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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1990 Meeting • MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 19, 1990 Members Present: Chairman Janet Graves, Commissioners Inge Browder, Lola Phillips, Eugene Edmonds, Jack Gresham, Charlie Boyle. Members Absent: Commissioner Bobby Blackwell. City Staff: Director of Community Development Joel Albrecht, Building Official Ervin Griffith, Inspector Mark Lewis, Community Development Secretary Nina Browning, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong. Others Present: Rev. Lewis of Confrontation Church of God in Christ, Scott Brinks and Harley Martin with International Cargo Network, John Black of the Bayshore Sun and approximately 100 citizens. 1) CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Janet Graves at 7:04 PM. 2) APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING. A motion was made by Inge Browder and seconded by Lola Phillips to approve the minutes of the March 22, 1990 meeting as submitted. All were in favor and the motion passed. 3) CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER Public Hearing was called to order at 7:05PM. CONSIDER SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST SCU90-003, SUBMITTED BY THE CONFRONTATION CHURCH OF 60D IN CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOIiIN6 THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING TO USE AS A SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS. THE BUILDING BEING CONSIDERED IS LOCATED ON LOTS 15-26 OF BLK. 41, TONN OF LA PORTE, MHICH IS FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 130 SOUTH 4TH STREET. Mr. Albrecht gave the Commission the staff's report concerning the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCU) requested by the Confrontation Church of God in Christ. The purpose of the request is to allow the conversion of an existing bui 1 di ng (1 ocated at 130 South 4th) to be converted into a shel ter for the homeless. Staff completed a preliminary review of the floor plan submitted by the applicants and came to the conclusion that the proposed design and layout can be made to comply to applicable code requirements. It should be stressed that staff's review thus far, is only preliminary, a complete ~~ set of construction plans will be necessary for a comprehensive review. • • Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 4-19-90 Page 2 of 5 In considering this request, the Special Use Performance Standards of Section 5-800 are applicable. As a homeless shelter is a type of residential occupancy, certain residential standards will be applicable. The Residential Performance Standards are as follows: A. Required screening - not applicable B. Traffic Control - not a major factor C. Compatibility with surrounding area -architectural compatibility does not appear to be a serious consideration D. Required licenses obtained - no State/County license required E. Compatible alterations and adequate parking -does not appear to pose a problem F. Manufactured housing criteria - not applicable G. Density bonus - not applicable Section 10-202 sets the three (3) following conditions which must be met before any SCUP may be granted. (1) That the specific use wi 11 be compatible with and not i n juri ous to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly • diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. (2) That the conditions placed on such use as specified in each district have been met by the applicant. (3) That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints, and necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community. The first of these conditions, that a use be "compatible with and not injurious" to surrounding property is a serious consideration in regards to this request, and as such should be carefully considered. This request appears, with the possible exception of compatibility, to comply with the applicable Special Use Performance Standards of Section 5-800. The final condition, deals applicant compliance with additional conditions. Staff has noted conditions which the Commission may wish to attach to this permit should a favorable recommendation be made. This request appears to satisfy basic Zoning Ordinance prerequisites and is therefore eligible to be considered for a Special Conditional Use Permit. • • • Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 4-19-90 Page 3 of 5 1. PROPONENTS Rev. Lewis of the Confrontation Church of God in Christ. Rev. Lewis stated he felt like he had done everything the City has requested of him and now he was here to answer any questions and concerns of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Rev. Lewis also wanted to clarify that he had not begun any work on the building as stated in the Bayshore Sun without proper permission. Rev. Lewis stated that as a preacher he felt i t was hi s duty, as wel 1 as church members, to provide a place for the homeless and needy. He stated that there was not a place/home in the immediate area for the homeless and felt like this was a good location and was on the church property. Robert Daniel - 401 N. 7th, La Porte, Texas - in favor Ann Hardeman - 7 Bay Harbor, La Porte, Texas - in favor 2. OPPONENTS Howard Meeks - 229 S. 6th, La Porte, Texas - against • David Santigo - 200 S. 6th, La Porte, Texas - against Di'Anne Thomas - 202 W. Main, La Porte, Texas - against Manley Boudreaux - 126 S. 6th, La Porte, Texas - against Imogene Pulline - 116 Sylvan, La Porte, Texas - against Judy Neiuwenhuis - 301 W. Main, La Porte, Texas - against Elsa Blakely - owns property on Main Street - against Sue Sabin - 529 S. 3rd, La Porte, Texas - against Shelia Gonzales - 332 S. 4th, La Porte, Texas - against At this point, Mrs. Graves called for a recess. - 8:00 PM Reconvened meeting - 8:10 PM Mrs. Graves called on Rev. Lewis, who had stated that he wished to speak again to the Commission. Rev. Lewis wanted everyone to understand that the place he was proposing was not anything like the Jordan Industries that most of the citizens were referring to in their concerns against the shelter. 