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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting• e LA PORTE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION • MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 19$8 Chairman Doug Latimer called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Charles Boyle, Inge Browder, Janet Graves, and Lola Phillips Members Absent: Bobby Blackwell and Jack Gresham City Staff Present: Joel H. Albrecht, Director of Community Development; Ervin J. Griffith, Building Official/Zoning Administrator; Nina Bergeron, Community Development Secretary; Bob Speake, City Engineer; John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney; and John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Others Present: Ronald Flood and Russell Wilson, incoming Commander and Member of V.F.W. Post ~~8251 First item on the agenda was to consider approving the minutes of the April 21, 1988 Regular Meeting. Inge Browder made an amendment to the minutes changing the word "and" to "as" on the first page, third paragraph, last sentence. There was a motion by Charles Boyle and a second by Inge Browder to approve the minutes with the amendment. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Public Hearing was called to order. Second item on the agenda was to consider a Special Conditional Use Permit Request by the V.F.W. Post No.8251 to allow a fraternal organization to be located within a R-3, High Density Residential Zone on Lots 16-19; Block 305; La Porte. Ronald Flood, incoming Commander of Local V.F.W. Post 48251, came forward and described to the Commission what the V.F.W. would like to do. He explained that they would like to tear down the one building that is in very bad repair and then bring the other building up to code using the restaurant area for meetings and the bottom floor of the adjacent building for storage. Mr. Flood was asked if he was familiar with the requirements for parking and landscaping. He replied that he was aware of the requirements and would comply with these as soon as possible. • Russell Wilson came forward and spoke in favor of the proposed Special Conditional Use for the V.F.W. ® • • Planning & Zoning Minutes May 19, 1988 Page 2 Ervin Griffith gave Staff's report stating that prerequisites have been met and that the Zoning Ordinance allows organizations of this type to locate within a R-3 zone subject to the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The other factors to consider were: 1. Parking. 2. Demolition and Repair 3. Landscaping In conclusion, Staff recommends approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit subject to the above listed conditions. After more discussion on these requirements, Public hearing was closed. Next item was to consider recommendation to City Council regarding the Special Conditional Use Permit for Lots 16-19; Block 305; La Porte. There was a motion by Inge Browder and a second by Janet Graves to • grant the Special Conditional Use to the V.F.W. Post X68251 with the recommendation that work be started within one (1) year and completed in two (2) years on all aspects. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Doug Latimer read into the minutes a letter from Chem-Coast, Incorporated who was on the original agenda. The letter dated May 17, 1988 read as follows: Dear Sirs: We would appreciate it, if you would postpone the hearing, per our request, for a zoning change until further notice. Sincerely, E. Phil Murray Next on the agenda was to discuss the Development Ordinance. Joel Albrecht presented the history of the ordinance. He stated that Staff feels the revisions would be another significant step to furnish quality services to the community. The document to be reviewed contained three parts as follows: 1. Ordinance 2. Appendix A. • B. C. D. E. F. 3. Appendix A through F - a series general information sketch plans general plans subdivision plans major development site minor development site G - grouping of sample of lists including: plans plans documents • • s Planning & Zoning Minutes May 19, 1988 Page 3 • Mr. Albrecht went on to say that basically, the document was being updated and eliminating some of the wordiness. No major changes are planned. After more discussion, the next meeting was scheduled for June 23, 1988 to continue discussing the reviewed changes to the Development Ordinance. Joel Albrecht handed out Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for an Economic Development Plan. Staff is asking for proposals from various individuals who work in this area. Planning and Zoning Commission will be working with the individuals selected to prepare plans. Staff has requested the RFP's to be returned by June 15, 1988 so City Council can take action. There was a motion by Charles Boyle and a second by Lola Phillips to adjourn. The vote was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Minutes approved the _~~ day of ~ Karen Eads, Doug Latimer, C Respectfully submitted, ~e of Reguest: Special Conditional Use Permit for location of a Fraternal Organization (S.l.C. #8641) within a R-3, High Density Residential Zone ReQuested For: 1039 San Jacinto Lots 16-19; Block 305; La Porte Tract Requested By: Ronald S. Flood on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post #8251 ~Qperty Zoning: R-3 High Density Residential (Exhibit A) Background: The Veterans of Foreign viars (V.F.W.) is classed by the City's Zoning Ordinance (1501) as a Civic, Social or Fraternal Organization with an S. 1. C. use number of 8641. The Zon ing Ord inance allows organizations of this type to locate within R-3 zones, subject to the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The V. F . W . is propos ing to locate the ir new post home in an existing commercial building located at 1039 San Jacinto Street. This building which is situated at the corner of San Jacinto and Park Streets (see Exhibit B), has in the past been used as a restaurant and club. As such, the building appears to be suited to an assembly use. Analysis: As noted above, the basic zoning prerequisites for granting a Special Conditional Use Permit of this type have been met. Other factors applying to the consideration of this request are as follows: A) Parking: Based on building square footage, this facility will require twenty (20) parking spaces. Exhibit A indicates eighteen (18) spaces to be located on the site. The demolition of the garage apartment will provide adequate area for additional required parking ~spaces. Of the eighteen shown, twelve (12) are layed out to meet current ordinance standards. The remaining six (6) spaces are layed out in existing parking areas that, while located on site, do not have on site maneuvering room. Backing out of these spaces does not involve backing in to street traffic lanes. All parking areas must be surfaced to control dust and all parking spaces must be striped in accordance with Section 10-605 of the Zoning Ordinance. Further, parking areas must be screened from abutting residentially zoned property in accordance with this same section. Screening requirements will apply to the portion of the site abutting the alley and lot 20 (Exhibit B). Special Condition Use Permit V.F.W. Post #8241 Page 2 B) Buildings: The buildings on this site are quite old and some of them are somewhat dilapidated. One of these, a garage apartment is partially demolished. All buildings to remain on this site should be brought up to current building codes standards. This will include structural repair as well as any necessary of repair of the plumbing and electrical systems. Further, demolition of the garage apartment and any other structure to be removed should be completed in a timely manner. All repair and demolition must be subject to normal City permitting and inspection procedures. Finally, all work noted above must be completed and approved by the City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and occupation of the facility. C) Landscaping:' Section 10-508 of the Zoning Ordinance requires 6% of the open site area to be devoted to landscaping. Based on an open site area of 12,125 square feet, a total of 728 square feet of landscape area will be required. Section 10-600.10 allows required screening to be applied towards required landscaping. Co_nclu..llQ.o : Subject to the following conditions: This request meets all prerequisite requirements necessary for granting a Special Conditional Use Permit. 1) Parking - a minimum of twenty (20) on site parking spaces must be provided with all parking and driveway areas surfaced to control dust and meeting the requirements of Section 10-605 including screen ing ~ 2) All buildings to remain on site must be brought up to current code standards. BUildings to be removed must be completely demolished prior to occupancy of the facility. 3) A minimum of 728 square feet of landscaped area must be developed. Recomm~ndation: Recommend approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit subject to the above listed conditions. . ---,...._~...,--._---~_...... .. .. ~ ... '" Q ... Q i liZ' ,,~. R-I R-I / GAlVESTO R-I + R-2 "if ::: v!=w S/r-e [ 1 L, {'o,,;..~ t3....'1'~~I-'- c-....((... c.L;, 1 /<.,.,,'<;1,.1" (): ("o/lI""y..II$ Ii"" II " \0 9 ~ ~ .... tr=.. -. 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" '" ..~ -4"" ~'y ~~ ,,-4 'v'v ,~ /,;.' / ...~ ~~r'\.~ &"U: l; it' V E D n:/{\yr STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE :::n;::)",.., "... , u,,1 ":- ,~fi ,.. (NT .., ~_i'l' La NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on the 19th day of May~ 1988, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the request of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8251 for a Special Conditional Use permit to establish a Fraternal organization in an R-3 High-Density Residential Zone at 1039 San Jacinto, Block 305, Lots 16-19, La Porte Tract. A regular meeting will be held following the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary ~ RECEIVED PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TYPE OF MEETING MAY 11 1988 V.F.W. Post #8251 - ~ecial Conditional Use Permit CODE ENFORCEMENt MEETING SCHEOOLED FOR THIS REPLY IS IN REGARDS TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10~9 San Jaciuto - Lot 16-19; Block ~05; La Eorte / RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND I AM IN FAVOR OF OR I AM IN OPPOSITION OF GRANTING THIS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. ~f1 ~Ll/ /~~ SIGNATURi~ \ I) ()cf):'; 1., ~ 7 4 (' ~ . -2-- LA J~, . U!-c~SJ/'.-' .JL';~}I) ~~ )[7,<--,7 s/i6 HOME ADDRESS PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TYPE OF MEETING V.F.W. Post #8251 - ~~cial Conditional Use Permit MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS REPLY IS IN REGARDS TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10~9 San Jac1nto - Lot 16-19; Block ~05; La Porte I~.tlAV VE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND I AM ~ IN FAVOR OF OR I AM IN OPPOSITION OF GRANTING THIS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. / i - .... C /' I . / (b:{It.?UC~/ ?~. /tP::t:;d/4j SIGNATURE /'. ;)p? ~J:d-'~">7 ~ -" / -: c3 /;...,... k. .,. '~'...1 , ,d:?I1/,'v / HOME ADDRESS J PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TYPE OF MEETING RECEIVED V.F.W. Post MAY :1 ~3 1988 CODE ENFORCEMENT #8251 - ~ecial Conditional Use Permit . MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS REPLY IS IN REGARDS TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10~9 San Jacinto - Lot 16-19; Block ~05; La Eorte I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND I AM IN FAVOR OF OR I AM IN OPPOSITION OF GRANTING THIS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. ~,~ 1(/~;(/; k' ~ y/ (l ~p/- /0 ;;;;AA' ~ 'L-{h/ ~ Yf0 --J/lh Jl1 _--4 c; v~ " vI~ ~ C/U,'UJ 07~) .~ -A~ --r'+A~ J~ 1fe~.. 1- 4-1- aL~GCcft .~~ ?Hh fi ~~~ C0J-/ ~(k-.). ~ ~ /3~. SIGNATURE/ tj-__:t./ (p ~~ HOME ADDRESS I~~. rZf~- '7 7#~3 7?-3- oO~3 / PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TYPE OF MEETING RECEIVE,D MAY 11 1988 CODE ENFORCEMENT V.F.W. Post #8251 - ~ecial Conditional Use Permit MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS REPLY IS IN REGARDS TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10~9 San Jacinto - Lot 16-19; Block ~Q5; La Porte I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND I AM ~~' IN FAVOR OF OR I AM IN OPPOSITION OF GRANTING THIS REQUEST ~HE FOLLOWING REASONS. p ~J /J1a - {1LJt h- SIGNATURE h,2 Z- 5~,~d--Y<>-;t, ~a..., p~(,/ r:27~ HOME ADDRESS . 'l' CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ------------------.---------------------A;;li~~~i~~-~~~~--~-~=--e?--~-- OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: S100.00 Date Received: ~," ~? Receipt No.: 6~t2b__ Certified Plans Submitted: ( ) General Plan () Major Development Site Plan ( ) Minor Development Site Plan () Preliminary Plat ;~~~~~-M~~i~~-;~;~~~~~----~-ti~A~-~--~~~--?t/;;;/-~t;;~~q-~;;r;~ Hailing Address: _?(tJ 5, r:-04f1t:J City/State: /.-A;ot9RTt: 7XJ Phone: Aj/1I--1rlq BUSINESS NM1E: 1/F7'~- R If.,f/$ ~ FF ,.,f 11#/ G-P U1fIj',5 PROPERTY ADDRESS: / (53 1 54-A/' uA-C, /;t/ TO LEGAL DESCRIPTION: J...C) T~'7 / b - /9 t!i' ^ c> c k 50.7- ZONE: If f SIC USE CATEGORY: TYPE OF BUSINESS: 1/1~/J>P Date/ .~ /.~ ./;-~ ~___ 0 ~orized Agent ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE USE ONLY Date of P & Z Public Hearing: Sj;1/tf? Recommendation: Y or N Date of City Council Meeting: Approved: Y or N Zone: This application is: Approved ( ) Permit II Denied ( ) CLP JOB I: (If Assigned Yet) Comments: Zoning Administrator Date CED/1-'87 i RECEIVED FROM PAYMENT FOR AMOUNT $ .t\" .~( DESCRIPTION " I.<"C CITY OF LA,DORTE f-HONE (713) 471-5020 . P.O. Box 1115 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 RECEIPT V -/ I f l./U ,< A" o J;;)~( c'.{ (c(, lie) C.O II {'~9 ):J 5 4 0 5 3 ___._.___ ..... , ......_.__r....._____________.r--'---___..... , , , _ DATE L ;j; d.-/(f'jJ ) f/ I~,!-"'?/ iI. J;) 5/) (It.)1 CLLZt/C--j( (~ '#-Y'f- C Cashft 3// 0 Check ~ -~. .../ ~;i"oney Order Cashier Check ~ "' , I '-'CLK- y-c<- i!L-(/~ ';--'0, \ CASHIER ~. -- ~ ........ ____... ~,,,_""""-""'''''''______.~--T----_._'''r,-....-,r-...-'-----'--------'--''-------_ r:~ '.' ..."..--- . 'C .-' IY.P.-~ .9J: .JI~ .qt~~~.t : Special Conditional Use Permit for location of a Fraternal Organization (S.l.C. #8641) within a R-3, High Density Residential Zone Re~m~.