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Home My WebLink About11-21-2002 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission• Minutes of the Meeting PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2002 Members Present: Betty Waters, Dottie Kaminski, Hal Lawler, Ralph Dorsett, Ross Morris, Doretta Finch Members Absent: Pamela Baldwin City Staff Present: Director -of Planning Doug Kneupper, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, City Planner Gwen Goodwin, Planning Coordinator Masood Malik Note: No audiotape is available for this meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Waters called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2002, REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP. Motion by Dottie Kaminski t6 approve the minutes of October 17, 2002. Second by Ralph Dorsett. The motion carried with all in favor. III. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SAN JACINTO ESTATES. - City Planner Gwen Goodwin presented staffs report. Dean Lawther submitted the preliminary plat for San Jacinto Estates Subdivision. Mr. Lawther plans to develop a 16 lot single-family residential subdivision at the southeast corner of Scotch Moss Lane and Oakhaven Road. A new 50' street will be constructed as part of the development. Motion by Ralph Dorsett to approve the' preliminary plat for San Jacinto Estates Subdivision, with the following conditions: 1. Construction drawings shall indicate off -site drainage improvements to . ensure proper drainage of the adjacent properties. 2. The developer shall be responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of the public street within the proposed subdivision ' and a portion of the Scotch Moss Lane and Oakhaven Road Rights -of -Way. 3. The homeowner's association or the developer shall be responsible for maintenance of the detention pond within the subdivision. Second by Doretta Finch. The motion carried with all in favor. • 11 IV. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU02-003 FOR FAMILY FACILITY AND SENIOR'S ASSISTED LIVING TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MCCABE ROAD AND S. BROADWAY (OLD HIGHWAY 146). THE APPLICANT IS SEEKING THIS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R- 3) ZONING DISTRICT. Chairperson Waters opened the public hearing. 1. STAFF PRESENTATION Ms. Goodwin presented staffs report. Pastor Karen Wilhelm and Associate Pastor Diane Archer of Christ Lutheran Church have requested a Special Conditional Use Permit to expand the church's activities to include a lodging retreat center/family shelter and senior's assisted living complex. The property is located at the northwest corner of McCabe Rd. and S. Broadway in a high - density residential zoning district. Of the 23 public hearing notices mailed to property owners, four responded in favor of the request and one responded in opposition. 2. PROPONENTS The following citizens spoke in favor of the request: Pastor Karen Wilhelm, Diane Archer, Pete Felcher, and Connie Fortune. Pastor Wilhelm noted the church was amending their original request to no longer include a senior's assisted living complex and family shelter with the project. Pastor Wilhelm spoke of the church's plans to operate a school on the premises, which is an allowable use in an R-3 Zone not requiring a special conditional use permit. Paul Berner, representing the Old Hwy. 146 Committee, signed up to speak in opposition of the request, but eventually came to favor the request after hearing about the church's amended plan. 3. OPPONENTS No opposition was presented. V. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson Waters declared the public hearing closed at 6:40 PM. VI. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU02-003. Staff recommended the item be tabled until additional information can be provided to the Commission. Motion by Ross Morris to table Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU02- 003. Second by Ralph Dorsett. The motion carried with all in favor. VII. STAFF REPORTS Ms. Goodwin asked the Commission if they wanted to change the regular December meeting date (Dec.19th) to another day. The Commission opted to stay with Dec.19t'. Planning Director Doug Kneupper spoke briefly about several projects that are getting underway, such as the wastewater treatment plant and the alignment study for Sens Rd. VIII. ADJOURN Chairperson Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned. Submitted by, 'A.-e Masood Malik Planning Coordinator Prepared by, X'0- Nggoveu Planning Secretary Approved on this � �ryt/I9. day of &C" , 2002. Be ty ters Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson • • Zone Change Request #R 02-002 Exhibits Staff Report A. Vicinity Map w/zoning B. Site Plan C. Land Use Map D. Application E. Public Notice Response Staff Report December 19, 2002 Zone Change Request #R 02-002 Reauested by: Port of Houston Authority c/o Brenda K. McDonald, Real Estate Manager represented by Kent Marsh, Knudson and Associates Requested for: 20.7 acres of land •being lots 17-32, block 438, block 439, lots 1-16, block 974, lots 1-32 of blocks 975 thru 979, and adjoining alleys within these blocks and portions of 10t', I lth2 IPAvenues, Brownell, Nugent, Holmes and Carroll Streets, out of the Johnson Hunter League, Abstract-35, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Location: E. Barbour's Cut Boulevard (near the City of La Porte's city limits) Present Zoning: Business Industrial. (BI) Requested Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Background' This site consists of 20.7 acres located on East Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The City of La Porte limit lines run parallel to the property lines along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. (See Exhibit A.) The Port of Houston Authority's container facilities are located on the north of the said property across Barbour's Cut Boulevard. Currently, the property is designated as Business Industrial (BI) zoning. The Port of Houston Authority is requesting that the property is rezoned from BI to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Port is proposing a truck pre -check facility with a combined total of 14 truck lanes. The facility would have two entry points and an exit gate along Barbour's Cut Boulevard: (See Exhibit B.) This proposed facility would not be permitted in the BI zone. . The Commission is asked to consider this request as it represents the Port's ' first step that must be taken prior to developing this facility. The Port understands that additional approvals must be obtained. These steps include securing the closure of several streets and alleys from City Council. and obtaining approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) and site plan from the Commission and City Council. Analysis: Section 106-656 provides the purpose and intent.of the PUD district. A PUD offers more flexibility in design, open spacelbuffenng, and activities through conditional use provisions. This section also notes that the PUD designation requires the approval of a SCUP and a development site plan. Port of Houston Authority 12/19/02 P&Z Meeting Page 2 of 3 To determine if this requests meets the requirements for PUD staff reviewed the following: Land Use — The City's Comprehensive Plan shows- this area developing with. industrial . uses. The existing land - uses of nearby properties are primarily industrial (the Port Authority main facility); however, there are single-family residences south of the undeveloped "E" Street right-of-way. See Exhibit C. In general, high intensity uses should be adjacent to each other. When higher uses abut residential uses buffering must occur to protect the health, safety, and general welfare neighborhood. As a part of the Port's site plan, they will incorporate a berm, landscaping, and a masonry wall to protect the adjacent residential from the activities of the proposed pre -check facility. (See Landscaping/screening section.) Transportation — Being located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard, a primary arterial road and major truck route, provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of truck traffic. There should be very limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity even after full implementation of the proposed project. The two private drives and truck parking areas will be designed and constructed in conformance with City Standards. Since trucking movement is the primary function of the facility, access management and circulation should be the top priority while designing the whole project. Driveways connecting directly onto the roadway should be minimized .to avoid traffic congestion and other delays caused by turning movements for the eighteen -wheelers entering and existing the facility. Utilities — Public facilities and services - are sufficient' to handle the supply . of potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this proposed development. Landscaping / Screening - Barbour's Cut Boulevard is the main truck route to and from the Barbour's Cut Terminal facility. As a result, numerous trucking services related businesses are located along this corridor. There is a small residential zoned undeveloped area to the southeast ' of the property across North "E" Street. An unimproved ROW adjacent to this property can serve as a buffer between trucking activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential area. In addition, the proposed development will be screened from the Port of Houston Authority 12/19/02 P&Z Meeting Page 3 of 3 Conclusion: neighboring residential with a proposed landscape berm along south property line. In addition, the Port is planning an integrated themed landscape along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. These issues will be discussed in detail when the Commission receives a request for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). Based on the above analysis, Staff finds the requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is suitable for the requested change to PUD making an environment conducive for the Port of Houston Authority's expansion project. It would not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities would not be affected. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of nearby properties. By acting on this item, the Commission is simply approving or denying the rezone request and forwarding their recommendation to the Council for consideration. The Commission's action does not approve the facility. The Port must still obtain approval from the Council to close various streets and alleys:. In addition, the Port must also receive approval from the Commission and Council for the SCUP. When the project.progresses to the .SCUP and site plan process, the Commission may take additional steps to ensure that land uses, landscaping, lighting, setbacks, and other items are considered. In reviewing this request the Commission should consider the following points: • There -was no apparent error in assigning the present'zoning (BI) designation to the tract in question. • The applicant's requested - zoning to PUD provides some flexibility for the developer while at the same time allowing the City to review specific uses and site layouts at the various stages of the proposed development. Options available to the Commission are: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from BI to PUD. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from BI to PUD. • Continue the public hearing at the Commission's next regular meeting to allow additional testimony and further study of this item: This results in tabling any action on this item. BARBOURS CUT R%.. el y - — -- — -- — -- — -- — -- — -- — - i i i i i i i . . . . . . 301 4. I � I . -------------- NORTH E STREET (UNIMPROVED ROW) ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------- I ---------------------------- ------------------ - ---------------- SQ CANOPY CAMERA/SIGN BRIDGE ; I INTE fOM PEDESTAL CHASSS4 rr L4NDSCJ CAMERII A ......... ...... SECTION f A SECTION NOT TOLE LE NOT M SCALE NORTH E STREET (UNIMPROVED RoiiI) -------------- ------------------- ------------ ------ 40' BARBOURS CUT BLVD i J0• . o ------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------ SITE PLAN ENTRY PRECHECK GATE TOTAL AREA = 20.769 ACRES LOT COVERAGE = 10.076 ACRES (48..5%) 0 iiaddgw MA, 1" a ... ............. :I I 0 a 16 • Citybf La Porte Established 1892 APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE REQUEST. Application No.. . 0.2 — 0 oa OFFICE USE ONLY FEE: $100.00 - Date Received: I - a.a d 2, Receipt No.: c9 ba- fx (✓f Site Plan () Minor Development S' Plan () Major Development Site Plan ( General Plan () Site Plans Submitted on Appliant's Name: Address: �•� •5l Date: Owner's Name: Address: �C •`?72s'2 Ph: - rfrwl operty Legal Descrip 'on: ql5, Lab (-1L�bK.q"1`i (yrSee Attached s �� t •� IJZ�L� u(oE�i'c►�3� I AM THE OWNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND b U So IS AUTHORIZED TO FILE THIS APPLICIATTN ON MY BEHALF. Date: Zone: LE_ Requested Zone Change:_ Proposed Usage: k QU&V__ � -:�1e_ 1 LLTi + LI'OL^ OFFICE USE ONLY 1) Planning & Zoning: (a) Preliminary Meeting - (b) Public Hearing/Mtg. - Recommendation.- Applicant Notified of Date(s): () 1st Mtg. () 2nd Mtg. Adjoining Property Owners Notified: 2) City Council: (a) Regular Meeting - (b) . Public Hearing/Mtg. - Approved () Adopted -by Amendment Ord. #1501 - Denied ( ) rami4lar _e�y�r Fn r.l�. l?�1� �? • j_:1 ri .•'C. TC::1� ?l� �? • 1 )! =j �.��17(1 $ A Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for December 19, 2002 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Rezone Request #R 02-002 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. . I' am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: Name (ple t) Signature %LS' LTd , RECEIVED DEC 11 2002 PLANNING DEPT. Address usr� 7x z2� City, State, Zip A Meeting of the La Porte. Planning and Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for RECEIVED DEC 11 2002 . December 19, 2002 PLANNING DEPT. (Date o Meeting to Consider Rezone Request #R 02-002 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this: request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: 1yd,-reT/ '%/l �, re aJl�, •r � �9 e Name (016ase print) Address 01 'gnature City, State, Zip A Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoninrr Commission (Type of Meeting) I . ;" Scheduled for °llJ I 13 2002 !i: December 19, 2002 L' (Date of Meeting) By to Consider Rezone Request #R 02-002 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: 440, I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: ��119 GIJEs TEip/ Name (please print) Signature Addres City, State; Zip 11 a RECEIVED A Meeting of the La Porte DEC 11 2002 - - - Planning(Type of Meeting) zoo Commission - - PLANNING DEPT. Scheduled for December 19, 2002 (Date o Meeting) to Consider Rezone Request #R.02-002 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting. this request for the following reasons: �RucE A: S`M.t� /.9572. r Name (ple t) Address Signature . City, State, Zip T.L P12oPc-.A-7r.Fs CTt) , Y1410rr I? A Meeting of the La Porte. Planning and Zoning.Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for December 19, Zooa pLANNING� DEPT (Date of Meeting) to Consider. (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am -in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: RECEIVED DEC 11 2002 . �r4 W.."0101ircJKGiI�C `,/O�ireT� / Il /B e Name (p ase print) Address 01 'gnature City, State, Zip A Meeting of the LaPorte Planning and Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for December 19,2002 Pate of Meeting) to Consider Rezone Reauest #R 02-002 (Type of Request) 1 have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons- Narne (please print) Signature Addrese City, State; Zip r� .�� ? 3 20.02