HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-06 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of the Meeting
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2006
Members Present:
Paul Berner, Nick Barrera, Doretta Finch, Dottie Kaminski, and Pat Muston
Members Absent:
Kirby Linscomb, Claude Meharg, Hal Lawler (A It. 1), and Les Bird (Alt. 2)
City Staff Present:
Planning Director, Wayne Sabo; City Planner, Masood Malik; Assistant City
Attorney, Clark Askins; and Planning and Zoning Secretary, Peggy Lee
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Muston at 6:02 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16,2006, REGULAR MEETING.
Motion by Dottie Kaminski to approve minutes of March 16, 2006, meeting. Second by Paul Berner.
The motion passed.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Berner, Barrera, Finch, Kaminski, and Muston
None
None
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106, SECTION 106-
741(H), SECTION 106-834(G), AND SECTION 106-837(6) RELATED TO THE PARKING OF
BOATS AND RVs IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
City Planner Masood Malik presented staffs report. City Council has requested Staff and the
Planning and Zoning Commission consider possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
clear up confusion regarding parking of boats and recreational vehicles within the front and
side yards of residential zoning districts. Staff noted areas within the zoning regulations are
conflicting or unclear.
B. PROPONENTS
Committee members were copied with two letters received from John Dunham and Roy and
Lou Large; both indicating their approval for boats/RVs to be parked in the front and side
yards.
George Strasemeier, of 5014 Meadow Place, spoke in favor with the stipulation that any
cargo trailers must be properly licensed and not used for storage. Mr. Strasemeier would like
to be able to put his antique tractor in his driveway for short periods of time for cleaning and
maintenance, even though it is not a boaURV.
Sue Gale Mock Kooken, of 410 S. 1st St., spoke in general about the different circumstances
in which residents park their boats/RVs in their front and side yards.
C. OPPONENTS
There were no opponents.
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4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106, SECTION
106-741 (H), SECTION 106-834(G), AND SECTION 106-837(6) RELATED TO PARKING OF
BOATS AND RVs IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
Motion by Paul Berner to recommend to City Council, deletion of Section 106-741(h) of the Code of
Ordinances, which limits boats and recreational vehicles to be stored in the rear yard. Second by
Dottie Kaminski. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Berner, Barrera, Finch, Kaminski, and Muston
None
None
6. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106, SECTION 106-268,
RELATED TO NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD.
Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Mr. Malik presented staff's report. In accordance with Section 106-268 of the Code of
Ordinances, no new use or change in occupancy may be undertaken on nonconforming lots
of record unless the use or occupancy is first submitted to the Planning Director for review.
The original intent of this section was to include a change in "owner, tenant, or occupant" as
well as the change in business use or occupancy.
Staff recommended a Zoning Ordinance amendment that adds the term "tenant" to Section
106-268. The change would provide the City an opportunity to address issues arising from
nonconforming lots of record with a change of individuals.
B. PROPONENTS
There were no proponents.
C. OPPONENTS
There were no opponents.
7. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
8. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106, SECTION
106-268, RELATED TO NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD.
Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council, an amendment to Section 106-268 of the Code
of Ordinances by adding the words "owner, tenant, or occupant" as follows:
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"No new use or change in occupancy, owner, tenant, or occupant, may be undertaken on
nonconforming lots of record, unless said change in use or occupancy is first submitted to the
planning director for review.
Second by Doretta Finch. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Berner, Barrera, Finch, Kaminski, and Muston
None
None
9. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING LA PORTE 2020
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 5-YEAR UPDATE.
Planning Director, Wayne Sabo, presented staff's report. The Commission has been copied with the
final draft of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan 5 Year Update.
Betty Waters, Chairperson of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Review Committee,
addressed the Commission. Ms. Waters spoke about the Committee's review of the Plan. The
Committee noted accomplishments, as well as areas still requiring attention.
Chairperson Muston expressed concern that businesses locating on Main Street should be the right
fit for the District. At the next meeting, Staff will schedule a workshop and provide a list of the Main
Street District's allowable uses for the Commission to discuss.
Chairperson Muston thanked Mrs. Waters for the Committee's work.
Motion by Paul Berner to recommend to City Council, adoption of the La Porte 2020 Comprehensive
Plan 5-Year Update. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Berner, Barrera, Finch, Kaminski, and Muston
None
None
10. OPEN WORKSHOP
Chairperson Muston opened the workshop at 7:00 p.m.
A. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR 20 ACRE TRACT (PARCEL 10) - GENERAL PLAN
FOR LAKES AT FAIRMONT GREENS
Originally presented to the Commission as the Hettig development consisting of
approximately 100 rental homes, the proposed Lakes at Fairmont Greens is to be located
along McCabe Rd. at SH 146.
Norman Reed, Project Manager for ARETE Project Development, provided handouts and
gave an overview of the various aspects of the proposed development.
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homes on 50' wide lots with rear alleys; garages in rear
not starter homes; $175,000-$285,000 (average $250,000)
large green areas with recreation
connectivity with walking trails
8' sound wall along SH 146 frontage
1700-3000 sq. ft. homes by Royce Builders
will seek variance to allow 10' front setback to achieve 'old town' feel
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Mr. Reed answered Commission questions.
B. ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING STANDARDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Sabo reported that City Council requested Staff to review possible controls for limiting the
number of metal buildings located along major commercial corridors throughout the City and
in the TIRZ. Mr. Sabo gave a slide presentation showing a sampling of buildings constructed
with varying degrees of architectural controls.
Russell Plank, with the Port Crossing development, spoke in favor of architectural standards.
Mr. Plank has served on several committees that have studied and developed standards. He
does not oppose metal building construction.
The Commission will workshop this item again at the next meeting.
11. CLOSE WORKSHOP
Chairperson Muston closed the workshop at 7:50 p.m.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. Malik
. Members attending the National APA Conference in San Antonio will depart on Sunday and
return on Tuesday.
. Plans for a shopping center to be located at Somerton and Spencer and plans for a Chili's
Restaurant.
Mr. Sabo
· Preliminary reports have been received on the Buxton Study.
. Staff has met with Mr. Plank several times this week to discuss the Port Crossing
development.
. Carrington Weems is contemplating a possible condominium development along the east and
west sides of Broadway at "R.n
· Sector 23 Plan is being updated.
· City Council approved a Development Ordinance amendment increasing fees paid for
parkland development.
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Mr. Barrera thanked Mrs. Waters and the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee for their hard
work.
14. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn by Paul Berner. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Berner, Barrera, Finch, Kaminski, and Muston
None
None
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Page 5
Submitted by
day Of~' 2006.
Port Crossing
(Preliminary Plat)
Exhibits
A. Commission's Action Request
B. Aerial Map
C. Staff Report
D. General Plan
E. Preliminary Plat
Port Crossing Business Park - Preliminary Plat
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 25, 2006
A Iicant
Present Zonin
Project Name
Acreage
Surrounding Zoning
Summary:
. This project has an approved General Plan, SCUP, and Developer's Agreement. The current submittal is a
Preliminary Plat for overall proposed development of Port Crossing formerly known as Texas
Import/Export Park (TIEP).
. The subject property is located along South 16th Street (Powell Road) West of State Highway 146 South
and East of Union Pacific Railroad.
. The property being platted consists of approx. 294 acres, 10 reserves, 4 blocks, and restricted reserves for
detention area along with drainage channel within the project site.
. The plan shows various land uses for the respective reserves. These uses comply with the approved
General Plan.
. A 100' building line, landscape buffer, and utility easement is shown for Section 1. In addition, a 50'
landscape buffer including building line and utility easement is provided along Powell Road and SH 146.
