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Minutes of the Meeting
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JUNE 15,2006
Members Present:
Pat Muston, Nick Barrera, Dottie Kaminski, Doretta Finch, Paul Berner, Claude
Meharg, and Les Bird (Alt. 2)
Members Absent:
Kirby Linscomb Jr., and Hal Lawler (Alt 1)
City Staff Present:
City Planner, Masood Malik; Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins; 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 MAY 25, 2006, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AND
WORKSHOP.
Motion by Paul Berner to approve the Minutes of May 25, 2006. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The
Motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Finch, Barrera, Bird, Berner, Meharg and Kaminski.
None
None
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT REQUEST #SCU06-002 FOR 9.046 ACRES OF LAND BEING RESERVE "A" OUT OF
206.990 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 225 ALONG OLD
UNDERWOOD ROAD, IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AS REQUESTED BY CLAY DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICEIWAREHOUSE FACILITY IN THE
UNDERWOOD BUSINESS PARK.
Chairperson Muston opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m.
A.
STAFF PRESENTATION
The Staff Report was given by Masood Malik, City Planner. The applicant, Clay
Development and Construction Inc, has requested a Special Conditional Use
Permit to develop 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. Overall impact on public
services should be minimal.
B.
PROPONENTS
There were none.
C.
OPPONENTS
There were none.
4. CLOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Muston closed public hearing at 6:11 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of June 15, 2006
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5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU06-002 FOR 9.046 ACRES OF LAND BEING RESERVE "A"
OUT OF 206.990 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 225 ALONG
OLD UNDERWOOD ROAD, FOR CLAY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU06-002 for 9.046 acres of land being Reserve "An out of 206.990 acres of land located
south of State Highway 225 along old Underwood Road, with the following conditions.
. This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) 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.
. The applicants shall submit a truck circulation and truck traffic control plan for the City's
review. In addition, specify the type of participation for the improvement of Old
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. 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 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.
Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Barrera, Finch, Berner, Kaminski, Meharg and Bird (Alt. 2).
None
None
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Masood Malik
. The Main Street Advisory Board - Preparing information on Building Design
Standards for TIRZ.
. Bay town Seafood at Fairmont and Highway 146 - Plans to open soon.
. Chili's - Concept Review Plan being prepared by the engineer.
. The Preserve at Taylor Bayou- No Activity.
. Carrington Weems Development Plans- No Activity.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of June 15, 2006
Page 3
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
There were none.
8. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.
day of ff' 2006.
JV Addition
(Replat)
Exhibits
A. Staff Report
B. Aerial Map
C. Plat
Staff Report
Replat - J V Addition
July 20, 2006
Propertv Owner: Sens Road Properties, Ltd.
c/o John Verdall
Location: 2215 Sens Road
Le2al Description: 37.5 acres ofland, being 21.21 acres as TR 8 and 16.6 acres as TR 3A, out
of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, Harris County, Texas and further
described in the deed recorded in the Harris County Clerk's File No.
V384795, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Present Zonin2: Business Industrial (BI) & Light Industrial (Ll)
Land Use: CommerciallIndustrial
Back2round: Applicant is replatting 37.5 acres of land into two restricted Reserves for
Business/lndustrial activities along Sens Road in the City of La Porte. The
owner has proposed a replat of 24.797 acres (1,080,167 sq. ft.) as Reserve
'A' and 12.697 acres (553,062 sq. ft.) as Reserve 'B'. There are existing
buildings south of utility easements in Reserve' A'. In addition, a 20' wide
strip has been dedicated to the public for the Sens Road widening.
Analvsis: Owner/Developer plans to develop the tract for business/industrial uses. The
developer will construct infrastructure induding storm drainage/detention
system that will connect with the regional system in accordance with the
policies of the City of La Porte and Harris County Flood Control District.
Staff reviewed the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan in relation
to the proposed subdivision.
Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area envisioned as
developing with commercial industrial uses. The zoning and use of the
nearby properties is also commercial and industrial in nature. The current
land use and development pattern conforms to the proposed use.
Furthermore, the development within the subject tract should not have an
adverse impact on the surrounding area.
Transportation - The subject property is located near State Highway 225,
a major truck route, and Spencer Highway, a primary arterial roadway.
This site provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of
traffic. Sens Road, a major collector with 60' right-of-way (ROW), will
be widened to 100' ROWand is not a designated truck route. All traffic
entering/existing this site will be off Sens Road.
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Conclusion and
Recommendation:
Public Services - Both the reserves have frontage along Sens Road, which
provides access to these tracts. Currently, Harris County is acquiring
right-of-way (ROW) for the widening of Sens Road to 100' ROW as a
four-lane primary arterial to be aligned with State Highway 225 just north
of 'P' Street. The plat shows a 20' wide strip for this purpose. Public
utilities i.e. water and sanitary sewers are available in the area. Storm sewer
and fire protection require further consideration due to deeper tracts. In
addition, provisions are necessary to ensure that sufficient utility extensions
are made to serve any proposed development on these tracts. Storm water
drainage shall be managed by an on-site detention basin.
Staff reviewed the Plat and found it to be in accordance with the
Development Ordinance of the City. Staff recommends approval of the Plat
with the following conditions:
. The 20' wide "future right-of-way" shown along Sens Road should be
noted as dedicated easement to the City of La Porte.
. Land uses will be strictly commercial/industrial in nature.
. Any proposed development on these tracts shall be in compliance with
the Business Industrial and Light Industrial zoning district regulations.
A further refmement of industrial activity shall be approved by the City.
. Each reserve has its own property access, utilities, and address. Reserve
'A' has utility easements on the property.
. Public utilities will need to be extended to serve these reserves. Fire
protection and utility extensions shall be the responsibility of the
owner/developer.
. Construction drawings and/or plan profile shall be submitted for
proposed on and off-site utilities with capacities. The tie-in of water,
sanitary sewer and storm sewer shall be indicated on the plans.
. Zoning permit shall be required from the City for proposed use/activity
at site.
. Detention pond maintenance shall be the sole responsibility of the
owner/developer.
Options available to the Commission are as follows:
. Approval of the Plat, as filed.
. Conditional approval of the Plat as filed. This will require the developer
to address the conditions and submit the development site plan.
. Disapproval of the Plat as filed. This will require the developer to file a
revised Plat.
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Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU06-004
Exhibits
A. Commission's Action Request
B. Aerial Map
C. Staff Report
D. Draft SCUP
E. Overall Site Plan
F. Site Plan-SPEC. 15
G. Public Notice Response
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-004
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 20, 2006
Land Use Plan
Activit Pro osed
Development (PUD) and Light
A Hcant
Present Zonin
Acreage
Surrounding Zoning
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.
. Underwood Business Park is to be developed in phases. Project started with the development of "Poly One"
located at 10100 Porter Road. Later, development plans for 900,000 sq. ft. and 400,000 sq. ft
distribution/warehousing buildings were approved and these are under construction.
. The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and per ordinance 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 of this 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 Special Conditional Use Permit is not applicable to any other specific development anticipated or
proposed by the 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 General Plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans,
construction drawings, engineering analysis, and covenants, conditions & restrictions (CCR).
3. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading ramps/bays that adequately handle the volume
associated with this office/ warehousing facility.
4. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be specified on the plans.
5. 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.
6. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the
owner/developer.
7. 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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Analvsis:
Underwood Business Park
Distribution Center SPEC Building #15
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-004
Clay Development & Construction Inc.
c/o Danny Martin
20.22 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)
Distribution Center
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 a distribution center consisting of 225,000
sq. ft. on a parcel of land being all of Reserve B 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.
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
predominantly industrial. The Battleground Industrial Park is located
just 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
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SCUP #06-004 (Spec.I5)
7/20/06 P&Z Meeting
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Conclusion!
Recommendation
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 as per plan submitted by the developer.
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 other
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.
. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading rampslbays
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.
Underwood Business Park
seup #06-004 (Spec.I5)
7/20/06 P&Z Meeting
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. 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 an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and
screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer.
. 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 06-004
This permit is issued to:
Clay Development & Construction. Inc.
