HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning CommissionPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Members Present: Pat Muston, Dottie. Kaminski, Doretta Finch,. Nick Barrera, Paul Berner,
Planning and Zoning Commoi n. •
Minutes of November 18, 2004
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7. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT FOR PROPOSED SEVILLE PLACE APTS. TO BE
LOCATED AT 3701 LUELLA BLVD.
Due to a conflict of interest, Chairperson. Muston abstained from discussion
consideration of this item, since she serves on the, Board of the Southeast Texas
Housing Finance Corporation, which is issuing bonds for the financing, of Seville. Place..
Chairperson Muston turned the meeting over to Vice -Chairperson Dottie Kaminski.
Planning Coordinator, Masood Malik, presented staffs report. The applicant,'
David. Brown, a Consulting Engineer, has requested approval of a. Final Plat for the.
proposed. Seville Place Apartments to. be located at 3701 Luella. Blvd. The project will
comprise .18.0 multi -family residential units in 23 buildings and meets the requirements
for a multi -family 1 development. Staffrecommended approval of the Final Plat with the
following to- occur prior to recordation of the plat: ` 1) covenants, conditions and
restrictions filed with Harris County along with the Final Plat; and 2) payment to the City
in lieu of parkland,dedication.
Mr. Mallik responded to questions from.Commission Members.
Motion by Hal Lawler.to approve the Final Plat of Seville Place Apartments. Second by
Doretta Finch.. The motion carried.
Ayes Lawler, Finch,- Linscomb, Barrera, Bemer,' and Kaminski
Nays None
Abstain: Muston
8.:CONSIDER MAJOR` DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN FOR PROPOSED SEVILLE PLACE
APARTMENTS TO BE LOCATED AT 3701 LUELLA BLVD.-
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Ayes Barrera, Lipscomb, Lawler, Finch, Berner, and Kaminski
Nays: None
Abstain: Muston
9. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 106, SECTION 106-333, SECTION 106-443, AND SECTION
106-522; TABLE B,OF THE CODE OF;ORDINANCES. THE PURPOSE IS TO
AMEND, CHANGE OR.MODIFY THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WITHIN.THE ZONING
DISTRICTS.
Chairperson Muston opened..the public hearing at 623 p.m.
Mr. Sabo reported the Commission has been asked to forward a recommendation to City
Council on a, proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding:the maximum
allowable..height for structures in specified zones: . Mr. Sabo noted this issue was
discussed during the Commission's October 21, 2004,workshop..
Staff recommended the Commission consider leaving the maximum allowable height at
45`, as was the consensus of the Commission:at the October workshop..:
:Chairperson Muston asked.for Commission input as to why they felt the 45' rule. should
remain in place. ,Members felt the rule was good because it provided a tool to review
requests on a case-by-case.basis to determine impact on surrounding.properties. Also,
it was noted there has not been a demand for height exceptions; only two requests have
been made in the past.
Motion:by Hal Lawler to:recommend to City Council, that the maximum height at 45' in
designated zones in the Zoning Ordinance remain at 45': Second by Paul Berner. The
.motion carried:
Ayes: Lawler,Berner, Barrera, Linscomb; Finch, Kaminski,and Muston
Nays:. _. None
Abstain:. None
10.STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Sabo reported.that Panattoni's proposed.development at SH 225 and Underwood
Rd. fell-through, The group is now working with TX.Import/Export.
Mr. Malik reported the following minor developments:
■ furniture store along:Spencer.Hwy across.from.the airport
■ nursery/greenhouse along Fairmont Pkwy in the Fairmont.Park East Business
Park:..
■ car wash along Fairmont Pkwy in the Fairmont Park East Business Park
Ms. Muston was welcomed and congratulated on her appointment
Planning and Zoning Commis59'6n
Minutes of Nove„ber 18. 2004
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Planning and Zoning CorWssion of the City'of La Porte,.
State of:,Texas, .and will to the. best of.my ability preserve; protect,
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(Pursuant to Ilm Uonst. art. XVI, $I(b), amenaea ZUUI)
Special
Conditional Use Permit
#SCV05-001
Exhibits
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Commission Action Request
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Aerial Map
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Staff. Report
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Draft � SCUP
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Public Notice Response
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Site Plan
Applicant, is seeking_ a Special Conditional Use. Permit (SCUP). for. the
Summary:
purpose of allowing an off -site parking for the company.
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The Section :1,06=441 of the Zoning Ordinance classifies this type of
development as Conditional Use::
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DW 'Petroleum: Services, Inc.' is "working towards expansion of their
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facility and needs to relocate parking to. meet City's parking requirements.
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The 'company does not have .enough space` to accommodate. on -site
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parking. Therefore, a property across the street .has been acquired for
parking Purposes.
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As per Ordinances, the proposed location for off --site parking is within 300
feet of the principal building
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'West.Tyler Street (60'ROW) is an unimproved street, at least 50'.of the
street up to the driveway will be improved as perCity's PI CM.
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'Material for the parking lot will be either asphalt or concrete:
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:The property is within the vicinity of industrial uses:
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The overall impact on public services should be minimal.
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_ Road has adequate capacity to handle the traffic generated by this site:
- Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of SCUP#05-001 withthe following conditions. .
Off -site parking shall comply with all parking standards. ,
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,Screening and for landscaping ' of parking lot- shall be required. in
accordance with Section 106-444.(a) of the Ordinances...
Use depends upon off -site parking shall.maintaining the minimum number,
of wired parking s aces.
