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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-09 Regular Meeting,Public Hearings,and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 20, 2009 Members Present: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Doretta Finch, Paul Berner, David Janda (Alt 1), and Lou Ann Martin (Alt 2). Members Absent: Kirby Linscomb, Jr. City Staff Present: Planning Director, Tim Tietjens; City Planner, Masood Malik; Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins; Planning Assistant, Shannon Green; and Main Street Coordinator, Debra Dye. Others Present: 1. Call to Order. Meeting called to order by Chairman Lawler at 6:00 p.m. 2. Consider Approval of the December 18, 2008, Meeting Minutes. Motion by Dottie Kaminski to approve the Minutes of December 18, 2008 with the following corrections; Item # 7. Correct the spelling of "Ordinance" and Item # 13, correct the spelling of "Avalanche". Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Les Bird, Nick Barrera, Doretta Finch, Paul Berner, and David Janda (Alt 1). Nays: None Abstain: None 3. Open public hearing to receive citizen input on Rezone Request #R08-003 for approximately 14 acres of land located at 1400 North 101h Street, further described as TR 27 of Block 27, TR 28 of Block 28, Nebraska Syndicate and TR 3 in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, Volume 65, Page 175, H.C.D.R., La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant, Mathew Sigmon on behalf of Oak Park Trading Ltd. (Glen Roberts & Hal Lawler, Owners), seeks to rezone the property from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI). a. Staff Presentation Prior to the meeting, the applicant submitted a written request to withdraw this item from consideration. b. Proponents N/A C. Opponents N/A 4. Close public hearing. N/A 5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Rezone Request #R08-003. N/A 6. Open Workshop to discuss possible adoption of new Main Street Design Guidelines, Main Street Certificate process, and Main Street Enhancement Grant process. Main Street Coordinator, Debra Dye, addressed the Commission to explain in detail the Main Street Design Certificate procedures and guidelines. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 20, 2009 Page 2 of 2 The purpose of the guidelines and resource material is to help property owners and the Design Assistance Review Team (DART) determine the types of alterations, renovations, and changes within the Main Street District that will maintain the special qualities of historic downtown La Porte. This applies to renovations or new construction, but not to general maintenance, that does not alter exterior appearance of the building. The Main Street Design Certificate (MSDC) 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 District. The Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (DART) 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. The Commission unanimously agreed to bring the item back next month as a Public Hearing, with the change that the Arch itect/Landscape Architect be a non -voting member of the team. 7. Close Workshop. Chairman Lawler closed the workshop at 7:17 PM. 8. Administrative Reports. Mr. Malik updated the Commission on projects around town; • The development of Five Points is still moving forward. • LPISD is considering moving Bayshore Elementary to McCabe and SH 146. • San Jacinto Day Care site plan review is nearing completion. 9. Commission Comments. Mr. Janda inquired when the Economic Development section of the city's website would be updated. Mr. Tietjens explained it would be as soon as the new Economic Development Coordinator had the opportunity. 10. Adjourn. Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Sublh�tgd by, Shannon Green Planning Assistant Approved on this day of rfk 2009. Hal Lawler Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU09-001 Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Area Map C. Application D. Letter of Authorization E. Draft SCUP F. Survey Map G. Sketch Plan H. Public Notice Response Staff Report Underwood Self -Storage (Expansion) February 19, 2009 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU09-001 Requested by: Lloyd & Linda Duncan Requested for: A 2.86 acres of land being southeast portion out of Lot 10, Block 2, W. J. Payne Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract 482, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Location: Underwood Self Storage @ 2619 Underwood Road Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Land Use Map: Commercial Uses Proposed Use: Self Storage & Mini -Warehousing Background: Several years ago, the applicant proposed a mini-storage/warehousing just north of Underwood Plaza & Gringo's Restaurant, east of Underwood Road, and west of the Creekmont Subdivision and the church property. The Exxon/Mobil Pipeline runs diagonally through entire undeveloped property along Underwood Road. The subject property is zoned General Commercial (GC). Mini -Storage warehousing (SIC #4225) is classified as a Conditional Use in GC zone. City Council, at the August 23, 2004, meeting, approved Special Conditional Use Permit for the existing facility located at 2619 Underwood Road. The project was completed in 2005. As per applicant, the facility is now full to its capacity and requires additional space to expand the self storage facility. Currently, the owner is negotiating with the St. James Presbyterian Church located at 9725 Spencer Highway for acquiring 