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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-15-22 HALLAWLER JAMESWALTER Chairman CommissionerDistrict3 DONNA MARK FOLLIS CommissionerAtLargeA CommissionerDistrict4 JOEMOCK VICTOR PERES CommissionerAtLargeB CommissionerDistrict5 NOLANALLEN NANCY OJEDA CommissionerDistrict1 CommissionerDistrict6 RICHARDWARREN Commissioner District 2 ViceChairman LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 2022 REGULAR MEETING 6 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER LA PORTE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571 Remote participation is available. Attend via tablet, mobile phone, or computer using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81112192247?pwd=V3U2SHFieFVVU2dTVEZtTWdNdXliZz09 Join by phone at 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 811 1219 2247. The passcode is 551442. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting, in person or remotely, and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Planning Department (281-470-5057) three working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES: Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2022 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 4. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #22-92000012: The Commission will hold a public hearing on Zone Change Request #22- 92000012, pursuant to an application from the City of La Porte, applicant, for approval of a zone change from General Commercial (GC)to Low Density Residential (R-1), for a 3.25-acre tract of land ndrd located between W. Fairmont and I St. along S. 2 and S. 3 streets; legally described as Lots 23-32, Block 1777 and Lots 1-13, 20-32, and the northern 17 feet of lots 14 and 19, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas a.Staff Presentation b. Public Comments (Limited to 5 minutes per person) c. Adjourn Hearing 5. COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:Zone Change #22-92000012 6. SCUP REQUEST #22-91000006:The Commission will hold a public hearing on SCUP Request #22- 91000006, pursuant to an application from Aldo Hernandez of Prologis, applicant, on behalf of Rebecca Hoffman of Union Pacific Railroad, owner, for approval of a SCUP to allow for merchant wholesale trade uses in buildings that exceed 40,000 square feet and on a site in excess of five (5) acres, to locate on a52.405-acre tract of land, legally described as Lots 904, 905, 906, 909, 910, 911, 918, 919, 920 & Tracts 907, 908, 921 La Porte Outlots; Tracts 4, 4E, 4F Abstract 5 Brinson; Tract 2 Abstract 5 Brinson; Harris County, Texas. a. Staff Presentation b. Public Comments (Limited to 5 minutes per person) c. Adjourn Hearing 1 7. COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: SCUP Request #22-91000006. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS: a. Street and Alley Closure Requests b. Chapter 106 Subcommittee Update c. Comprehensive Plan Update d. Next Regular Meeting OCTOBER 13 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commentson matters appearing on the agendaor inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. 10. 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 September 15, 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, and to the City's website at LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Title: DATE OF POSTING TIME OF POSTING TAKEN DOWN 2 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes Approval of Meeting Minutes a. August 18, 2022 3 HAL LAWLER JAMES WALTER Chairman CommissionerDistrict 3 MARK FOLLIS CommissionerAt Large A CommissionerDistrict 4 JOE MOCK VACANT 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 AUGUST 18,2022 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in aregular meeting on Thursday, August 18, 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, Mark Follis, , Richard Warren, Nancy Ojeda, James Walters, and Nolan Allen. Commissioners absent:None. 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: All members were present. 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES: a. Approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 21, 2022. Commissioner Allen moved to approve the meeting minutes; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 4.RESIDENTIAL REPLAT #22-97000002: The Commission will hold a public hearing for Residential Replat #22-97000002, pursuant to an application from Survey 1, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Clarence Morgan Family Living Trust, owner, for the proposed Partial Replat of Outlot 459 La Porte Outlots, a 4.96- acre replat located at the 10415 N. H St. and legally described as Tracts 459 and 459A, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas. The hearing was opened at 6:01 PM. City Planner Ian Clowes presented the request and provided background information. 5. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: 6:03 Commissioner moved to approve Residential Replat #22-97000002 as presented; the motion was adopted, 8-0 and the item was approved. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS: a.Chapter 106 Subcommittee City Planner, Ian Clowes, provided an update on staff progress regarding the 106 review. Page 1 of 2 4 August 18, 2022 - P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes b.Comprehensive Plan Update Director, Teresa Evans, provided an update on recent activities for the Comprehensive Plan Update. c. October Meeting Date City Planner, Ian Clowes, explained that staff will be out of town on the regularly scheduled October meeting date due to a training. It was proposed that the meeting could be moved to th October 13. The Commission agreed to reschedule the meeting for this date. d.Next Regular Meeting September 15, 2022 ADJOURN: Commissioner made the motion to adjourn at 6:11 PM; the motion was adopted 8-0. _______________________________ Hal Lawler, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman _______________________________ Ian Clowes, City Planner Page 2 of 2 5 August 18, 2022 - P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 Zone Change #22-92000012 Planning and Development Department Staff Report Zone Change Request - #22-92000012 DISCUSSION Location: ndrd The subject site is located between W. Fairmont Pkwy. andW. I St., between S. 2 and S. 3 Streets. Legal Description: Lots 23-32, Block 1777 and Lots 1-13, 20-32, and the northern 17 feet of lots 14 and 19, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas Background Information: The property is currently developed with single family homes.When this area of the city was initially zoned, the determination was made to zone all of the property between W. I Street and W. Fairmont Pkwy. as General Commercial. The majority of the existing uses within this area are ndrd commercial in nature, with the exception of the area between S. 2 and S. 3 streets. This has made it difficult for the existing homes to improve their property. 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 NorthLow Density Residential (R-1)Single Family Residential SouthGeneral Commercial (GC)Commercial WestGeneral Commercial (GC)City storage and water facility EastGeneral Commercial (GC)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 posted in the area of the rezoning within 10 days of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public . Analysis: Staff evaluated land use, access and utility considerations during the review of this application. The foll 1.Land Use.Staff finds that low density single family residential is an ideal fit for the existing site. 2.Access.There is sufficient existing right-of-way access throughout the subject area. 3.Utilities.The site is already connected to city utilities. 6 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 Zone Change #22-92000012 making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each item and staff findings. Criterion:Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support support the permitted use.theexistinguse. Impact on the value and Proposed zone changewould be consistent with other practicality of the properties in the immediate area. surrounding land uses. Conformance of a zoning The proposed zone change is in conformance with the request with the land use future land use plan. plan. Character of the Proposed zone changewould be consistent with other surrounding and adjacent properties in the immediate area. areas. Suitability of the property for The existinguses on site are consistent with thelow the uses which would be density single family (R-1) zoning district. permissible, considering density, access and circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services. The extent to which the The proposed zone change will have minimal impact on proposed use designation the traffic in the vicinity. would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road. Theextent to which the The proposed zone change will not create excessive air proposed use designation pollution or other negative environmental issues. would create excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the The proposed zone change will protect the existing public health, safety, and developments from being redeveloped into higher welfare of the City.density residential in the future. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission conduct a public hearing for the proposed Zone Change request #22-92000012. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Area Map Exhibit B: Zoning Map Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map 7 TS1 DN2 3 DR T4 H 8 TS1 DN2 3 DR T4 H 9 TS1 DN2 3 DR T4 H 10 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 SCUP #22-91000006 Planning and Development Department Staff Report SCUP Request - #22-91000006 DISCUSSION Location: The subject site is located at N. P St., East of Sens Rd, South of State Highway 225. Background Information: The property, Tracts 1 and 2, is currently undeveloped and owned by Union Pacific Railroad. Prologis, formerly Liberty Property, is interested in developing the 52.405 acre site as an industrial/commerce park similar to what they have developed at Port Crossing. The current proposal calls for the construction of three (3) SPEC warehouse/industrial buildings ranging in size from 125,000 square feet up to 750,000 square feet. The developer does not have a specific end user in mind at this time but anticipates interest from businesses that currently fall under the Merchant Wholesale uses NAICS. Currently, the zoning code restricts Merchant Wholesale uses to buildings no greater than 40,000 square feet on tracts of land no greater than 5 acres. The code does allow for the approval of a SCUP in order to permit larger buildings and larger acreage. Staff has provided a list of nine (9) conditions of approval. If approved, the proposed SCUP with conditions would permit buildings up to 750,000 square feet on a site not to exceed 55 acres in size. 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 NorthSH 225/ETJBattleground Industrial District SouthLI, Light IndustrialDrainage Channel WestLI,LightIndustrialIndustrial Developments EastHI,Heavy IndustrialRail Yard 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 . 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 an industrial commerce park would be consistent with other industrial uses in this area along SH 225 and P Street. 2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along Sens Road and P Street. 11 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 SCUP #22-91000006 3.Utilities. Water and sewer services are available alongSens Rd. Will need to be extended to site. Criterion:Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area would need to be permitted use.extended to the site.Developer is willing to improve N. P St. in order to meet expanded demand. Developer is in talks with Union Pacific to gain an easement over existing rail lines along SH 225 which could permit direct drive access to SH 225. Impact on the value and practicality Proposed SCUPwould beconsistent with other of the surrounding land uses.industrialproperties in this area along SH 225 and Sens Rd. Conformance of a zoning request The proposed SCUPisin conformance with the future with the land use plan.land use plan which designates the area as Light Industrial (LI) Character of the surrounding and The proposed use is consistent with the industrial adjacent areas.character of SH 225 and the specific portions of Sens Rd.and N. P that would act as access points to the development. Suitability of the property for the The developer has proposed improvements to adjacent uses which would be permissible, roadways and adding direct access via SH 225 feeder in considering density, access and order to meet the expanded demands from the proposed circulation, and adequacy of public project. facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed The proposed SCUP would have primary access off of use designation would adversely N. P St. with a possible access point directly onto SH affect the capacity or safety of that 225. The applicant plans to conduct a Traffic Impact portion of theroad.Analysis to determine what, if any,improvements will be needed. The extent to which the proposed The proposed use should not have a significant impact use designation would create on environmental integrity of the surrounding area. excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed project has the potential to increase the safety, and welfare of the City.tax base and add additional jobs within the city limits. RECOMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission conduct a public hearing for the proposed SCUP #22-91000006. If the Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff has listed a number of conditions that should be considered as part of the approval. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 SCUP #22-91000006 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Area Map Exhibit B: Zoning Map Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map Exhibit D: Proposed SCUP Exhibit E: Application 13 RTS GNA 1 HT6 SNES MISSION SIVA RT 14 RTS GNA 1 HT6 SNES MISSION SIVA RT 15 FLUP MAP SCUP #21-92000002 N.P St. East BEXA R of Sens Rd. C ROCK ETT S H 2 25-S H 1 46 L A P O R TE -S H 1 46 Legend WIE BO Subject Tracts MILAM HI P P COM LI PLAINBROOK SET SUN This product is for informational RIDGE purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable BI for legal purposes. It does not PO represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the LDR L L approximate relative location of property boundaries OUT PI 1 inch = 690 feet