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A properly drawn legal instrument, duly approved by the City Attorney,
shall be filed with the City Secretary.:'..
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A certificate of occupancy, renewable annually; shall be required
Actions required by
the Commission• At this time, the Commission should consider the following: _
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Recommend to Council approval', of this SCUP. .
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Recommetid. to. Council denial of this SCUP
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Table this itein:for further consideration by the Commission . '
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Request:
Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU05-001
Requested By:
Mr. Hauk-Wahl
Requested For:
A 0.28 acre (12,500 sq, ft.) being lots 13-16 of block' 654Town of La Porte, .
Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35' City of La Porte; Hams County, Texas.
The property: is-located'in the 300 Block of North 16t' Street
Present Zoning:
Light Industrial (LI)
Requested Use:
Applicant is seeking a Special Conditional. Use Permit. (SCUP) for the
purpose.of developing an off --site parking lot for.DNV Petroleum Services;
Inc: located at 318 N. 16th Street: The Zoning Ordinance :classifies this type
of development, as Conditional Use
Background .`
DNV Petroleum' La Porte Lab is located at 318: N .16' Street Earlier, a -
Special Conditional Use Pen #SCU00-002. was approved for , e". facility
to operate as fuel. quality.. testing lab. The applicant remodeled and repaired a
pre-existing- one story metal building, which was damaged by an explosion:
The previously approved site plan :shows:eight covered parking spaces in a_ .
60'x80'(4,800sq.ft.) of building': area: The company is working towards
expanding the operation to _include this:area and needs to relocate existing
par to meet the-.Ci 's arkin re. uuemerits. The is not enou space
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available on .the front or year to provide on site parking." Therefore, the
applicant:- looked . elsewhere and found d tract across .West Tyler Street
(unirnproved 60' ROW) to'the north of the existing building within' 300 feet:
of the' principal building: Off -site parking is described . as a. Conditional Use
per,Section 106-441 of Zoning Ordinance
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-Analysis:
...:Zoning Ordinance Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria.,
and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits::
• That the specificuse will:be compatible with and not .injurious to the use "
and enjoyment of the other properfy; nor significantly diminish or impair
property values:within the immediate vicinity
• That the conditions placed on such use; as specified in each district, have ;
been met by the applicant
• That the applicant has;agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed,;`
based on specific site constraints :necessary, to protect, the. public interest
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Staff would note that the;site in question is surrounded on all sides by a Light
Industrial zoning district.The said building is surrounded by Maxim(Former
Anthony Crane Rentals) on the west,:warehouses on the south and east, and
a heavy wooded area on the north: Section 106-444,"Special Use
Performance.Standards for .off-site parking addresses the following issues
pertaining to the subject use within an Industrial Zone
• Such off-site parking shall comply with all parking•standards stated in
the Zoning Ordinance and PICM.
• Reasonable access from an off site parking facility to the use served shall
be provided
• In addition,off-site parking shall be within 300 feet of the use served:
• Should have good access to.secondary and primary streets.
This site and the proposed use meet all the above criteria. Staff believes the
request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. This facility and the
proposed use are compatible with'the surrounding properties and should not
be injurious to the,use,enjoyment or value of surrounding properties
As proposed;the parking lot complies with all applicable zoning regulations.
However, property needs.to be screened i,andscapirig, in accordance with.,
the-required.screening per Section 106-444(a) would be required.: Parking
spaces,and maneuvering aisle are of adequate dimensions: The location of
the handicap parking spaces is appropnate Access from off-site parking to
the building is reasonable:The parking lot will serve the facility that might:.
expand in future and it will benefit the area by moving cars off the street into
proper and:adequate parking area. Moreover, there is no reasonable location.
in the surrounding areas to provide off-site parking:
Conclusion/
Recommendations. Staff recommends the approval of Special Conditional Use Permit#SCU05
001 with the following conditions
•. Off site parking shall comply with all parking standards.
• Screening .and.for .landscaping of parking ::lot shall be `required m
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rdance Section'106-444(a)of the Ordinances.
• Principal use depends upon off-site parking shall maintain the minimum
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er of required parking spaces::
• A properly drawn legal instrument, duly approved by the City Attorney,
shall
1 be filed with the City Secretary
• A certificate of occupancy,renewable annually,shall be required:
Options available to the Commission are
• Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP
• Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP
• Table this item for-further consideration by the.Commission
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:City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit# SCU 05-001
This permit is issued to DNV Petroleum Services, Inc. (Hauk Wahl)
Ow
ner or Agent
318 N. 16t"Street,' La Porte TX 77571
Address
For Development of:- Parking Lot(Off-site)expansion
Development Name
318 N. 16'"Street. La Porte
Address
Legal Description : Pt.- Lots 13-16 `Block 652. Town of La Porte
La Porte, Harris County.Texas.
Zoning Light Industrial (LI)
Use. Parking Lot
Permit Conditions:
1. SCUP#05-001 is specifically limited to the off site parking
2 Screening and landscaping of the parking lot must be provided by the owner/developer in accordance with
Section-106-444(a)of the Ordinances.:The landscaping should be a mixture of trees and sight bearing bushes
(e:g..red tips or oleanders).. The landscaping'plan must be approved by the City Staff
3. Principal use depends upon off-site parking shall maintain.the minimum number of required parking spaces.
4. The paved area provides a dust-free environment,the construction of which be approved by the City Staff.
5. .At least 50' of the West Tyler Street shall be improved as described.inthe City's PICM, i.e. concrete, curb,
and gutters.