. Powell Road will be widened to 100'ROW up to proposed Wharton Weems Blvd. and extended upto McCabe Road
with 60' ROW. In addition, the southwest portion of existing Powell Road will be abandoned.
. Detention system runs north to south through gravity to regional detention south of Wharton Weems Blvd.
and outfall to Taylor Bayou.
Recommendation:
Staff reviewed the preliminary plat and found it to be in conformance with the Development Ordinance.
However, the approved General Plan, Special Conditional Use Permit, and Development Agreement are the
prevailing documents to be used as a guideline for the development of the entire project. Staff recommends
approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions:
. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, under review, must be approved before submitting the final plat
. Provisions of an approved General Plan, SCUP and the Development Agreement are applicable and
must be applied to the entire project.
. Construction drawings should be prepared as per City's Standard Specs. and details mentioned in PICM.
. Final construction drawings shall indicate off-site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the
adjacent properties.
. Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing 12' perimeter around the detention basin.
. Drainage Plan requires approval by Harris County. The detention pond and maintenance thereofwill be the
sole responsibility of the owner/developer or property owner's association.
Options available to the Commission are as follows:
. Approval of the Preliminary Plat, as filed. This will authorize the developer to proceed with the final plat
submittal.
. Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require the developer to address the
conditions and resubmit the Preliminary Plat.
. Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Preliminary Plat.
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Staff Report
Preliminary Plat
Port Crossing (Formerly Texas Import/Export Park)
May 25, 2006
ReQuested Bv:
ReQuested For:
ReQuested Use:
Present Zonine::
Location:
Backe:round:
Analvsis:
Russell Plank, Port Crossing Land, L.P.,
National Property Holdings, L.P., & F.L.P.C.W., L.P.
A 293.986 acres of land out of the George B. McKinstry League, Abstract
47, William P. Harris Survey, Ab'stract 30, and Johnson Hunter Survey,
Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Industrial, Commercial
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
South 16th Street (Powell Road)
Applicant is platting an entire acreage of land into several reserves for
proposed business park to be known as Port Crossing previously known as
the Texas ImportlExport Park (TIEP). Former Texas ImportlExport Park is a
proposed business, industrial, commercial and retail development to be
located in an area south of Fairmont Parkway along S. 16th Street (Powell
Road) between the existing Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and State
Highway 146 South.
As a part of the PUD development process, a Special Conditional Use Permit
(#SCU05-003) and a General Plan covering the La Porte 81 Ltd., La Porte
82 Ltd., La Porte 115 Ltd., and La Porte 146 Venture, LP., were approved by
City Council on March 28, 2005. Later, the applicant requested a I-year
extension of this Special Conditional Use Permit, which was granted at the
Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting on February 16,2006.
The applicant is currently proceeding with the platting of the entire
project. This is the first step towards the planning and development of a
large scale project. The developer's intent is to develop the entire tract in
accordance with the applicable Special Conditional Use Permit, General
Plan, and Developer's Agreement approved by the City.
The OwnerlDeveloper plans to develop the tract for business, industrial and
commercial uses. The developer will construct the storm drainage/detention
system first, which will ultimately connect with the regional systems in
accordance with the policies of the City and the Harris County Flood Control
District.
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Port Crossing
Preliminary Plat
Page 2 of3
Land Use - The General Plan contains general information regarding the
development of the entire project site. The developer's intent is to develop
the proposed reserves with underlying land uses as per the approved General
Plan and some industrial components consistent with the City's Land Use
Plan (subject to certain exceptions listed in the Developer's Agreement). The
plat's significant features include: several reserves with contemplated land
uses, open space and storm water detention areas, landscape buffers,
roadway network, and widening of Powell Road to 100' ROW as the project
proceeds.
The Developer's Agreement defmes the land uses that are acceptable within
various reserves of this proposed development. In Reserve "A", the Heavy
Industrial (HI) uses are permitted, including rail activities, with limitations.
Trucking operations and shipping containers that are in transit or are being
used to deliver material into or out of this development would be permitted.
The use of shipping containers may be incidental to some permitted uses.
Landscaping/Open Space - In this project, the open space and walkways or
trail as identified are both consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The General Plan shows the relationship of these features and also
demonstrates how the trail system, open space area, and the stormwater
detention system are interrelated. The City may elect to accept these
facilities depending on the final design of the said project. Buffering and
beautification are also addressed in the General Plan. A 100' wide landscape
buffer, building line, and utility easement are provided for Section 1 to be
located along Powell Road. The final plat of this section was approved
earlier by the City. A 50' landscaping buffer including building line and
utility easements will be provided along Powell Road up to McCabe Road.
In addition, a 50' landscape buffer, building line, and utility easement is
shown along State Highway 146 South. The hike and bike trail along
detention basins and drainage channel shall be provided along with
landscaping within building setback areas and easements throughout this
development in compliance with the approved general plan and as stated in
the development agreement.
Transportationffraffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated
with this type of commercial and industrial development. In an attempt to
reasonably control truck traffic, a traffic plan has been completed. The plan
shows that all trucks will enter and leave the site via State Highway 146 and
Wharton Weems Blvd., and no trucks will proceed north along S. 16th Street
(Powell Road) to Fairmont Parkway. Signs, driveway design, routing plans,
and individual driver instructions will be used to implement these provisions.
The Developer's Agreement also addresses the number of driveway
accesses. More specific review of the traffic plan will occur during site
plan review as subsequent reserves develop. In accordance with the General
Plan, Powell Road will be widened to a 100' ROW up to Wharton Weems
Boulevard and extended to McCabe Road with 60' ROW. It is noted that the
southwest section of existing Powell Road will be abandoned.
Port Crossing
Preliminary Plat
Page 3 of3
Conclusion and
Recommendation:
Utilities, Drainage - Staff and the developer have agreed that the water
system needs to be upgraded to provide suitable fire protection. The existing
waterline is 8" on west side of Powell Road parallel with pipeline easement.
Proposed 12" waterline is shown on east side of Powell Road. There is a 12"
waterline at southbound 146 and M Street Row. The capacity is adequate
and fire flow is estimated at 1500 gpm. Sanitary sewer service would be
provided through the existing 12" sanitary sewer line located to the northeast
of the development along Powell Road. Proposed sanitary sewer service will
be 18". Storm water facilities will be designed in accordance with the City of
La Porte and Harris County Flood Control District requirements. The design
of the storm water detention basin will be reviewed with the construction
drawings.
The approved Special Conditional Use Permit (#SCU05-003), General Plan,
and Developer's Agreement are still the prevailing documents for this
development. This plat complies with some of the elements of the principal
documents. Staff reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Port Crossing and found
it to be in compliance with the Development Ordinance. Staff recommends
approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions:
. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs), under review, must
be approved before submitting the final plat.
. Provisions of the approved SCUP, General Plan, and Developer's
Agreement are applicable and must be applied to the entire project.
. Construction drawings should be prepared as per City's Standard Specs.
and details contained in the PICM.
. Final construction drawings shall indicate off-site drainage
improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent properties.
. Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing 12'
perimeter around the detention basin.
. The Drainage Plan requires approval by Harris County. The detention
pond/drainage channel construction and maintenance will be the sole
responsibility of the owner/developer.
Options available to the Commission are as follows:
. Approval of the Preliminary Plat, as filed. This will authorize the
developer to proceed with the final plat submittal.
. Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require
the developer to address the conditions and resubmit the Preliminary
Plat.
. Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require the
developer to file a new Preliminary Plat upon completion of the
provision of the Developer's Agreement.