4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. Graves declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 PM Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 4-19-90 Page 4 of 5 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SCU90-003. A motion was made by Inge Browder and seconded by Eugene Edmonds to deny the Special Conditional Use Permit Request SCU90-003. The vote was 5 in favor of denial, with Lola Phillips abstaining. Motion carried and the Special Conditional Use Permit was denied. BREAK: 8:25 - 8:27 P® Commissioner Charles D. Boyle was excused at this time in the meeting due to conflict of interest on the next item to be brought to the Commission. 6. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL CAR60 NETWORK MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SITE PLANT WHICH HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AS A CONDITIONAL OF SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SCU90-002. Mr. Albrecht stated that on April 9, 1990, the City Council granted the Special Conditional Use Permit requested by International Cargo Network. • This permit authorized ICN to develop an industrial PUD. Once an SCU permit is granted, the next stage of the PUD approval process is "site plan" review. Under the terms of City Development Ordinance No. 1444, PUD•s consisting of over 10 acres are considered to be "Major Developments". The Planning & Zoning Commission is the approving authority for all Major Development plans. Following review of the site plant, the Commission shal 1, wi thi n thirty (30) days of the fi 1 i ng date, take on of the following actions: (1) Approve the Major Development site plan as filed; (2) Conditionally approve the site plan as filed, provided, the reasons for such conditional approval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning Commission; (3) Disapprove the site plan as filed, provided, the reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Planning Commission. City staff has an established Site Plan Review Committee to review and approve development site plans. This Committee is made up of representatives of Public Works, Fire Department, Community Development and Code Enforcement. This Committee conducted a site plan review on the ICN project and based on their review the Committee made several suggestions. All of the suggestions have been incorporated into the site ® plan being considered by the P & Z Commission. ® • • Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 4-19-90 Page 5 of 5 Staff at this time would recommend conditional approval of the Major Development Plan submitted by ICN subject to the following conditions: (1) Harris County Flood Control approval of the drainage plans. (2) Street and alley closing completed as specified by Ordinance 1693 and 1694. (3) Engineering plans submitted and approved for the relocation of the waterline located currently in Madison Street. Mrs. Graves ask if these conditions had been discussed with the developers and Mr. Albrecht said they had. Mr. Albrecht told Mrs. Graves that representatives from ICN are at this meeting to answer any questions or concerns the Commission might have at this point. • Mr. Harley Martin, President of ICN, addressed the Commission at this time. He stated the one issue of concern for ICN was whether or not the above ground water tank is required. ICN has addressed that problem and they have run flow tests in cooperation with the City. With those tests the flow and pressure at the required rates was more than adequate to meet the requirements of the fire codes both by the State and the insurance company. Mr. Martin stated they would like to avoid putting up a tank (eye sore) if at all possible, but if it was required ICN would comply. A motion was made Major Development met. All were in 7. ADJOURNMENT by Eugene Edmonds and seconded by Jack Gresham that the Site Plan be approved with the code requirements being favor and the motion passed. A motion was made by Inge Browder and seconded by Lola Phillips to adjourn. All were in favor and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. Respectfully_ submitted, a.• ~ h;~r,~cryLt~t . Nina Browning, Secrets Community Development Approved on this the day of May, 1990. Jane raves, Chairman Pla ing & Zoning Commission 4/20/90/neb • • • ~ ~ ~~~1 D soARDS AND COMMISSIONS MAR 2 8 1990 MEETING MINUTES FLOW CHART ASST. CITY MANAGER OFFICE Minutes taken at meeting ~~~a `7civ Minutes typed by I ~~~ ~~ Secretary • Preliminary Draft Copy to Appropriate Director ~/a3 ate ~~~~~ ~~~~Qo ~ ~ Final draft copy typed ~ 8/yo ~i3- 1 ~d ~~~°` ~/a/yo -~ Final draft copy City Manager/Asst City Manager for their review _~, City Secretary for distribution to City Council Minutes approved & signed at next meeting Approporiate Dept. files ~ ~~a~o~9e y,,e.., original with agenda packet .) At end of one (1) calendar year approved minutes with agenda packet forwarded to City Secretary •