brief presentation.
James Livingston (815 Hackberry St.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Virginia Pierson-Turner (231 Bayside Dr.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Lisa Wright (822 Hackberry St.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
8.SCUP REQUEST #22-91000003: The Commission will hold a public hearing for SCUP Request #22-91000003,
pursuant to an application from Jennifer Curtis, on behalf of Shannon Wiespape, applicant, and the Dutko Family
Partnership Ltd, owner, for approval of a SCUP to allow for a Single Family Residential development in the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, on a 107.2- acre tract of land located at the southeast corner
of McCabe Road and State Highway 146, and legally described as Tracts 5F, 5F-1, 8, 8A, 9B, 10, 11, 49 & 49A,
Abstract 30, W P Harris Survey, Harris County, Texas.
The hearing was opened at 6:40 PM. City Planner Ian Clowes presented the request and provided background
information.
David Williams (1108 N. Country Club Dr. Shoreacres, TX) spoke in opposition to the proposal
Virginia Pierson-Turner (231 Bayside Dr.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Lisa Wright (822 Hackberry St.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Dewey Walls (1006 Hollow Tree Ln.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
John Sheffield (1035 Oak Leaf St.) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Boyd Noble (1100 N. Country Club Dr. Shoreacres, TX) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Nathaniel Bennett (3422 Bayou Forest Dr. Shoreacres, TX) spoke in opposition to the proposal.
9.ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING:7:33 PM.
Commissioner moved to table SCUP Request #22-91000003 as presented; the motion was adopted,
8-0 and the item was tabled.
10.FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: The Commission will 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 1.43-acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of McCabe
Rd. and SH 146,
City Planner Ian Clowes presented the FLUP Amendment and explained the reasoning behind the request.
Commissioner Mock moved to table the amendment;the motion was adopted, 8-0 and the item was tabled.
11.DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a.Street and Alley Closure Requests:
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Staff presented two pending street and alley closure applications to garner input from the commission.
b.Future Land Use Designation 3900 Underwood Rd:
This item was a request by Commissioner Follis. The commission discussed the original proposal that was
recommended for approval and decided to withdraw the FLUP amendment along with the zone change
request.
12.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
a.Next Regular Meeting July 21, 2022
ADJOURN: Commissioner Allen made the motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM; the motion was adopted 8-0.
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Hal Lawler, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
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Ian Clowes, City Planner
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Planning and Zoning Commission
July 21, 2022
Zone Change #22-92000011
Planning and Development Department Staff Report
Zone Change Request - #22-92000011
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is located at 1241 Underwood Rd.
Zoning:
Large Lot Residential (LLD) and General Commercial (GC)
Background Information:
The property is currently developed with a number of office and industrial buildings. The applicant would
like to clear the site and develop a large warehouse facility. In order to allow the proposed use, the
applicant is seeking a zone change from General Commercial (GC) and Large Lot Residential (LLD) to
Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also be seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit
(SCUP) that would grant approval of the proposed use.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The
following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
ZoningLand Use
NorthGeneral Commercial (GC)/Large Undeveloped
LotResidential (LLD)
EastLarge Lot Residential (LLD)Residential
SouthGeneral Commercial (GC)/Large Residential
Lot Residential (LLD)
WestCity of Deer Park Commercial
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 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 10 days
of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at City Hall and
site.
Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The
1.Land Use.Staff finds that allowing for a large industrial warehouse use on this site would not be
consistent with the development patterns in the area.
2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along Underwood Rd.
3.Utilities.There are existing water and sewer services located along Underwood Rd.
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Criterion:Staff Findings:
Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support
permitted use.the proposed use.
Impact on the value and practicality Proposed zone change would not be consistent with
of the surrounding land uses.adjacent properties.
Conformance of a zoning request The proposed zone change will notbe in conformance
with the land use plan.with the future land use plan.
Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change to PUD with an industrial
adjacent areas.warehouseuse would not be consistent with the existing
generalcommercial zoning along this section of
Underwood Rd.
Suitability of the property for the Development of the site for the proposed warehouseuse
uses which would be permissible, could be suitable butwould not meet the character of the
considering density, access and surrounding large lot residential neighborhood.
circulation, and adequacy of public
facilities and services.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed zone change will have a significantimpact
use designation would adversely on the traffic along Underwood Rd.
affect the capacity or safety of that
portion of the road.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed warehouse use could have potential
use designation would create negative impacts onthe surrounding environment,
excessive air pollution, water especially noise, air, and light pollution nuisances.
pollution, noise pollution, or other
environmental harm to adjacent
properties.
The gain, if any, to the public health, No specific gain has been identified.
safety, and welfare of the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission conduct a public
hearing for the proposed Zone Change Request #22-92000011.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Area Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Application
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SCUP #22-91000004
Planning and Development Department Staff Report
SCUP Request - #22-91000004
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is located at 1241 Underwood Rd.
Zoning:
Large Lot Residential (LLD) and General Commercial (GC)
Background Information:
The property is currently developed with a number of office and industrial buildings. The applicant would
like to clear the site and develop a 280,000 square foot warehouse facility. The city is in the process of
changing the zoning from GC and LLD to Planned Unit Development (PUD), to allow for the proposed
Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP).
Staff has provided a list of 13 conditions of approval. These conditions are meant to ensure that, if
approved, this use will have minimal negative impacts on adjoining residential properties. The list of
conditions can be found in Exhibit D.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The
following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
ZoningLand Use
NorthGeneral Commercial (GC)/Large Undeveloped
LotResidential (LLD)
EastLarge Lot Residential (LLD)Residential
SouthGeneral Commercial (GC)/Large Residential
Lot Residential (LLD)
WestCity of Deer Park Commercial
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 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 10 days
of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at City Hall and
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Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The
1.Land Use.Staff finds that allowing for a large industrial warehouse use 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 Underwood Rd.
3.Utilities.There are existing water and sewer services located along Underwood Rd.
land use decisions. Th
Criterion:Staff Findings:
Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support
permitted use.the proposed use.
Impact on the value and practicality Proposed SCUPwould not be consistent with adjacent
of the surrounding land uses.properties.
Conformance of a zoning request The proposed SCUPwill not be in conformance with the
with the land use plan.future land use plan.
Character of the surrounding and The proposed industrial warehouseuse would not be
adjacent areas.consistent with current zoning along this section of
Underwood Rd.
Suitability of the property for the Development of the proposed site for warehouseuses
uses which would be permissible, could be suitable for this site but would not meet the
considering density, access andcharacter of the surrounding large lot residential
circulation, and adequacy of public neighborhood.
facilities and services.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed SCUPwill have a significantimpact on the
use designation would adversely traffic along Underwood Rd.
affect the capacity or safety of that
portion of the road.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed warehouse use could have potential
use designation would create negative impacts onthe surrounding environment,
excessive air pollution, water especially noise, air, and light pollution.
pollution, noise pollution, or other
environmental harm to adjacent
properties.
The gain, if any, to the public health, No specific gain has been identified.
safety, and welfare of the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the
proposed SCUP 22-91000004. If the Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff recommends
the stated list of conditions be included in the recommendation for approval.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Area Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Proposed SCUP
Exhibit E: Application
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit
-91000004
#22
Applicant: Breen Road Industrial Park, LLC.
Owner or Agent
1223 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027
Address
Development Name/Type: Warehouse Facility
Location: 1241 Underwood Rd. _
Legal Description: Lots 367, 368. 369, & 370, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas.
Zoning: PUD, Planned Unit Development____________________________
Use: Warehousing
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be
development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1.Asite development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of
and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. The underlying zoning is Light Industrial (LI). All LI zoning and development requirements
will need to be met, outside of any conditions listed below.
3. The total allowed square footage of any building or accumulation of buildings shall not
exceed 280,000 square feet.
4. All uses permitted in the Business Industrial (BI) zoning district shall be permitted.
5. Uses permitted in Light Industrial (LI) shall be allowed via approval of a Special Conditional
Use Permit (SCUP).
6. Perimeter fencing must be constructed along all portions of the property adjacent to
residential.
7. and 100% opaque.
8. Onsite lighting must be hooded and include motion sensors to limit light pollution on
adjacent properties.
9. Onsite operations are limited to the hours of 7:00 AM 7:00 PM.
10. No modular or temporary structures, including shipping containers, may be utilized on site
at any time for any purpose. Shipping containers on chassis and defined as in-transit shall
be permitted.
11. Allonsite areas utilized for storage, parking, or driving must be paved with either concrete
or asphalt. Chip seal or any other material is not permitted.
12. Hazardous materials which may or may not require a placard may not be stored on site for
any length of time. This prohibition includes shipments of hazardous materials that are
defined as in-transit by the Department of Transportation (DOT)
13. Any modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to this
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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 isnot 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 ofLa 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
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Planning and Development Department Staff Report
FLUP Amendment - #22-92000011
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is at 1241 Underwood Dr.
