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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-07 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 22, 2007 Members Present: Pat Muston, Dottie Kaminski, Claude Meharg, Les Bird (Alt 2) Members Absent: Hal Lawler (Alt 1), Nick Berrera, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Paul Berner, Doretta Finch City Planner Masood Malik and Inspection Services Coordinator Sherry Jennings City Staff Present: 1. CALL TO ORDER. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Muston at 6:00 p.m. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2007, MEETING MINUTES. Motion by Dottie Kaminski to approve the Minutes of April 19, 2007. Second by Claude Meharg. The Motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Kaminski, Meharg, Muston, Bird None None 3. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PROPOSED LAKES AT FAIRMONT GREENS, SECTION 9, TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF McCABE ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 146. City Planner Masood Malik presented staffs report. Chairperson Muston questioned whether or not the State has issued the Hwy 146 frontage entrance permit. Bryan Klein, Project Director, reported the State has no concerns, but will wait for the final plans. Motion by Les Bird to approve the preliminary plat for Lakes at Fairmont Greens, Section 9 with the five stated conditions as contained in the staff report with the fifth condition revised to state that the developer's agreement and the CCR's will go to City Council for approval prior to submittal of final plat to Planning & Zoning Commission. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The Motion carried. Ayes: Kaminski, Meharg, Muston, Bird Nayes: None Abstain: None 4. OPEN WORKSHOP Chairperson Muston opened the Workshop at 6:08 p.m. A. HOTEUMOTEL DEVELOPMENTS IN GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICTS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL USES. Mr. Malik reported that as a follow-up to the April 19, 2007, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting when residents of the Fairmont Park East Homeowner's Association expressed concerns over the location of the proposed hotel/motel along Fairmont Parkway near Driftwood adjacent to Fairmont Park East, Section 5, Staff offers the following options: 1. Add footnote prohibiting development when adjacent to residential use. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 22, 2007 Page 2 of2 2. Make it a Conditional Use (would trigger the requirement of a Special Conditional Use Permit). 3. Leave the usage as it is. Staff recommends option #1, to prohibit hotel/motel development in GC Zones when adjacent to residential uses. Mr. Bird asked about an alternate option regarding setback and distance requirements. City Attorney, Clark Askins, stated it could be specific with a required "buffer" area, but establishing the actual number of feet would take discretion out of it. Mr. Malik was asked to check other cities in the area for their requirements and then bring the matter back for a public hearing. Mr. Malik noted the City had received a letter from the Developer, which addressed the stated citizen concerns. B. MAIN STREET DISTRICT USES Masood Malik reported the Main District has set up a committee to review the uses for the District. Commission Members were provided a chart of SIC numbers now in use to compare to the 2002 NAICS Edition. A separate table will need to be created for the District with input from the Main Street Advisory Board. The Board will send their recommendation to the Commission and then a public hearing will be held. 5. CLOSE WORKSHOP Chairperson Muston closed the Workshop at 6:30 p.m. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mr. Malik reported the 2007 Texas APA Conference will be held October 17-20. Commission Members are requested to call the Planning Department to confirm availability for early registration 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS There were none. 8. ADJOURN Chairperson Muston adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Submitted by, Sher Peggy Lee Secretary, Planning & Zoning Commission JJ:ved on this J- ( day of ~. 2007. ar1bwJP1ha Pat Muston Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission Port Crossing, Sec.1 Final Plat Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Final Plat Staff Report June 21, 2007 Port Crossing, Section 1 Final Plat ReQuested by: ReQuested for: Location: Present Zoning: ReQuested Use: Background: Analvsis: Russell D. Plank Powell Road Logistics, L.P. 12.3424 acre tract of land out of the Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. South 16th Street (Powell Road) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Industrial warehouse This project is part of a 342- acre Planned Unit Development, known as Port Crossing, a mixed use business/industrial park further defined by a General Plan, Development Agreement between the owner/agent and the City of La Porte. The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) with underlying land uses as commercial/industrial. Development in a PUD zoning district requires that an application for a general plan shall be filed and processed simultaneously with the Special Conditional Use Permit. A General Plan along with Special Conditional Use Permit (#SCU05-003) was approved by City Council on March 28, 2005. A preliminary and final plat for Port Crossing Section 1 were approved by the Commission at the January 19 and March 16, 2006, meetings respectively. Once the final plat is approved, the applicant is authorized to start construction at site. Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establish review criteria for major subdivisions. Staff also used criteria in the City's Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and Development Agreement to review this project. Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area envisioned as developing for business/ 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. In addition, the development within the subject tract should not have any adverse impact on the surrounding area. !UHIBrr A Port Crossing, Section I Final Plat Page 2 of2 Conclusion! Recommendations: Transportation - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. In accordance with the General Plan, South 16th Street (Powell Road) has been widened to a 100' ROW. A 50'pipeline easement is abutting Powell Road on the West. Landscape Buffer/Open Space - A 50' wide landscape buffer, building line and utility easement is provided along Powell Road. In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout this development. Utilities and Drainage - Public infrastructure has been upgraded to serve this development. Storm water facilities have been designed in accordance with the City and Harris County Flood Control District requirements. The Final Plat is in accordance with the City's development regulations. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, but notes that the following must occur prior to plat recordation: · Provisions of the approved SCUP, General Plan, and Development Agreement are applicable and must be applied to the entire project. Options available to the Commission are as follows: · Approve the Final Plat as filed. · Disapprove the Final Plat as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Final Plat with the required documents. ,=vutn. ]3 ~'p;JI-1 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-005 Exhibits A. Commission's Action Request B. Area Map C. Staff Report D. Draft SCUP E. Site Plan Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-005 Planning and Zoning Commission June 21, 2007 Location of Proposed Development 10053 Porter Road Legal Description A parcel of land being Reserve C3 out of a 206.990 acre tract in the F.A. Staashen subdivision out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte, Harris Countv, Texas. Applicant Clav Development & Construction, Inc. Present Zonin2 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Acreage 5.914 acres Surrounding Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Light Industrial (LI) Land Use Plan Industrial Activitv Proposed Office/Warehouse Facilitv 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 buildings 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 within the business park. · Battleground Industrial Park is located to the north ofthis property. · Property is in the vicinity of major industrial developments. . Area is earmarked for industrial uses in the Land Use Plan. · Overall impact on public services should be minimal. Recommendation: 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. 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. 5. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. 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 ofthis SCUP. · Recommend tabling this SCUP for further review. S>>IIBff A III ~J: ~z ?> ~ ll!j <(0 Z D..lll llle ~ <( 1/1 Z ON -ll!N llle. III :JOJ: W moui Z e ~I.I. ..J o ll!o ~ OW ~e ll! ll!Z W W:J D.. ee 0 Z..J ll! :Jo Q. " j Staff Report June 21, 2007 Requested by: Requested for: Location: Present Zonin2: Requested Use: Back2round: Analvsis: Underwood Business Park Office Warehouse Facility SPEC Building #18 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-005 Clay Development & Construction Inc. c/o Danny Martin 5.914 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. 10053 Porter Road off Old Underwood Road Planned Unit Development (PUD) Office/Warehouse 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 17,000 sq. ft. on a parcel of land being part of Reserve C3 in the Underwood Business Park. Office/warehouses 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. Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of 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 north of this development. In addition, the Battleground Industrial District - Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of La Porte is located north of State Highway 225. " "IB"~~ n .;;:'(H .h 1J Underwood Business Park SCUP #07-005 Page 2 of3 Conclusion! Recommendation 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. 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. Water lines have been upgraded 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 entire 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 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 ramps/bays that adequately handle the volume associated with this office/ warehousing facility. · 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. Underwood Business Park SCUP #07-005 Page 3 of3 . Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. . 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 07-005 This permit is issued to: Clay Development & Construction. Inc. Owner or Agent 800 Gessner. Suite 850. Houston TX 77024 Address For Development of: CDC Spec. Bldq.# 18 Development Name 10053 Porter Road off Old Underwood Road Address Legal Description: 5.914 acres of land beinq Reserve "C3" 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. 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. 5. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. 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 ~X:HIBrrD Port Crossing Replat#l Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Replat D. Public Notice Response Staff Report June 21, 2007 Replat for Port Crossing Requested Bv: Requested For: Location: Requested Use: Present Zoning: Background: Russell D. Plank Port Crossing Land, L.P. 23.89 acres of land being a replat of restricted reserves "E" & "F" of final plat of Port Crossing as recorded at Film Code No. 608300 of the Harris County Map Records, out of the W. P. Harris Survey, Abstract 30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. State Highway 146 Business/Commercial Planned Unit Development (PUD) This 23.89 acre tract is a part of 286.7 acres of land out of the George B. McKinstry League, Abstract 47, William P. Harris Survey, Abstract 30, and Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The owner/developer planned to develop a business park, presently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) for retail, commercial, and industrial uses, further defmed by a General Plan and Development Agreement between the owner/agent and the City of La Porte. The project is 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. City Council approved Special Conditional Use Permit#SCU06-006 for an entire development of Port Crossing. This SCUP has exhibits and the Developer's Agreement, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) are part of this SCUP, which are the prevailing documents for this entire development. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Port Crossing at their December 14, 2006, meeting. The Commission approved the plat with the following consideration which should be met prior to formal recordation. · Provisions of the approved SCUP, General Plan, Development Agreement, and CCRs must be applied to the entire project. · Final construction drawings (as built) shall be submitted to the City prior to formal acceptance of the business park. · As per requirement of the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), the City approved that the drainage and detention system will be public domain and the City shall have a right of entry. ~HIBrr\ Replat # 1 Port Crossing 6/21/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of3 Analvsis: . In addition, the City will transfer future maintenance of the system to the developer and Property Owner's Association as described in the CCRs. The detention system/drainage channel construction and maintenance will be the sole responsibility of the developer and Property Owner's Association. The applicant is currently proceeding with a replatting of the Restricted Reserve "F" (drainage easement) into two reserves and one block. Restricted Reserve 'E' will increase to 7.6591 ac. for general commercial uses along State Highway 146. As a result, Restricted Reserve 'F' will be decreased to 16.2346 ac for drainage easement, which includes 100' wide HCFCD channel (Taylor Bayou). A 50' building line and landscape buffer easement has been shown to confirm proper alignment with the adjoining property. The property will still be identified as Port Crossing Business Park. Under the terms of Section 4.07 of Development Ordinance1444, a replat of all or a portion of a subdivision may be released for recordation and deemed valid and controlling when the following conditions have been satisfied: . The plat has been signed and acknowledged by only the owners of the particular property, which is being replatted or resubdivided. This requirement shall be satisfied once the plat is approved. . The replat does not attempt to alter, amend, or remove any subdivision covenants or restrictions. Subdivision's covenants, conditions or restrictions are in effect. . There is compliance with Sections 212.014 and 212.015 of the V.T.C.A. Local Government Codes. These are the sections of State Law dealing with platting and replatting. These provisions have been satisfied. · The replat has been approved by the Commission after being prepared and filed as though it were an original plat as specified in Section 4.04 of the Development Ordinance. Staff fmds the replat document meets applicable ordinance requirements. · All expenses incurred by the City or the subdivider in the replat process shall be borne by the subdivider, including the cost for notice of public hearing. This requirement has been satisfied. Replat #1 Port Crossing 6/21/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 3 of3 Conclusion: Staff fmds the requested replat of a 23.89 acres ofland (restricted reserves E & F) Port Crossing satisfies applicable provisions of the State Law and City Ordinance. We, therefore, recommend Commission approval with the condition that the plat not be released for recordation until the following items have been satisfied: .:. Add a notary acknowledgment for the lienholder's subordination agreement on the plat. .:. Furnish a copy of the title certificate. .:. All signatures required on the plat shall be obtained prior to formal recordation. ~IJ A Meeting of the La Porte Plannin~ & Zonin~ Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for June 21, 2007 (Date of Meetin~ to Consider RepIat#07 -8105 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in @Of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: . ~ L. \C~ Name (please prin~ ~~~~ Signature ~~-~~stoJJ~~ Address ~~ n L"~l City, State, Zip .,;;C~uIBn" 14 .:~....~. - ~ ~, 1J GRY Subdivision Replat Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Replat D. Public Notice Response Staff Report June 21, 2007 Replat for GRY Subdivision Requested Bv: Requested For: Location: Present Zonine:: Backe:round: Analvsis: Ybarra Investments, Inc., property owner Lot 10, Block 2, W. 1. Payne Subdivision, William M. Jones Survey, Abstract 482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. 