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Home My WebLink About11-18-2004 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 Page 2 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.- Planning and Zoning Commis59'6n Minutes of Nove„ber 18. 2004 • OATH OF OFFICE C1 aude . Meharg , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Planning and Zoning CorWssion of the City'of La Porte,. State of:,Texas, .and will to the. best of.my ability preserve; protect, and. defend the constitution and laws, of the.United States and of.this State and -the .Charter. and ordinances of this City, and I furthermore solemnly swear or affirm) that I have, not directly or :indirectly paid, promised to contribute any money; . or -valuable valuable thin offered;. or g, or. promised any public office or employment; as -a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me God. Swomtq and subscnbed b fore me this the day of o a 111111111Iilrli U III11(1111111IIIJ1111tit11111(iU lilt - _ PEGGY LEE i # NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF TEkAS _ NotMy Pu C d for the::- MY.COMMISSIONEXPIRES. 'rF or SE+�y SEPTEMBER 34;:ioo�: State of Texas iirilullrrtnnrtniiirlillnliniaiilllinlltliiiui ::. (Pursuant to Ilm Uonst. art. XVI, $I(b), amenaea ZUUI) Special Conditional Use Permit #SCV05-001 Exhibits ,A. Commission Action Request B ' Aerial Map C. Staff. Report . - D. Draft � SCUP E Public Notice Response F. Site Plan Applicant, is seeking_ a Special Conditional Use. Permit (SCUP). for. the Summary: purpose of allowing an off -site parking for the company. - • The Section :1,06=441 of the Zoning Ordinance classifies this type of development as Conditional Use:: • :: DW 'Petroleum: Services, Inc.' is "working towards expansion of their ' facility and needs to relocate parking to. meet City's parking requirements. • The 'company does not have .enough space` to accommodate. on -site _ parking. Therefore, a property across the street .has been acquired for parking Purposes. • ,: As per Ordinances, the proposed location for off --site parking is within 300 feet of the principal building • '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. •'. 'Material for the parking lot will be either asphalt or concrete: •" :The property is within the vicinity of industrial uses: • The overall impact on public services should be minimal. • _ 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. , P ,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. m9 P _: . g . P ' • A properly drawn legal instrument, duly approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Secretary.:'.. • A certificate of occupancy, renewable annually; shall be required Actions required by the Commission• At this time, the Commission should consider the following: _ .. -.. • Recommend to Council approval', of this SCUP. . • Recommetid. to. Council denial of this SCUP •' Table this itein:for further consideration by the Commission . ' ., ggqq H QQpp B ppqq 47 . , ! .� ®% � � ) /�\\\\\\%� / J . ,. . . d<. � _y:� \ ��\\�-\� y\��\:< �� \ y � � \ 2z«2+` � 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 P g -city, p, g q P 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 44 -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 ' :. an d welfare`o f the ix-HIBIT A bNv PET-POL-sum t — o (-EXISTING BU! LDI N Gt EZD IIeND 1 1 ! 6 -7 E 9 ?r 11 12 13 14 i • r. . • - , IFiWDSCM�.I STRIP o jy - - ' i — � 34 -o IB'-o 28 -0 00-o ?o fE DErttpP�D NORT"H 1 ryTH, STREET d - i 11/4 BROADHEAD T ARCHITECTS, INC. Preliminary j Pmparcd 4 1'im 11-0-1 A.1 A. Rcgimmlmn No 12805 lb, interim re.iew and nut intended r- biddiuy; permitting ar cu w....tiuu 730 PMSA CIf 91AIE 100 Y010E 261 333-1641 1 FAX r 261 333-1642 MOWTOK TEXAS 770M , i Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-002 Exhibits A. Commission Action Request B. Aerial Map: C. Zoning Map D Staff Report E.. Draft SCUP : F: 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 MI � pT.' -.: '+•s, P._`4:R`"y1!,j„F 1 _�.i , �' �.� f� �'� �' �,�: _w '�I � wr+w�• � -s%'r- re - _ ,�• 1,. i� ? ice°`` � i - . .i✓ 4- I' i _� oa is 11 •. , c�� y � .�.+ -+•e lw a 1 - .. ..• try. . H . - 1 '� •`" J »t�, .a {?( '1' ',� �.•--d�f'�lJ 4• FPS} �� ' ��tfiAli 11.. i II 1 yl _ �'{ � `, a •'.