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Home My WebLink About12-18-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning CommissionPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2008 Members Present: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Members Absent: Doretta Finch, and Lou Ann Martin (Alt 2) City Staff Present: Planning Director, Tim Tietjens; City Planner, Masood Malik; Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins; Planning Assistant, Shannon Green. Others Present: 1. CALL TO ORDER. Meeting called to order by Chairman Hal Lawler at 5:00 p.m. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2008, MEETING MINUTES Motion by Paul Berner to approve the Minutes of November 20, 2008 with correction to 3-A and 3-B, correct the spelling of Gary Maybrey. Second by Kirby Linscomb. The motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Nays: None Abstain: None 3. CONSIDER A THIRD ONE-YEAR EXTENSION REQUEST FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU05-008 FOR THE PRESERVE AT TAYLOR BAYOU. Motion by Paul Berner to recommend to City Council to deny the extension of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-008. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The Motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Nays: None Abstain: None 4. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON REZONE REQUEST #R08-004 FOR 0.5732 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED ALONG NORTH 71" STREET, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOTS 25 THRU 32, BLOCK 101, TOWN OF LA PORTE, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT, DECKER MCKIM ON BEHALF OF PRESTON COPELAND (OWNER), SEEKS TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC). Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 5:11 p.m. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff's Report was presented by Masood Malik, City Planner. The applicant, Decker McKim on behalf of Preston Copeland (owner), is requesting a zone change from medium density residential (R-2) to general commercial (GC) for the purpose to allow additional construction and parking for adjacent commercial establishments. The subject property is 0.57 acre of land, described as lots 25 thru 32, block 101, town of La Porte. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of December 18, 2008 Page 2 of 4 B. PROPONENTS There were no proponents. C. OPPONENTS There were no opponents. 5. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 5:16 p.m. 6. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING REZONE REQUEST #R08-004. Motion by Les Bird to recommend to City Council denial of Rezone Request #R08-004. Second by Nick Barrera. The motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Nays: None Abstain: None 7. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 106-835, PERTAINING TO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE SIZES. Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 5:21 p.m. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff's Report was presented by Mr. Malik. Staff suggested that off-street parking requirements in place prior to the current provision of parking rules should be reinstated for future developments. Specifications are as follows: Angle of Parking Width Depth Width of Aisle 450 9 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 600 9 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 900 9 ft. 18 ft. 25 ft. B. PROPONENTS There were no proponents. C. OPPONENTS There were no opponents. 8. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairman Lawler closed the workshop at 5:29 p.m. 9. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 106-835, PERTAINING TO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE SIZES. Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council to change the standard parking space size for 45 °, 60 °, and 90 ° parking from 10' to 9' wide and change the maneuvering aisle width for 90 0 parking from 28' to 25'. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The motion carried. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of December 18, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Nays: None Abstain: None 10. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 106-521, TABLE A, "INDUSTRIAL USES", REGARDING TRUCKING TERMINALS IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI) ZONING DISTRICTS WHEN LOCATED ON AUTHORIZED TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LA PORTE. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff's Report was presented by Mr. Malik. The amendment to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinance was presented as a workshop item at the August 25, 2008 City Council meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop at the November 20, 2008 meeting. The consensus of the Commission after the November 20, 2008, meeting was to change the language to make is clear that trucking terminals should be allowed only in light industrial and heavy industrial zoning districts and should be further restricted to locations directly adjacent to authorized truck routes. B. PROPONENTS There were no proponents. C. OPPONENTS There were no opponents. 11. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. 12. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 106-521, TABLE A, "INDUSTRIAL USES", REGARDING TRUCKING TERMINALS IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI) ZONING DISTRICTS WHEN LOCATED ON AUTHORIZED TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LA PORTE. After an in-depth discussion, the Commission agreed to write a letter to City Council suggesting the review of truck routes (Traffic and Vehicle Ordinance). Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council to approve an amendment to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinance follows: Add footnote 'J' to Section 106-521, Table A, Industrial Uses, Footnotes. Trucking terminals — See Section 106-746 of this Chapter for additional requirements. "J. Trucking Terminals. Trucking terminals shall be allowed only in Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning districts and shall be further restricted to locations directly adjacent to the right of way (as same are designated in Section 70-231 of this Code) located in said LI and HI zoning districts. Any truck terminal operating in whole or in part as a container yard or converting to a container yard shall be restricted to Heavy Industrial (HI) zone only. See Section 106-746 of this Chapter for additional requirements." Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of December 18, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Second by Kirby Linscomb. The motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Paul Berner, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1) Nays: None Abstain: None 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning Director, Tim Tietjens asked the Commission to log on to Avalanche Consulting and participate in an online survey at www.forwardlar)orte.com . The City is currently creating an economic development strategy that will guide the city's growth over the next five years. The survey is an opportunity to share opinions about La Porte's future. Friends, colleagues, and families are encouraged to participate. A third party firm is conducting the survey. Your answers will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate. 14. COMMISSION COMMENTS Dottie Kaminski inquired when Main Street Coordinator, Debra Dye will be presenting the projected Main Street Design Guidelines to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Tietjens informed Mrs. Kaminski the first draft will be presented at the January Planning and Zoning meeting. Mrs. Kaminski requested to change the date of the meeting, due to her unavailability. The Commission unanimously agreed to change the Planning and Zoning meeting to January 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. 15. ADJOURN Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. SuJm4�ey, Shannon Green Planning Assistant _ 1- Approved on this �_ day of �Q� '2008. Hal Lawler Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Zone Change Request #R08-003 Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Aerial/Zoning Map C. Survey Map Staff Report January 20, 2009 Zone Change Request #R 08-003 Requested by: Mathew Sigmon, on behalf of Oak Park Trading Ltd. (Glen Roberts and Hal Lawler, Owners) Requested for: Approx. 14 acres being TR 27 of Block 27, TR 28 of Block 28, Nebraska Syndicate and TR 3, being situated in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5 Volume 65, Page 175, H.C.D.R., LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Location: 1400 North 10`h Street Land Use Map: Commercial Industrial Uses Present Zoning: Business Industrial (BI) Requested Zoning: Light Industrial (LI) Surrounding Zoning: North - LI South - BI East - LI West — PUD Background: The subject property is located to the east of State Highway 146 frontage road (formerly I01h Street), west of 8t' Street (unimproved right-of-way) north of `L' Street (now Harris County Flood Control drainage channel), and south of Union Pacific Railroad (formerly Southern Pacific). The site is located closely to the Barbour's Cut Terminal and the soon -to open Bayport Terminal, two primary container terminals for the Port of Houston. Harris County Appraisal District records show the property in question as a Mobile Home Park since 1950. The subject property is within the vicinity of commercial and industrial facilities in the area near upper Galveston Bay. While reviewing this request, staff discussed the following options: • Pre-existing and non -conforming use and/or structures • Rezoning The first option involves pre-existing and non -conforming issues associated with this site; e.g. Mobile Home Park, a residential activity is prohibited in an industrial district per City's Code of Ordinances. The second option is a zone change. The applicant has pursued the second option of rezoning the entire property. If the zone change is approved, the future use or development shall be permitted in compliance with the uses permitted in the light industrial zoning district. #R 08-003 P&Z 1/20/09 Page 2 of 3 Analysis: In considering this request, Staff reviewed the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan: Land Use — One of the objectives of the land use element of the City's Comprehensive Plan is to achieve orderly, contiguous development that is compatible with adjacent land parcels and consistent with zoning. The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area developing with commercial industrial uses. Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan is one consideration among several criteria to be considered in approving or denying a rezoning application. Other criteria may include: • Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; • Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land use classifications; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Transportation — The property in question has approximately 1000 feet of frontage along the State Highway 146 North feeder road, which should accommodate traffic generated by future development. In addition, railroad transportation could be available to this tract to the north. Highway Corridor Standards — One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to include consideration of landscaping, additional setbacks, visual attractiveness and the preservation of green spaces along the major highway corridors. Special performance standards for development in the Business Industrial zoning district stipulate compatible uses with open spaces, landscaping, and parking. The subject property is located near the entrance gateway to La Porte. Future development in this area should enhance the entrance corridor to the City to establish a regional identity. #R 08-003 P&Z 1 /20/09 Page 3 of 3 Conclusion/ Recommendation: Special Use Performance Standards — Section 106-522, table B, industrial area requirements of the Code of Ordinances show building setbacks for Business Industrial (BI) zoning districts as Front 50', Rear 40', and Sides 30'. Maximum lot coverage is 50%. The Light Industrial (LI) zoning district has setback of Front 20', Rear 10', and Sides 10', with maximum lot coverage up to 70%. The requested Light Industrial zoning with minimum building setbacks and maximum lot coverage requirements may have a negative aesthetic impact at the entrance corridor to La Porte. Future development may negatively impact the corridor enhancement plans for State Highway 225 and State Highway 146. Utilities — Currently, the site has sufficient water and sewer facilities to serve this development. It will be the applicant's responsibility to provide any structures or improvements necessary to accommodate increased demand of water and sanitary sewer for future development. Fire protection and storm water management are potential issues, which should be carefully reviewed with a site development plan. Additional fire hydrants and on -site detention would be required for the property. Staff finds the requested change is compatible with the present zoning and current uses of the nearby properties. However, the future development with light industrial area requirements located at the entrance gateway may negatively impact corridor enhancement plans. Options available to the Commission are: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI). • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI). • Table the item for further consideration by the Commission. N REZONE REQUEST #R08-003 W: E S Workshop Main Street Design Certificate Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Draft MSDC Staff Report January 20, 2009 Main Street Design Certificate Zoning Ordinance Amendments Workshop Background: • The Main Street District was created to prevent decay of the existing uniqueness of the area, preserve the district, and to aid in its vitality. • The area needed regulations that had more flexibility than any other zoning classifications allowed. The District allows mixed uses and single-family detached dwellings. • The interior of the district, however, had unique characteristics that needed additional considerations, so an Overlay district (properties fronting Main Street) was created whereby residential activities were allowed above the first floor. • The Main Street Advisory Board and its Architectural Review Committee were charged with formulating exterior design standards for the overlay area. • While the committee has discussed and has formulated several regulations to recommend, it has considered strict architectural controls or limited the type of activities. Analysis: Proposed regulations will prevent architecturally inappropriate exterior alterations or additions to existing buildings. The design review team is intended to help facilitate the preservation of the Downtown Main Street District by determining appropriate design within the district. The procedure to obtain Main Street Design Certificate and enhancement grant is summarized as follow: Main Street Design Certificate (MSDC) - The Main Street Design Certificate has been created to maintain a harmonious historic downtown that reflects its own history through architectural styles located in the Main Street District. This design certificate is applicable to all renovations, new constructions, and demolition projects. The intent is to improve visual impact or aesthetics of the area, site, building, or structure within the Main Street Architectural Design District. Main Street Design Guidelines (MSDG) — The guidelines apply only to the exterior of the property in the Main Street District and will guide the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team for issuing a Main Street Design Certificate or approving a Main Street Enhancement Grant. This applies to renovations or new construction, but not to general maintenance that does not alter exterior appearance of the building. Resource Material (RM) - Resource material is compact architectural design standards, which offer redevelopment options for store fronts, new construction or infill development ideas, list standards for rehabilitation, and present architectural styles appropriate for the Main Street District. Planning & Zoning Commission January 20, 2009 Main Street Design Certificate Zoning Ordinance Amendments Page 2 of 2 Design Assistance Review Team (DART) — The Main Street Design Assistance Review Team would be appointed