6. Drainage to be planned'to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areas and mitigate any
sheet flow or drainage corridor'issues to the satisfaction of the City Staff
7. This permit does not become valid until a formal Minor Development Site Plan is submitted to the City,
reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance
8. A properly drawn legal instrument,duly approved by the City Attorney,shall be filed with the City Secretary
9. A certificate of occupancy,renewable annually,shall be required..
10: The Developer shall comply with all'.applicable laws and ordinances of the City and the State of Texas.
Failure to.begin construction within 12 months;after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a.special
conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission
If construction is terminated after completion.of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is
not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the. City
Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire.tract shall be in full effect on the portion which,is undeveloped
Validation Date
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Plammng:and Zoning Commission.
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January 20,2005
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Exhibits
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Commission Action Request
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Aerial Map:
C.
Zoning Map
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Staff Report
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Draft SCUP :
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General Plan
Location of Proposed Change 1,01d
Underwood Road &State Highway 225
Legal Description of Proposed Zoning
Tract in the F.A. Staashen:subdivision out of the.
Enoch Brinson` Survey„Abstract 5, La _Porte,
Harris County, Texas.
Applicant
Clay Development & Construction, Inc.
Present Zoning
Planned Unit Development UD
Acreage
208 acres
Surrounding Zoning
Planned Unit Development (PUP) and Light
Industrial L
Land Use Map
Industrial
Activity Proposed
Business Park(Ind ustrialkommercial
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Clay Development &Construction Inc.
c/o Parker Johnson
Requested for.
208."acres 'of land. out of the Enoch': Brinson Survey; Abstract 5;
described `as parcel 1. under, the Harris _ County Clerk's File No:
M032856; La Porte; Harris County, Texas. `
Location:
Old Underwood Road and.S.H. 225
Present -Zoning:
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Requested Use:
Office/waiehouse
Background:..
This`site consists of approximately 208 acres located to the south of the.
Battleground Industrial Estate. at 10Y. Old Underwood Road: The city
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limits of La Porte lines run,paralle1 to the property line along west'side
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of Old Underwood Road. The Battleground Industrial Estate PhE&JI is
located across the street to the west in'the City of Deer Park. At:the site
in question; the developer is proposing an office/warehouse. on tract
::1(7.470 acres). Future development of proposed tracts 2 to 5 :. will be
developedin phases.: The facility. would.. have. entrance. along Old
Underwood Road access -through East 13t'". Street and SH 225
During City Council and La Porte Development Corporation Board's.
special called meeting on`January.3, 2005, tract.. T:.was discussed as: an
economic development matter._: Projections of future job growth and tax
base components were favorably considered during the meeting:.'"
The: subject property is zoned Planned Unite Development (PUD). The
PUD zoning'.assigned.to_this tract is to. great -extent based on the large
amount of: undeveloped; unsubdivided acreage located. in this area. The
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PUD develo ment requirements are an.effective:means-to ensure that
development- of ,this' tract would ' be` in: accordance with _ the sound
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planning guidelines:
The development in a FUD zoning district requires that an application
for a general plan'_sha1T be filed and --processed simultaneously, with the
Special Conditional -Use Permit..
Analysis:
Ir addition to performance standards-, there are a number of development
standards that are specified by: the Zoning Ordinance These standards
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Underwood Business Park
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are applicable to 'all P.U.D. developments. Section 106=659 of the Code
of: Ordinances - establishes . the: following: criteria for. review .'-.of the.,
development projects within a P.U.D. zoning: district:
Land Use . _ The City's; Comprehensive Plan showsthis :urea
developing. with industrial : uses ;The existing land uses of` nearby
properties :are primarily .,industrial (the Battleground:.Industrial Estate'
Phase'I & II, the Battleground Industrial District) .:.
Transportation - Being located: near State: Highway 225, Battleground
Road; . a primary arterial and major, truck route' provide `more than
adequate accessibility: for circulation of traffic. There should be very
lunited. impact. on traffic flow within' the. vicinity even after - full
implementation of the proposed. projed.
Topography. -,:This area is relatively flat and .stable and should- not be
anobstacle to thistype:_of development. ".
Utilities and Drainage =Public facilities and services are sufficient to
handle he supply of potable water but requires upgrading for 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 impact . associated 'with . this proposed
development:
Conclusion/ ,
Recommendations:
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Staff feels: -that :::_thls .project :.. represents., a ` significant impact to
economic .development within the City .of La- Porte. 'Based on the
above analysis,_:staff recommends approval -of the general plan for_this
208 acres. tract: and , the .Special , Conditional .,Use Pernut.: with .the
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following conditions:
• This SCU.permit is not applicable to any specific. development
anticipated or proposed by General Plan. '
This SCUP outlines in,general terms the proposed Planned Unit
Development. -:The developer recognizes and understands that any;
future construction or development of the private or public.
improvements anticipated by -this SCUP and the :General Plan
Shall require further submittal. and approval of plats, site plans,
construction drawings; engineering,analysis, covenants, etc::
Underwood Business Park
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Said submittals for this phase development shall be in accordance-
.with this SON, the approved General,Plan Ordinances and,
policies of. the City of La Porte.
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. The applicants.shall take a comprehensive look' at the truck':`
circulation and truck traffic. o control _vehicles turning
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southbound on Underwood Road. .
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Provide "on site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays
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that adequately handle he volume associated with thiso ffice/. .
warehousing facility.
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Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant
placements shall be specified on the plans.
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A rail: access, spur.. design, 'and UPRRapproval shall be required.
