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Home My WebLink About05-30-2002 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission• u *6xa~ Memo The Planning and Zoning Commissioners F'Mone Gwen Goodwin, Ctiy Planner r;~~' /~v Dabee 7N2/2002 "~" Q ~ Workshop - Discx~ss proposed changes for R-2 and R-3 developmerrts and/or land use map amendments Cumentiy, there one no action items for the Commission's consideration at the July 18, 2002 meeting. However, StaTf warrts to take this opportunity to continue last morrth's brainstorming session on potential amendmerrts/adjustmerrts to the zoning map. In addition, 51ag is oommi8ed to informing the Commission of new projects. During the meeting, Staff will drsc~ss a few projects currently under n:view. This is only an informational discussion and r+equirss no format action. ff you have any questions, please call or come by the office for more details. Thanks Enctosures P. O. Bic 1115 • La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 • 281-471-5020 ~ a PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 30, 2002 Members Present: Betty Waters, Hal Lawler, Ross Morris, Pamela Baldwin Members Absent: Melton Wolters, Dottie Kaminski, Ralph Dorsett City Staff Present: City Planner Gwen Goodwin, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Waters called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. II. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1501 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, PERTAINING TO MID TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. THE CITY OF LA PORTS IS SEEKING THIS AMENDMENT BASED ON RESOLUTION N0.02-20 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Chairperson Waters opened the public hearing at 6:04 PM. 1. PROPONENTS None present. 2. OPPONENTS None present. City Planner Gwen Goodwin led the discussion. The Commission compared existing ordinance provisions with the subcommittee's recommended revisions. During discussions, the Commission noted the following Zoning Ordinance and Map changes they would like to see regarding mid-high density residential development: Location Remove the General Commerrial ~'oning Districts as permissible locations for mid-density and multi-family residential developments. No additional duplexes, townhomes, quadraplexes, or multi-family units allowed along South Broadway. Planning and Zoning Commissi~ • Minutes of May 30, 2002 Page 2 Duplexes, townhomes, and quadraplexes may be located along Canada Rd. (from the extension towards Fairmont Pkwy.). On the Zoning Map, change R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning (located south of North "H" St. and adjacent to the airport) to R-1(Low Density Residential). Multi-family (apartments) may be located along Bay Area Blvd. between Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway. Distance/Spacing Requirements Complexes with 50+ units must be at least 2,500-feet from other multi-family complexes of 20+ units. Density (units per acre Multi-family (apartments) should be reduced from. 27 apartment units per acre to 14 apartment units per acre. J Total units per development should be limited to a maximum of 180 apartment units within a complex. Buffering When apartment complexes are located adjacent to single-family residential developments, an additional 25-foot buffer shall be provided in addition to setback. Within the increased buffer, a 10-foot opaque screen, including opaque fencing and/or plantings, shall be required. Landscaping and open space, as well as buffering and/or screening shall be increased from 6°~ to 35°~. Height Restrictions Multi-family dwellings adjacent to single-family residential developments shall be limited to two-stories in height: Any three-story buildings must be located in the center of the apartment complex. Screening/Fencing/Gates Opaque screening shall be provided between multi-family and single-family residential developments. Fencing shall be utilized and limited to 6-feet in height plus the rot board. Fencing materials shall be made from 1° x 4" wood board of redwood, cedar, fir, pine, wrought iron, or a combination thereof. Planning and Zoning Commission • Minutes~of May 30, 2002 Page 3 Multi-family residential developments shall include perimeter fencing on all sides of the development. Access gates shall be set back from the street far enough to prevent traffic congestion from vehicles traveling on the right-of--way adjacent to the access gates. A means of access shall be provided for emergency vehicles, including Fire, EMS, Police and Utilities. Open space/amenities Open space for townhomes to quadraplexes and multi-family dwellings shall be increased to 35% of the development. Open space and amenities shall include a combination of trails, playgrounds (except in the case of °seniors only" apartment complexes), clubhouse, and on-site detention. Playgrounds shall be provided for in developments housing children. Playgrounds shall not be located within the detention area. Building Setbacks Setbacks for duplexes shall be increased from 20-feet front, l0-feet rear, and 5-feet side to 25-feet front, 20-feet rear, and 20-feet side. Setbacks for townhomes to quadraplexes shall be increased from 20-feet front, 10-feet rear, and 5-feet side to 25-feet front, 20-feet rear, and 20-feet side. Setbacks for multi-family developments shall remain the same. An additional 25-foot buffer zone is required when apartment complexes are located adjacent to single-family residential development, plus a 10-foot opaque screen. The 10- foot opaque screen may be located within the setback adjacent to single-family residential development.. Miscellaneous In the case of 90-degree angle parking, the maneuvering isle must be at least 28-feet. Distance between the exterior of garages must be at least 28-feet. All apartment complexes must have at least two points of entry. All apartment complexes must have a designated area for school bus pickup and/or drop off. This area shall be accessible with the correct driveway/road width for LPISD school buses to maneuver. Developers of apartment complexes must obtain from the School District, the standards that provide for school bus ingress-egress, and maneuvering within the complex. Planning and Zoning Commissi~ Minutes of May 30, 2002 Page 4 Increase all standard parking spaces from 9-feet wide by 18-feet long to 10-feet wide by 18-feet long. In the case of handicap parking spaces, increase from 13-feet wide by 20-feet long to 14-feet wide by 20-feet long. In the case of "senior" apartment complexes, 90-degree angle or °head-in" parking shall be prohibited. All parking lots in multi-family residential developments shall be a minimum 10-feet away from single-family residential developments. Bond and Insurance A bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be required for apartment complexes and/or developers. The bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) payable to the. City of La Porte as a guarantee of compliance of upkeep and maintenance of the apartment complexes; and further, as a guarantee of compliance with applicable laws, including necessary demolition of buildings that have fallen into disrepair, and other remedial measure as may be necessary to keep apartment complexes maintained and up to standards. The bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be in effect for at least one hundred (100) years. All apartment complexes shall have an effective comprehensive, general liability insurance policy, with the City of La Porte being named as an additional named insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the life of the structures within the apartment complex, and/or the apartment complex itself. III. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson Waters closed the public hearing at 8:30 PM. IV CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1501, PERTAINING TO MID TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Motion by Hal Lawler to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to Ordinance 1501, with the changes recommended by the Commission pertaining to Mid to High Density Residential Development. ~ Second by Ross Morris. All were in favor and the motion carried. V. STAFF REPORTS At future meetings, the Commission will begin to address amending the Zoning Map along with revisions to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to landscaping, parking, etc. Planning and Zoning Commiss~ Minutes of May 30, 2002 Page S The Planning and Zoning recommendation for changes public. • Subcommittee will continue to meet to prepare a to the Zoning Map. All meetings will be posted for the The Commission intends to begin a review of the Development Ordinance in the near future. Staff will make sure all Commission Members have a copy of the Development Ordinance. vi. ADJouRly Chairperson Waters adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM. Re ctfully sub ' ted, Peggy' Planning Secretary Approved on this ~_ day of , 2002. Bett W ers Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson