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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MNUTES OF MARCH 20, 2003
Members Present: Betty Waters, Dottie Kaminski, Hal Lawler, Ross Morris, Ralph Dorsett, Doretta
Finch
Members Absent: Pamela Baldwin
City Staff Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Director of Planning Doug Kneupper, City Planner
Gwen Goodwin, Planning Coordinator Masood Malik, Assistant City Attorney
John Armstrong, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee
I. CALL, TO ORDER.
Chairperson Waters called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
II. APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2003, REGULAR MEETING psi WORKSHOP
MEETING.
Motion by Ralph Dorsett to approve the Minutes of February 20, 2003. Second by Doretta
Finch. The motion carried.
Ayes: Kaminski, Lawler, Morris, Dorsett, Finch, and Waters
Nays: None '
Abstain: None
III. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Waters opened the Public Hearing at 6:01 PM.
A. REZONE REQUEST #R03-001 FOR 20 ACRES OF LAND; TRS 8A, 9A, 9A-7, 9A-8
OUT OF THE W J. PAYNE SUBDIVISION, AS SUBMITTED BY EDDIE V. GRAY,
WHICH SEEKS TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL
(GC) psi HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) TO LAW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
1. STAFF PRESENTATION
City Planner Gwen Goodwin presented staf 's report, including a slide
presentation and answered questions from the Commission. Of the 77 public
notices mailed to adjacent property owners, five (5) responses were received in
favor of the rezone.
2. PROPONENTS
Eddie Gray spoke of his plans to build single-family homes and answered
questions from the Commission.
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3. OPPONENTS
No opposition was presented.
Chairperson Waters closed this portion of the public hearing.
B. REZONE REQUEST #R03-002 FOR 15.6 ACRES OF LAND; TR 31 AND PART OF
TR 32, W.M. JONES SURVEY, A-482, AS SUBMITTED BY EDDIE V. GRAY,
WHICH SEEKS TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL
(GC) TO LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1).
1. STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Goodwin presented staffs report, including a slide presentation and
answered questions from the Commission. Of the 55 public notices mailed to
adjacent property owners, seven (7) responses were received; three (3) in favor,
one (1) opposed, and three (3) neutral.
2. PROPONENTS
Eddie Gray spoke of his plans to build single-family homes and answered
questions from the Commission.
3. OPPONENTS
No opposition was presented.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
The Commission agreed to leave open this portion of the public hearing.
IV. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING REZONE
REQUEST #R03-001.
Motion by Ralph Dorsett to recommend to City Council, approval of Rezone #R03-001. Second
by Dottie Kaminski The motion carried.
Ayes: Kaminski, Lawler, Morris, Dorsett, Finch, and Waters
Nays: None
Abstain: None
V. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING REZONE
REQUEST #R03-002.
The public hearing for Rezone #R03-002 was continued to the next meeting to be held on the
third Thursday in April (4-17-03) at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
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Page 3
VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE LAND USE MAP.
Chairperson Waters opened the public hearing at 6:45 PM.
1. STAFF PRESENTATION
Ms. Goodwin presented staffs report and answered questions from the Commission
2. PROPONENTS
There were none.
3. OPPONENTS
There were none.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Waters closed the public hearing at 6:48 PM.
VII. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION. TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE LAND USE
MAP.
Motion by Ralph Dorsett to recommend to City Council, approval of changes to the Land Use
Map. Second by Doretta Finch The motion carried.
Ayes: Kaminski, Lawler, Morris, Dorsett, Finch, and Waters
Nays: None
Abstain: None
VIII. HEAR ARETE'S CONCEPTUAL PRESENTATION OF A PROPOSED GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY IN THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT ALONG SH
146.
Director of Planning Doug Kneupper briefly provided some background information relating to
the proposed golf course community along SH 146.
Joe Fogerty, President of ARETE Real Estate and Development, described his development plans
for the proposed golf course community and answered questions from the Commission.
Alton Porter, who serves on the Board of Directors for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
(TIRZ), expressed the Board's excitement about this development opportunity. .
IX. DISCUSS SCHEDULE FOR REVIEW OF THE ZONING AND - DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCES.
The Commission appointed a subcommittee to perform the preliminary review of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Development Ordinance. Members of the subcommittee include Hal Lawler,
Dottie Kaminski, and Doretta Finch The subcommittee will attempt to meet on Mondays at
5:00 PM, beginning April 7m. Meetings are open to all Commission Members and the public.
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X. STAFF REPORTS
None presented.
XI. ADJOURN
Chairperson Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM.
Submitted by,
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Approved on this 21 day of 0, 2003.
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B. Vicinity Map w/zoning
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Staff Report April 17, 2003
Zone Change Request #R 03-002
Requested bv: Eddie V. Gray, Trustee
Fairmont Park, JV.
Reauested for: TR 31 and pt. TR 32, W. M. Jones Survey, A-482
Locations: Fairmont Parkway @ Farrington Boulevard
Present Zoning: General Commercial (GC)
Requested Zonine: Low -Density Residential (R 1)
Background: The applicant seeks a rezone from General Commercial (GC) to Low -
Density Residential (R 1) for single-family dwellings. As shown, this
rezoning would consist of 15.6 acres leaving 4.7 acres along Fairmont
Parkway and Farrington zoned General Commercial (GC).
During the March 20, 2003 public hearing, the Commission asked the
Developer to consider the following items:
• Incorporate additional GC tracts to rezone to R 1. This may provide
better layout/design for the future residential development.
• Secure controlled driveway access of GC along Fairmont Parkway.
• Determine buffers and screening mechanisms to protect proposed
residences from commercial developments.
The Developer was to discuss the above issues and work with Staff and
resubmit R03-002. To accomplish this, the Commission agreed to continue
the public hearing on April 17, 2003.
Conclusion: To daze, the Developer has not submitted proposals. Staff recommends that
the Commission continue the public hearing affording the Developer
additional time.
Actions available to the Commission are as follows:
• continue the public hearing
• close the public hearing
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Request #R 03-003
Exhibits
A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity Map w/zoning
C. Application
D. Public Notice Response
Staff Report April 17, 2003
Zone Change Request #R 03-003
Requested by: GSL Investmerrt, Inc.
Requested for: TRS 692 & 693 La Porte Outlots
Location: 3337 Canada Road
Land Use: Mid -to -High Density Residential
Present Zoning: Medium Density Residential (R 2)
Requested Zoning: Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.)
Surrounding Zoning: North Low -Density Residential (R 1)
South Medium -Density Residential (R 2)
East Medium & Low Density Residential (R-2 & R-1)
West Manufactured Housing (MIT)
Background: The property in question is 13.5632-acres in area described as TRS 692 &
693 La Porte Outlots, W.B. Lawrence Subdivision, out of the William M.
Jones Survey, Abstract 482, City of LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. The
subject tract has an existing 65,800 sq.ft. dock high, tilt -up warehouse. The
facility has been used for trucking, warehousing, and cratinglassembly site
since the mid 1980's or long prior to annexation. The property is adjoined by
Carlow Lane to the north, three vacant residential land tracts to the south
consisting of ±35 acres bounded by H.C.F.C.D ditch to the north and east,
Fairmont Parkway on the south and Canada Road on the west. The property
to the west of Canada Road and south of the H.C.F.C.D. ditch is a 33 acres
undeveloped land for the City of La Porte's proposed park.
The applicant's stated purpose for this rezoning request is to allow expansion
of warehouse site with 100,000 sq.ft. addition to the existing building. The
facility is currently located in a Medium Density Residential (R 2) zoning
district. The use of the facility is for general warehousing, which is not an
allowed use in R 2. The building and current use are considered pre-existing,
non -conforming and can continue to operate within the existing facilities.
However, expansion of the facilities and use cannot occur. The only zoning
districts that support the currerrt use are .Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial,
and Planned Unit development. The applicant feels PUD offers the best
solution for his particular circumstances.
#R 03-003
P&Z 4/17/03
Page 2 of 4
Analysis: The City is composed of numerous types of development, which are closely
interrelated and interdependent with one another. With careful consideration
and planning, this interrelationship may be beneficial to the whole
community.
The 'relationship of the applicant's proposal to the Comprehensive Plan
needs to be emphasized as much as possible. In considering this request,
Staff has reviewed the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Land Use — The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area envisioned as
developing as a mixture of mid -to -high density and low density residential
uses. While, the surrounding uses are primarily single-family residential with
manufactured housing in the vicinity.
Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan is one consideration
among several criteria to be considered in approving or denying a rezoning
application. Other criteria may include:
• Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas;
• Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use
classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the
anticipated use of the properties;
• Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible,
considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities
and services, and other considerations;
• Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value
of adjacent land use classifications;
• Extern to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the
capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the
use;
• Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air
pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or- other environmental harm
on adjacent land use designations; and,
• The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the
existence of the land use designation.
However, the tract in question is not suitable for rezoning per cited criteria
above. As, the intended district would be surrounded on all sides by
residentially zoned property. Furthermore, there is no other industrially
zoned property or industrial business in close proximity to this tract.
#R 03-003
P&Z 4/17/03
Page 3 of 4
Transportation — The City's Thoroughfare Plan shows Canada Road as a
primary arterial, a four -lane divided with a right-of-way capacity from
Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway. The easement dedication and right-
of-way access studies for Canada Road widening are underway. These
easements will be improved into a continuation of Canada Road project from
Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway, providing access to the City's
proposed park. However, City Council has not yet indicated any timeline for
the design and development phase of the project. So far, no funds have been
allocated for the said.project.
Utilities Currently, no public sewer existing for the subject tract. Sewer
service is provided by an on -site septic system. The utility feasibility studies
have been completed for this area, but implementation of the study
recommendations has not occurred. The infrastructure was not analyzed in
detail to ensure that sufficient capacity exists. However, public facilities and
services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire
protection in the neighboring residential areas. Storm water drainage or
regional detention will be an issue that will be reviewed carefully with the
future development in the vicinity.
Conclusion:
Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change is not
compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in
question is- not suitable for the requested change to PUD. The development
within the subject tract will negatively impact the surrounding properties and
may harm the value of nearby properties. Furthermore, it will have a
significant impact on the traffic conditions in the area and utilities would be
affected.
In reviewing this request the Commission should consider the following:
• There was no apparent error in assigning the present zoning
designation to the tract in question.
• There have been no changes in the area that warrant a change to the
zoning designation.
• The applicant's requested zoning does not conform with the present
zoning of the surrounding properties.
• Furthermore, the requested designation is not compatible with the
goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Options available to the Commission are:
#R 03-003
P&Z 4/17/03
Page 4 of 4
• Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from R 2
to PUD.
• Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from R-2 to
PUD.
• Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.
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A Meeting of the La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission
(Type of Meeting)
RECEIVED Scheduled for
April 17, 2003
APR 0 (Date of Meeting)
AN N I � v- =wgi�PT, to Consider
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Rezone Request #R 03-003
(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:
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ENTRY PRECHECK GATE
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Rmi Gwen Goodwin, City Planner
CCm Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning
Data. 4/11/2003
Rem Presentation of the Port of Houston Authority's proposed pre -check gate facility
Over the last two years, the Port of Houston Authority worked diligently with Staff and property owners
to develop a 14-lane Pre -check gate facility proposed on 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd. During these
discussions, Staff and property owners developed a fist of concerns regarding this development. These
concerns are as follows:
Impact of noise & sound pollution generated by the development
• Lighting and illumination of near by residences.
Increased hours of operation & truck traffic associated with the facility; and concerns about
increased truck achy.
Devaluation of adjacent residential units and the expansion of the Port's property into the
neighborhood.
To provide the property owners with answers, the Port developed special studies Involving noise levels,
pollution, property values, and landscaping. (Copies of the documents are available from Staff.)
At the Commission's April 17, 2003 meeting, the Port will present their findings regarding these issues.
In addition, the Port is interested in obtaining the Commission's input regarding landscaping, the sound
wall design and other matters about the project. This time will also provide the Commission with an
opportunity to ask questions about the proposed development.
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TELEPHONE: (713) 670-2400 • FAX: (713) 670-2448`Yily„�„ zEI%
STEVEN H. DEWOLF, P.E.
Chief Engineer
(713) 670-2466 March 20, 2003
Mr. Douglas K. Kneupper, P.E.
Planning Director
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, Texas 77572-1115
RE: Documentation for City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Workshops for
the Proposed Entry Precheck Gate Facility, Barbours Cut Terminal
We are pleased to have been granted the opportunity to further discuss the details of
the Port Authority's proposed Entry Precheck Gate Facility with you and your staff, as well as
for the unique opportunity to participate in open session Workshops with both the City of La
Porte Planning & Zoning Commission and the City of La Porte City Council.
In preparation for the subject Workshops, we are transmitting the following documents
at your request:
❑ All exhibits presented at both the March 7, 2002 and June 19, 2002 meetings that
the Port Authority held with the area homeowners, as well as a copy of the written
information that was handed out at the June 19, 2002 meeting
❑ A proposed Site Plan
❑ A proposed Utility Plan layout showing existing and proposed water and sanitary
lines
❑ A proposed Drainage Plan
❑ A proposed Landscape Plan
❑ A proposed Illumination Plan
❑ A color coded map showing property usage in the area
❑ Any air impact studies completed for the proposed development
❑ Any noise impact studies
❑ Clarifications to the Port Authority's Homeowner Value Assurance Program
In addition, we are also providing layouts containing additional information relating to
various construction and operational issues that have been discussed at previous meetings.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or Mr. James
Bielstein, P.E. of my staff at 713-670-2819.