Workshop
I. Main Street District
a) Memo
b) List of uses permitted
c) Inventory of existing businesses
d) MSD Map
II. Building Design Standards
a) Memo
b) Draft design standards
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 25,2006
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Masood Malik, City Planner
CC: Wayne Sabo, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Allowable Uses - Main Street District
As directed by the Chairperson, copy of allowable uses in the Main Street District and the list of
"demographics" (businesses on the ground) are included for the Commission's review.
P.O. Box 1115 . La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 . (281) 471-5020
EXHIBIT "F"
ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS
Division 3. Commercial District Regulations
Subdivision 1. Generally
Sec. 106-441. Table A, Commercial uses.
P (ABC) -- Permitted uses (subject to designated criteria established in section 106-444).
P -- Permitted uses.
A -- Accessory uses (subject to requirements of section 106-741).
C -- Conditional uses (subject to requirements of sections 106-216 through 106-218 and
designated criteria established in section 106-444).
* -- Not allowed.
Uses (SIO Code #) Zones
CR NC GC MS
All uses permitted or/accessory in
R-3 zone, except single-family
detached and special lot, duplexes,
quadruplexes, townhouses, and multifamily P P p1
Single Family Detached * * * p3
All conditional uses in R-3 zone * C C C
Agricultural service (076--078) * * P P
Amusements (791--799) C * P P
Amusement (7993)1 C * P P
Antique and used merchandise stores (5932) * P P P
Arrangements for passenger transport (472) * * P P
Arrangement for shipping and transport (473) * * p2 P
Apparel and accessory stores (561--569) C * P P
Automotive dealers and service stations (551,
552, 553, 555--559) * * P P
Autc.>motive re~air~ services (751-':754) * * P P
Banking (601--605) * * P P
Building construction--General contractors
(152-'-161) * * P P
Building construction--Special trade contractors
(171.,.-179) * * P P
Building materials, garden supply
(521--523, 526--527) * * P P
Business services (731, 732, 736--738) * * P P
Business services (7359) * * P(A, B, C, D) P
Civil, social and fraternal organizations, (8641) C C C C
Communications (481--489) * * P P
Convenience stores (5411) * P P P
Credit agencies (611--616) * * P P
Dog grooming * * P (H) P
Drugstores (591) * P P P
Eating and drinking places (5813) C * P P
Eating places (5812) C P P P
Electric, gas and sanitary services
(491,4923,493,494,4952) * P P P
Engineering, architectural, accounting
services (871--872) * P P P
Food stores, general
(541,542,544,545,549) * * P P
Freestanding on-premises signs See article VII of this chapter
Governmental and public utility buildings
(911--922,9631,4311) C * P P
Grocery, fruit and vegetable stores (542, 543) * P P P
Hardware stores (525) * P P P
Home furnishing stores (571--573) * * P P
Hotels and motels (701, 7032, 704) C * P P
Hospitals, laboratories (806--809) * * P C
Insurance, real estate, legal, stock and
commodity brokers, agents (641--679) * P P P
Laundry (plants) (7216--7219) * * P *
Membership organizations (861--869) * * P C
Miniwarehousing (4225) * * C *
Misc. retail (592, 593, 5948, 596--599, 5399) C * P P
Misc. repair services (762--764) * P P P
Misc. shopping (5941--5947, 5949, 5992--5994) C P P P
Misc. shopping (5995, 5999) C * * P
Motion picture theaters (7832) * * P P
Museums, art galleries (841--842) C * P P
Offices for doctors, dentists, etc. (801--805) * P P P
Passenger transportation (411--415) * * P P
Personal services (7211--7215,722--729) * P P P
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Recreational buildings and community centers C P P P