2.86 acres of land behind the church. The church allowed him to apply for a required Special Conditional Use Permit by the City. A copy of the church's letter is attached for your convenience. Analysis: Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216 and 106-217 (Provisions of Special Conditional Use Permit) and all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan as a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: Land Use — The City's Comprehensive Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial (grocery store, restaurants, drug store, beauty shop, insurance company, and other miscellaneous shops). There are single-family residences just east of the proposed project. If approved, staff recommends a landscape buffer between commercial and residential area to the east of the facility. Transportation - Staff notes that the primary facility fronts on Underwood Road (100'ROW), which intersects with Spencer Highway, a primary arterial with 100' ROW. The transportation system should adequately accommodate an additional traffic generated by proposed PY41PIT Underwood Self Storage SCU09-001 Page 2 of 3 Recommendation: expansion and existing properties should not be impacted by the proposed development. The existing roads are adequate to support the said project. Topography — This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage - Staff reviewed the existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. A 12" waterline is located on the east side of Underwood Road running north to south. Sanitary sewer is near the south property line at the north edge of the parking lot of adjacent property. An 8" sewer line is located on the east side of adjacent property at 2627 Underwood Road in the utility easement running north to south. Ordinance requires on -site detention for this facility and the drainage plan must account for zero effect for stormwater runoff to adjoining residential areas. Landscaping / Screening - The property abuts residential uses (Creekmont Subdivision and Fairmont Park East, Section 11) to the east. In accordance with Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances, proposed development of boats and RVs storage must be screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district. Staff suggests landscaping/ buffering mechanism for compliance with the ordinance. In addition, heavy landscaping and screening shall be required adjoining residential properties to the rear. The landscape plan shall be approved by the City prior to issuance of building permit. The proposed use is appropriate due to the location and proximity of the subject tract with the existing facility. Staff recognizes the developer is willing to blend this development to be aesthetically pleasing. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit request, staff recommends the following conditions as a minimum be considered: I. SCUP#09-001 is specifically limited to the self storage (mini - warehousing) as defined in SIC #4225. 2. Development abutting "R-1" district shall be screened and landscaped with at least 10' wide planting strip of heavy landscaping. This landscaping should be sight obstructing as follows: a) Minimum height and distance for trees at the time of planting shall be 8' high, minimum caliper 4", and 1 per 20' on center. b) Shrubs shall be minimum of 5 gallons, 3' high and 1 per 3' on center. c) Irrigation/landscape meter is suggested for proper maintenance of the plantings. Underwood Self Storage SCU09-001 Page 3 of 3 3. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the owner/developer. 4. Current trees adjacent to the residential development and church are to be maintained. 5. Landscape plan shall be required for the new landscaping to be approved by the City. 6. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent residential properties in compliance with Section 106-521(c), footnote A, Code of Ordinances. 7. All outside storage shall be screened from public view and neighboring residences. 8. Ensure that maximum roof coverage does not exceed 40% on entire 6.86 acre tract to be replatted. 9. Provide on -site detention for an additional development and design in such a way as not to inhibit normal sheet flow of adjacent properties. 10. This permit does not become valid until a formal Development Site Plan and Replat are submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 11. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City 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. • Table the item for further consideration by the Commission. L14 p0! (DOD-4w8-o�0¢ CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION FOR" SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Application No.: WSW-09-'001 OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: $300.00 Date Received: H le ' 09 Receipt No.: Certified Plans Submitted: () General Plan () Major Development Site Plan () Minor Developement Site Plan () Preliminary Plat Person Making Request: uest: Z-k-)�w �ti `L%. ID�ll � - ' l Mailing Address: l� City/State: Z�� �C'�`- - �� Phone- / 3,: r6 BUSINESS NAME: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14LL 7N17- C e ill 6/6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: D� U S A D N. OF C Lv, �ti� . v"� cs 'L L L�r �¢ l � 4 — A,C, 4 - r� � All ' vOL, v1VE- P lob o F ff 4`E-s ZONE: SIC USE CATEGORY: TYPE OF BUSINESS: Date of P & Z Public Hearing: Date of City Council Meeting: Zone: This application is : CLP JOB # Conditions: OFFICE USE ONLY Approved () Denied ( ) Permit No. (If Assigned Yet) - Recommendation. Y or N Approved: Y or N EXHIBIT C DATE ZONL IG ADIILYISTRATOR To Whom It May Concern: Lloyd Duncan of Underwood Storage is in the process of purchasing 2.5 acres of property from St. James Presbyterian Church. Mr. Duncan has the Church's permission to apply for a special conditional use permit concerning this property from the City of La Porte, and to use the permit to present future plans for the storage facility should he decide to purchase jhe property. J' McNei 7 . ul ng Elder t. James Presbyterian Church (713)560-9252 EXHIBIT D "DRAFT" City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 09-001 This permit is issued to: Lloyd and Linda Duncan Owner or Agent 1822 Gaucho Circle, La Porte, TX 77571 Address For Development of: Underwood Self Storage (Expansion) Development Name 2619 Underwood Road, La Porte Address Legal Description: SE Portion of Lot 10, Block 2 W. J. Payne Subdivision La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Zoning: General Commercial (GC) Use: Self Storage & Mini -Warehousing Permit Conditions: 1. SCUP#09-001 is specifically limited to the self storage (mini -warehousing) as defined in SIC #4225. 2. Development abutting "R-1" district shall be screened and landscaped with at least 10' wide planting strip of heavy landscaping. This landscaping should be sight obstructing as follows: a) Minimum height and distance for trees at the time of planting shall be 8', minimum caliper 4", and 1 per 20' on center. b) Shrubs shall be minimum of 5 gallons, 3' high and 1 per Ton center. c) Irrigation/landscape meter is suggested for proper maintenance of the plantings. 3. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the owner/developer. 4. Current trees adjacent to the residential development and church are to be maintained. 5. Landscape plan shall be required for the new landscaping to be approved by the City. 6. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent residential properties in compliance with Section 106-521(c), footnote A, Code of Ordinances. 7. All outside storage shall be screened from public view and neighboring residences. 8. Ensure that maximum roof coverage does not exceed 40% on entire 6.86 acre tract to be replatted. 9. Provide on -site detention for an additional development and design in such a way as not to inhibit normal sheet flow of adjacent properties. 10. This permit does not become valid until a formal Development Site Plan and Replat are submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 11. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City 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. 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U925533 N `^ i `a 07 � N 0 Z Fi lea y �IL r m o L-4 EXHIBIT G A Meeting of the La Porte FEB 9 2009 Planning & Zoning Commission LB (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for Feburary 19, 2009 (Date of Meeting) to Consider SCU 09-001 (Type of Request) I havesved notice f the above referenced public hearing. I in FAVOR of ` ting this request for the following reasons: -rir— +rAcT E l-4 C)u r— TI 0--1 Ver I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: �v9stl� �gkct/� Name lease rint) Signature Aldo( u•th6.r`w r * a f'J ,�A%ddress --7--Y City, State, Zip EXHIBIT H Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Main Street Design Certificate) Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Main Street Design Package C. Draft Ordinance D. Public Notice Responses E. Area Map Staff Report February 19, 2009 Main Street Design Certificate Zoning Ordinance Amendment Background: At their January 20, 2009, workshop meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106) Code of Ordinances pertaining to the Main Street Design Certificate. Proposed regulations will prevent architecturally inappropriate exterior alterations or additions to existing buildings. The design review team will help facilitate the preservation of the Downtown Main Street District by determining appropriate design within the district. Analysis: The procedure to obtain Main Street Design Certificate is to contact the Main Street Development office first. Main Street Design Certificate is required for the following: • Construction of a new structure • Alteration or restoration of exterior features • Addition to a structure • Removal or demolition of any building or structure • Construction or erection of new sign • Removal or substantial alteration of signs • Applying new exterior siding material • Addition of new window, door etc. • Installation of burglar bars on interior or exterior of window • Creating a driveway or parking facility • Adding a satellite dish • Building a deck, fence, or garage • Enclosing a porch • Painting of siding, brick, or masonry • Landscaping, etc. Main Street Design Certificate will not be required for the following: • Replacement of existing mechanical equipment • Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yard • Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs, e.g. color After initial consultation with the Main Street Coordinator, a predevelopment meeting will be scheduled with the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (DART). The review will be based on the completed application, a scaled drawing, sample work, photographs, project estimates subject to additional submission and any other items related to the proposed project. EXHIBIT q Planning & Zoning Commission February 19, 2009 Main Street Design Certificate Zoning Ordinance Amendments Page 2 of 3 Main Street Design Certificate packet and application shall be available at the Main Street Coordinator's office. After submission of completed application, the MS DART will review and subsequently approve or disapprove the application by majority vote and decision made in this regard will be final. Upon receipt of Main Street Design Certificate by the Inspections Division, the building permit shall be issued. Other programs offered by the City of La Porte Main Street District are as follow: • Main Street Enhancement Grant • Downtown Design Guidelines & Resources Main Street Enhancement Grant — The program provides matching funds to enhance existing building design 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. Reimbursement grants are available for the following types of projects: Fagade Rehabilitation/Enhancement New Awnings, canopies, porches, & signage Beautification projects Design Guidelines/Resource Material (RM) — Design guidelines/ 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. The Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS -DART) 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. The review team will consist of eight members — four City staff and four community members. During the workshop meeting, the Commission discussed the formation of the design review team in detail. The Commission suggested one as non -voting member to streamline the process. Conclusion: 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. 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. Planning & Zoning Commission February 19, 2009 Main Street Design Certificate Zoning Ordinance Amendments Page 3 of 3 Actions available to the Commission are as follows: • Recommend to Council, approval of the above amendments pertaining to the Main Street Design Certificate. • Recommend to Council, approval of a revised version of the above stated. • Recommend to Council, denial of the proposed amendments. • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. A NIN STREF]T I -..k" DESTGN-.,- PACKAGE -Alain Street Design Certificate -Main Street Enhancement Grant Main Street Street Design Guidelines & Resources •NTain Street Design Assistance Review Tearn 1 I AtAI.No- 1 -4 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 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 to ensure La Porte maintains a harmonious historic downtown that accurately reflects it's own history through the architectural styles located in the Main Street District. WHEN MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Is REO UIRED Design Certificates apply to renovations, new construction, and demolition projects when external alterations or repairs visually impact the aesthetics of an area, site, building, or structure within the confines of the Main Street Architectural Design Standards area (MS ADS — see map), such as the following alterations: • The construction of a new structure • The alteration or restoration of any exterior features • An addition to a structure • The removal or demolition, in whole or in part, of any building or structure • The construction or erection of a new sign • The removal or substantial alteration of existing signs when considered an historic resource • Applying a new exterior siding material • Addition of a new window, door, or dormer • Installation of burglar bars on interior or exterior of windows • Creating a driveway or parking facility • Adding a satellite dish • Building a deck, fence, or garage • Enclosing a porch • Painting of siding, brick, or masonry • Landscaping, etc. WHENA MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Is NOT REO UIRED 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 5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 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 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) along with historic photographs of the building. • 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 and return it completed. 2. After due consideration, the MS DART will approve or disapprove the application by majority vote, and be signed by the City Manager's office. 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. In an effort to make it feasible for you to resubmit a successful packet, they will state the reasons it was denied. The decisions made by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission if resolution is not obtained. 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 design certificate. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 2 of 5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 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 ♦ Contact Phone Email Address ♦ Property/Building Owner Name Contact Phone ♦ Property/Building Owner Email Address ♦ Historical/Current Building Name ♦ Physical Building Address ♦ Type of Work: (check all that apply) Fagade Rehabilitation _ New Structure _ Demolition ♦ Details of Planned Improvements (attach additional paper if necessary): ♦ TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant's Signature Date Property/Building Owner Signature (if different from above) FOR CITY U ---------------SE: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signature Date Recommendation City Manager or Designee Date City of La Porte - Main Street Program 3 of 5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate N City of La Porte - Main Street Program 5 of 5 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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- 