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A` statement' from the owner/developer specifying clear
responsibility for maintenance of detention basin system including
charm eUditch shall be noted on.theplan
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All internal streets shall be constructed to the City's standards and:
remain private streets:
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Development abutting "R-2" district shall be screened and
landscaped in compliance. -with required screening and
landscaping provisions of the zoning ordinance of the City: A site
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plan:and/or separate.plans shall be submitted ° in conjunction with.....,
the building permit application. Landscaping is required in
percentages specified in. Section 106-52.2 of the Code of.
Ordinances.
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Ensurethat at least 30 percent of the property consists of .
landscaping andlor. screening.
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Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan
submittal. Allow.existing trees and shrubs to remain natural
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..buffer ' . .. .;
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Provide an irrigation system to: ensure that all landscaping and
-screening maintained by the'.owner/developer.
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Provide a publcutility easement for future water main along north
property line adjacent, to -existing railroad; to be connected with
pub lc water; for. fire suppression :'
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Underwood Business Park
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•' . Submit design for on&-off-site utilities with capacities. The
owner/applicant must coordinate-with'the developer to the north
for tie-in of sanitary sewer and/or.dedicate an easement to the City
-for sanitary•sewer extension or.lift station
• Verify:internal street connectivity. Participation of the
improvement of Old Underwood Road.may be required
• The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and
ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas
Options available.to the Commission are
• Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP: with,additional
conditions
• `Recommend to Council denial of.this,SCUP
• 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:
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City.of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 05-002
This permit is issued to . ; _
Ciay Development & Construction, .lnc
Owner or: Agent
9430 Old* Katy Road, Houston TX 77055
Address
For Development of: ;
- Underwood'Business Park
Development Name
_Old Underwood Road & S:H.:225"
Address
Legal Description..
208 acres out of Enoch Brinson Survey Abstract:5
La Porte;. Harris County. Texas. .
Zoning:.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) .:
Use.::
Office/warehousing facility'
Permit Conditions.:: .
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This Special Conditional Use.Permit (SCUP), is -not applicable, to any specific development".
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anticipated or proposed by General :Plan .. "
2.
This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned_ Unit Development.: The
developer recognizes and understands.that any future construction or development of the `
private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the General Plan shall require
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further submittal' and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering
analysis, covenants, etc . -
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Said submittals for this phase "developminent shall be accordance with this.SCUP,"the
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approved General.Plan, Ordinances and policies of. the. City of La Porte.
4:.
Furnish traffic control plan; a comprehensive look at the.truck circulation and truck traffic to -
control vehicles turning southbound on Underwood Road: .:
5.
: Provide: on -site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle the ,.
volume associated witli this office/warehousing facility:
6.
Fire:truck access, fire -suppression requirements, and fire hydrantplacement shall be
specified on the plans.,
7.
` A rail access; spur design; and UPRR approval shall be required:
8.
A statement: from the owner/developer specifying clear responsibility for maintenance of
detention basin system including channel/ditch shall:be noted on the plan..
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All internal:streets shall be constructed to the City standards and remain private streets
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Development abutting"R-2" district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with .
required_ screening and landscaping, provisions of the zoning ordinance of the City:. A site..
plan and/or separate plans shall: be submitted in conjunctionwith:the building permit
application..Landscapiri is required.in percentages specified m Section 106-522 of the -
Code of Ordinances.
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Ensure that at least 30 percent -of the property consists of landscaping and/or screening.
12..Provide
detailed.landscape.,and screening;plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing';
trees and shrubs:to remain as natural buffer::. .
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Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly
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Provide a public utility easement for future "water main along "north property line adjacent to
existing railroad, to be connected with public water for fire suppression'
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Submit design:for on & off --site utilities with capacities. The owner/applicant must
coordinate With. the developer to the north for tie-in of sanitary sewer.or and dedicate an .. .
easement to the City. for sanitary.sewer extension or lift station.*
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16.. Verify internal street connectivity.Participation of the improvement of Old Underwood
Road may be required:
17:..The Developer shall comply with all other.applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La
Porte and the.State of Texas:
Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or.as scheduled under the terms:of a-special
conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted.after
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is
not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City
Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in.full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment
(Truck Stops)
Exhibits
• Staff-Report
• Table Showing. Current: and
Proposed Regulations
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Staff Report January 20 2005 `
Truck Stops
Zoning Ordinance Amendment,.
City Council has:directed:the`Planning and Zoning. Commission consider proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance` (Chapter. 106),. Section 106-521;, Table A,
Industrial Uses, to amends change or modify conditions to allow truck stops in a Business
Industrial (BI) zone.` Staff .assessed :_existing,`development -conditions and "future
development strategies relating to the development of truck stops in a Business Industrial ..
. zone. Staff analyzed the situation thoroughly and presents this item to the.Planning.and
Zoning.Commission for their discussion and recommendations to City Council for the
following changes to the Codebf Ordinances relating to the development of truck stops:
Definitions.of Truck Stop
• A commercial/industrial use of property on one site for the refueling, maintenance
and/or servicing of large .over.the road vehicles carrying large loads.and which
may have service activities for such vehicles and their drivers including but not
limited to dispensing`;.of motor fuels and petroleum products directly into motor
vehicles, restaurants or cafes, overnight: accommodation, shower or laundry
facilities, truck service and overnight truck parking, truck scales, and parking area
in association with the.above.services
Service.Stations:
•. ; A retail establishment at which motor vehicles are refueled, serviced, and sometimes
repaired Also:called filling station,gas station
•` A business or branch of a business where services,especially repairs,can be;obtained.'