Owner or Agent
800 Gessner. Suite 850. Houston TX 77024
Address
For Development of:
Underwood Business Park (SPEC 15)
Development Name
Old Underwood Road at State Hiqhway 225
Address
Legal Description:
20.220 acres of land beina Reserve "Cn 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/warehousinq facility
Permit Conditions:
1. This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is not applicable to any other 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 General Plan shall require further submittal and
approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings, engineering analysis, and covenants,
conditions & restrictions (CCR).
3. Provide on-site improvements, loading and unloading rampslbays that adequately handle the
volume associated with this office/ warehousing facility.
4. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be specified on
the plans.
5. 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.
6. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained
by the owner/developer.
7. 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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PROPOSED BUILDING B-5
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LAPORTE, TX
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01/29/06 ISSUE FOR REVIEW
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Special Conditional Use Permit
#SCU06-003
Exhibits
A. Commission's Action Request
B. Aerial Map
C. Staff Report
D. Draft SCUP
E. Site Plan
F. Public Notice Response
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-003
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 20, 2006
1701 S. 161 Street Powell Road
Geo B. McKinstry, A-47; W.P. Harris Survey, A-
30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35; City of La
Porte, Harris Count , Texas
Port Crossin , L.P.
Planned Unit Develo ment (PUD
Approx. 20 acres
Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Light
Industrial LI
IndustriaVCommercial
Business Industrial
Summary:
. The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing an office/warehouse
building on Reserve 'B' within the proposed business industrial park to be located along S. 16th Street.
. Proposed Business Park will be developed in phases.
. The First Phase Section 1 will be developed to the West of Powell Road just south of the Former Boncosky
Trucking terminal at 1706 S. 16th Street.
. City Council previously approved a Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUOS-003 for Port Crossing
(formerly Texas Import/Export Park).
. The property is in the vicinity of major industrial developments, Bayport Industrial District, Bayshore
Industrial, Inc. and located between State Highway 146 and Union Pacific Railroad.
. Further developments will be a warehouse equipped with UPRR access to the west, and several other
industrial/commercial developments within the park.
. The area is earmarked for industrial uses in the Land Use Plan.
. Public infrastructure needs to be installed for the overall business park as prescribed by the Developer's
Agreement. Coordination with Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, and TXDOT shall be
required in this regard.
. Final Plat for Port Crossing with construction drawings, covenants, conditions, & restrictions for the
proposed park will require approval by the City.
Recommendation:
Staff reviewed the development proposal. Given that we see some development activity in general, Staff
recommends approval of the Special Conditional Use Permit with the understanding that the Final Plat,
Construction Drawings, Development Agreement, and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs)
contained therein shall be approved by the City first and this SCUP does not go into effect until all
elements are considered by the Commission and approved by the City. Should the Commission wish to
approve the SCUP in its present format, we recommend the following:
1. This SCUP does not go into effect until the Development Agreement, and all other supporting documents
are considered by the Commission & approved by the City.
2. This SCUP is not applicable to any other specific development anticipated or proposed by the General Plan.
3. 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.
4. Said submittals shall be in accordance with the SCUP, General Plan, and the approved Development
Agreement.
5. 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
July 20, 2006
Request:
Requested Bv:
Requested For:
Present Zonin2:
Land Use:
Back2round:
Port Crossing
Building B5
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU06-003
Special Conditional Use Permit#SCU06-003, Proposed Development of
Office/ Distribution Building B5
Port Crossing Land, L.P.
20.773 acre tract as "Reserve B" in the George B. McKinstry League, A- 47;
W. P. Harris Survey, A-30; Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, City of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 2000 Block of South
16th Street (Powell Road).
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Business/Industrial
Port Crossing, formerly Texas Import/Export Park is a proposed industrial,
commercial and retail development to be located in an area south of
Fairmont Parkway along S. 16th Street between the existing Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR) and the State Highway 146 South.
As a part of the Planned Unit Development (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 and
General Plan approved by the City. Earlier, the applicant/developer
submitted a Preliminary Plat for Port Crossing Business Park, which was
approved by the Commission on May 25, 2006, meeting.
Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, the proposed
development is considered to be a major subdivision. The Development
Ordinance requires a two-stage approval process for major subdivisions.
The first stage is preliminary plat review and its formal approval followed
by submittal of a final plat, along with the construction drawings and other
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applicable documents. Once the final plat is approved, the applicant will
proceed for the site development.