470-5074. The City of La Porte is a member of the Texas Main Street Program, which is part of the Texas Historical Commission. The Main Street Advisory Board works toward revitalizing and enhancing the unique character of Downtown through historic preservation and community involvement. As an economic incentive, the City of La Porte's Main Street Program designed the following incentive reimbursement grantprogram in partnership with the La Porte Development Corporation. PROGRAMDESCRIPTioN The Main Street Enhancement Grant (MS EG) provides matching funds to enhance existing building design in the Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) area (see attached map). Owners and tenants may be eligible for the reimbursement grant as incentive to partner with the City of La Porte to achieve a mutual goal of visually enhancing your business and the Main Street District. The review criteria may include, but shall not be limited to, project compliance with all current building standards, perceived need for proposed renovations to building, historical accuracy of proposed renovations, design quality of the proposed renovations, the compatibility of design in relation to other buildings, project compatibility with streetscape objectives and project compatibility in relation to downtown development goals at time of application. Definition of the MS EG: The La Porte Development Corporation is providing funds for up to a 50150% reimbursement match for no less than $2,500 and no more than $25,000 per grant for work approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). Multiple 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 ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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 property and building facades in the Main Street Architectural Design Standards (MS ADS) that 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 ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 2of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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 MS ADS area. 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 DART for guidance on your property. You may request an appointment through the Main Street Coordinator for free assistance in selecting exterior color schemes, sign designs, and obtaining renderings of building facades. To schedule an appointment with the Texas Main Street Center's Architectural Assistance Program, contact the Main Street Development Office at 281-470-5017. The MS DG should be a reference guide when making any design improvements to properties in the Main Street District. The MS DG are available from the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571. 2. Fill out MS EG application and sign the agreement form. All grant application packages must include: • A Main Street Design Certificate • A scale drawing by the project architect or design professional of all proposed grant work. • Include samples - such as color samples of paint, fabrics swatches, sign material, etc. Provide any additional items that will enable the MS DART to envision the finished project. • Itemized written work estimates on all project work from contractors or project architects. Self -contracted work will be reimbursed for actual legitimate expenses, excluding labor. • Furnish photographs of the building's exterior. The Applicant shall be required to furnish historic photographs, along with photos 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. 3. Return the completed application form with all items listed above in 42 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 ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 3of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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. (fl 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 Design 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 ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 4of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 5of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Enhancement Grant MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 6of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 7of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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 Business Name Mailing Address Contact Phone Email Address Building Owner (f dierent from applicant) Historical/Current Building Name Physical Building Address Type of Work: (check all that apply) Fagade Rehabilitation _ Fagade - Paint -only _Signage _ Other, list Details of Planned Improvements for Main Street Enhancement Grant: (attach additional paper if necessary) Date List Contractor/Project architect Proposals and Total Amounts (please attach original proposals): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team _ Awnings MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 8of10 City of LaPorte. - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 BUDGET DETAIL Enhancement Grant 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 Date MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 9of10 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 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. I have met with the Main Street Design Review Assistance Team and fully understand the Main Street Enhancement Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the renovation projects, as spelled out in the MS EG and application. I have not received, nor will I receive insurance monies for this revitalization 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 fagade, awning, signage, 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 Corporation immediately for the full amount of the MS EG. Applicant's Signature Date Property/Building Owner Signature (f differentfrom above) FOR CITY USE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signature Date Recommendation City Manager or Designee Date MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards 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 10 of 10 P & Z, 2-19-09 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 La Porte. 