2627 Underwood Road General Commercial (G. C.) The property in question is known as Underwood Plaza consisting of a shopping center and a restaurant along Underwood Road near Spencer Highway. This 7.0194 acre tract is part of the W. J. Payne Subdivision as recorded in Volume 384, Page 161 of the Harris County Map Records. On February 8, 2005, a plat of this subdivision was approved for creating three lots and one block. The applicant has submitted this replat showing one block and 6 lots. Lot 1 has 25' wide ingress/egress easement to serve lot 4, a 4.111 acre tract to the east of the shopping center. Lots 2 & 3 are reserved for an existing shopping center and a restaurant along Underwood Road. Lots 5 and 6 have been added to this subdivision for future commercial purposes. Building lines and utility easements are shown to confirm proper alignment on the adjoining properties. The property will still be identified as a commercial subdivision. Under the terms of Section 4.07 of Development Ordinance1444, a replat of all or a portion of a subdivision may be released for recordation and deemed valid and controlling when the following conditions have been satisfied: · The plat has been signed and acknowledged by only the owners of the particular property, which is being replatted or resubdivided. This requirement has been satisfied. · The replat does not attempt to alter, amend, or remove any subdivision covenants or restrictions. No subdivision covenants or restrictions are in effect. · There is compliance with Sections 212.014 and 212.015 of the V.T.C.A. Local Government Codes. These are the sections of State Law dealing with platting and replatting. These provisions have been satisfied. ~IBrr A Replat for GRY Subdivision 6/21/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of2 · The replat has been approved by the Commission after being prepared and filed as though it were an original plat as specified in Section 4.04 of the Development Ordinance. Staff fmds the replat document meets applicable ordinance requirements. · All expenses incurred by the City or the subdivider in the replat process shall be borne by the subdivider, including the cost for notice of public hearing. This requirement has been satisfied. Land Use: Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this area is envisioned as developing for commercial use. The proposed project shall be primarily for commercial uses permitted per Section 106-441, Table A, of the Code of Ordinances. Access Management & Layout: Spencer Highway, a 100' right-of-way, is a primary arterial! access highway. Since traffic movement is the primary function of this arterial roadway, access management is essential. Staff and the developer need to work on restricting the driveway access of all commercial lots that front on Spencer Highway. Therefore, a shared access easement is necessary for lots 5 and 6 along Spencer Highway. In addition, staff suggests limited access driveway techniques should be applied utilizing the existing access driveway by Underwood Plaza and the restaurant along Spencer Highway adjacent to Walgreens. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance addresses the need for sidewalks, where required by the Comprehensive Plan or by the Commission. For recent developments in this area, the Commission chose to require sidewalks. In keeping with this standard, staff recommends a sidewalk requirement for this replat. Conclusion: Staff finds the requested replat of Part of Lot 10, Block 2, W. J. Payne Subdivision, satisfies applicable provisions of State Law and City Ordinance. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the plat not be released for recordation until the following items have been satisfied: · Sidewalks shall be included with the development of lots 5 and 6. · Secure a joint driveway/access easement to serve the lots along Spencer Highway. ::.. :I ....,'4. .. '* .,) :. · J. ,'"',....,~~., ..' , 'i.~--_.- ...._-~....-."""'.... ....~~. -.., ,. .... _.... .5 , .. ._.~ : LOCATION of GRY SUBDIVISION ., o 0::: o o o . ~ 0::: W o z ~ .. - , t.... ~..... . .. ~ ,0{' ., llJr j . ~ .... N W+E S #IIIJ -I' ... SPENCER HWY ." .... .. -.. _.- jf ~ ~ B~- ..-} ~I.~-I' i~) A Meeting of the La Porte Rrf'l'''i\ lrr-, I ,[J..It, vtU Plannin~ & Zonin~ Commission (Type of Meeting) J I, 'J ^~ 0 .K /,1 tJ' 7 Scheduled for PI1,\f~tP,'~Li"'" ! LIAhnl".'.I.\li' n. ,r-r"''''''' "Ii ~l,<!n "....;;...P'. >; ",",,'. U~,..I i 'l~ June 21, 2007 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Replat#07 -8106 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: i> (( ~ A-R> t,.{.~';5 IV p~ r?Cvv ~Ip..;t- t..J~~[J- 51'4-c:tf-. /~~6. INO fb~r.6/.-f? PvTv'n--e- p..esT~tz..rl.r/I~ 0/ r~ t?~rJtPM/~ ~TiI A-I--!>&> tf-t""P'S .r...8>$' "-' r~ Y~";P/VI"1 .A-;:!> I-Y~A$ It!" IrlC~E:= (I' {;?~C/'Yv~ f;t.a-- ..~ &.-{~ I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: ~evl,J Clt(l-(l-pv/.- Name (please print) ~~ Signature U1-7 vrt?~&>tP P Address (....Jt' fnv(G-, T;><. ?7,7/ City, State, Zip ;eHlsrr .0 Dawson Subdivision Replat Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Replat D. Public Notice Response Staff Report June 21, 2007 Replat Dawson Subdivision Reauested By: Reauested For: Location: Present Zoning: Background: Analvsis: Conclusion: Kenneth P. Dawson, on behalf of the owner, Texas Cargoways, Inc. 6.92 acre tract of land being TRS 706 and 707 (13.1900 acres), La Porte Outlots, as recorded in Volume 83, Page 344, of the Deed Records of Harris County, William M. Jones Survey, Abstract 482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. 