V IO LA JUNE 2021 LL PLANNING DEPARTMENT 16 Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit -91000006 #22 Applicant: Aldo Hernandez, Prologis Owner or Agent 9655 Katy Freeway, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77024 Address Development Name/Type: P Street Industrial Park (Tracts 1 and 2) Location: N. P St., East of Sens Rd, South of State Highway 225 Legal Description: Lots 904, 905, 906, 909, 910, 911, 918, 919, 920 & Tracts 907, 908, 921 La Porte Outlots; Tracts 4, 4E, 4F Abstract 5 Brinson; Tract 2 Abstract 5 Brinson, Harris County, Texas. Zoning: LI, Light Industrial/BI, Business Industrial Use: Industrial 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. A site development plan shall be submitted, if necessary, in accordance with applicable requirements ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. 2. All Merchant Wholesale Uses listed in Chapter 106-310 shall be permitted to locate within buildings up to 750,00,000 square feet in total area and within a tract of land not to exceed 55 acres. 3. 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 are permitted. 4. All surfaces on site intended for parking, drive aisles, or outside storage must be paved with either asphalt or concrete. 5. 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. 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. Developer shall work with the City to implement improvements to the intersection of N P St. and Sens Road through the completion of a traffic impact analysis (TIA) and warrant analysis in order to properly route truck traffic exiting the site in order to deter and attempt to prevent trucks from proceeding south onto Sens Road. 9. Any substantial modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to this . 17 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 18 19 20 21 Planning and Zoning Commission September 15, 2022 Discussion Item Discussion Item a.Street and Alley Closure Requests b.Chapter 106 Subcommittee Update c.Comprehensive Plan Update d.Next Regular Meeting OCTOBER 13 22 23 " 8 641 "8 01 "8 30 8" 24 From:Wingate, Lorenzo To:Clowes, Ian; Meekins, Clif; Kerry Lackey Cc:Price, Clayton; Mayo, Ray Subject:RE: Proposed ROW Closure Date:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 11:22:52 AM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png image001.png SAC Application Page 1 08.31.2022.pdf Exhibit - N. P Street.pdf Good morning, All. There is an existing 8” sanitary sewer main, within the W H Street ROW, which serves the Fairway Inn. This hotel/motel, has an estimated daily wastewater flow that is between 2 and 6.5 times more than other commercial sources (ref. TCEQ Table B.1 below). Abandoning this ROW creates a situation in which this high flow user’s wastewater service would be provided across/through a private property. Operational and maintenance needs, associated with the high flow user, could potentially impact proposed facilities, operations, activities, etc. within the private property created with the ROW abandonment. Also, the H Street th ROW provides access to parcels between S 14 Street and SH 146, which may be inaccessible, if TxDOT does not allow a new street connection from H Street ROW to the SH 146 access road. For these reasons, I would not suggest abandoning the H Street ROW. 25 26 01 8" 12" S 12" SNE 8 8 "6 27 From:Wingate, Lorenzo To:Clowes, Ian; Kerry Lackey; Meekins, Clif Cc:Price, Clayton; Mayo, Ray Subject:RE: Proposed ROW Closure - North P Street Date:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10:34:29 AM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png Good morning, All. There is an existing water line within the P Street ROW that has been extended, with the apparent intention to connect to the existing water line on the east side of the rail yard, which would loop the water system in this area. The existing large tracts could potentially be subdivided, requiring extensions of public infrastructure (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, paving). Without knowing the potential infrastructure needs and having not seen a development concept/plan for the adjacent undeveloped tracts, I would not suggest closing the ROW at this time. More information is needed to provide a fully informed recommendation. Lorenzo Wingate, P.E., C.F.M. Assistant Director of Public Works rd 2963 N 23 Street | La Porte, TX 77571 p. 281.470.5105 | m. 281.628.3931 website | map | email From: Clowes, Ian Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 1:18 PM To: Wingate, Lorenzo <WingateL@laportetx.gov>; Kerry Lackey <KLackey@cobbfendley.com>; Meekins, Clif <MeekinsC@laportetx.gov> Cc: Price, Clayton <PriceC@laportetx.gov> Subject: Proposed ROW Closure - North P Street See Attached exhibit showing a proposed ROW closure for a portion of N. P Street. Please let me th know if you have any objections. This will be going to