Difference between Truck Stop &.Service Station
The difference between truck stop and service station is quite clear from the above
definitions Truck stop is an establishment where trucks may be parked overnight
and.truckers'are provided with all the facilities and amenities related to trucking
operations. Truck stops usually have 10 to 12 diesel dispensers with a canopy
approximately 20' high. Per zoning codes,truck stops must be located along major
truck routes to facilitate entrance and exit to major highways or,freeways._
On the other hand,a-service"station is a place to refuel motor
vehicles, sell automotive accessories; and/or convenience items with minor
repair services at these locations.
Planning&Zoning Common
Truck stops.
.Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Page2of4
Existing Requirements:
Zoning—Under Section 106-441, Table A, Commercial Uses, truck'stops
are not permitted in commercial zoning"districts: The interpretation of the
classification"is that service stations (SIC Code#554) are permitted uses,
i.e: "automobile" service stations, filling stations, gasoline but excluding
truck stops Under Section,106-521,,Table A, Industrial Uses, there are a
variety of activities relating to trucking operations or requiring large trucks
for business purposes., (l.e. :general "Contractors,' heavy construction,
highway transportation terminal and service facilities, etc.): Truck.stops,
however, specifically are not mentioned.and considered to be an unlisted
use as per Code of Ordinances
Currently,•an unlisted use, truck stops require.a Special Conditional Use
Permit (SCUP) from the City:.Traditionally, any.' development in the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning districts and over five acres also
requires a SCUP subject to submission of a General Plan
Building Setbacks - Section.. ;106-522; .Table: B, `.Industrial :area
requirements stipulates predominantly 50'-front, 40' rear; and 30' sides
"setback_ for Business Industrial. zoning:.districts In :addition when .BI
zoning districts are:adjacent:to residential zoning districts, same setbacks
are applicable to the sites and no construction of any:kind is permitted
within said setback areas
Landscaping/ Screening For the facilities having parking areas adjacent
to residential zones and abutting public rights-of-way, screening is required.'
A planting strip of four feet wide with".evergreen plants that are minimum.`
height of four feet and.within two years grow up to six feet in height is
required. In addition, landscape plans with trees, shrubs, and ground cover,
are required to be.submitted and approved by the enforcement`officer.
Recommended Requirements:
Zoning Truck stops should be permitted in:the Business Industrial.(BI)
zoning district:subject to restrictive"measures such as the limitation of
smoke,` dust," : odor, lighting .' and :'glare and "."'strictly along ;an
approved/established truck routes Currently, there.are vacant parcels of
land within Business Industrial: (Bl).zoning districts along Barbour's.Cut
Boulevard and State Highway 146.
Section 106.441, Table A, Commercial,Uses, has listed the service station
category twice.:First, Service:Stations (SIC#554) are permitted uses in
General Commercial (GC). zoning ,districts. :Second,::Service ..Stations
Planning&Zoning Com
Truck stops
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
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excluding truck stops (SIC#554) are permitted uses in GC: Staff.suggests
deleting.the first category from commercial uses table to avoid confusion ;
As per current provisions.of the ordinances'...the:truck stops may: be
developed in .the .Planned.Umt>Development (PUD) zone subject to a
special conditional use permit.from the:City
Building Setbacks Truck stops should adhere to the minimum building
setbacks already established for the BI:zone as Front 50', Rear:40', and
Sides 30'. When,adjacent to residential zones, same setbacks shall be
applicable,to the sites with no construction. of any_kind being permitted
within said setback areas
Landscaping/ Screening . Truck stops development, specifically truck
parking, should be screened from the view of adjacent residential districts
Staff suggests :a minimum :landscape setback:. of 20 feet. adjacent to
residential areas `,Landscaping and screening: could be achieved as
currently stated in the zoning ordinance. However, a.more effective
technique needs to be employed that actually achieves this:objective This
could be accomplished in a number:.of different ways 1) The property
owner could leave in place existing trees, vegetation, underbrush, etc to
provide a'thorough and effective visual screening: 2) The.property owner
could use earthern berms with a combination: of trees, shrubs,. and
groundcover that after three years growth will be at least;10-15 feet in
height and creates a continuous.visual.screen
It is recommended that this particular provision of the ordinance may add
a minor.change to the footnotes: ,In the case.of a property adjacent to
residential zoning_.districts, screening and .other-performance; .standards
shall ..be applicable for this particular, use. Along .with the screening
requirement, a minimum percentage of landscaping along front and sides
should be stipulated`as per ordinances. A 15% of laridscapinglscreening is
recommended in addition tothe current requirements for the development
of a truck stop in the Business Industrial-zoning_'districts adjacent to
residential:: areas. The required screening would count toward';,the
minimum. landscaping requirement The landscape ::buffer-: is also
recommended for this particular activity.
Performance 'Standards Truck stops should meet the following
minimum performance -:'standards and be ' in compliance':with the
appropriate federal, state and local.regulations.
• Lighting and:glare
• Radiation and electrical emission
• Smoke
• Dust
• Odor
Planning&Zoning Commn Truck stops
Zoning Ordinance Amendment .:
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•: Explosives
• Noise
In :addition, truck stops when adjacent-`to`residential'.areas, shall .only
operate during the hours of 6:00.'a.m. to 9:00 p.m.. and no overnight
facilities will be allowed on the premises.
Conclusions
City Council intends to provide the best services to its citizens and visitors
to La Porte Future development of the . community: depends on
maintaining.and enhancing the local economy. Truck trafficking is an
existing commodity due to the.'Barbour's Cut Terminal and the Port.of
Houston: Barbour's:Cut Boulevard is:an established;major truck route,
which provides services to these travelers. Council has set priorities`with
the economic development as one of the highest on the.list. The goal is to
foster the growth and retention of business activity through a healthy local
economy,which-can provide employment opportunities and a strong_tax
base to the City.
The •above stated recommendations` are.based on Planning Department
staff research and direction provided..by: the .Commission during the
September 16,.2004 meeting. Staff recommends. truck stops should-be
permitted in. a Business Industrial (BI) zoning districts only subject. to
specific.conditions .as -listed above It is staff's .opinion:that the above
provisions will allow for reasonable development of truck stops.with-the
said stipulations that will provide sound development and promote public
health,, safety, and general welfare of the community. The La .Porte
Comprehensive_Plan guides us to make policy decisions relating to the
physical and economic.development of the community The above;change
would not be contrary to goals and intent of the Comprehensive Plan._.
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ZONING
§:106. 521-
Uses.(SIC Code #)
Zones
BI . : LI , HI
On-premises freestanding signs See article VII of this chapter
Paper and allied products.(265-267) P
Printing and publishing(271-279) '. P(ACDE) P(ACDE) P
Rubber and miscellaneous plastics(301,
302,304,3.06,307) * C p
Stone,clay,glass and concrete (321-325,
3261, 327-329) * * :'
P..,
Tank truck cleaning
Truck Stops P(A-I)
Textile mill, and finished products
Light(224, 225, 23.1-239) P(ACDE) P(ACDE). P
..Medium (222,223,226, 229) *. P(ACDE) : P•
Tobacco manufacturers (211-214) P(ACDE) P
Loading berths at the front or sides of
buildings adjacent to R.O.W. C C C
Tndustrial.PUD (refer to section 106-636) C C C
Facilities in excess of height restrictions
imposed in section 106-522. * * C
Unlisted uses, similar to uses listed above C C C
(b)Interpretation and enforcement Property uses, except as provided for by.section:106-
52 1(a), Table A, are prohibited and constitute a violation of this chapter.
(c) Footnotes. All permitted uses in industrial zones must meet the following minimum
performance standards _ If requested by the enforcement officer, all applications for building
permits must include a certification from a. registered engineer. that .verifies compliance with
these performance standards: Where applicable, all permitted uses in industrial zones must meet..
and be in compliance with the appropriate federal, state,or local regulations
A. Lighting and glare Any lighting used shall be arranged so as.to deflect light away
from any adjoining residential zone or from public streets. Direct or sky reflected glare,
where from`floodlights or from .high temperature processes such as .:combustion or
welding shall not-be directed onto any adjoining property. The source of lights shall be
hooded or controlled in some manner so as .not to light adjacent _property.._Bare
incandescent light.bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or..public
right-of-way Any light or combination of lights.which cast light.on a public street shall
not exceed one footcandle.(meter reading) as measured from the centerline of such street.
Any light or combination of lights.which casts light on residential.property shall not
exceed 0.4 footcardles-(meter reading) as measured from such property:
LA PORTE CODE
§ 106-521
B. Radiation:.:and electrical emissions No activities:_shall_.be: permitted that emit
dangerous radioactivity beyond enclosed areas. There shall be no electrical disturbance adversely
affecting the"operation at any point-of.any ;equipment other than that of the creator of such
disturbance:
C. Smoke. The emission of smoke by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated
by the appropriate federal state;or local agency.
D: Dust or other particulate matter. The emission of dust, fly ash or other particulate
matter by any use shall be in compliance with.and regulated by the:appropriate federal, state or
local agency.
E:Odors.The emission:of odor by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by
the appropriate_federal, state or local agency
F. Explosives: No activities involving the storage, utilization, or manufacture of materials
or products,such as TNT or dynamite which could decompose by detonation shall be permitted:.`
except such as are specifically licensed by the city council
G; Noise. All noise shall be muffled so as not to.be objectionable due to intermittence,
beat;frequency:.or shrillness and as measured at any property,line,shall not exceed the following
intensity in relation to sound-frequency
Octave Band Frequency Maximum Sound Levels Decibels
H
Cycles.per Residential
Second . Lot Line District Boundary
20 to 75 78 63
75 to 150 74 59
150 to 300 68. 55
300 to 600 _ 61 51
600-to 1,200 55. - 45
1,200 to 2,400 49 38
" 2,400 to 4,800 43 31'
Above 4,800 41` 25
Impact noise $0 55'
Between the hours of 10:00.p.m.'and 6:00 a . the permissible sound levels beyond residential
district boundaries (both Column lI and Impact) shall be six decibels less than shown above.
In distances where it is determined that a proposed land use may generate a level of noise that,
will impact on surrounding land uses,the planning and zoning commission
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H. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation are limited for truck stops adjacent;to
residential areas only. The facility shall only operate during thehour of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00'.
p.m. and no overnight facilities are allowed on the premises:
I Truck Stops. The facility shall be permitted in the Business Industrial (BI) districts on
truck routes along Barbour's Cut;Boulevard and State Highway 146.No construction of
any kind shall be.permitted'within the stipulated setbacks for Business Industrial zoning
districts.
ZONING:
. , . §-106 522
and city council may require that efforts to reduce the potential noise impact be
undertaken.These efforts may include screening; landscaping and site planning
techniques
(Ord.No. 1501U, § A(art B), 9-23-96, Ord No. 1501-AA, § 6, 3-23-98, Ord.No 1501 BB,.§ 5,,,
9-15-98; Ord.No. 1501-II, § 5,:3-27.00)
Cross'reference-Sexually oriented businesses; § 90-31 et seq
.Sec. 106-522.Table B, industrial area requirements.