3300 Block of Canada Road Medium Density Residential (R-2) The applicant is platting a 6.92 acre tract for an unidentified purpose. The plat includes approximately 70' wide strip of pipeline easements running through the middle of the property. The property will be identified as Restricted Reserve "A" in the Dawson Subdivision. The property is located approximately 1000' north of the intersection of Canada Road and Fairmont Parkway. The tract in question is to the east and south of an existing warehouse/storage facility located at 3337 Canada Road. The property is also in the vicinity of a mobile home park and single-family residential subdivision along Canada Road. The adjoining property to the west across Canada Road is 33 acres of land for the City' proposed West Side Park. The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) facility runs to the north and east of the subject tract. Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract developing as mid-to-high density residential. Some commercial uses are indicated at the intersection of Canada Road and Fairmont Parkway. The tract in question will have access along Canada Road running north and south between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway. With the Canada Road improvement project, infrastructure for anticipated development is in place. Storm water drainage will be reviewed case by case with the development site plan submittal for the proposed development. Should the Commission require a sidewalk, the plat should include a statement that a sidewalk installation, by the owner, is required. Staff finds the requested plat satisfies applicable provisions of State Law and City Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the replat of Dawson Subdivision. RH1Bfr A DB'lsn '3 A Meeting of the La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for June 21, 2007 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Replat#07 -8107 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. I am in FA VO R of granting this request for the following reasons: . /l-c/"d OW/1j-e<- 7' d. r~7 ~ #e5 JhmM/ ) · 3003 ll1ef1tdlU~ cT -#-23l(O Address ./ /tdl-- () 7 /l4 T:i. 77 tJ tJl 7 . City, State, Zip r entia"' 1) Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hotel/Motel in GC zone adjacent to Residential Uses Staff Report June 21, 2007 Hotel/Motel in GC Zoning Districts Back2round: The Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to consider the use of hotels/motels in the General Commercial (GC) zoning districts adjacent to residential uses in the City of La Porte. At the April 19, 2007, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, residents raised concerns over the proposed hotel/motel at 11003 Fairmont Parkway near Driftwood adjacent to Fairmont Park East, Section 5. Staff researched and presented this item for discussion as a workshop item at the May 22, 2007, meeting. The purpose of this hearing is to consider making a formal recommendation to the City Council for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106) of the Code of Ordinances imposing restrictions on the placement of hotels and motels within the General Commercial (GC) zoning districts when adjacent to residential zoned property, e.g. Low-Density Residential (R-l), Medium Density Residential (R-2), High Density Residential (R-3), and Large Lot (LL) zoning districts. Existin2 Requirements: Zoning: General Commercial (GC) · Section 106-441, Table A, Commercial Uses of the Code of Ordinances permits Hotels and Motels with SIC Code# 7011 (Industry Group No. 701). Analvsis: As per current ordinances, when a commercial property is adjacent to residential zoned property, e.g. Low-Density Residential (R-l), Medium Density Residential (R-2), High Density Residential (R-3), and Large Lot (LL) zoning districts, screening and/or landscaping & buffering mechanisms are required. The building setbacks are Front 20', Rear 20', and Sides 10' adjacent to residential uses. Rear 20' area is required for landscaping and screening from view of adjoining residential buildings in compliance with Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances. Landscaping/screening should make an opaque fence with plant height reaches at least six to eight feet within two years from the time of planting. As a reminder, a general rule is that the Director of Planning can approve a minor development site plans per Section 2.03 of the Development Ordinance. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission is empowered to review the plan per Section 106-64 (2) of the Code of Ordinances. Planning & Zoning Commission June 21, 2007 Page 2 of2 Sue:e:ested Requirements: While keeping the hotels/motels use permitted in the General Commercial (GC) zones intact, the Commission may consider the following measures: 1. Add a footnote (No.4) to Table A, that the hotel/motel use is "Conditional" in the . General Commercial (GC) zones, when adjacent to residential uses; or 2. Apply additional yard setbacks (footnote #8) to Table B, commercial area requirements, when adjacent to residential uses: a) Minimum of20' of open space adjacent to perimeter edges of the development. b) Hotels/motels shall be setback a minimum of 100' from the residential property line. c) No secondary access shall be permitted off any residential street. Conclusion & Recommendation: Several cities in the area have approached this issue by adopting similar measures. Staff recommends approval of one of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Actions available to the Commission are as follows: · Recommend to Council, approval of the above amendment pertaining to the use of hot ell motel in General Commercial (GC) zone adjacent to residential uses. · Recommend to Council, approval of a revised version of the above stated. · Recommend to Council, denial of the proposed amendment. · Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.