Analvsis:
Owner/Developer plans to develop the tract for business/industrial uses. The
developer will construct street and the storm drainage/detention system that
will ultimately connect with the regional systems in accordance with the
policies of the City and Harris County Flood Control District.
Land Use - The General Plan contains general information regarding the
development of approximately 30O:c acre site. The Plan's significant
features include contemplated land uses, open space and storm water
detention areas, landscape and buffer areas and roadway network. Currently,
this development is shown on restricted Reserve 'B' with underlying land
uses as Business Industrial (BI), located along South 16th Street and
proposed Export Drive to the east of Powell Road.
The Developer's Agreement defines the land uses that are acceptable within
various tracts of this development. In Reserve 'B', uses permitted in
Business Industrial (BI) zoning districts will be applicable with some
exceptions as stated in the Developer's Agreement.
Landscaping/Open Space - The General Plan shows the relationship of
landscape/open space and also demonstrates how the trail system, open
space, and the storm water detention system are interrelated. The City may
elect to accept these facilities depending on the final design of the project.
Buffering and beautification is also addressed in the Developer's Agreement.
In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and
easements throughout the project. Staff is anticipating that a consistent
theme and design criteria shall be implemented throughout this development.
Transportationffraffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated
with this type of commercial and industrial development. The developer has
submitted traffic analysis plan. The first two projects projected to be
completed are the Frontier and this Building B-5. The proposed project
includes the construction of Export Drive (60'ROW), which will allow
access to these facilities with minimal traffic on S. 16th Street (Powell Road).
These projects would add approximately 80 to 120 trucks per day. The
development agreement contemplates that all trucks will enter and leave the
site via State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Boulevard and no trucks
will proceed north along S. 16th Street (Powell Road) to Fairmont Parkway.
It is anticipated that most of the traffic will use State Highway 146 Frontage
Road. However, Export Drive will reduce the truck traffic on Powell Road
by allowing ingress and egress to and from State Highway 146 from Powell
Road.
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Conclusion &
Recommendation:
Utilities, Drainage - The water system has a planned upgrade to provide
suitable fire protection. Existing 8" waterline is located on the west side of
the Powell Road right-of-way (ROW) and ends near the northeast comer of
Section 1, Phase 1. A future 12" water line extension will serve the property
with domestic and fire service. Sanitary sewer service would be provided
through the existing 12" sanitary sewer line located to the northeast of the
development along Powell Road. 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 site plan submittal and construction drawings.
The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). Any
development in a PUD zoning district requires a general plan along with a
Special Conditional Use Permit. The General Plan and Developer's
Agreement are the umbrella documents for this development. This proposed
project, therefore, cannot be considered in isolation of the principal
documents. Given that construction drawings for the entire park, the
Developer's Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs)
are under review at this time, this SCUP does not go into effect until all
elements and supporting documents contained therein are submitted to the
Commission and approved by City Council.
Should the Commission wish to approve the SCUP in its present format,
staff recommends the following:
1. This SCUP does not go into effect until elements and supporting
documents contained therein are submitted to the Commission and
approved by the City.
2. This SCUP is not applicable to any other specific development
anticipated or proposed by this General Plan.
3. 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.
4. Said submittals shall be in accordance with the SCUP, the approved
General Plan, and the approved Development Agreement.
5. 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.
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 06-003
This permit is issued to:
Port Crossinq Land. L.P.
Owner or Agent
The Chancellory. One Pierce Place. Suite 450. Itasca. IL 60143
Address
For Development of:
Port Crossinq Buildinq B-5
Development Name
1701 S. 16th Street (Powell Road). La Porte. Texas
Address
Legal Description:
20.773 acres of land beinq Reserve "B" in the Georqe B. McKinstry
Leaque. A-47: W.P. Harris Survey. A-30: Johnson Hunter Survey.
A-35. La Porte. Harris County. TX.
Zoning:
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Use:
Office/warehousinq facility
Permit Conditions:
1. This SCUP does not go into effect until the Development Agreement, and all other supporting
documents are considered by the Commission & approved by the City.
2. This SCUP is not applicable to any other specific development anticipated or proposed by General
Plan.
3. 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.
4. Said submittals shall be in accordance with the SCUP, General Plan, the approved Development
Agreement.
5. 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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