Yours very truly,
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Chief Engineer
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Port of Houston Authority
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1999, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commissioned a study of the Barbours Cut
Container Terminal (BCCT) to develop recommendations for procedures and facilities that
would increase its efficiency. The project team was lead by Moffatt & Nichol Engineers (M&N).
The recommendations developed as part of this study included modifying the existing entry gate
system by constructing a "precheck" entry gate.
The PHA's goals for the proposed modification of the BCCT are to address the traffic flow and
logistics, find the best method to accommodate BCCT's traffic, and minimize local air quality
impacts. ECON Capital, L.P. (TRC/ECON).was contracted by M&N to evaluate the effect of the
"precheck" entry gate on associated air emissions.
The air quality analysis has shown that the "precheck" entry gate would positively affect air
conditions near the BCCT. The "precheck" entry gate will result in a decrease in vehicular air
emissions by reducing the idle time, the total time a vehicle spends in the entry gate system.
The total air emissions from heavy-duty trucks will be decreased by approximately seventy two
percent compared to current entry and inspection emissions. Air emissions during the six-
month construction period, since they are only temporary, will have a minimal impact on the
over-all air quality in the BCCT area. Figure ES-1 compares the air emissions associated with
operating under the current entry gate system to those air emissions associated with operating
under the proposed "precheck" entry gate. Figure ES-2 displays the total one-time air
emissions associated with construction of the "precheck" entry gate.
Air Quality Impact Study February 2003
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Hoover & Keith Inc.
Port of Houston Authority — Barbours Cut�ainer Terminal H&K Job No. 3271
Noise Impact Evaluation of a Proposed N recheck Gate H&K Report No. 78 — FINAL (02117/03)
PROPOSED NEW PRECHECK GATE FOR THE PHA BARBOURS
CUT CONTAINER TERMINAL: RESULTS OF A PRE -CONSTRUCTION
AMBIENT SOUND SURVEY AND NOISE IMPACT EVALUATION
REPORT SUMMARY
This report presents an evaluation of the potential noise impact of the proposed new
Precheck Gate for the PHA Barbours Cut Container Terminal. Also included are the
results of a pre -construction ambient sound survey performed on January 11 and January
14, 2002 in the area surrounding the proposed new Precheck Gate.
The primary intent of the noise evaluation is to project the sound contribution from the proposed
Precheck Gate and discuss conceptual noise mitigation measures to insure that the noise of the
proposed Precheck Gate has minimum noise impact on the surrounding environment. Note that
normal activity at the proposed new Precheck Gate would occur 5 days/week during the daytime
(i.e., from approximately 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
The following table presents a noise quality analysis for the new Precheck Gate at the
noise -sensitive areas (NSAs), such as residences, near the proposed facility. The table
includes the measured ambient daytime sound levels (i.e., Ld) and the estimated sound
contribution of the facility at the closest NSAs to the Precheck Gate, noting that sound
tests were not performed at NSA #4 because of nearby construction noise although the
ambient noise at NSA #4 is assumed to be similar to the ambient noise at NSA #2.
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The results of the noise evaluation indicate that the daytime ambient noise at the NSAs located
near the Precheck Gate could increase by 10 dB or more during normal operation at the new
Precheck Gate if additional noise mitigation measures are not implemented. Consequently, the
noise associated with the proposed new Precheck Gate during normal activities could have a
significant noise impact on the surrounding environment unless noise mitigation measures, such
as a noise barrier system along the South Side of the facility, are implemented.
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Memo
Toe Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Frown Gwen Goodwin, City Planner
cc: Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning
Data: 4/11 /2003
Rae Presentation of multi -family complex along SH 146 & McCabe Rd.
During the past 4 years, Mr. Eddie Dutko has proposed several developments on the property located
at SH 146 and McCabe Rd. Cuffm*, Mr. Dutko is worsting with Mr. Lee Burchfield to develop a 430
unit complex on approximately 28 acres zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Staff developed a fist of concems while reviewing the development's Special Conditional Use Permit
(SCUP) and General Plan. They are listed below.
• Increased traffic and issues surrounding circulation at McCabe Rd. resulting from the proposed
development.
• Overall size and density of the proposed project.
Appricatm ity of new multi -family regulations in regards to this project, i.e. recreational facilities,
landscaping, etc.
At the Commission' s April 17, 2003 meeting, Mr. Burchfield will present a conceptual layout of the
complex The Commission is encouraged to engage in an open dialogue with Mr. Burchfield regarding
the proposed development.
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