HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of the Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of February 17, 2011
Members Present: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda.
Members Absent: Doretta Finch.
Citv Staff Present: Planning Director, Tim Tietjens; City Planner, Masood Malik; City Attorney, Clark
Askins; and Planning Assistant, Shannon Green.
Others Present:
1. Call to order
Meeting called to order by Chairman Hal Lawler at 6:OOp.m.
2. Consider approval of January 20, 2011, meeting minutes.
Motion by Richard Warren to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 20, 2011. Second
by Dottie Kaminski. Motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input for Special Conditional Use Permit Request #11-
91000001, which has been requested for a 0.50 acre tract, described as lots 1 -7, Block 86,
Town of La Porte, Volume 83, Page 345, Harris County Deed Records, Johnson Hunter
Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Tim Kunz, of VLK Architects on behalf of
LPISD, is seeking approval of a permit for the development of an off -site parking lot for
DeWalt Alternative School located at 401 North 2 "d Street. Off -site parking is classified as a
conditional use under the City's Code of Ordinances.
Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:03pm.
A. Staff Presentation
Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report. Mr. Malik provided the Commission with
a corrected draft of Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000001, which showed the
permit would be issued to the La Porte Independent School District.
Seventeen public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the
subject property; Staff received no response.
B. Proponents
There were none.
C. Opponents
There were none.
D. Proponents Rebuttal
There were none
4. Close Public Hearing.
Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:16pm.
Planning and Zoning Commission
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5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit
Request #11- 91000001.
Motion by Richard Warren to approve recommendation to City Council for Special Conditional
Use Permit Request #11- 91000001 for the property located at 401 North 2nd Street, with the
following conditions:
1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically for an off -site parking lot for DeWalt
Alt. School.
2. Off -site parking shall comply with all parking standards.
3. Screening and /or landscaping of parking lot shall be required in accordance with
Section 106- 444(a) of the Code of Ordinances.
4. All lighting in the parking lot shall be hooded and arranged to deflect light away from
the adjoining residential properties in compliance with Section 106- 521(a) of the
Code of Ordinances.
5. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City and
the State of Texas.
6. The developer will install a "No Parking" sign to prohibit after hours parking.
Second by Dottie Kaminski. Motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Prior to discussion of item number 6., Chairman Lawler left the room and Vice Chairperson
Dottie Kaminski chaired the meeting.
6. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Special Conditional Use Permit Request
#11- 91000002, for Port Modal Centre to be located at 1400 State Highway 146 North. The
property is further described as 13.54 acres being 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 of the H.C.D.R. La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Port Modal Centre, L.P., is seeking
approval of a permit for proposed 300,000 sq. ft. of office /warehouse facility in a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. Under Section 106 -216 of the Code of Ordinances,
a Special Conditional Use Permit is required for development in a PUD district.
Vice Chairperson Kaminski opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
A. Staff Presentation
Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report.
Six public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property; Staff received no response.
B. Proponents
There were none.
C. Opponents
There were none.
D. Proponents Rebuttal
There were none
7. Close Public Hearing.
Vice Chairperson Kaminski closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
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Minutes of February 17, 2011
Page 3 of 5
8. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit
Request #11- 91000002.
Motion by Lou Ann Martin to approve recommendation to City Council for Special Conditional Use
Permit #11- 91000002, for Port Modal Centre to be located at 1400 State Highway 146 North, with
the following conditions:
1. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The
developer recognizes and understands that any construction or development of the
private or public improvements anticipated by this SCUP and the general plan shall
require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings,
engineering analysis, covenants, etc.
2. Said submittals for this development shall be in accordance with this SCUP, General
Plan, ordinances and policies of the City of La Porte.
3. Land uses will be strictly commercial /industrial in nature. A further refinement of
industrial activity shall be approved by the City.
4. Zoning permit shall be required from the City for proposed use /activity at site.
5. The applicant shall ensure that the truck circulation does not cause congestion on the
streets, and proper signage shall be installed to control vehicles turning along SH 146.
6. Fire truck access, fire suppression requirements, and fire hydrant placement shall be
specified on the plans.
7. A rail access, spur design, and UPRR approval shall be required.
8. Proposed development shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required
screening and landscaping provisions of the zoning ordinance of the City. A site plan
and /or separate plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the building permit
application and ensure that tall trees are planted along frontage road of SH 146 and
along south property line to provide screening, which will add to a positive aesthetic
environment at the entrance corridor.
9. Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow
existing trees to remain at site.
10. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly
maintained by the owner /developer.
11.Provide a public utility easement for future water main along north property line
adjacent to existing railroad, to be connected with public water for fire suppression.
12.Submit design for on & off -site utilities with capacities.
13.Stacking of shipping containers at the facility shall not be allowed.
14.The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of
La Porte and the State of Texas.
Second by Kirby Linscomb Jr. Motion carried.
Ayes: Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann Martin,
Richard Warren, and David Janda
Nays: None
Abstain: Hal Lawler
Chairman Hal Lawler returned to chair the meeting.
9. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Rezone Request #11- 92000001, for 47.709
acre tract of land situated in the Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, Harris County,
Texas, containing all of Outlots 10 and 11, and Blocks 373, 374, and 376 in La Porte, Texas,
a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 83, Page 345 of the
Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, all of Blocks 377, 378, 379, and 380 in the
subdivision of Outlot 9 of the Nebraska Syndicate Tract, a subdivision according to the
map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 458, Page 331 of the Deed Records of Harris
County, Texas. La Porte Real property, LLC., seeks this request for proposed
chassis /container yard at the Landfill Site #3 located at 901 North Broadway. The property in
question is being considered for rezoning from Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI)
to Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Page 4 of 5
Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:27pm.
A. Staff Presentation
Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report.
Thirteen public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property; Staff received no response.
B. Proponents
Kevin Yard, SCS Engineer, discussed the surfacing material and success of projects in
other cities.
C. Opponents
There were none.
D. Proponents Rebuttal
There were none
10. Close Public Hearing.
Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:32pm.
11. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Rezone Request #11- 92000001 for
property located at 901 North Broadway.
Motion by Lou Ann Martin to approve recommendation to City Council for rezone request #11-
92000001 from Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
for the property located at 901 North Broadway. Second by David Janda. Motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda
Nays: None
Abstain: None
12. Consider Major Development Site Plan for proposed redevelopment of Harris County
Landfill Site No.3 located at 901 North Broadway. (Item was tabled at the January 20, 2011,
meeting.)
Motion by Richard Warren to approve Major Development Site Plan for proposed redevelopment
of Harris County Landfill Site No.3 located at 901 North Broadway with the following conditions;
1. Tracts 3, 4, and 5 in Blocks 373, 374, and 376 respectively are 16' wide public
alleys and need to be closed and abandoned per City's Ordinances.
2. Prior to the use or occupancy, a subdivision plat for the entire 47.709 acre tract shall
be submitted for approval by the City before filing with the Clerk of Harris County.
3. Add City Approving Authority Certificate on the site plan.
4. For natural drainage, the owner /developer will grade North 8th Street from discharge
point to the north outfalling into HCFCD F101 Channel.
5. Submit a separate landscape plan showing proposed landscaping along North
Broadway, tall trees along North 8 Street, and approximately 400' along North J &H
Streets from an intersection with North 8 Street.
6. Approval of the Major Development Site Plan #08 -8302 is pending the approval of
the Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000002.
Second by Kirby Linscomb Jr. Motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of February 17, 2011
Page 5 of 5
13. Administrative Reports
Masood Malik reported the following:
1. The Comprehensive Plan Update is moving forward, staff met with the consultant. Once
the consultant reviews the scope, we will begin the process.
2. Staff received a prospect of a restaurant at the SW corner of Spencer & Canada.
3. Staff received an inquiry for a restaurant at the old Blockbuster site. The prospect wants to
split the site in half and is now researching the parking availability.
14. Commission Comments
Lou Ann Martin announced February 22, 2011, is the Chamber of Commerce Casino night.
A. Matters appearing on agenda
B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
15. Adjourn
Motion by Richard Warren to adjourn. Second by Kirby Linscomb Jr. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kirby Linscomb Jr., Lou Ann
Martin, Richard Warren, and David Janda
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Chairman Hal Lawler adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm.
Su itted b
Shannon Green
Planning Assistant
Approved on this % 7 day of 40 04 , 2011.
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Hal Lawler
Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission
Special Conditional Use Permit
#11- 91000003
Landfill Site #3
901 North Broadway
Exhibits
A. Staff Report
B. Draft SCUP
C. Aerial Map
Staff Report Special Conditional Use Permit March 17, 2011
Request #11- 91000003
Landfill Site #3
Requested by: La Porte Real Property, LLC
c/o Brian Bommer
Requested for: 47.709 acre (2,078,202 sq.ft.) tract of land situated in the Johnson Hunter
Survey, Abstract No. 35, Harris County, Texas, containing all of Outlots
10 and 11, and Blocks 373, 374, and 376 in La Porte, Texas, a subdivision
according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 83, Page 345 of
the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, all of Blocks 377, 378, 379,
and 380 in the subdivision of Outlot 9 of the Nebraska Syndicate Tract, a
subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 458,
Page 331 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
Location: 901 N. Broadway
Present Zoning: Light Industrial (LI) & Heavy Industrial (HI)
Requested Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD)
At the February 17, 2011, meeting, Commission recommended approval of a
rezone request from LI and HI to PUD. The item is up for hearing at the
March 14, 2011, City Council meeting.
Land Use Plan: Industrial
Background: The subject property is located at the northwest of West Barbour's Cut
Boulevard and North Broadway. The City of La Porte limit lines run parallel
to the property lines to the east along North Broadway. The main access to
the property will be along North Broadway.
The company owns all of blocks 373, 374, 376 thru 380, and Outlots 10
&11. However, 16' wide public alleys in blocks 373, 374, and 376
(unimproved ROW) need to be closed or purchased from the City through
the street and alley closing process by ordinances.
The Industrial zoning designation of the property was assigned when the
City adopted the current Zoning Ordinance. Shipping container facilities are
located on the east, north and south of the said property along Barbours Cut
Boulevard. Other logistics capabilities and services in the surrounding area
are related to rail served warehousing and freight trucking.
Landfill Site #3
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Analysis:
In considering this request, Staff reviewed the following Comprehensive
Plan elements: Land Use, Transportation, Utility Infrastructure, and
Beautification plans. The specific issues considered are as follows:
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 the zoning.
The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area developing with industrial uses.
Conformance of the land use plan is one consideration among several criteria
to be considered in approving or denying a conditional use permit.
Transportation — Being located along North Broadway near Barbour's Cut
Boulevard, a primary arterial road and major truck route, provides adequate
accessibility for circulation of truck traffic. Secondary access will be along
North `J' Street near State Highway 146 North.
Utilities — Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of
potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will
have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve
this project. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate
any adverse impacts associated with this development.
Landscaping and /or Screening — Landscaping is required per the current
zoning ordinance. Approval of landscaping/screening is among conditions of
the Special Conditional Use Permit for the proposed project. Enhanced
height landscaping shall be located along North 8 Street and approximately
400' east along North J & H Streets from an intersection with 8 Street.
In addition, the landscaping shall be required along portion of property
frontage along North Broadway per ordinance. The property owner could
leave in place existing trees, natural vegetation, underbrush, etc. to provide
a thorough, continuous and effective visual screening elsewhere.
Street & Alley Closing/Replatting — The applicant has petitioned the City
to vacate, abandon, and close the alleys in Blocks 373, 374, and 376, Town
of La Porte. The purpose of this request is to consolidate parcels into a single
tract. As the process continues, if passed and approved by City Council, the
owner /applicant will need to replat the whole property.
Landfill Site #3
Page 3 of 4
Conclusion/
Recommendation:
Staff feels that this project represents a significant impact to economic development
within the City of La Porte. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the
Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development.
The developer recognizes and understands that any future construction or
development anticipated by this SCUP and the approved plan shall require further
submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings etc.
2. Plan submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, ordinances and policies of
the City of La Porte and specifically Sections 106 -216 & 217 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. Proposed construction shall be in accordance with the TCEQ authorization for re-
grading and paving activities and not for construction of any enclosed structure or
underground utilities.
4. Stacking of shipping containers shall be permitted in accordance with the
Ordinance #1501 -II.
5. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate any adverse impact
associated with this development. North 8th Street will be graded from discharge
point to move the flow to the north into F101 Channel.
6. A statement from the owner /developer specifying clear responsibility for
maintenance of detention system (north & south ponds including channel /ditch
shall be noted on the site plan.
7. The owner or developer shall develop a planting plan that includes Eucalyptus
trees and creates a continuous visual screen. Trees shall be planted along North 8th
Street and 400 feet along J & H Streets from an intersection with North 8 Street.
Landscaping along North Broadway is also required in accordance with the City
ordinance.
8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is
properly maintained by the owner /developer.
9. An application of geotech surfacing shall be applicable per manufacturer's
specification. Owner /developer shall provide proof to the City for on -site
applications.
10. Provide the City a letter stating responsibility for the maintenance of the Landfill
Site.
11. The owner /developer must secure a maintenance bond according to the City's
Ordinances, seek an approved alternate showing evidence of bonding insurance,
or participate in a "reserve fund mechanism" that establishes an account for the
sole purpose of maintenance of the Landfill Site for the lifetime of the project.
12. This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to
the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the
Development Ordinance and this Special Conditional Use Permit.
Landfill Site #3
Page 4 of 4
13. The developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the
City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
Options available to the Commission are:
• Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional
conditions.
• Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.
• Continue the public hearing at the Commission's next regular meeting to
allow additional testimony and further study of this item. This results in
tabling any action on this item
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # 11- 91000003
This permit is issued to: Brian Bommer c/o La Porte Real Property, LLC.
Owner or Agent
1655 Louisiana, Beaumont, TX 77701
Address
For Development of: Harris County Landfill Site No.3
Development Name
901 North Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571
Address
Legal Description: 47.709 acre (2,078,202 sq.ft.) tract of land situated in the Johnson Hunter Survey,
Abstract No. 35, Harris County, Texas, containing all of Outlots 10 and 11, and Blocks
373, 374, and 376 in La Porte, Texas, a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof
recorded in Volume 83, Page 345 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, all of
Blocks 377, 378, 379, and 380 in the subdivision of Outlot 9 of the Nebraska Syndicate
Tract, a subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 458, Page
331 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas.
Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Use: Truck/trailer Parking, Container /Chassis Yard
Permit Conditions:
1. This SCUP outlines in general terms the proposed Planned Unit Development. The developer recognizes
and understands that any future construction or development anticipated by this SCUP and the approved
plan shall require further submittal and approval of plats, site plans, construction drawings etc.
2. Plan submittals shall be in accordance with this SCUP, ordinances and policies of the City of La Porte
and specifically Section 106 -216 & 217 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Proposed construction shall be in accordance with the TCEQ authorization for re- grading and paving
activities and not for construction of any enclosed structure or underground utilities.
4. Stacking of shipping containers shall be permitted in accordance with Ordinance 1501 -I1.
5. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate any adverse impact associated with this
development. North 8th Street will be graded from discharge point to move the flow to the north into F101
Channel.
6. A statement from the owner /developer specifying clear responsibility for maintenance of detention
system (north & south ponds including channel /ditch shall be noted on the site plan.
7. The owner or developer shall develop a planting plan that includes Eucalyptus trees and creates a
continuous visual screen. Trees shall be planted along North 8 Street and 400 feet along J & H Streets
from an intersection with North 8 Street. Landscaping along North Broadway is also required in
accordance with the City ordinance.
8. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the
owner /developer.
9. An application of geo -tech surfacing shall be applicable per manufacturer's specification.
Owner /developer shall provide proof to the City for on -site applications.
10. Provide the City a letter stating responsibility for the maintenance of the Landfill Site.
11. The owner /developer must secure a maintenance bond according to the City's Ordinances, seek an
approved alternate showing evidence of bonding insurance, or participate in a "reserve fund mechanism"
that establishes an account for the sole purpose of maintenance of the Landfill Site for the lifetime of the
project.
12. This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and
approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance and this Special
Conditional Use Permit.
13. The developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the
State of Texas.
Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use
permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not
contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its
own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous
zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
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Workshop
1. Yard Parking
2. Truck Routes
3. Comprehensive Plan- Update
Staff Report March 17, 2011
Front /Side Yard Parking
Discussion Paper
Background
City Manager directed Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider front
and side yard parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106). Currently,
Sections 106- 834(g) and Section 106 - 837(6) permit parking of boats and recreational
vehicles in the residential zoning districts of the City. The purpose is to consider if the
requirements for these accessory uses and/or equipment allowed within residential
districts should be changed. Staff analyzed the situation thoroughly and presents this
item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion and further guidance in this
regard.
Definition:
Major accessory /recreational equipment includs boats and boat trailers, travel trailers,
pickup campers or coaches, motorized dwellings, utility trailers, and cases or boxes used
for transporting recreational equipment, whether or not equipment is stored in such case
or box.
Existing Requirements:
Zoning: Low - Density Residential (R -1), Single - Family Dwellings
Medium - Density Residential (R -2), Two Family & Townhouse Dwellings
• Section 106- 834(g) of the Ordinance permits the use of a driveway and an
accessory parking pad for Boats, and Recreational Vehicles.
"Off- street parking facilities accessory to residential use shall be utilized solely
for the parking of licensed and operable passenger automobiles. Under no
circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures
be used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles or equipment, pole trailers,
semi - trailers, shipping containers, trailers, trucks, or truck tractors. Boats or
recreational vehicles, are not subjected to the restrictions imposed by this
section ".
• Section 106 - 837(6) of the Ordinance requires any Parking in the Front Yard to
be on an improved "Dust Free" surface.
"Parking shall be prohibited in any portion of the front yard except designated
driveway or one open dust free surfaced space on the side of a driveway away
from principal use."
Front/Side Yard Parking
Workshop — P &Z
Page 2 of 2
Analysis:
Accessory uses /equipment such as boats and RVs are habitually seen parked in the
front /side yards or designated driveways obstructing required side yard access. This
practice has been witnessed in the subdivisions with or without deed restrictions.
Staff analyzed the situation with all the similar cases to determine an equitable way to
possibly alter the zoning criteria to maintain the intent of the ordinance, while
fulfilling the needs of the residents and alleviating code enforcement issues related to
parking of boats and recreational vehicles.
Results of research by the Planning Advisory Services (PAS) of the American
Planning Association on the neighboring cities are shown as below:
In an attempt to regulate the aesthetics of a neighborhood and protect the property
values most all communities will regulate both front yard and side yard parking in
residential districts.
Baytown, Deer Park, League City, expressly prohibit front yard parking with certain
exceptions.
League City prohibits both front and side yard parking, with certain exceptions.
Friendswood, Pasadena, Pearland, Seabrook and Texas City make no mention of front
or side yard parking prohibitions.
In some instances while front and side yard parking is neither mentioned nor
prohibited —such as in Friendswood, Seabrook and Texas City — regulations for
residential districts will require off - street parking in lots or garages. Both Pasadena
and Pearland do not have extensive zoning requirements that regulate parking in
residential areas.
Conclusions:
To ensure understanding of Council's intentions and to provide clear, concise
information to the public, staff suggests careful review by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the subject matter.
Action by the Commission
1. Discuss the issues
2. The Commission may elect to:
➢ Arrange a public hearing by next meeting
➢ Make a Recommendation to City Council at conclusion of a public
hearing.
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Staff Report March 17, 2011
Truck Routes
Workshop
Background:
After request by an industrial property owner near 16 Street, the City Manager directed
staff to conduct a review of the existing truck routes and Official Truck Routes Map of the
City with additional truck routes. In January of 2009, staff worked with the Planning and
Zoning Commission and amended the ordinances governing the trucking facilities,
terminals /yards, and specifically truck routes within the City limits of La Porte.
Analysis:
Truck routes are defined as those routes which are designated for the use of truck traffic.
The truck route map was first adopted per Ordinance No. 1364 dated May 04, 1983.
Subsequent revisions were made to add new truck routes and hazardous cargo routes in
April 1997. Latest revision to the truck route map was made in February 2010. The streets
and thoroughfares designated as truck routes within the City limits are listed in Sections 70-
231 and 70 -235 of the Code of Ordinances.
Since the recent developments in the La Porte area particularly business /industrial parks,
e.g. Port Crossing, Underwood Business Park, and influence of the Bayport Expansion &
possible Cruise Terminal, trucking activities are projected to increase.
A list of recently designated truck routes is as follow:
1. Export Drive — from South 16 Street to State Highway 146
2. South 16 Street — from south of Export Drive to Wharton Weems Blvd. and
McCabe Road connecting with State Highway 146.
3. North Broadway — from north of Barbour's Cut Blvd. to North `L' Street.
4. North `L' Street — from west of North Broadway to North 8 Street.
5. North 8 Street — from North `L' Street to North `J' Street connecting with State
Highway 146.
6. North 8 Street - from Barbour's Cut Boulevard to North `H' Street with future
extension to North `J' Street.
7. North `E' Street — from North 16 Street to UPRR right -of -way line.
8. North 8 Street — Barbour's Cut Boulevard to a point 300 feet north of the north
right -of -way line of Barbour's Cut Boulevard.
The Commission should consider if the present revisions approved by City Council adequately
address the needs of La Porte.
Origin/Destination Clause
• In cases where any truck traffic, originating within the City limits, shall have as its
point of origin a point located off a designated truck route, it shall proceed to the
nearest point on a designated truck route by the most direct route possible.
• If such truck traffic shall originate outside the limits of the City and enter the City at a
point which is not on a designated truck route, it shall proceed to the nearest point on a
designated truck route by the most direct route possible.
Trucks are already using these roads in similar fashion. However, truck terminals are permitted
when abutting designated truck routes.
Possible addition of truck routes could be east and west portion of streets along 16 Street
running north and south of Fairmont Parkway. This area is mixed use development i.e. PPG,
Highway Transport Inc. terminal, Industrial employment and training centers, single- family
residential, church, and other commercial uses. In addition, it is adjacent to our major
commercial corridor such as Kroger shopping center along Fairmont Parkway. Sector 23
Planning Area and linear park/detention along F -216 are also proposed for this area.
Fairmont Parkway Improvement between State Highway 146 and UPRR is currently under
way. Intent of this project is to improve flow of truck traffic and provide much needed relief to
motorists entering shopping centers at this major intersection. South 16 Street with 60'wide
right -of -way is a County maintained and designated truck route (see truck route map). Streets
under consideration are local with 60' right -of -way and may not handle heavy loads. An
Official City Street Map is attached for convenience.
At the Commission's review the above analysis and provide staff with further directions.
Commission may elect to direct staff to develop recommendation in this regard.
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.
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Staff Report March 17, 2011
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
SCOPE OF STUDY
The La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that acts as a general
guide for how the City should grow and operate over a 20 year interval. The Comprehensive
Plan plays many important roles in shaping the future of the community by:
• Serving as a general "guideline" for future development and redevelopment in and
around the City with an emphasis on improving the community's desirability as a place to
live, work, play and shop.
• Documenting the character of the community, as well as anticipated issues, trends,
opportunities, and challenges facing the City.
• Providing a common vision supported by a series of goals and objectives.
• Defining policies to guide daily decision - making regarding the City's physical and
economic growth.
• Establishing strategies for aggressive implementation that emphasize action and results.
The first 5 -year update was performed in house and now we are 10 years into the 2020
Comprehensive Plan. During this 10 years period, there have been significant changes and other
major activities occurred. This half way journey of Comprehensive Plan is vital aspect of the
community's vision to respond to new ideas and directions as the City progresses.
As communities face growth- related challenges, a need for professional planning services arises.
The Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) has introduced PlanSource, a program designed
to assist local governments in reducing costs and streamlining the procurement process.
PlanSource is a cooperative purchasing program for planning services, i.e. comprehensive plan,
land use, transportation, parks and recreations, economic development, feasibility studies and
visioning.
The City utilized the H -GAC resources to find a consultant or the firm to accomplish this important
Comprehensive Plan update. Staff met with the planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative,
and discussed goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The planning consultant has
assembled the scope of study, salient features are as follow:
• Citizen Involvement in the Planning Process
• Existing Information Review
• Structural Plan — Context, Land Use & Character, Downtown Master Plan, Parks &
Recreation Master Plan, Infrastructure & Growth Capacity, Community Mobility, Economic
Development, Implementation
• Deliverables
Document is attached for your review /comments and further directions to staff in this regard.
Exhibit "A"
Scope of Services
Under contract to the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) through their PlanSource Program,
Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) will assist the City of La Porte to prepare an update to its 2001
Comprehensive Plan. KKC will individually manage the requisite services, possibly with some limited
technical services offered by KSA Engineers. This consultant involvement and facilitation will be carried
out according to this Scope of Services and contingent upon the Support Services outlined in Exhibit "B."
It is important to note that this is an update to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan and the amendment
conducted by staff in 2005. As such, the plan document will remain as a firm foundation, with updates,
revisions, and supplements as required to express the community's vision and planning objectives. We
expect much of the content to remain, where appropriate, with added narrative and updated tables,
figures, and maps. This approach is vital to make efficient use of the available project resources.
Task 1 1 Citizen Involvement
It is not expected that a full - fledged public involvement effort is necessary at this stage. However, it
would be useful to facilitate several small group interviews to solicit community input. The purpose of
these meetings is to understand current issues and discuss their priorities as to where the City should
focus its planning efforts. The meetings would be arranged as follows:
• Six, one -hour meetings with groups representing: 1) neighborhood associations, groups, and
advocates; 2) business and industry owners and chamber representatives; 3) landowners and
developers; 4) downtown area associations and property owners; 5) transportation officials and
interest groups; and 6) those interested in community livability (concerning parks and recreation,
beautification, civic spaces, etc.).
• An invitation list of 10 to 15 persons each would be prepared by the City, with written invitations
sent out three weeks in advance. The City would follow the letters with telephone calls to verify
attendance, with a second call two days prior as a reminder and to get RSVPs.
In addition to the small group interviews, the Planning and Zoning Commission would serve in an
advisory capacity to oversee the plan development process. Generally, these meetings would be held
concurrent with their regularly scheduled meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The meeting
schedule for the update process would be as follows:
• Meeting No. 1 would be a meeting to overview the plan development process with the Planning and
Zoning Commission and to solicit their preliminary feedback on any new directions of the plan. This
meeting would be held on the same day as the small group interviews.
• Meeting No. 2 would be for the purpose of reviewing and discussing Chapter 1, Plan Context and
Chapter 2, Land Use and Character and engaging the Commission in a future land use planning
exercise. Chapter 3, Infrastructure and Growth Capacity would be previewed at this meeting.
• Meeting No. 3 would be for the purpose of reviewing and discussing Chapter 3, Infrastructure and
Growth Capacity and previewing Chapter 4, Community Mobility. The results of the land use
planning exercise would be presented by the Commission to the consultant for consideration in
developing the Future Land Use Plan concurrent with Chapter 4, Community Mobility.
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• Meeting No. 4 would be for the purpose of reviewing and discussing Chapter 4, Community Mobility
and previewing Chapter 5, Economic Development. Submitted concurrently with Chapter 4,
Community Mobility will be the Future Land Use and Thoroughfare Plans. This meeting will be
coordinated to occur on the day of a City Council meeting allowing a briefing of the Council on the
plan status and emerging outcomes.
• Meeting No. 5 would be for the purpose of reviewing and discussing Chapter 5, Economic
Development and Chapter 6, Implementation. This meeting would be held jointly with the City
Council to facilitate a priority setting exercise.
• Meeting No. 6 would be a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission at which time
public comment may be accepted. Following the close of the hearing the Commission may
recommend the plan for the consideration of the City Council subject to warranted changes resulting
from the hearing. City staff would present the final draft plan for the consideration and acceptance of
the City Council. KKC participation would be on an additional services basis.
Task 2 1 Existing Information Review
KKC will conduct a review of the City's current planning documents and other relevant materials to
understand the recent history of planning efforts since the original plan and the 2005 update, the key
opportunities and challenges facing the community, and how La Porte has fared in making tangible
progress in addressing the priorities and desires expressed in these plans.
Task Activities
1. Request from City staff any other relevant plans, studies, documents, or any other materials that
relate to the City's planning and implementation efforts or touch on topics pertinent to the City's
short- and longer -term planning. This will include review and consideration of the City's recently
completed Strategic Economic Development Plan, as well as the Park Master Plan, Water Distribution
Plan, Stormwater Master Plan, and others to incorporate relevant data and to reflect key findings that
are relevant to the Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. Investigate and cite key data and studies from sources other than the City that involve trends and
factors pertinent to the City's long -range planning (e.g., regional transportation planning, water
supply planning, etc.).
Task 3 I Plan Making
Subtask 3.1, Plan Context
The Plan Update will consolidate Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 2, Community Vision; and Chapter 3,
Community Profile of the 2001 Plan into a new chapter entitled, Plan Context. This chapter will include:
• Information about the purpose, role, and legal basis of the Comprehensive Plan, the nature of the
plan development process, and organization of the plan.
• A reframed statement of vision that expresses the City' current outlook and preferences as to its
future, along with a description of themes emerging from the interview process, and a series of
overall guiding plan principles. (Note: Policy and goal statements will be integrated into the respective plan
chapters.)
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• An updated, brief profile of demographics, trends, and future projections. This will be accomplished
through preparation of informative charts, graphics, and summary bullet points that capture essential
planning considerations for use throughout the long -range planning process
Subtask 3.2, Land Use and Character
This chapter will consolidate Chapter 4, Land Use; Chapter 7, Parks and Recreation; Chapter 9,
Residential Development; and Chapter 10, Beautification and Conservation into a new chapter entitled,
Land Use and Character. This will improve the plan's readability as well as its effectiveness as each of
these elements is closely related.
The purpose of this subtask is to assess the community's long -range development outlook and establish
the necessary policy guidance that will be used in making decisions about the compatibility and
appropriateness of individual developments and their quality of life facilities within the context of the
larger community. The analysis and recommendations of this chapter will serve as the City's policy for
directing ongoing development and managing future growth, preserving valued areas and lands,
providing for current and long -term needs for parks and open spaces, and protecting the integrity of
neighborhoods, while also safeguarding and enhancing community character.
Subtask activities will include:
1. Update and convert the existing land use inventory from a basis of land use to one of development
character and general use patterns. This will be completed using the most recent aerial photography
to be provided by the City, which may be supplemented by field verification.
2. Utilizing readily available data, document and map environmental resources (e.g. floodplains and
storm surge areas, coastal wetlands and preserves, land subject to sea level rise, brownfields, streams
and drainage ways, etc.) for the purpose of sensitive planning and resource protection.
3. Determine the spatial requirements and suitable locations for accommodating the projected future
growth as well as the expected changes or shifts in demographics and the likely socioeconomic
characteristics of the local population.
4. In conjunction with the future land use and growth plan, determine how much land should be made
available for anticipated residential development, and at what level and potential range of densities.
5. Evaluate the design of neighborhoods within the context of the City's current development
regulations and the impact this has on housing development, community form, land use
compatibility, and connectivity.
6. Identify options for other types of housing development besides typical "cookie- cutter" styles and
layouts, including recommendations as to the necessary ordinance adjustments to facilitate and
encourage such varied development.
7. Update the future land use plan to identify the type, pattern, and intended character of future
development within the City limits and municipal planning area.
8. Identify guidelines and land use planning criteria to direct future development in a manner that is
concurrent with planned infrastructure improvements and reflective of community preferences.
9. Explore and recommend suitable locations and applications of the latest planning principles
concerning livable centers, mixed use development, traditional neighborhood development (TND),
and sustainable or conservation development.
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10. Develop a strategic approach for the development, redevelopment, and enhancement of downtown,
including recommendations for achieving community planning objectives, e.g. livable center.
11. Utilize the City's current Parks Master Plan to document, and update as needed, the inventory of
existing and planned future City parks and public open spaces.
12. Evaluate the area and facility recommendations of the Parks Master Plan relative to the land use and
growth plan to maintain service levels with the future and possibly reallocated population.
13. Quantify parkland acreage needs, incorporating data and information available through the Parks
Master Plan, and identify any geographic deficiencies by conducting a service area analysis and then
proposing an updated system plan, as needed.
14. Evaluate current ordinance provisions and outline strategies for enhancing development outcomes
via revised development standards and other mechanisms and incentives, as needed.
15. Outline aesthetic improvement and design enhancement guidelines for implementation, with a
particular focus on improving development outcomes along, as well as the overall appearance of, the
City's major transportation corridors.
Optional Subtask 3.2a, Downtown Master Plan
By definition, a comprehensive plan is a macro - level, "big picture" body of work. It is not designed to provide a high
degree of "ground- level" detail; especially when it comes to a downtown — or another special district or corridor -
that may need a special planning treatment. For this reason, a more focused area plan is often developed in
conjunction with the comprehensive plan to provide more customized, highly specific strategies above and beyond
those provided by the comprehensive plan. The special area plan contains a much higher level of design and strategy
detail — often at the block or site level, and often focusing on restoration, special protections or redevelopment - and a
much more directed and nuanced approach toward implementation.
On an Additional Services basis, KKC would coordinate with City staff and /or another group or committee to focus
more planning attention on downtown within the framework of the Comprehensive Plan Update. This effort would
allow for a more intensive examination of existing conditions and future needs and opportunities. It would be
presented in a highly visual and descriptive format using a variety of graphics and summary text. It would also
include a separate and highly detailed implementation track with clearly spells out actions, timeframes, and
potential funding strategies. This focused effort typically considers:
— The community wide context in which the area has developed or evolved, and the external influences that will
affect future growth or investment.
— Current and future market conditions that may affect future reinvestment activity and specific ways that they
can be harnessed or reversed.
— Unique environmental conditions such as important natural features, viewsheds, brownfields, as well as
property ownership (title) issues that may need to be worked through or around.
— Unique architecture, or local building traditions, that need to be protected /reflected in new development.
— Key linkages between this area and other activity centers and important districts and corridors.
— Development compatibility and land use transition concerns within this area.
— Mobility and traffic /bike /pedestrian safety issues directly related to the development form and pattern in the
area.
— Urban design considerations and guidelines, highlighting specific actions the City must take to change the
area's image and aesthetics in the near term.
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— For commercial areas, specific steps and tools to improve the business "micro- climate" with a special emphasis
on incentives and supports to encourage business expansions and start -ups.
— Specific redevelopment tools, incentives and organizational models that can be applied including: land assembly
and land - banking, tax increment financing, neighborhood /business improvement districts, and the
formation /rededication of special organizations such as management districts, Main Streets, and community
development authorities /corporations
A special area plan is best coordinated with the comprehensive planning process in order to achieve compatibility
and cost efficiencies across plans. It typically involves a special focus group(s) and interviews with key individuals
such as community and business leaders and real estate professionals that would take place in conjunction with the
comprehensive plan meetings. The vetting and adoption process for the special area plan would be combined with
that of the comprehensive plan.
Content & Deliverables
— A cursory site analysis, property inventory, and building conditions survey.
— A real estate market overview with summary data on property values, construction costs, and neighborhood
demographics.
— A parcel -by- parcel "triage map" depicting sites of high, medium and low importance for protection,
redevelopment or infill; land assembly opportunities; public /shared parking opportunities; and public
space/streetscape opportunities and recommendations.
— An illustrated and annotated conceptual master plan that clearly depicts areas of preservation, redevelopment
and public investment along with key physical organizing features such as the street/ bike - pedestrian network,
natural features, major building groups and public space.
— Design alternatives for key sites or blocks.
— General design guidance for all development.
— A detailed implementation plan and timeline with near -term, intermediate, and long -term strategies and
projects.
Optional Subtask 3.2b, Independent Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The Texas Recreation and Parks Account (TRPA) program requires plans to be current within five years in order to
qualify for the grant program. This optional task would include an update to the City's current Parks Master Plan
to comply with the program requirements and thus, qualify the City for participation in the grant program.
Highlights of the tasks involved in developing a master plan include:
— Small group interviews and parks and recreation stakeholders;
— Meetings with the Parks and Recreation Board;
— A walking tour of each park with the board members to identify needed improvements;
— A community survey to document the needs and preferences of residents (optional);
— Documentation of the plan development process;
— Development of goals and objectives;
— Detailed inventories of all public, semi - public, and private facilities;
— A park condition assessment;
— Development of facility standards and site selection criteria;
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— Preparation of a quantified needs assessment outlining the acres, facilities, and improvements needed to
fulfill the facility and equipment standards;
— Creation of a prioritized capital improvement plan with cost estimates.
Subtask 3.3, Infrastructure and Growth Capacity
This chapter will consolidate Chapter 6, Utility Infrastructure Systems; Chapter 8, Community Facilities
and Services; and Chapter 11, Public Safety into a new chapter entitled, Infrastructure and Growth
Capacity.
The focus of this chapter is the City's intent and policy regarding how growth and new development will
be accommodated, consistent with other fiscal and community considerations — including efficient land,
utility infrastructure, and roadway network utilization —to achieve and maintain a desired community
form and character. This will include an evaluation of existing and projected infrastructure capacities and
"planning- level" improvement needs, based on the Water Distribution Plan and Stormwater Master Plan.
Subtask activities will include:
1. Determine existing constraints to future development based upon significant uses (e.g., municipal
airport, industrial districts), jurisdictional boundaries, and use patterns, the transportation network,
infrastructure and public service capacity and availability, and /or environmental factors.
2. Review recent /ongoing water, wastewater, and drainage plans and their respective policies and
recommended system improvements to highlight implications for the City's development and
growth patterns, as well as to incorporate key findings and summary information into the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. Assess the City's public safety services (police, fire, EMS) to document current /planned service
provision; staffing, facilities, equipment, and technology, and current /planned upgrades; service
areas, response zones, target areas; call statistics; program ratings and standards; and, anticipated
needs.
4. Review any planned or possible annexation activity by the City and assess the outlook for further
incorporation of additional territory in coming years.
5. Document current public and private initiatives and suggest additional strategies aimed at
encouraging green building practices, reducing energy and water use, and minimizing waste
generation and increasing recycling within the community.
Subtask 3.4, Community Mobility
This chapter will complement and update that of Chapter 5, Transportation Thoroughfare System,
resulting in a new chapter entitled, Community Mobility.
The purpose of this task is to ensure orderly development of the City's transportation system, considering
not only facilities for automobiles but other modes of transportation as well, such as pedestrian and
bicycle circulation (and safety), freight movement facilities, public transportation, and the municipal
airport.
Subtask activities will include:
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1. Review available data, studies, and plans regarding the existing transportation system and specific
facilities /services, current and projected roadway and traffic conditions and improvement needs, and
associated capital improvements programming, particularly for the City's major transportation
corridors.
2. Review, critique, and recommend warranted adjustments to the City's Thoroughfare Plan, consistent
with the future land use and growth plans. Then update, as necessary, the Thoroughfare Plan map to
ensure that it adequately depicts the general alignments of rights -of -way for future and /or improved
thoroughfares throughout the City, in coordination with that of the adjacent jurisdictions.
3. Review the subdivision regulations and recommend necessary amendments to the thoroughfare
development standards and requirements (e.g., cross sections, access standards, subdivision design,
etc.). In particular, evaluate the standards that govern neighborhood design with regard to street
continuity, traffic calming, pedestrian systems, and other applicable needs.
4. Identify strategies and regulatory approaches to manage property access more effectively along
major roadways, with a particular focus on preserving roadway capacity and enhancing safety along
the primary roads that are intended to carry significant traffic volumes but also are attractive for land
development and /or redevelopment activity.
5. Assess the recently created bus circulator services and offer observations and recommendations.
6. Provide strategies for continued expansion of a community -wide greenways and trail network to
enhance connectivity between neighborhoods, parks, schools, public facilities, commercial areas,
downtown, and other key destinations.
Subtask 3.5, Economic Development
This chapter will complement the City's Strategic Economic Development Plan. It is a new chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan.
This subtask will summarize in the context of the Comprehensive Plan the analysis, findings, and
strategy recommendations of the City's recently completed Strategic Economic Development Plan. Of
relevance to the Comprehensive Plan is the physical planning components that contribute to the City's
ability and readiness to accommodate new investment or reinvestment. The integration of the plan
summary will focus only on the means for supporting the City's economic development objectives in a
manner that is consistent with the other policies and plan objectives. This effort will not include any
primary data collection or analysis independent of the strategic plan.
Subtask 3.6, Implementation
This chapter will complement and update that of Chapter 13, Implementation.
The Implementation subtask will utilize the recommendations of the preceding plan elements to
consolidate an overall strategy for executing the plan, particularly for the highest - priority initiatives that
will be first on the community's action agenda following plan adoption.
Subtask activities will include:
1. In conjunction with the Land Use and Character task, conduct a cursory review of the existing
development regulations, including the City's zoning and subdivision regulations, to identify
amendments necessary to implement the plan and address gaps in the current regulations.
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2. Define a Comprehensive Plan amendment process outlining the steps necessary to regularly review,
evaluate, update, and modify the plan — following public notice and input —to maintain its integrity
over time.
3. Outline the required organizational framework to ensure successful implementation of the plan,
including strategies for staffing, roles of boards and commissions, and ongoing monitoring and
reporting.
4. Facilitate an Implementation Workshop with the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council
as part of their final plan review to determine action priorities and associated implementation
considerations and potential opportunities and challenges.
Task 4 I DeliverablesApproach
KKC will provide interim draft deliverables at the conclusion of each task of the project. These
deliverables will facilitate working meetings, periodic releases of information by the City to the media
and public, and the orderly completion of the project. All such interim deliverables will be provided to
the City in Adobe PDF format for reproduction and distribution by the City to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, City Council, and appropriate City staff members. Included in the budget is the original
drafting of each chapter and one consolidated revision upon receipt of comments from the City. Upon
plan adoption, KKC will deliver electronic files on compact disk for all documents in their original
format, which will include all elements of the plan plus supporting graphics, tables, illustrations, and
maps.
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