,Reproduction, photography, and
cleaning services (733--734) * P P P
Repair services (7699) (except tank
truck cleaning) * * P P
Retail bakeries (546) * P P P
Securities and insurance (621--639) * * P P
Service stations (554) * P P
Service stations, excluding truck stops (554) C * P P
Underground pipelines (461) * P P P
Veterinary services (0742) * P P P
Video rental and sales shop * P P P
Parking ramps and structures C P P C
Commercial PUD (Refer to section 106-636) * C C C
Outdoor sales as a primary or accessory use * * P (C, G) P
Outdoor storage as a primary or accessory use C * P (B) P
Off-site parking C C C C
Off-street loading C C C C
Joint parking C C C C
Drive-in or drive through facilities as an
accessory or principle use C C C C
Kennels, boarding (0752) * * C C
Kennels, breeding (0279) * * C C
Unlisted uses, similar to uses listed above C C C C
1 Within. the Overlay portion, residential activities are only allowed above the first floor.
2. Refertochapter 10 of this Code. (Must be at least 300 feet from church, school or hospital.)
3. Sin~le Family Detached prohibited in Main Street Overlay Zone, but permitted in Main Street
District
(Ord. No. 1501-JJ, ~ 7, 10-14-02)
BUSINESS NAME - MAIN STREET o VERLA Y DISTRICT ADDRESS
1 Roelofs Antiques & Refinishing 319 E. Main Street
2 empty lot - soon to be Channel Safety & Supply, Inc. 3 E. Main Street
3 Complete Electrical Services 2 E. Main Street
4 Lunsford Auto Repair 201 E. Main Street
5 empty lot 1 E. Main Street
6 Main 101 Grill (used to be Two Sisters Tea Room) 101 E. Main Street
7 New Life Thrift Store (Old bank buildinQ) 1 W. Main Street
8 empty lot (where buildinQ burned) 1 W. Main Street
9 Room rental upstairs, bridal shop, 2 empty store fronts downstairs 200 W. Main Street
empty lot 2 W. Main Street
10 empty building - being renovated 2 - W. Main Street
12 Main Surplus 2 - W. Main Street
13 Vicki's Antiques on Main 228 W. Main Street
14
15 empty buildinQ 3 W. Main Street
16 empty building 306 W. Main Street
17 EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 308 W. Main Street
empty building 3_ W. Main Street
empty building 3 - W. Main Street
18 L & B Antiques 314 W. Main Street
19 River of God Church 324 W. Main Street
20 Seaurou Park - private property 402 W. Main Street
21 empty building 406 W. Main Street
22 empty lot 406 W. Main Street
23 Confrontation Church - in old Port Theatre 408 W. Main Street
24
25 Going's Barbeque 500 W. Main Street
26 Clarence's Barber Shop 5 W. Main Street
27 house 516 W. Main Street
28 NAPA Auto & Truck Parts 518 W. Main Street
29
30 empty lot 606 W. Main Street
31 house 6 W. Main Street
32 house 6 W. Main Street
33 EI Toro Mexican Restaurant 616 W. Main Street
34
35 Coastal Air Conditioning 704 W. Main Street
Shopping Center: 700 W. Main Street
Walker's Liquor Store
Daddy's Barber Shop
S & H Supply Shop
Ministry of Faith Holiness, Deliverance Church
Matamoros Meat Market
ASR - Starters, Alternators, Generators 720 W. Main Street
empty lot 8 W. Main Street
S & S Investigations 820 W. Main Street
Zemanek Marine Services, Inc. 820 W. Main Street
Eugene Hovey, CPA 902 W. Main Street
New Life's Corporate Office 908 W. Main Street
New Life's Thrift Store 908 W. Main Street
Valero Convenience Store 105 SH 146
empty building 905 W. Main Street
Main Street Embroidery Shop 907 W. Main Street
empty building 9 W. Main Street
empty lot 9 W. Main Street
CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
www.ci.la-porte.tx.us
Phone: (281) 471-5020 I Fax (281) 842-1868
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
May 25, 2006
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Wayne J. Sabo, Planning Director
Re: Proposed Fa~ade Ordinance - Exterior Building Design Standards.
The Mayor and City Council requested that the Commission consider fa9ade ordinance to the
Zoning Chapter of the Code of Ordinances regarding building design standards for the City of
La Porte along major thoroughfares.
It was one of the workshop items at the April 20, 2006, meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Staff made a power point presentation of the City of Manvel Fa9ade Ordinance
for ready reference and seek further guidance from the Commission on the subject matter.
Based on further review and analysis, a draft building design standards regulation is attached
for your consideration.
Action by the Commission
1. Discuss the Issue
2. The Commission may elect to:
~ Form a Sub-Committee
~ Direct Staff to develop a recommendation
~ Make a Recommendation to City Council
Exterior Building Design Standards
Applicability
The standards and criteria contained in this section are assumed to be minimum
standards and shall apply to all new, altered or repaired construction of
residential and nonresidential buildings within the City limits of La Porte and are
visible from the applicable thoroughfares as listed in the attached Table.
Classifications
. TIER 1 - Minimum exterior wall standards (fagade) shall be 100% masonry or
glass.
. TIER 2 - Minimum exterior wall standards (fagade) shall be 80% of masonry,
stucco, or EIFS material on the front fagade of any building facing roadways.
Side fagade of such buildings shall be minimum 70% masonry, stucco, or
EIFS.
. TIER 3 - Minimum exterior wall standards (fagade) shall be 60% of masonry,
stucco, or EIFS material of the front fagade of any building facing roadways.
Side fagade of such building shall be minimum of 50% masonry, stucco, or
EIFS.
Requirements
. The material used on the exterior fagade of all buildings within the City of La
Porte shall conform to the classification referenced, and in accordance to the
appropriate roadway system classified on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
· These standards shall apply to any wall or portion of a wall visible from the
roadway (public or private) or abutting residential zoning districts. New and
existing building shall also conform to fagade requirements upon a change of
occupancy, occupant or tenant (if use has been abandoned per Section 106-
262 (h) or any expansion exceeding 1,000 square feet in area of exterior
dimensions of a nonresidential or multi-family structure for which permit is
applied to the City.
· The buildings built prior to January 1, 2000 are exempt from the fagade
requirements of this section unless required by the adopted Building Code.
Material Permitted
Allowed by Right:
For the purpose of this section, masonry material allowed by right are brick,
stone brick veneer, custom treated tilt wall, decorative or textured concrete block,
and split face block, stucco and EIFS (Exterior insulation and finish systems).
Allowed by the Director:
New technologies not addressed by these regulations may also be allowed by
the Planning Director, if such materials are consistent with the visual nature and
quality of the masonry material permitted above.
Exemptions
. New and existing structures within PPG tract along Fairmont Parkway, La
Porte Municipal Airport, and the Bay Forest Golf Course shall be exempt from
any of the fac;ade material requirements.
. Existing structures that would be required to be brought in compliance with
this section may be exempt upon issuance of a Special Conditional Use
Permit (SCUP).
· Owner/developer may submit a bond or enter into a written agreement with
the City to give him or her a specific time period to bring an existing structure
into compliance with this section.
Roadway Classification
. Controlled Access Hie:hway
SH 225
SH 146
-Shoreacres to Fairmont Parkway T1
-Fairmont Parkway to W. Main St. T2
(Spencer Highway)
-W. Main St. to SH 225 T3
. Semi-Controlled Access Highway
Fairmont Parkway
SH 146 to Sylvan Beach T2
SH 146 to Bay Area Blvd. T1
Bay Area Blvd to Underwood Rd. T2
Underwood Road to Luella Blvd. T1
Spencer Highway
SH 146 to Bay Area Blvd. T2
Bay Area Blvd. to Underwood Rd. T1
Underwood Road to Luella Blvd. T1
. Arterial
Wharton Weems Blvd T1
S. 16th Street (Powell Road) T1
Underwood Road T2
Barbour's Cut Blvd. T3
Bay Area Blvd. T1
Sens Road T2
Canada Road T1
W. Main Street Historic District
Broadway (N, S) T2