Background Information:
Staff is presenting for consideration an amendment to the C
with a zone change request on a 21.29-acre tract of land from the Large Lot Residential (LLD) and
General Commercial (GC) zoning districts to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district.
The CLarge Lot Residential
accommodate the proposed zone change, the FLUP should Light Industrial
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 Bshows the proposed future land use plan.
The Future Land Use Plan identifies the following zoning and surrounding land uses (see the attached
Exhibit A):
Land Use CategoryLand Use
NorthCommercial Large Lot Undeveloped
EastLarge Lot Residential
SouthGeneral Commercial/Large Lot Residential
WestCity of Deer ParkCommercial
Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code (LGC) specifies requirements for amending the
Ccomponent 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval for Zone Change request #22-
92000011, then the C.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A:Current Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit B: Proposed Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
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Planning and Development Department Staff Report
SCUP Request - #22-91000005
DISCUSSION
Location:
The subject site is located at 914 SH 146 South
Zoning:
General Commercial (GC)
Background Information:
The property is currently undeveloped
along SH 146. The applicant is interested in constructing a motel behind the existing restaurant. Current
plans show the sole acceaccess to SH 146.
The applicant purchased this land back in 2018 and requested a SCUP for this same use in June of 2018.
The Commission at that time voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the request. City Council then denied the
item at their July 23, 2018 regular meeting.
Staff has provided a list of 5 conditions of approval. The list of conditions can be found in Exhibit D.
The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The
following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses:
ZoningLand Use
NorthGeneral Commercial (GC)Hotel
SouthGeneral Commercial (GC)Fast Food/Urgent Care
WestLight Industrial (LI)Kroger
EastGeneral Commercial (GC)
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 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 10 days
of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at City Hall and
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Analysis:
There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The
analysis of those considerations:
1.Land Use.Staff finds that the proposed motel use is not a good fit with the surrounding land uses.
The site is located within 1300 feet of at least 6 exiting hotel/motel uses, and within 2000 feet of
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10 exiting or approved hotel/motels. The site is small and does not have adequate ingress and
egress for the proposed use.
2.Access.The proposed site does not have enough frontage along SH 146 to allow for a driveway.
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3.Utilities.Water and sewer services are available along the western edge of the property.
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
permitted use.the proposed use.
Impact on the value and practicality Proposed use would add to a glut of existing hotel/motel
of the surrounding land uses.uses already operating in the immediate area.
Conformance of a zoning request The proposed SCUPwouldbe in conformance with the
with the land use plan.future land use plan.
Character of the surrounding and The proposed use would be consistent with the area.
adjacent areas.However, the proposed development, with access issues
and size of proposed lot, would not be consistent with
similar developmentsin the area.
Suitability of the property for the Development of the proposed site for warehouseuses
uses which would be permissible, could be suitable for this site but would not meet the
considering density, access and character of the surrounding large lot residential
circulation, and adequacy of public neighborhood.
facilities and services.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed SCUPshould nothave a significantimpact
use designation would adversely on the traffic along SH 146.
affect the capacity or safety of that
portion of the road.
The extent to which the proposed The proposed use will not create any additional excessive
use designation would create air pollution orother negative environmental issues.
excessive air pollution, water
pollution, noise pollution, or other
environmental harm to adjacent
properties.
The gain, if any, to the public health, No specific gain has been identified.
safety, and welfare of the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the
proposed SCUP 22-91000005. If the Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff recommends
the stated list of conditions be included in the recommendation for approval.
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ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Area Map
Exhibit B: Zoning Map
Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map
Exhibit D: Proposed SCUP
Exhibit E: Application
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit
-91000005
#22
Applicant: Jaison Bechar
Owner or Agent
29711 S. Legends Village Ct. Spring, TX 77386
Address
Development Name/Type: Executive Inn and Suites
Location: 914 SH 146 South. __
Legal Description: Reserve A, Block 1, Kishan at La Porte, Harris County, TX
Zoning: General Commercial (GC) ____________________________
Use: Hotel/Motel
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be
development shall be in accordance with the following conditions:
1.Asite development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of
the
and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2.The only permitted use on site shall be NAICS #721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels)
and Motels.
3. The underlying zoning is GC. All GC requirements will need to be met.
4. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction
5. Any substantial modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an
ode of
Ordinances.
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 isnot 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 ofLa 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
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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Administrative Report
Administrative Report
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