PZ Commission on September 15 for their input. Thanks. Ian Clowes | City Planner 604 W. Fairmont Parkway | La Porte, TX 77571 p. 281.470.5063 | c. 832.367.4591 website | map | email 28 From: Clowes, Ian Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 1:06 PM To: Wingate, Lorenzo <WingateL@laportetx.gov>; Meekins, Clif <MeekinsC@laportetx.gov>; Kerry Lackey <KLackey@cobbfendley.com> Cc: Price, Clayton <PriceC@laportetx.gov> Subject: Proposed ROW Closure See Attached exhibit showing a proposed ROW closure for a portion of W. H Street. Please let me know if you th have any objections. This will be going to PZ Commission on September 15 for their input. Thanks. Ian Clowes | City Planner 604 W. Fairmont Parkway | La Porte, TX 77571 p. 281.470.5063 | c. 832.367.4591 website | map | email 29 PROPOSED Chapter 106 Amendments for CY 2022 Group A Amendments that are relatively straight forward or are high priority items. Group B Amendments that may need more thought and explanation prior to moving forward to City Council. 1.ISSUE: Typo Sec. 106-946 a.Scope. These provisions shall apply to all new commercial and mixed residential/commercial uses. Single family residential is subject to the provisions of section 106-XXX(f) (Redevelopment principles for single-family dwellings). 2.ISSUE: Gas Station Uses 106-310 Gas Station uses should not be allowed in MS and should be SCUP everywhere else. 20172017 NAICS Title** NC MS GC MU BI LIHI NAICS Code 44711Gasoline Stations with Convenience StoresCPP CPCPCPCP 3.ISSUE: Battery Storage Farm (BESS) Require a SCUP in all zoning districts. Need to determine an appropriate NAICS or state that all unlisted uses require a SCUP. 4.ISSUE: Vape Shops Sec. 106-310 Conditional in all currently allowed zones or require same criteria as alcohol sales. 5.ISSUE: PZ Report to Council Deadline 106-171 (4) Extend city council action deadline from 30 days to 60 days Submission of findings and recommendations to city council. The city planning and zoning commission shall forward its final report consisting of written findings of fact and recommendations to city council within 30 days of the close of the public hearing held in accordance with this section. 6.ISSUE: Pool Setback Requirements 106-748 Allow for a pool to be setback three (3) feet from adjacent structure with a letter from a licensed engineer. 7.ISSUE: RV Parks Sec.106-331 are allowed in the MH District. The code should reflect that NAICS 721211 RV Parks, is allowed outright in the MH Zoning District 8.ISSUE: Self-Storage Sec. 106-310 Boat and RV storage are currently included with mini warehousing and self-storage under NAICS 531 Real Estate and should be separated into individual categories. 30 **NCMSGCMUBILIHI 531Real EstatePPPPPPP 531130Lessors of Miniwarehouses CCCCCPP and Self-Storage Units (Not PPP including Boat and RV Storage) 531130Boat and RV StorageCCCPP 9.ISSUE: Grassed/Dust Free Sec. 106-444 (b) (3) - subjective. Additionally, grassed surfaces are rarely adequate surfaces for outside storage. (b) hǒƷķƚƚƩ ƭƷƚƩğŭĻ͵ Open and outdoor storage as an accessory or principal use provided that: (1)The area is screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with section 106-444(a) (Special use performance standards). (2)Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way in compliance with section 106- 444(a) (Special use performance standards) (3)Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust must be paved with either concrete, hot- mix asphalt, or chip seal (TxDOT Standard 316 surface treatment). New technologies in paving materials can be considered and approved at the discretion of the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee. 10.ISSUE: Parking Space Definition Sec. 106-1 The current definition for parking space does not specify the type of surfacing material that is required. Section 106-1 tğƩƉźƓŭ ƭƦğĭĻ means a surfaced area, designed to control dust and moisture paved with either concrete, hot-mix asphalt, or chip seal (TxDOT Standard 316 surface treatment), enclosed or unenclosed, sufficient in size to store one automobile together with a surfaced driveway connecting the parking space with the street or alley permitting ingress and egress of an automobile. A parking space or any requisite maneuvering area incidental thereto shall not occupy any public right-of-way. New technologies in parking lot surfacing can be considered and approved at the discretion of the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee. Section 106-835 (f) {ǒƩŅğĭźƓŭ͵ All areas for parking space and driveways shall be surfaced with materials suitable to control dust and drainage. Except in the case of single-family and two-family dwellings in the 31 Large Lot (LLD) zoning district, d Driveways and stalls shall be surfaced with standard concrete, hot-mix asphalt, or chip seal (TxDOT Standard 316 surface treatment) in