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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
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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
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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.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
September 15, 2022
Meeting Minutes
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. August 18, 2022
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
September 15, 2022 Zone Change #22-92000012
Planning and Development Department Staff Report
Zone Change Request - #22-92000012
DISCUSSION
Location:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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#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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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(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.
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