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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-11 Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of March 17, 2011 Members Present: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Richard Warren, and David Janda. Members Absent: Kirby Linscomb Jr., Doretta Finch, and Lou Ann Martin. City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager, Traci Leach; Planning Director, Tim Tietjens; City Planner, Masood Malik; City Attorney, Clark Askins; and Planning Assistant, Shannon Green. 1. Call to order Meeting called to order by Chairman Hal Lawler at 6:03p.m. 2. Consider approval of February 17, 2011, meeting minutes. Motion by David Janda to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2011, with the following correction: • Item #5; correct the address to read 401 North 2 Street. Second by Dottie Kaminski. Motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Richard Warren, and David Janda. Nays: None Abstain: None 3. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Special Conditional Use Permit Request #11- 91000003, for a 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 all of Blocks 377, 378, 379, and 380 in the subdivision of Outlot 9 of the Nebraska Syndicate Tract. La Porte Real Property, LLC., seeks this request for proposed development of chassis /container yard at the Landfill Site #3 located at 901 North Broadway. Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:03pm. A. Staff Presentation Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report on a request by La Porte Real Property, LLC, for a special conditional use permit to develop a chassis /container yard at 901 North Broadway. Thirteen public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject property. No responses were received. B. Proponents The applicant, Brian Bommer, informed the Commission of a one million dollar bond in place with Harris County. C. Opponents Phillip Hoot, 925 Seabreeze, was concerned with stacking containers four high at this location. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were none. 4. Close Public Hearing. Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:36pm. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of Marchl7, 2011 Page 2 of 5 5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #11- 91000003. Motion by Danny Earp to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000003 with changes. Danny Earp withdrew his motion. After lengthy discussion regarding stacking containers two high rather than four high, David Janda asked for a preliminary vote, to put on record, his opposition to amend Item # 4 of Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000003, from four containers high to two containers high. Motion by David Janda to deny the stacking of shipping containers as stated in item #4, from four containers to allow stacking of two shipping containers high. City Attorney Clark Askins suggested that the motion be in the affirmative. David Janda changed the motion to approve the stacking of shipping containers as stated in item #4, from four containers to allow stacking of two shipping containers high. Second by Danny Earp. Motion Carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, and Richard Warren Nays: David Janda and Les Bird. Abstain: None Motion by Danny Earp to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000003 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 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 up to two (2) containers high. 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 shall be noted on the site plan. 7. The owner or developer shall develop a planting plan that includes Benthamii 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 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. Owner /developer shall submit an annual report to the City describing maintenance activity of landscaping /screening and surfacing occurring through annual period. 13. 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. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of Marchl7, 2011 Page 3 of 5 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 Dottie Kaminski. Motion Carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Richard Warren, and David Janda. Nays: Les Bird Abstain: None 6. Open Workshop to discuss the following: a. Yard Parking Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report. The Commission discussed the parking of boats and RV's in the front and side yards of residential areas. After discussing the current ordinance provisions, the Commission concurred that no changes to the ordinance are necessary at this time. b. Truck Routes Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report. With recent developments in the La Porte area, particularly business /industrial parks, e.g. Port Crossing, Underwood Business Park, and influence of the Bayport Expansion and possible Cruise Terminal, trucking activities are projected to increase. A list of recently designated truck routes follows: 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. Alton Ogden, owner of property in Sector 23, and developer, spoke in favor of adding truck routes within Sector 23. Mr. Ogden provided the Commission with photos of developments in La Porte similar to what he is proposing to develop. He also showed photos of developments in La Porte that do not comply with existing requirements. Linda Westergren, Sector 23 property owner, spoke in favor of a truck route designation for affected properties in Sector 23, and discussed with staff, different interpretations of a truck terminal. John Zemanek, 3805 Oak Wilde Circle, spoke in favor of a truck route designation in Sector 23 as proposed, but would not favor changing the truck terminal definition. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of Marchl7, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Danny Earp asked staff to report the cost incurred by the city in the maintenance of the proposed truck routes, research the adequacy of width for trucks, and review the potential tax base if the truck route was designated. John Lawler, 911 Oak Leaf, currently a student at the University of Texas, cautioned the Commission on making decisions about truck routes that could adversely affect the quality of life for the citizens of La Porte. Linda Westergren, Sector 23 property owner, thanked John Lawler for his comments and noted that there are no residential properties located within Sector 23. c. Comprehensive Plan- Update Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report. 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 first 5 -year update was performed in- house. The City is now 10 years into the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. During the pastl0 years there have been significant changes and other major activities have occurred. 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 H -GAC to locate a consultant or 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 follows: • 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 7. Administrative Reports There were none. 8. Commission Comments David Janda asked Masood Malik to report on new business in La Porte. Mr. Malik reported "Carl's Jr." will be building at the SW corner of Spencer and Canada. David Janda thanked John Lawler for his input during the meeting. Richard Warren spoke about the need for Commissioners needing to stand by their decisions. A. Matters appearing on agenda B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy 9. Adjourn Motion by Dottie Kaminski to adjourn. Second by Richard Warren. Motion Carried. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of Marchl7, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Richard Warren, and David Janda. Nays: None Abstain: None Chairman Hal Lawler adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm. ubmitted by, A JL, Lfab Shannon Green Planning Assistant Approved on this 01_ day of (2.t 04,Lo , 2011. _640 Hal Lawler Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission