HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of the Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of April 21, 2011
Members Present: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, David Janda, Doretta Finch,
and Lou Ann Martin.
Members Absent: Kirby Linscomb Jr., and Richard Warren.
City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager, Traci Leach; 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.
Chairman Hal Lawler announced Sulzer Inc. withdrew Rezone Request #11- 92000003.
2. Consider approval of March 17, 2011, meeting minutes.
Motion by Les Bird to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 17, 2011. Second by Dottie
Kaminski. Motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, David Janda, Doretta Finch,
and Lou Ann Martin.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Rezone Request #11- 92000002, for the
property located at 801 North 16 Street, further described as TRS A & 1A, Block 1, Nebraska
Syndicate, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, Harris County, Texas. Brolyn Petri of
Chemical Lime, seeks to have this property rezoned from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy
Industrial (HI).
Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:05pm.
A. Staff Presentation
Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report.
Three public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. No responses were received.
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 6:14pm.
5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Rezone Request #11- 92000002 for the
property located at 801 North 16 Street from LI to HI.
Motion by Dottie Kaminski to recommend to City Council, approval of Rezone Request #11-
92000002. Second by Lou Ann Martin. The motion carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, David Janda, Doretta Finch,
and Lou Ann Martin.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
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6. Open Public Hearing to receive citizen input on Rezone Request #11- 92000003, for vacant
property owned by Sulzer Inc. located at 11518 Old La Porte Road, further described as
TRS 333B & W 168ft. of Lot 348, E 168ft. of Lot 348 & TR 333A, and 347 A -2 & 347A -A1,
situated in the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No. 5, Harris County, Texas. Billy Coleman
of Sulzer Inc., seeks to have this property rezoned from Large Lot (LL) to Light Industrial
(LI) for Turbo Expansion services.
Mark Follis, Sulzer Inc. representative requested to withdraw the zone change from consideration
at this time. No action was taken on this item.
7. Consider Major Development Site Plan for proposed Sens Road Distribution Center to be
located at 1445 Sens Road.
Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staffs report.
Dan Zoch of the Carson Company, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Zoch informed the
Commission the warehouse will look a lot like Port Crossing. Carson Company currently has a
tenant committed for 75% occupancy of the facility at this time.
Motion by Les Bird to approve the Major Development Site Plan for the proposed Sens Road
Distribution Center to be located at 1445 Sens Road. Second by Doretta Finch. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, David Janda, Doretta Finch,
and Lou Ann Martin.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
8. Administrative Reports
The kick -off meeting for the Comprehensive Plan Update is tentatively scheduled for May 16
There may be a Special Called Planning and Zoning meeting on May 17
Staff received a proposed development request for a Chevron Service Station at Fairmont and
Bay Area Blvd. The applicant is planning to add a restaurant.
9. Commission Comments
Dottie Kaminski asked staff about the abandoned Ice vendor project on Broadway. Staff will
inquire with Inspections Division and get back with the Commission.
A. Matters appearing on agenda
B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
10. Adjourn
Motion by Dottie Kaminski to adjourn. Second by Doretta Finch. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Hal Lawler, Les Bird, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, David Janda, Doretta Finch,
and Lou Ann Martin.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Chairman Hal Lawler adjourned the meeti .: /,6:35p
Su. ) - d 9
hannon Green
Planning Assistant
A proved on this 4 day of , 2011.
Hal Lawler
Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission
Major Development Site Plan
Port Modal Centre
1400 State Highway 146 North
Exhibits
A. Staff Report
B. Site Plan
Staff Report Major Development Site Plan June 21, 2011
Port Modal Centre
Requested By: Christopher P. Brissette, P.E. c/o Clay Development & Construction, Inc.
Requested For: 14.8252 acres being TR 27 of Block 27, TR 28 of Block 28,
Nebraska Syndicate and TR 3, being situated in the Enoch Brinson
Survey, Abstract 5 Volume 65, Page 175, H.C.D.R., La Porte, Harris
County, Texas.
Location: 1400 State Highway 146 North
Land Use Map: Commercial Industrial Uses
Requested Use: Office Warehouse — rail served
Present Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Background: Applicant is proposing a 292,500 sq.ft. office /warehouse &
distribution center along feeder road of State Highway 146 North.
The subject property is located to the east of State Highway 146
frontage road (formerly 10 Street), west of 8 Street (unimproved
right -of -way) north of `L' Street (now Harris County Flood Control
drainage channel), and south of Union Pacific Railroad (formerly
Southern Pacific).
Proposed site is located closely to the Barbour's Cut Terminal and
Bayport Expansion Terminal, two primary container terminals for
the Port of Houston Authority (POHA) in the southeast Harris
County. In addition, the property is within the vicinity of commercial
and industrial facilities in the area near upper Galveston Bay.
Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, the proposed
development will require a major development site plan. This is
based on the size of the development being in excess of 10 acres.
Analysis:
Land Use — The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area developing
with commercial industrial uses. Previous use of the property as
RV /Trailer Park was considered to be pre - existing and
nonconforming. Trailer park is now abandoned and land has been
cleared of all structures.
Current owner is proposing a rail - served office warehouse facility at
this site.
Port Modal Centre
Site Plan
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Transportation - The property in question has approximately 1000
feet of frontage along the State Highway 146 North feeder road,
which should accommodate traffic generated by future development.
Two pints of access along frontage road should help prevent traffic
delays and disperse the impact of additional traffic on the roadways.
In addition, railroad transportation will be available to this facility to
the north.
