HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-06 Special Called Regular Meeting and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of the Meeting
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2006
Members Present:
Pat Muston, Dottie Kaminski, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Hal Lawler (Alt.
1)
Members Absent:
Doretta Finch, Claude Meharg, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., Les Bird (Alt. 2)
City Staff Present:
Planning Director, Wayne Sabo; City Planner, Masood Malik; Office
Coordinator, Peggy Lee; and Planning and Zoning Secretary, Shaye
Bradley
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Muston at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 20, 2006 REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC
HEARING.
Motion by Dottie Kaminski to approve the Minutes of April 20, 2006. Second by Paul
Berner. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Kaminski, Barrera, Berner, and Lawler.
None
None
3. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PORT CROSSING, FORMERLY TEXAS
IMPORT/EXPORT PARK (TIEP), TO BE LOCATED WITHIN A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE ALONG SOUTH 16TH STREET (POWELL RD).
Staff presentation was given by Wayne Sabo, Planning Director, regarding a Preliminary
Plat for Port Crossing, a 294 acre development. The applicant is requesting action that
would include change to the General Plan portion for 100' landscape buffers to be
reduced to 50', South of Section 1, Phase I, along the west side of Powell Road.
Dean Snider, 202 Bay Colony Drive, inquired about the traffic flow that would be
generated from the development of Port Crossing. Developer, Russell Plank, advised
that there has been a detailed traffic analysis and traffic flow plan prepared for this
development. There will also be adequate parking within the development that should
prevent traffic problems.
Commission Members would like the opportunity to review all subsequent site
development plans associated with this project.
Motion by Dottie Kaminski to approve the Preliminary Plat for Port Crossing with the
following conditions:
· Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, under review, shall 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.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 25, 2006
Page 2 of3
. Construction drawings shall be prepared as per City's Standard Specifications and
details in Public Improvement Criteria Manual.
. 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 thereof shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer or
property owner's association.
Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Kaminski, Barrera, Berner and Lawler
None
None
4. OPEN WORKSHOP.
Chairperson Pat Muston opened the workshop at 6:29 p.m.
A. REVIEW ALLOWABLE USES IN THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT
Wayne Sabo, Planning Director, addressed general concerns from the
Commission's previous meeting regarding exactly what the allowable uses were
for the Main Street District and what type of businesses are presently located on
Main Street.
Briefing was given by Debra Dye, Main Street Coordinator, regarding prospective
businesses along Main Street. With concerns from the Commission, a workshop
will be held at the next meeting to discuss the benefits of The Main Street
Advisory Board's suggestions for allowable uses.
B. DISCUSS EXTERIOR BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
Briefing was given by Masood Malik, City Planner, regarding Building design
Standards.
. Commission would like a handout depicting the examples of Tiers 1,
2 and 3 for TIRZ development.
Briefing given by John Joerns, TIRZ Board Representative, on items discussed
at the TIRZ Board Meeting.
. TIRZ supports the standards presented for TIER Concept.
. Consider accelerating adoption of TIER standards for TIRZ zones.
. TIRZ Board will prepare a letter for the Commission.
Staff will prepare recommendation for next meeting regarding TIRZ Design
Standards.
5. CLOSE WORKSHOP
Chairperson Muston closed the workshop at 7:31 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 25, 2006
Page 3 of3
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Wayne Sabo
. Lakes at Fairmont Greens - sewer main construction soon to begin.
. Port Crossing - Progressing.
. The Preserve at Taylor/Bayou - No Activity.
. Prospective Development - Conversation with Carrington Weems
Masood Malik
. Site Preparation work underway for the following:
A. Fire Station #3
B. The Police Department
C. Future Prospect-Hotel/Motel to the West of Taco Bell on Fairmont
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Nick Barrera inquired about the Convenience Store on Barbour's Cut Blvd. questioning
whether or not the store is a truck stop or a convenience store. It was discussed that the
store fits the definition of a convenience store and not a truck stop.
8. ADJOURN
Motion by Paul Berner to adjourn. Second by Nick Barrera. The meeting adjourned at
7:40 p.m.
Submitted by,
A,~roved on this ~ day OfF' 2006,
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Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU06-002
Exhibits
A. Commission's Action Request
B. Aerial Map
C. Staff Report
D. Draft SCUP
E. Overall Site Plan
F. Site Plan - SPEC 14
G. Public Notice Response
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-002
Planning and Zoning Commission
June 15,2006
A Hcant
Present Zonin
Acreage
Surrounding Zoning
Porter Road of COld Underwood Road
A parcel of land being Reserve A out of 206.990
acre tract in the F.A. Staas hen subdivision out of
the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte,
Harris Coun , Texas.
Cia Develo ment & Construction, Inc.
Planned Unit Develo ment UD
9.046 acres
Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Light
Industrial L
Industrial
OfficelWarehouse Facilit
Summary:
. Applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit for developing an office/warehouse facility within
Underwood Business Park.
. Underwood Business Park is located along Old Underwood Road south of State Highway 225.
. Park is to be developed in phases. Project started with the development of "Poly One" and later 900,000 sq. ft.
and 400,000 sq. ft distribution/warehousing buildings within the park.
. Subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD), which requires a Special Conditional Use Permit
(SCUP).
. Proposed project will be located along Porter Road, a 60' ingress/egress and utility easement already in place at
site off Old Underwood Road.
. Battleground Industrial Park is located to the north ofthis property.
. Property is in the vicinity of major industrial developments and within proximity to UPRR & SH 225.
. Area is earmarked for industrial uses in the Land Use Plan.
. Overall impact on public services should be minimal.
Recommendation:
Recognizing the economic development impact related to this project, the proposed development has merit. All
applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and incorporated into this development proposal.
Staff recommends the Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. This 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 ofthe 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. As stated, the applicants shall take a comprehensive look at the truck circulation and truck traffic to control
vehicles turning southbound on Underwood Road.
4. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading rampslbays that adequately handle the volume
associated with this office/ warehousing facility.
5. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be specified on the plans.
6. 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 106-522 of the Code of Ordinances.
7. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs
to remain as natural buffer.
8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the
owner/developer.
9. Participation in the improvement of Old Underwood Road shall be required.
10. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the
State of Texas.
Actions required by the Commission:
. Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with conditions.
. Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.
. Recommend tabling this SCUP for further review.
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Staff Report
June 15, 2006
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Analvsis:
Underwood Business Park
Office Warehouse Facility for SPEC Building #14
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-002
Clay Development & Construction Inc.
c/o Danny Martin
9.046 acre tract out of 206.990 acres of land in the Enoch Brinson
Survey, Abstract 5, described as parcel 1 under the Harris County
Clerk's File No. M032856, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Old Underwood Road and State Highway 225
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Office/W arehouse
A business park site consisting of approximately 207 acres located to
the south of State Highway 225 and the Battleground Industrial Park
located along Old Underwood Road. Underwood Business Park is an
approved business/industrial complex located within the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Zone along Old Underwood Road. At this time,
the developer is proposing an office/warehouse facility consisting of
42,000 sq. ft. on a parcel of land being all of Reserve A in the
Underwood Business Park. The facility will have an entrance along
Porter Road, a 60' wide ingress/egress and utility easement within the
park off Old Underwood Road, access through Battleground Road and
State Highway 225.
The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Development in a PUD zoning district requires an application for a
general plan be filed and processed simultaneously with the Special
Conditional Use Permit.
The first phase of this project was initiated in May 2005 with the
development of Poly One Corporation located at 9710 Porter Road.
This office/warehouse facility consists of approximately 131,250 sq.
ft. The second phase of the business park, consisting of 423,870 sq. ft.
and 900,000 sq. ft. buildings were approved as Underwood
Distribution Center.
Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following
criteria for review of the development projects within a PUD zone.
Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with
industrial uses. The existing land uses of nearby properties are
primarily industrial. The Battleground Industrial Park is located just
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Underwood Business Park
SCUP #06-002
6/15/06 P&Z Meeting
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Conclusion!
Recommendation
north of this development. In addition, the Battleground Industrial
District - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of La Porte is located
north of State Highway 225.
Transportation - The project is located near State Highway 225 and
Battleground Road, a primary arterial and major truck route. As a result,
this project provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of
traffic. All traffic entering/existing will be through Porter Road along
Old Underwood Road. There should be very limited impact on traffic
flow within the vicinity, even after full implementation of the said
business park. In addition, the traffic shall not be directed south of
Underwood Road.
Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be
an obstacle to this type of development.
Utilities and Drainage - Public facilities and services are sufficient to
handle the supply of potable water, but require upgrading for fIre
protection in the area. In addition, provisions must be made to ensure
sufficient utility extensions are provided to serve this development.
Storm water drainage will be managed by on-site detention to mitigate
any adverse impacts associated with this proposed development.
Staff feels that the project has potential and would make a signifIcant
impact on economic development within the City of La Porte. Based
on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the General Plan
and Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
. This Special Conditional Use Permit is not applicable to any
specifIc development anticipated or proposed by the 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 General Plan shall
require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans,
construction drawings, engineering analysis, covenants, etc.
Underwood Business Park
SCUP #06-002
6/15/06 P&Z Meeting
Page 3 of3
. As stated, the applicant shall take a comprehensive look at truck
circulation and truck traffic to control vehicles turning
southbound on Underwood Road.
. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays
that adequately handle the volume associated with this office/
warehousing facility.
. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant
placement shall be specified on the plans.
. 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 106-522 of the Code of Ordinances.
. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan
submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as a natural
buffer.
. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and
screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
. Participation in the improvement of Old Underwood Road shall 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.
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 06-002
This permit is issued to:
Clav Development & Construction. Inc.
Owner or Agent
800 Gessner. Suite 850. Houston TX 77024
Address
For Development of:
Underwood Business Park (SPEC 14)
Development Name
Old Underwood Road at State Hiahwav 225
Address
Legal Description:
9.046 acres of land beina Reserve "A" in a 206.990 acre tract
Out of Enoch Brinson Survey. A-5. La Porte. Harris County. TX.
Zoning:
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Use:
Office/warehousina 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. The applicant shall take a comprehensive look at the truck circulation and truck traffic to
control vehicles turning southbound on Underwood Road.
4. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading rampslbays that adequately handle the
volume associated with this office/ warehousing facility.
5. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be
specified on the plans.
6. 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 106-522 of the
Code of Ordinances.
7. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing
trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer.
8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly
maintained by the owner/developer.
9. Participation in the improvement of Old Underwood Road shall be required.
10. 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.
Validation Date:
Director of Planning
City Secretary
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