(a) Table B, industrial area requirements
Adjacent to
Residential . ..`
Minimum `: - Minimum
Yard. • Yard
Minimum Maximum Setbacks. Setback
Landscaping Lot FRS: F.R.S. Maximum
Requirements Coverage 1 2 3 2,5 Height : ..
Uses (percent) (percent) (feet) (feet)` (feet)
BI business-industrial park, 6 50 50-40-30 50-40-30 45
Allpermitted or conditional
LI light industrial district, 6 70.: 20-10-10 30-50-50 45
All permitted or.conditional
Loading docks N/A N/A 130-130.-130 Same as N/A
principal
us
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30 ft _
Outside storage ; N/A '.N/A 20-10-5 Same as. Section'
above 106=444(b)'
Truck Stops 15 50 50-40-30 50-40-30; 45.
Shipping Containers : : 6 . N/A "50-50-30 100-150-150 36;
-On-and off-premises free See article VII of this chapter
standing signs
Freestanding on-premises See article VII of this chapter
signs locatedin controlled
access highway corridors
(b) Footnotes.
1: A minimum landscape setback of 20 feet will be required adjacent to.all designated
conservation areas: . Buildings, parking areas, loading docks, outside storage, and refuse
containers will not be allowed in such setback areas. These- areas are to be landscaped .;
with trees, shrubs, and ground covers.with a planting plan required to: be.submitted and
approved,by the enforcement.officer. Required'landscaping must.be maintained by the
property owner and/or occupant:.
2 No buildings, parking areas, loading docks, outside storage, or refuse containers will be
allowed in such setback areas. These areas are to be landscaped with trees; shrubs and
ground cover,, with a planting plan required to be submitted and approved by the
enforcement officer.
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§ 106-522
3. Side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced to zero i f adjacent to railroad right-of-
way, or rail.service spurs.
4: See article V, division 4 of this chapter for additional requirements
5. No sign shall be located in a required sight triangle in such a manner as:to
obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet and six feet as measured
-above adjacent road grade:
6 Height restrictions may be modified as a conditional use,provided that no
modification of height restrictions may occur adjacent to property zoned
residential or commercial. Provided further thatno modification shall be
permitted if said modification,would pose a danger to life or property
7. Shipping containers are permitted to be stacked up to four containers in height
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:8. Shipping containers will be stacked in a"pyramid" appearance along the front of
the site..The initial row shall not exceed two containers in.height, with each ..
successive interior row gaining one container in height to a maximum of four
containers in height. For the sides beyond the front area;the 'pyramid' appearance
shall not be required.
(Ord:No. 1501-X,.§ 5, 12-16-96, Ord.No 1501 BB, § 6, 9-15-98, Ord No 1501 II, § 6,
3-27-00)
Sec. 106-523. Special use performance:standards.
(a) Traffic control. The traffic generated by a use shall be channelized and controlled in a
manner that will avoid congestion on public streets, safety hazards or excessive traffic through.
residential areas, The traffic generated will not raise traffic volumes beyond the capacity of the
surrounding streets. Vehicular access points,shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict
with traffic movements, and shall be subject to the approval of the director of community
development. Vehicular ingress lanes shall be large enough to accommodate peak use on the
same lot without:requiring the stopping or waiting of.vehicles on public rights-of-way. Ingress
lanes shall be from the least heavily traveled street wherever possible.
(b)Drainage. On request, a drainage plan for the proposed development shall be
submitted to the director.of community development for review and approval:
(c) Compatibility with surrounding area.`The appearance and functional plan of the
building and site shall not be so dissimilar:to the existing buildings or area as to"cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable,distance of
the lot. The proposed development shall be compatible with existing and planned use of the area
and conflicts shall not be created between the proposed use and existing and intended future uses
of the surrounding area
(d)Required licenses obtained All necessary governmental permits and licenses shall be
secured with evidence of such placed on record with the city.
(e)Availability and adequacy.of public services. Public services including but not limited to
newer, water, gas,police and fire protection are available at an adequate level and capable to
service the proposed land use. The."planning and zoning commission and the city council may
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ZONING
§ 106-523
impose any necessary conditions or restrictions upon the proposed land use to insure that
an overloading:of city system does not occur and that inordinate demand on public
services does not jeopardize or limit existing and protected public services demands
(f)Loading berths. Loading berths located on the front or at the side of buildings
on a corner lot shall be required to meet:the following conditions
(1) . Loading berths;shall not conflict with pedestrian movement
(2) Loading berths shall not obstruct the view of the public right-of:way from
street parking access.:
(3) Loading berths shall comply with all other requirements of this chapter,
(g) Location of adult oriented businesses
(1)'. A person commits an offense if he operates or causes to operate an adult
oriented business within 1,000 feet of any of the following, whether
located within or outside the corporate limits of the city.
a.A boundary of a residential district,
b.'The property line of a lot devoted to a residential use,
c. A church,
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Official Zoning Ma
(Replacement:with GIS Implications)
Exhibits
• Staff Report
• Memo
• Resolution #2005
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Staff Report January 20, 2005
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Replacement of the "Official" Zoning District.Map
Background.
Section 106-301 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the official copies of the zoning map be on file at the City.