by City Council to have decision making abilities in order to streamline the review and approval process of the design certificate and enhancement grant. Conclusion: It is staff s opinion that the suggested requirements allow for reasonable development of new commercial developments, renovations, expansions, and enlargements, which will contribute to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the district and community as a whole. Action by the Commission 1. Discuss the issues 2. The Commission may elect to: ➢ Direct Staff to develop a recommendation ➢ Arrange a public hearing by next meeting ➢ Make a recommendation to City Council at conclusion of a public hearing. New, Renovation, or Demolition DRAFr is approved by MSAH oa 11-1348 Design Certificate MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign permit questions, please contact the Permit Division at 281-470-5074. The Main Street Design Certificate has been created p ensure,La Porte maintains a harmonious historic downtown that accurately r0ects it's own history through the arch' ectural styles located in the Alain Street District. WHEN MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE IS EQ_UIM Design Certificatesapply to renovations, new construction, and demolition projects when external alterations or repairs visually impact he-sesthetics of an area, ,site, building, or structure within the. papfines of the Main Street Architectural Design_ District (MS ,ADD — see map), such as the following aherAtions • The construction of a new structure • The alteration of restoration of any exterior features • An addition to 4 stye • The removal or demolition, in whole or in part, of any building or structure • The construction c • The removal or s • Applying anew e) • Addition of a new erection or • Installation of burglar bmbn interio • Creating a driveway or parking iacili • Adding a satellite dish • Building a deck, fence; or, garage • Enclosing a porch • Painting of siding, brick, or masonry • Landscaping, etc. sign ; of a sting signs when eonsidpred an historic resource ial ., tort per or e�tzr of windows WHENA MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE IS NOT REQUIRED Ordinary maintenance and repair is any work, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disasters and which does not result in a change in the existing appearance or materials of a property. General maintenance that does not alter the exterior appearance of the building or site does not require a Design Certificate; however, some ordinary maintenance and repair may still require a building permit. Some examples of work not requiring a certificate may include, but are not limited to the following: • Replacement of existing mechanical equipment; • Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yards; • Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs; such as color HOW TO APPLY FOR A MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE 1. Contact the Main Street Coordinator (281-470-5017) as early on in your project as possible. After an initial consultation, the coordinator will schedule a predevelopment meeting with you and the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). This will give you an opportunity to receive guidance on City of La Porte - Main Street Program 1 of 4 New, Renovation, or Demolition DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Design Certificate acceptable designs and ask questions before you begin the process of planning your project, as well as familiarize the MS DART with the general nature of your project. 2. Applications for a Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) must be consistent with the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Codes and go through the standard permitting process. Receipt of a Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permitting Division or Planning Department may approve your plans. 3. Submit your completed Main Street Design Certificate packet to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. The packet should include the following: • A completed Main Street Design Certificate Application form • A scaled drawing by the project architect or eer&aete or design professional of all proposed work. • Include samples - such as paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc. Provide any additional items that will enable the MS DART to envision the finished project. • Furnish photographs of the building's exterior, and any other site locations that are included in your application (photos are also required upon completion). • Additional submissions may be requested if deemed pertinent to design review decisions. • Project estimates and any other items that will be helpful in conveying your vision to MS DART FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CERTIFICATION Before approving an application, the MS DART must find that the application satisfies the following general criteria: • The architectural and historic integrity of an individual historic structure is preserved; • New buildings or additions should be designed to be compatible with the range of architectural styles found on the north side of the 300 block of Main Street— from the late 1800's to the 1950's; • Existing structures should either convert to their original historic condition or be renovated to resemble their current look; • The overall character of the Main Street District is protected and enhanced. The Main Street Design Guidelines & Resource Material have been compiled to help explain in general terms the aesthetics the MS DART is responsible for in the Main Street District. REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 1. Upon receipt, the Main Street Coordinator will review the packet to verify all pertinent information is enclosed. Once the completed packet is received it will be forwarded to the MS DART for their recommendation. If packet is incomplete, you will be notified and may be asked to pick it up his finished and return it completed. 2. After due consideration, the MS DART will approve or disapprove the application by majority vote. The best assurance you have for a project to be approved is to work closely with the MS DART at every juncture of your project. The decisions made by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team are final, but you may revise and resubmit your project. In an effort to make it feasible for you to resubmit a successful packet, they will state the reasons it was denied. 3. Upon receipt of your Main Street Design Certificate, the Permitting Division and Planning Department may proceed with any applications you have on file with them. They cannot approve permits without a Sd'esigrCcertificate. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 2 of 4 New, Renovation, or Demolition DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Design Certificate MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE APPLICATION Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division is able to grant you a permit. + Applicant Name Date * Business Name * Mailing Address ry * Contact Phone L email Address + Property/Building Owner Name .. .Corgi Ph6);f * PrcpertylBuildi?�,a Owner 4nail Address * Historical/pbroot Buildft Name * Physical 1,,niAng Address * Type of Work-- (ehecall that apply) Fagade *dtPt#io;i S tu. volition ♦ Details of Planfied inkro*neo 6attach additio4ioer p-, ��4 0 7- 7� ♦ TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ftdYQSED PROJECT: Applicant's Signature Date Property/Building Owner Signature (if differentftom above) Date FOR CITY USE: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst Chairman Signature Date City of La Porte - Main Street Program 3 of 4 PO 4 I el ,,fey �,l .� ��• i. _�� a 0 s� lv S City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign permit questions, please contact the Permit Department at 281- 470-50C . S c, 2 The City of La Porte is a memger bf the Texas Main Street Program, whichis part of the Texas Historical Commission. The Main Street Advisory Board works toward revitalizing and enhancing the unique character of Downtown thrgugh historic preselrvation cmd community Inyo0ement. As an economic incentive, the City.4*a Porte's Main Street Pr igram de ligned the following t'hcentive�reimbursement grantprogram in partnership with the La Porte Development Corporation. PROGRAMDESCRIPTION The Main Street Enhancement Gr design in the Main Street Design C be eligible for the 46ibu emetit j mutual goal of visually ebia�ncing y The review Criteria ma� include, building standards,'` perce"€e`d ne proposed renovations, design qu, relation to other buildings, projeci in relation to downtown daVolopmei (MS EG) ,*vldes M goals at -time .of aP fbaws to ebhimde existing building ,,*hed map). Owners and tenants may ithe City of La Porte to achieve a :t District. project, eoihpliance with all current to 41dirt, historical accuracy of lops, the dompatibility of design in ie objectives and project compatibility Definition of the MS EG: The La Porte Development Corporation is providing funds for up to a 50150% reimbursement match for no less than $2500 and -no more than $25,000 per grant for work approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). Multipld applications may be submitted for the same property of an aggregate up to $25,000 within a three (3) year cycle from the date of the initial grant on the same property. Example: If in year one the applicant is awarded $15,000, and in year two they are awarded $7,000, in year three they may be eligible for a matching grant of up to $3,000. Reimbursement grants are available for the following types of projects: • Fagade Rehabilitation/Enhancement Definition: Work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, repointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 1 of 9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant • New Awnings, Canopies, Porches, & Signage Definition: Replacing, adding or repairing awnings, canopies, porches, & signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy sign. • Beautification Projects Definition: This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team. GRANT GUIDELINES 1. To be eligible for a Main Street Enhancement grant one must have received a Main Street Design Certificate. 2. Enhancement grant funds are available for exterior work on commercial perty and building facades in the Main Street Architectural Design District map -(MS ADD) are visible from public streets. 3. In general, grants are available for converting existing structures to the original historic condition or to renovate them to resemble their current look. 4. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first -come, first -served basis until funds are depleted, or until the program ends, whichever comes first. 5. No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that is covered by insurance. If desired work is above what insurance will pay and is considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of MS DART it may be eligible for grant funds. 6. All grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by the MS DART as compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. 7. All submitted work will be reviewed and grants awarded by the MS DART based upon general application of guiding principles, such as: • Receipt of a Main Street Design Certificate • Main Street Design Guidelines • project compliance with all current building standards, • perceived need by MS DART for proposed renovations to building, historical accuracy of proposed renovations, • design quality of the proposed renovations, • compatibility of design in relation to other buildings, • project compatibility with streetscape objectives, • project compatibility in relation to downtown development goals at time of application. MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 2of9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant 8. Grant applications and awards can be made in any of the reimbursable activities listed above and may be combined for any single property or project. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof occupying an eligible property within the MSADD. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned but match must be for no less than $2,500 and may not receive more than $25,000 per property in a three (3) year period of time. GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with the Main Street Coordinator. Coordinator will set up a pre -development meeting with ° the MS DA16 for lod ce on your,�property. You may request an appointment through the 'Main Street Coordinator firNee assist e iu selecting exterior color schemes, sign designs, a <*a mg renderings of building fapad t o schedule an appointment with the Texas Main Street Center's Architectural ,assistance` Program,, rcontact the Main Street Development office at 2$1,470-5017. The MS DG' hould be a refrettee 46ide when making any design impr€iveme o to properties in the N%in Street District. The N1S 1 are available from the Main Street Development office at 004 W. Fairmont Nrkway, La Porte, TX 770J, 2. Fill out MS EG 4pplication ferric gird sign the agreement fb* All Ott implication packages must include: • A Main Street Design Cortifieate • A sole drswing by. the pmjo4 architect des%gn.pmfe nal of ai<i proposed grant work. • Include sampl such as oor sampols ofittrt, isbffcs scces, sign material, etc. Provide any additional items that will finable t1 MS:1A"P tci etrsioxt finished project. • Itemized written fork*estiiates o aili^ojt `om fors or project architects. Self -contracted work wi be rimbued " " , fuel legitimate expenses, excluding labor. • Furnish photographs of the' buin4pphogrdphs l be required to furnish photographs of the bu►lding's exterior, the locations than are included as part of the Application request and shall providafter the construction is completed, as a condition of final grant reimbursement, 3. Return the completed app4ca on form with ali items listed above in *2 for each component of the application to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. 4. The approval process includes, but is not limited to the following: (a) All projects must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building permit requirements. (b) The MS DART shall consider only Applications which have been properly and fully completed and which contain all information required in the Application or requested. (c) All construction bids submitted by an Applicant must be current and must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor's or project architect's letterhead and shall contain the contractor's name, address, telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the MS DART to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid. (d) Applicants receiving approval by the MS DART shall commence construction described in the Application within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is awarded. All Applicants must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date the grant MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DC = MS Design Certificate MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MSD = MS District MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 3 of 9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant is approved. If the Applicant is unable to commence construction within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is approved or complete construction within one (1) year from the date the grant is approved, the Applicant may submit a written request for an extension for the commencement date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day or one (1) year time limit. The MS DART shall not be obligated to allow extensions but may do so for good cause determined solely by them. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the MS DART. An extension denial cannot be appealed and shall be final. (e) As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents and shall allow the MS DART to request City inspections to determine that the grant, if awarded, will not be used for construction on any building that is not in compliance with the City Municipal Codes and Ordinances that are applicable to the construction contemplated in the application. (� The MS DART shall have sole discretion in awarding grants. They shall award grants considering the grant amount requested, grant funds available, the guidelines of the grant program, condition of the building in which the grant funds will be used, economic impact, other grant requests, the type and nature of the construction, and the proposed construction results considering the grant program. (g) No Applicant has a proprietary right to receive grant funds. The MS DART shall consider any Application within its discretionary authority to determine what grant amount would be in the best interest of the grant program. (h) The Applicant shall be required to furnish photographs of the building's exterior, and any other site locations that are included as part of the Application request and shall provide photographs after the construction is completed, as a condition of final grant reimbursement. (i) The Main Street Assistance Review Team has the final discretion with regard to funding and reserves the right to recommend modifications or reject any project or elements of any project. 5. Reimbursement: When the entire grant project has been satisfactorily completed, the applicant shall present the Main Street Development office with the following: • Copies of all paid invoices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts for a single payment reimbursement of the approved funding. • Photographs of all completed work. When the project has been reviewed and signed off by the MS DART, a reimbursement check will be issued. MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 4of9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DC = MS Design Certificate MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MSD = MS District MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 6of9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. ♦ Applicant Name Date ♦ Business Name ♦ Mailing Address ♦ Contact Phone Email Address ♦ Building Owner (fd#(ferentfrom applicant) ♦ Historical/Current Building Name ♦ Physical Building Address ♦ Type of Work'. (check all that apply) Fagade Rehabilitation _ EaWe - Paint only — Awnings _Signage Other, list ♦ Details of Planned Imp'Tovements for Irwin Stree] 0-1ithancemtnt Grant: (attach adddlional papey4i p"neceamy) e List Contractor/Project architect Proposals and Total Amounts (please attach original proposals): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 7of9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant BUDGET DETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION PROJECT EXPENDITURES CITY FUNDS REQUESTED APPLICANT'S FUNDS TOTAL FACADE REHAB AWNINGS/SIGNS OTHER/LIST OTHER/LIST OTHER/LIST TOTALS ATTACH EXACT COLOR SAMPLES, MODEL NUMBERS (WINDOWS, DOORS, ETC.), PHOTOS, SCALE DRAWING, ETC. OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED. PLEASE INCLUDE AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE. ♦ TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT: ♦ AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED (UP TO 50% OF TOTAL COST - $2,500 TO $25,000): Attach with all required samples, i.e. scaled drawings, paint samples, awning/canopy, sign design, etc., as well as photographs of building's exterior facade, and other project locations. Applicant's Signature MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Date MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 8 of 9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION - AGREEMENT FORM Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. vj I have met with the Main Street Des Review Assistance Team and full understand the Main Street c;za � Y Enhancement Grant procedures and details established. I Mend to use these grant funds for the renovation projects, as spelled otit in the MS EG and application. I have uat received, nor will I receive insurance monies for this revlt l ation project, or I have :disclosed all pertinent insurance information needed. I understand that if I am awarded a MS EG by the MS DART, any deviation from the approved project may result in the partial or total withdrawal of the MS EG. If I am awarded a reimbursement grant for fa9ade, ,awnmg,4tg age, beautification, or other approved work, alterations should not be made within five (5) years from construction; otherwise, I may be required to reimburse the La Porte Development `L Corporation immediately for the full amount of the MS EG.M Grp^•+-c Applicant's Signature Date Property/Building Owner Signature (f differentfrom above) Date FOR CITY USE: Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst Chairman Signature Date MS ADD = MS Architectural Design District MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 9 of 9 DRAFT as approved by the MSAB on 11-13-08 Design Guidelines MAIN STREET DESIGN GUIDELINES PURPOSE The purpose of the guidelines and resource material is to help property owners and the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team determine the types of alterations, renovations, and changes within the Main Street District that will maintain the special qualities of historic downtown LaPorte. This applies to renovations or new construction, but not to general maintenance that does not alter exterior appearance of the building. The guidelines apply only to the exterior of property in lie Main �Wtoet District and will guide the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team in iss' g a Main Street Desi Certificate or approving a Main Street Enhancement Grant. There are several points to remember when using the guidelines and resource material • Every building is unique. Even buildings that look icfentical have a few dgails distinguisbes the `from any , rb buildings. This mks lit what '�Pr' na may rfot be appr riate for another. T, h building must be rolewe4 64 a11 n di the ptoperty owner and by the Mai, beet Design ssistanc JCvie am.' practical. The Downtown Design GAelines & R • Protect, enhance and pd�*tual archeolop-ical importance that to their YP is �setting that e for obe building basis both by Zvugh it may be ldliil Main Street Ways economically architect.Wal or unique heritage of La Porte • Foster civic pride by recognizing accomplishments of the past • Protect and enhancethe attractiveness w to to pf Pgwnto urists and visitors and support and stimulate the economy • Ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development:bf the Main Street District • Promote the economic prosperity and welfare of the community • Encourage the stabilization, restoration and improvement of property and property values. Maintain a generally harmonious outward appearance of both historic and modern structures, which are compatible and complimentary in scale, form, color, proportion, texture and material. These guidelines are presented to aid downtown property owners in La Porte to protect and enhance the historic resources of the community. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 1 of 3 DRAFT as approved by the MSAB on 11-13-08 Design Guidelines REDEVELOPMENT OF MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE AREA Some areas are covered by the Commercial Area Requirements Sec. 106-443. See attached Main Street Architectural Design District Map (MS ADD) for designated areas which are impacted by the Design Certificate. To capitalize on La Porte's urban design and architectural character, the following principles shall serve as a guide for future development in the Main Street District. In general, downtown should maintain the appearance that has naturally developed over time and architectural styles may range from the late 1800's through the 1950's. SETBACK & HEIGHT ♦ Building heights shall not exceed 3 stories in designated area. ♦ Commercial buildings should shall be built on the zero lot line with the main entrance facing the primary street. Corner entrances are an acceptable alternative for comer buildings MASSING ♦ Long uninterrupted facade planes should not be constructed, they should maintain the natural rhythm of the historic 25% 50' store fronts. A larger business may accomplish this visually by making the exterior look like different store fronts. ♦ Building wall offsets (projections and recesses) and/or pilasters shall be used to break up the mass of a single building into distinct vertical bays. Variations in roofline, materials, and color shall also be used to break up the massing. ♦ All visible sides of a building shall have an articulated base and cap. The base shall align with either the kickplate or sill level of the first story. The cap shall be at the top of building wall and may take the form of a cornice, or some other horizontal expression distinguished through design materials or colors. RoOF FORMS ♦ Flat or sloped roofs with parapet walls shall be used on commercial buildings ♦ Shall conceal rooftop equipment such as HVAC units FACADES & MATERIALS ♦ Building facades shall emphasize clearly articulated main entrances using awnings, canopies, columns, pilasters and recessed entrances including side on corner lots ♦ Window and door openings shall have a vertical orientation and align vertically between floors ♦ Ground floors shall be 65-86% glazed. Upper floors shall be 35-65% glazed ♦ Canopies shall be appropriate to a building's architectural style and shall not conceal significant architectural features. ♦ The primary material (minimum of 90%) shall be brick, stone, stucco, block (not smooth -faced) wood siding or synthetic wood (such as Hardiplank) ♦ Not allowed: sheet metal siding, plywood, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), synthetic stucco, exterior burglar bars Exterior Wall Materials ♦ The primary material (minimum of 90%) shall be brick, stone, stucco, wood siding or synthetic wood (such as Hardiplank) ♦ Not allowed: sheet metal siding, plywood, and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), synthetic stucco, exterior burglar bars City of La Porte - Main Street Program 2 of 3 00 x. Aw IS ONZ N -.ts GNZ MN Is Gmf S N IM t--j N A Nn MIX, It HIL N A N 11 Nx iT s His N iz- ��77 1 t 1� kuz a 00 M i 00 0 M E a� � U � N � • � U Lam. 'O U cn by O �O y N CA y 4. 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I L-A KAW lwF, - 1 4' IBM tfi low Imm am mm Alm RIM Sim dam am yy COE m 9 0 DRAFT 11-13-08 MS DART MAIN STREET DESIGN ASSISTANCE REVIEW TEAM Makeup & Purpose The Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART) is to be appointed by City Council to have decision making abilities in order to streamline and make the approval process of the MS Design Certificate and the MS Enhancement Grant friendly and easy to use for the consumer. The purpose of the MS DART is to become familiar with the aroNtOctural direction being taken for Downtown revitalization so they are able #tt gtive cisistent guidance to the community anti fill their responsibility in both the MS Design Certificate Sand the MSEnhanceme ��ti,tnt. A similar model is used in Pasadena for their Fagade Grant program; and they have certain groups of people serving on it, such as what is "iisted below; CITY STAFF • Main Street Co9rdinatar • Economic Development Coordinator • Planriing Department Director • Permit Director COMMUNITYMEM&ER.S • Architect/Landscape Architect • CefAfaetef Design Professional • e;gna e r, ekef • MSAB member • MS Business Owner City of La Porte - Main Street Program 1 of 1