~t~q. f9r: 1039 San jacinto Lots 16-19; Block 305; La Porte Tract ReqY~~J~_~d. J3.Y: Ronald S. Flood on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post #8251 .P.eo p.e.r. t. y _ .l..QJling : R-3 High Density Residential (Exhibit A) .B_q~kgr:Q\!nd : The Veterans of Foreign Har's (V.F.W.) i.s classed by the City's Zoning Ordinance (1501-C) as a Civic, Social or Fraternal Organization with an S.Le. use number of 8641. The Zoning Ordinance allows organizations of thi~ type to locate within R-3 zones, subject to the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The V.F.vT. is pr'oposing existing commercial building bui.lding wrdch 1.s sH,uated Streets (see Exhib:it B), has club. As such, the building to locate their ne\oJ post home in an located at 1039 San Jacinto Street. This at the corner of San Jac j nto and Par.k in the past been used as a restaurant and appears to be suited to an assembly use. ADitlY.~.ll; : As noted above, the basic zoning prerequi~,ite~; for granting 8 Special Conditional Use PenflH, of this type have been met. Other factors applying to the consideration of this request are as follows: A) Parking: Based on building square footage, this facility will require twenty (20) parking spaces. Exhibit A indicates eighteen (18) spaces to be located on the site. Of these, twelve (12) are layed out to meet current ordinance standards. The remaining six (6) spaces are layed out in existing parking areas that, while located on site, do not have on site maneuvering room. Backing out of these spaces does not involve backing in to street traffic Janes. All parking areas must be surfaced to control dust and all parking spaces Quat be striped in accordance with Section 10-605 of the Zoning Ordinance. Further, parking areas must be screened from abutting residentially zoned property in accordance with this same section. Screening reqtlJre- menta wil.l apply to the portion of the site abutting the alley and lot 20 (Exhibit B). Special Condition Use Permit V.F.W. Post #8241 Page 2 B) Buildings: The buildings on this site are quite old and some of them are somewhat dilapidated. One of these, a garage apartment is partially demolished. All buildings to remain on this site should be brought up to current building codes standards. This will include structural repair as well as any necessary repair of the plumbing and electrical systems. Further, demoJition of the garage apartment and any other structure to be removed should be completed in a timely manner. All repair and demolition must be subject to normal City permitting and inspection procedures. Finally, all work noted above must be completed and approved by the City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and occupation of the facility. C) Landscaping: Section 10-508 of the Zoning Ordinance requires 6% of the open site area to be devoted to landscaping. Based on an open site area of 12,125 square feet, 8 total of 728 square feet of landscape area will be required. Section 10-600.10 allows required screening to be applied towards required landscaping. COIl~.l.U.~:i9Jl : Subject to the following conditions: This request meets all prerequ i 5:1 te requ i rernentE'. necessa ry for granting a Special Conditional Use Permit. 1) Parking - a minimum of twenty (20) on site parking spaces must be provided with all parking and driveway areas surfaced to control dust and meeting the requirements of Section 10-605 including sc reen i.ng. 2) All buildings to remain on site must be brought up to current code standards. Buildings to be removed must be completely demolished prior to occupancy of the facility. 3) A minimum of 728 square feet of landscaped area NJst be developed. Re~PJl1meD!t~tt.ion : Recommend approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit subject to the above listed conditions. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on the 19th day of May, 1988, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the request of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8251 for a Special Conditional Use permit to establish a Fraternal organization in an R-3 High-Density Residential Zone at 1039 San Jacinto, Block 305, Lots 16-19, La Porte Tract. A regular meeting will be held following the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Cherie Black City Secretary ..7~ I PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TYPE OF MEETING V.F.W. Post #8251 -~ecial Conditional Use Permit MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS REPLY IS IN REGARDS TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10~9 San Jacinto - Lot 16-19; Block ~05; La Eorte I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PUBLIC HEARING AND I AM IN FAVOR OF OR I AM IN OPPOSITION OF GRANTING THIS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. SIGNATURE HOME ADDRESS