conformance with the public improvements criteria manual (PICM), except in the case of single family homes in the Large Lot (LLD) zoning district. For developments in the LLD zoning district, the first forty feet concrete, hot-mix asphalt, or chip seal (TxDOT Standard 316 surface treatment). New technologies in parking lot surfacing can be considered and approved at the discretion of the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee. 11.MSD Residential Sec. 106-948 (f) (2) There have been a number of recent challenges lately to which Current Section of Code: (f) wĻķĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ ƦƩźƓĭźƦƌĻƭ ŅƚƩ ƭźƓŭƌĻΏŅğƒźƌǤ ķǞĻƌƌźƓŭƭ͵ (1) Homes shall be no more than two stories in height. residential construction. Colors common during the time should be utilized. (3) The primary material (minimum of 90%) shall be brick, stone, stucco, block, wood siding or synthetic wood (such as Hardiplank). (4) Sheet metal siding, plywood, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), synthetic stucco, and burglar bars shall not be used. (5) Where original doors and/or windows were blocked or covered, those openings should be restored to their original appearance. (6) The use of aluminum window frames is prohibited. Proposed Changes: (1)Homes shall be no more than two stories in height. (2) residential construction. Common characteristic examples would be carpenter gothic features, decorative peak trusses, single or two story porches with pillars or porticos, gable roofs, window shutters, decorative period lighting, etc. Color schemes common during the time should be utilized and are subject to approval by the Planning Director (ex. Contrasting, bold, and earth tones are suggested). (3)The primary material (minimum of 90%) shall be brick, stone, stucco, block, wood siding or synthetic wood (such as Hardiplank). (4)Sheet metal siding, plywood, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), synthetic stucco, aluminum window frames, and burglar bars shall not be used are not permitted. (5)Where o Original doors and/or windows that were blocked or covered, those openings should shall be restored to their original appearance and functionality. (6)A garage is not required, but there shall be be sufficient space reserved for 2 car stalls on the property. If a garage is desired, it shall be detached and offset to either the side or rear yard, adhering to single-family detached area requirements. (7)Detached garages must utilize a uniform façade to the primary living structure on the property and cannot exceed a single-story in height. 32 (8)Placement of carports anywhere on site is not permitted. (9)If a property is utilizing alleyway access to rear-offset garage, the alleyway must be improved to-and-through the property lines and built to City of La Porte specifications. (10) The Planning and Development Director or his/her designee shall approve the final design elements. 12.ISSUE: Multi-tenant Parking Sec. 106-839 Multi-tenant structures often have many different land uses come and go over the years, making it hard for developers to plan for enough parking. Sec. 106-838 2017 2017 NAICS MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES NAICS Title (combination) Code N/A Shopping One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area for shopping centers under Center 25,000 square feet and one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area for shopping centers that are 25,000 square feet or larger 13.ISSUE: SCUP vs. CUP Chapter 106 refers to Conditional Use Permits (CUP) as well as Special Conditional Use Permits (SCUP) which are functionally the same thing. Recommendation: Staff recommends changing all references to CUP to SCUP. Sec. 106-216. - General conditions for all special conditional uses in all zoning districts. (a)A special conditional use permit may be granted by the city council for the construction of a building and/or the establishment of a use as described in this or any other section, upon a tract of land in single ownership or under unified control. Sec. 106-659. - Special regulations and procedures. (a)tƩƚĭĻķǒƩĻ ŅƚƩ ĻƭƷğĬƌźƭŷźƓŭ ƚƩ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦźƓŭ ğ ƦƌğƓƓĻķ ǒƓźƷ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ ķźƭƷƩźĭƷ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ͵ (1)An application for a special conditional use permit shall be filed and processed based upon procedures established by sections 106-216 (General conditions for all special conditional uses in all zoning districts), 106-217 (Conditions for approval), and 106- 218 (Amendments). (2)An application for a general plan shall be filed and processed simultaneously with the special conditional use permit and shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter and the City Development Ordinance Number 1444 on file in the city secretary's office. 33