One is the"original"zoning map that remains`unchanged from its.original adoption. The other is an"official"
zoning map that is amended and updated from time to time as zone changes are approved by City Council.This
activity to show amendments to the"official zoning maps occurred up until 1992.,At that time,the,City switched to
a computer based format for our zoning map. Zoning map amendments are accurately shown on this computer map,
however use of the amended."ofcial":zoning,map ended in 1992
Section 106=306 of the zoning ordinance,provides for the adoption of a replacement map.'This new map will utilize.:
our GIS based technology and become the"official"or working map that shows current zoning districts based on
all approved amendments to date. The,"original'"zoning map on file with the City.Secretary will not be affected at
all by.this action.
Recommendations/Conclusions:
According to Section 106-306,"when the official zoning map becomes difficult to interpret because of the nature or
number of changes and additions,the City.Council,may by resolution,adopt a new official zoning map based on
review and written report from the Planning and.Zoning.Commission."The previous"official"zoning map would
be retained and preserved with all available records pertaining to its adoption and amendments
Under the provisions found in Section 106-306;Staff recommends that the Commission submits a report asking
Council.to adopt a new official zoning district map,which will supersede the prior official zoning district map.,
The salient features of the new.official zoning district map areas follows:
+ Easier to determine zoning boundaries;`_
• Shows actual parcels of data from the Harris County Appraisal District,
• Shows ownership property lines; and
• Correct text omissions and Mayor's signatures..
This report and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded,to City Council for Consideration at their
February 14,2005 meeting. The Commission is asked to take action.on this.item as presented.
Options to the Commission:
• Forward a report to Council recommending the adoption of a GIS.based:"official" zoning a that will
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replace the prior"official"zoning map.
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To. Mayor Porter and,City Council
From:. Pat Muston, Chairperson
and the Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Date: 1/11/2005
Re:' Planning and Zoning Commission Report—Requesting New Official Zoning District Map
Section 106-306 of the Zoning ordinance provides for the adoption of a.replacement map. This new
map will utilize our GIS based computer technology and become the official or working map that
shows current zoning districts based on all approved amendments to date. The original zoning map
on file with the City Secretary will not be affected by this action.
The Commission requests City Council to issue a resolution adopting a new Official Zoning District
Map.
Thank you.
P.O: Box 1115 • ::La Porte,Texas.77572-1115 •:: 281-471-5020
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RESOLUTION.NO. 2005-
.-A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTS; . HARRIS COUNTY,: :TEXAS; REPLACING . THE..'PREVIOUS OFFICIAL.
ZONING MAP DATED JANUARY 26, 1987;.. MAKING: ° CERTAIN FINDINGS::
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;.. FINDING COMPLIANCE 'WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the existing Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte,, being dated
January 26;: 1987, has become damaged,_ destroyed, . lost or difficult to , interpret.
because of the nature and/or number of changes and additions to said map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council-desires,_in accordance with Section 106.306 of the
Code of Ordinances of;the .City of La Porte, Harris: County, Texas;: to replace said
Official Zoning.Map with a new Official Zoning Map, and
WHEREAS; said. new Official .Zoning Map-w/ GIS Implications may correct
drafting or.other errors or:omissions in said prior.Official.Zoning Map, provided that said - -
corrections shall not have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map,or any
;
subsequent adopted
duly amendment thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE.IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA:,PORTE,_HARRIS COUNTY,:TEXAS
Section 1. The Official Zoning.Map of the City of La Porte, identified in Section..
106-301 of the Code of Ordinances of the.City.of La Porte is hereby replaced:
Section 2. The. new Official Zoning Map of the. City of La. Porte is hereby
adopted, pursuant to Section ,106-301 of the Code of. Ordinances of the:City.of La:
Porte Said new Official Zoning Map, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A", is fully .
incorporated by reference herein as if said map is set forth' herein verbatim, and shall
supercede the prior Official Zoning Map The said new Official. Zoning Map based on
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GIS technology hereby corrects drafting or :other errors or omissions in.the original
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Official Zoning'Map, and.the City Council hereby.finds that no such corrections shall
have .the effect of amending the original Official Zoning- Map or:any subsequent duly.
adopted amendment thereof: Said new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the
signature of the Mayor,.be attested: by the City Secretary, shall bear the Seal of the
City, and shall contain the followingwords:
"This is to certify that this;Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces.
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`the Official Zoning Map adopted the 26 day of January.-1987, as part of
the Zoning:Ordinance of the City of La Porte, Texas."':
Section 3: Two original and identical copies of the new:Official.Zoning-Map of
the City of La Porte shall..be identified by.the signature of the Mayor, be attested to b
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the City"Secretary and;bear the Seal of the City with the foregoing words attesting the::
authenticity of said map `..One copy of the map shall be fled with the City Secretary and
retained as .the original record and shall not be changed. in any. manner Two.copies...
hereafter:called the "Official Zoning Map" shall`be filed with the Enforcing Officer and
City. Secretary, .:respectively, and .:shall be. maintained .up-to-date by ,the Planning
Department of the:City.of La Porte
Section 4 The City Council officially.finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the-date, hour,,place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public,at the City Hall of the city for
the time:required by law.preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Texas.::
Local Government Code, and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter.thereof has been
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discussed, considered and formally acted upon.- -The City Council further ratifies,
approves.and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This` Resolution. shall become effective. after its passage and
approval
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this day of , 2005.
CITY C OF LA.PORTE
By
ALTON PORTER,:MAYOR ,
ATTEST:
Martha Gillett, City Secretary
APPROVED:
John D. Armstrong,
Assistant City.Attorney
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