- ti. " -� � 4' 77. � r„ I � tt y. a yr ,- ,.. .,. �. u. _. ...r. _ •.. . '_i.. .. -'.:{d,! \T.iar •f }. zi 1` t CITY".OF .41 Emma w i W J XHIBU j; Requested bv: 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 :. limits of La Porte lines run,paralle1 to the property line along west'side - 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 P.: PUD develo ment requirements are an.effective:means-to ensure that development- of ,this' tract would ' be` in: accordance with _ the sound - 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 �: Underwood Business Park 1/20/05 P&Z Meeting Page 2 of 4 . . 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: . 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 :.. 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 1/20/05 P&Z Meeting _Page 3 of 4 • 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. • . The applicants.shall take a comprehensive look' at the truck':` circulation and truck traffic. o control _vehicles turning " southbound on Underwood Road. . • Provide "on site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays . that adequately handle he volume associated with thiso ffice/. . warehousing facility. • Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placements shall be specified on the plans. • A rail: access, spur.. design, 'and UPRRapproval shall be required. - • A` statement' from the owner/developer specifying clear responsibility for maintenance of detention basin system including charm eUditch shall be noted on.theplan • All internal streets shall be constructed to the City's standards and: remain private streets: - 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 conjunction with....., the building permit application. Landscaping is required in percentages specified in. Section 106-52.2 of the Code of. Ordinances. • Ensurethat at least 30 percent of the property consists of . landscaping andlor. screening. • " Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow.existing trees and shrubs to remain natural • • ..buffer ' . .. .; • Provide an irrigation system to: ensure that all landscaping and -screening maintained by the'.owner/developer. • 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 :' _ «DRAFT, 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.:: . 1 This Special Conditional Use.Permit (SCUP), is -not applicable, to any specific development". . • . . 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 - further submittal' and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc . - 3 Said submittals for this phase "developminent shall be accordance with this.SCUP,"the . 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.. 9.. All internal:streets shall be constructed to the City standards and remain private streets - 10. 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. 11:: 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::. . :..: 13.'` Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly p.maintained by the owner/developer:::. " 14.:. 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' 15:. 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.* IBIS E • • :7 14TH ST PROJECT. FiIE ..GPFPDFY 6 w.. SO.PT. —0 50. R. PMq. A—" 50. n. OPEN• 50.M/% CMTt320A 7AM133793 %Pw ,U,,m 3/6 0 7,)922319% 2 26.62671,1707A 0 0 0 0 ,.,IO%b I10)1L PALk 13 MIII X3.1M 7MDW 405RA 25 41Op60 79,232/61.21% . PO Yr 11.1A/1%,173 ,31202 %.,05 A 457M 267Aum.% 6 n=13,321oB, 0 0 0 0 332,96,2103% uxan�a MEAS wc� auirMo, x • Isle am� PA.f2G)7(91E.51p0] STRANG ROAD •r�zn.... .... lrmrn r� \ ......................................................... �P r>± \ UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK I 1 UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK LA PORTE, TEXAS LAND: ±9,066,003 SO. FT. — 208.13 AC. 1 � 9430 OLD KATY ROAD, SUITE 110 HOUSTONJEXAS 77055 PHONE (1 1`13)789-2529 FAX (713)782-3755 IP SITE PLAN SCALE: 1^=20C Issue No. Date Description 6 1/14/05 PLANNING h ZONING )'} PROJECT LOCATION a�+% { 1 I. I Vicinity Map Key Map R639J ----------------- \ � . Map Legend OPEN SPACE PROPOSED BUILDING 71 RESTRICTED USE Project Number UN )ERWOOD BLSINESS PARK - LA PORTE, TX Sheet Number A WB ACRE RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL BUSSMESS PARK DEVELOPED BY CLAY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTKK INC. .COM C1.0