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 the Main Street District and will guide the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team in issuing a Main Street Design 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 identical have a few detaili or � setting that distinguislbes ther# from any Q er, buildings. This mearys wfat is appr " riute for one building may not be appropriate for another. `F,ath building must hewed on andividui basis both by the popetty owner and by the Maw lintfeet Design assistance>evieam • Over the yeW, gpnr b, iiav Been altered or s eve , h remu�rd ugh it maybe prefetreelto,rst$re these boil ` to their or: ' " hne§ and t%e Street ?nal &Pt giti:de. lain Design Assistance Review'F4 lcknowle* that an exaact, aration is not always economically practical _ The Downtown Design Guidelines & Rt sources will • Protect, enhance and perpetuate landn*ks a 'cts of h storlcal, tuol, architectural or archeological importance that re lectx lst c eletients ofthe unique heritage of La Porte • Foster civic pride by recognizing accomplishments of ttie past • Protect and enhance the attractiveness of Downtown to gists and visitors and support and stimulate the economy • Ensure the harmonious„, orderty and efficient growth and development"of 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 P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Guidelines REDEVELOPMENT OF MAINSTREET DESIGN CERTmcATEAREA Some areas are covered by the Commercial Area Requirements Sec. 106-443. See attached Main Street Architectural Design Standards (MS ADS) map 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 be built on the zero lot line with the main entrance facing the primary street. Corner entrances are an acceptable alternative for corner buildings MASSING ♦ Long uninterrupted fagade 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 the 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 6546%o glazed. 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The purpose of the MS DART is to become familiar with the architectural direction being taken for Downtown revitalization so they are able to give consistent guidance to the community and fill their responsibility in both the MS Design Certificate and the MS Enhancement Grant. 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 listed below: CITY STAFF • Main Street Coordinator • Economic Development Coordinator • Planning Department Director • Chief Building Official COMMUNITYMEMBERS • Architect/Landscape Architect — ex-officio • Design Professional • MSAB member • MS Business Owner City of La Porte - Main Street Program 1 of 1 Sec. 106-443. Table B, commercial area requirements. (a) Table B, commercial area requirements. Uses Minimum Maximum Minimum Adjacent to Maximum Bldg. Landscaping Lot Yard Residential Height Design Required 5 Coverage Setbacks Minimum (feet), 9 Standards F.R. S.1,3,4 Yard s ,6,7 Setback F.R.S. 2,6 R-3 uses (permitted) except Single-family, detached and Special 6% Density Intensity Regulations Specified in Table 13, residential area lot, duplexes, requirements, section 106-333 quadruplexes, townhouses, and multifamily CR Comm. Recreation Dist.; All permitted or conditional NC Neighborhood 6% 50% 20-10-0 20-10-10 N/A see 100% Comm.; all Permitted or footnote 9 Masont conditional GC General Comm.; all 6% 40% 20-10-0 20-20-10 N/A see 100% permitted or conditional footnote 9 Masonry Outside sales or services N/A N/A 5-5-5 Same As N/A Principle use Outside Storage N/A N/A 20-10-5 Same As See Section Principle use 106-444 (b) Freestanding on premises signs See article VII of this chapter Freestanding on premises signs See article VII of this chapter located in controlled access highway corridor Main Street 6% 60% *-20-5 *-0-0 N/A See footnote 8 Main Street Overlay N/A 80% 0-20-0 N/A Sec.106-512 Sec. 106-513(el CD 106:62 EXHIBIT C § 106-479 LA PORTE CODE Sec. 106-479. Special regulations and procedures. Refer to articles IV; V, VI and VII of this chapter. Secs. 106-480-106-495. Reserved. Subdivision IV. GC General Commercial District Sec. 106-496. Purpose. The purpose of the GC general commercial district is to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the foods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and services on a community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities. Sec. 106-497. Permitted, accessory, and special conditional uses. Refer to Table A, commercial uses, section 106-441. Sec. 106-498. Density/intensity regulations. Refer to Table E, commercial area requirements, section 106-443. Sec. 106-499. Special regulations and procedures. Refer to articles IV; V, VI and VII of this chapter. Secs. 106-500-106-520. Reserved. Subdivision V. Main Street District with Overlay Sec. 106-510. Purpose; Main Street district; Main Street overlay district defined. The purpose of the Main Street district is to preserve the charter of the original Main street area of La Porte. The intent of a Main Street district within an overlay area is to allow greater flexibility of normal city requirements and create an environment reflective of an era when travel was based less on vehicular traffic and more on pedestrian access with retail trade more closely clustered. The general boundaries of the Main Street overlay portion of the district shall extend from SH 146 to Kansas, and include the properties along both sides of Main Street. These properties are bounded on the north by the alley located north of parallel to Main Street and on the south by the alley located south of and parallel to Main Street (see map). The general boundaries of the Main Street district shall be from SH 146 eastward to Kansas St. on both sides of Main Street from the alley one-half block north to the alley one-half block south of Main Street. The overall boundary shall be SH 146 to Kansas plus one block south (ls` and W. `B" to Virginia and back up to E. "A"). (see Map) (Ord. No. 1501 AAAA, § 6, 10-11-04) Sec. 106-511. Permitted, accessory, and special conditional uses. Commercial and all residential activities are permitted, except warehousing and storage; however, if owned by or incidental to a primary business they would be allowed as indicated in Table A, Main Street Overlay uses, section 106-441 (Ord. No. 1501-AAAA§ 6, 10-11-04; Ord. No. 1501-MMMM, § 6(Exh.F), 4-25-05 Sec. 106-512. Density/intensity regulations. Maximum Height within the portion of Main Street Overlay District between State Highway 146 and Broadway is 30 feet. Refer to Table B, Main Street overlay requirements, section 106-443 (Ord. No. 1501-AAAA, § 6, 10-11-04) Sec. 106-513. Special regulations and procedures. a. For new construction no customer parking is required; however, businesses are required to provide a minimum of two employee parking spaces. Also for new construction, no parking lots shall be developed in front of the building within the overlay portion of the Main Street district. Alley ways within the district shall be considered as driving aisles for the purpose of parking requirements. b. Each business is allowed one wall sign not to cover more than 25 percent of the their exterior fagade, as well as one shingle with a maximum face of 15 square feet per side and a required eight feet minimum clearance. C. When most of a dumpster is visible from a public street the dumpster shall be screened. If it is visible only via the alley from a public street, screening will not be required. d. Property owners are not required to install sidewalks within the district. Refer to articles IV, V, VI and VII of this chapter for further regulations and procedures. (Ord. No. 1501-AAAA, § 6, 10- I 1-04) e. A design certificate is required to implement architectural design standards within Main Street Overlay District. The boundaries for the architectural design standards are from State Highway 146 to Kansas Street on both sides of West Main and East Main Street up to the alley Main Street Design Certificate is required for the following_ 1. Construction of a new structure 2. Alteration or restoration of any exterior features 3. Addition to a structure 4. Removal or demolition in whole or in partof any building or structure 5. Construction or erection of a new sign 6. Removal or substantial alteration of existing signs of historic in nature 7. Applying a new exterior siding material 8. Addition of new window, door, or dormer 9. Installation of burglar bars on interior or exterior of windows 10. Creating a driveway or parking facility 11. Adding a satellite dish 12. Building a deck, fence, or garage 13. Enclosing_a porch 14. Painting of siding, brick, or masonry 15. Landscaping, etc. Main Street Design Certificate is not required for the following: Replacement of existing mechanical equipment Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yard Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs i.e. color Application for the Main Street Design Certificate: 1. Contact the Main Street Coordinator. 2. Application must be consistent with the City's Code of Ordinances, zoning. buildin and fire codes and should include the following: a. Completed application form b. A scaled drawing by the project architect or design professional of all proposed work c. Include samples such as paint, fabric swatches sign material etc d. Furnish photographs of the building exterior, and any other site location e. Additional submissions mqy be requested if deemed f. Provide project estimates and any other items helpful in conveying vision 3. Main Street Design Assistance Review Team meets with applicant to assist with design and submits its recommendation to the City Manager. 4. City Manager or designee renders decision in the case Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the City Manager or designee resulting from recommendation of the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART) relating to a Certificate of appropriate design may, within 30 days of the date of the certified mail to the address shown on the application, file a written application with the Planning and Zoning Commission for review of the decision and the approval denial modification of or deviation from the Main Street Design Certificate. The appeal application shall be set before the Commission in accordance to the Code of Ordinances and the Commission's decision shall be final. No vested interest. No developer or property owner shall acquire any vested interest in this section or specific regulations contained herein. This chapter and regulations may be amended or repealed by the City Council in the manner provided by law. Refer to articles IV, V, VI and VII of this chapter for further regulations and procedures. (Ord. No. 1501-, § , ) DIVISION 4. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS Subdivision 1. Generally Sec. 106-521. Table A, industrial uses. (a) Table A, industrial uses. P (ABC) ---- Permitted uses (subject to designated criteria established in section 106-523). P ---- Permitted uses. A Meeting of the La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for Feburary 19, 2009 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Mian Street Design Certificate (Zoning Ord. Amendment) (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: A cIV I am OPPOSE to granting this request for the following reasons: Name (please print) Signature �0z .5. 3fZ� 5T Address City, State, Zip EXHIBIT D A Meeting of the La Porte (� Planning & Zoning Commission D U (Type of Meeting) FEB 1 12009 Scheduled for Feburary 19, 2009 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Mian Street Design Certificate (Zoning Ord. Amendment) (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: A Z-- 14 w Ri2 g 'T h cr r r s A L �� y v /L/L":3 ✓ �0/7-% ! / /V ✓ W J 163 L t- c 2 'T PL C-- L e.J -t -2 .-c ✓ I x i 63 1- e I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: l of � A' ff ��� 2T� d- � / r9� / o / � /yt /9-r �-✓ S ?` Name (please print) Address pa'rc- TY '7 ? 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I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: am OPPOSED to S/--La► — 11 6" following reasons: FEB 10 2009 I� &4-V_ 1AAAY A .Vas print) City, State, Zi� 4A, 44, ly t J J A Meeting of the La Porte lanning & Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for Feburary 19, 2009 (Date of Meeting) to Consider FEB 10 2009 �U Mian)Street Design Certificate (Zoning Ord. Amendment) (Type of Request) i have received notice of the above referenced public hearing. yqr::, Z -O'D I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: C1uIrTbV q I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: b& c�jN *.- Name (please p ' t) Signature Address City, State, Zip 2 k --CAR OCR@T� T A Meeting of the La Porte I FEB 13 2009 Planning & Zoning Commission (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for Feburary 19, 2009 (Date of Meeting) to Consider Mian Street Design Certificate (Zoning Ord. 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I am in FAVOR of granting this request for the following reasons: I am OPPOSE o granting this request for the following reasons: I-14PAVV 6,VW&U pWj✓lE 11*1a 7a 1k,0'vC,1/ ; 7/ o%v I-WAI ' /lAkle.3. 711g A53r oa vs/-RG,xr ,R4e>76 5 J;elf - 9 174,37xIm- /11,6QrJ r e 691A1�v4 4wol-Dl/l76 w7` /-V/Ar a'2AP S. awl-w.4 Name (please print) Address /V/1j /4 /°,e 7- T, 7V %75 -71 Signature City, State, Zip 3 . ♦'� 5\0 �PP G _♦♦ ♦♦ �s� "o P f Lb *� .% r0'�' vim G�r1�Ps ��� ♦♦*�r' '� i�,r'�,,�: ` ai n 1S IbMO�Y0�8 N -,-j �w1S AtlMatlb2i8 S-�� "-- 1S■1SS - --- - iS (INZ-N-- --- iS { 1S 42!£ N--T- __-_____ �✓,F�j''`,r� ���G,+,--___®.v_��__�-1S �21£-S----r--- I i -SHib`S Al ' w - Q :'/� 1 Z o U o �,' ■ o Q O j ■� 0 U v 1SyHi9 N Z - j' ■ f / U w w w ■ a U = r Z W, x /; ■ _ - - — -- - -- iS"Hl• N ■ � rilS H1L S - -V) <o o Z ■ ■!j o w w ,a fr. s F U w Of Q 7} , ■ f �r�F LL Q Q i�.fj ■ ■ ,fir`,',;' _-- __----- - iSH ^ Q U � - i�, g a z O ° CL D I W __.---_-.9b4 HS N- HS N _ ____-----___ --_ .. __.- _ ... . _._ - _ _ ..___-.- ------- - -- ___-- bb HSN- ----------------------- EXHIBIT E Workshop (Truck Routes) Spencer Highway North 8th Street Exhibits A. Staff Report B. Truck Routes Map Staff Report Workshop Spencer Highway: February 19, 2009 At the January 12, 2009 meeting, City Council approved proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106) pertaining to the location of trucking terminals and staff s recommendation to amend Article V & VI of Chapter 70 with a revised truck routes map. Earlier, the Commission also supported the proposed changes to Chapter 70, with a recommended adjustment to the truck route. The Commission suggested that Spencer Highway from the west of Bay Area Boulevard to Luella Boulevard may be discontinued as an authorized truck route within the City of La Porte. City Council, after receiving an official letter by the Commission chose not to incorporate the change, but directed staff to coordinate with Police Department to look into the matter. Staff met with Police Department and found the following items should be considered: • The shortest route • Limited Access • Increase Traffic Volume to Fairmont Parkway • Inconsistency with regional coordination North 81h Street: At their January 12, 2009, City Council directed staff to analyze the intersection North 81n Street and Barbour's Cut Boulevard for median break conflicts. Staff discussed with the Police Department and offers the following: • North 8th Street, with 80'wide public right-of-way, is asphalt roadway just 200' east of State Highway 146. • The current roadway condition is not capable of handling heavy truck traffic. • Future intersection at North 8th Street and Barbour's Cut will be a potential traffic conflict • Lack of adequate turning radius for right turn traffic and truck maneuvering to the left shall be hazardous for east and west bound traffic on Barbour's Cut Boulevard and being so close to the intersection at State Highway 146. 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