Highway Corridor Standards — One of the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan is to include consideration of landscaping,
additional setbacks, visual attractiveness and the preservation of
green spaces along the major highway corridors. The subject
property is located near the entrance gateway to La Porte. Future
development in this area should enhance the entrance corridor to the
City to establish a regional identity.
Special Use Performance Standards — Exterior building design
standards of 100% masonry /glass products shall be applicable to
proposed project along major thoroughfare. With a Planned Unit
Development district, building setbacks, lot coverage, and facade
requirements will have positive aesthetic impacts at the entrance
corridor to La Porte. Having said parameters in place, proposed
development will not negatively impact the corridor enhancement
plans for State Highway 225 and State Highway 146.
Utilities and Drainage — Currently, the site has sufficient water and
sewer facilities to serve this development. It will be the applicant's
responsibility to provide any structures or improvements necessary to
accommodate increased demand of water and sanitary sewer for
proposed development.
Abandonment of underlying utilities was an issue which has been
resolved. A 12" water line and 6" sanitary sewer force main
relocation work is completed at site. Stormwater management and
drainage issues have been reviewed with the site development plan.
The subject site abuts F101 channel to the east and south. Harris
County Express Review and TxDOT approval are granted for the
driveways along State Highway 146.
North 8 Street Closing /Abandonment — Application for the
closing and abandonment of North 8 Street is being processed
and appraisal is underway. Once administratively complete, it will
be submitted for City Council's final action and will be
incorporated into the plat.
Economic Development — The proposed project represents a
significant positive impact to economic development within the City
of La Porte. The site will be developed as office /warehousing and
distribution center. Ultimately, the development is estimated to
have a very positive impact on both the City and school district in
terms of property tax revenues.
Port Modal Centre
Site Plan
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Conclusion/
Recommendation: Staff has reviewed the major development site plan for the Port
Modal Center and found it complies with the Development
Ordinance. The site plan is recommended for approval with the
condition:
• Stormwater permit with permanent control features shall be
required prior to the issuance of building permit.
Options available to the Commission are as follows:
• Approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed;
• Conditionally approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed,
provided, the reasons for such conditional approval are stated in
writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Disapprove the Major Development Site Plan as filed, provided,
the reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing and a copy
of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and
zoning Commission.
Concrete & Asphalt Streets
(Cost Estimates)
Staff Report June 21, 2011
Concrete & Asphalt Streets
(Cost Comparison)
At the March 17, 2011 meeting, the Commission held a workshop to review the City's
official truck route map and discuss possible additions of new truck routes along South 16
Street north and south of Fairmont Parkway (see map attached).
The Commission directed staff to prepare cost estimates and furnish a cost benefit analysis
for the reconstruction of those streets both concrete & asphalt. Staff has calculated projected
value of developed and undeveloped properties along these rights -of -way, which is as
follows:
Developed:
Total Property 1,405,600 S.F. or 32 acres
HCAD Value $8,966,650.00
Average Assessed value $6.37 per s.f.
Undeveloped:
Total Property 844,700 S.F. or 20 acres
HCAD Value $497,054.00
Average Assessed Value $1.70 per s.f.
The Engineering Division has prepared cost estimates for those streets (Exhibit A). Staff has
calculated projected revenues of $34,586 per year based on the HCAD appraised value of
developed and undeveloped properties along these rights -of -way (Exhibit B).
The schedule of costs and benefits for the project is as follows:
Construction Cost for Concrete Pavement $694,672.44
(50 -year life time) $694,672 - 34,586 = 20 years
to payoff w/o interest
Construction Cost for Asphalt Pavement $1,063,764.12
(1 time construction cost + resurface every 7 years) $1,063,764 - 34,586 = 30 years
to payoff w/o interest
Planning & Zoning Commission
June 21, 2011
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Cost Benefit Analysis:
Based on the current and projected revenues, value of developed and undeveloped properties
as of now is $4,871,581. The City of La Porte's taxes equal $34,586.
Future values and taxes, assuming full developed properties, equal $9,423,701 and $66,906
respectively.
Assuming lifespan of concrete improvements over 50- years, the annualized cost benefit
ratio for concrete at full development is 13,893/66,906 = 0.207
Assuming lifespan of asphalt over 49 years, the annualized cost benefit ratio for asphalt at
full development is 21,709/66,906 = 0.324
Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate
Proposed Truck Routes
April 3, 2011
Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost
West M Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,337.50
1.5 inch HMAC 105 Ton $75.00 $7,909.69
Subtotal $47,138.13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total $102,505.94
West G Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,337.50
1.5 Inch HMAC 105 Ton $75,00 $7,909.69
Subtotal $47,138.13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total $102,505.94
West F Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 ' Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,337.50
1.5 Inch HMAC 105 Ton $75.00 $7,909.69
Subtotal $47,138.13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total $102,505.94
South 14th Street mprovements
Concrete Pavement :
Site Preparation 1.82 AC $2,500.00 $4,545.45
Roadway Excavation 3129 CY $2.50 $7,822.22
time Stabilization 78 Ton $75.00 $5,866.67
Fly Ash Stabilization 31 Ton $145.00 $4,536.89
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 3227 SY $36.00 $116,160.00
Total $138,931.23
Aspahlt Pavement:
Site Preparation 1.82 AC $2,500.00 $4,545.45
Lime Stabilization 81 Ton $75.00 $6,050.00
Fly Ash Stabilization 32 Ton $145.00 $4,678.67
Limestone Base 1815 Ton $30.00 $54,450.00
1.5 Inch HMAC 236 Ton $75.00 $17,696.25
Subtotal $87,420.37
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $17,696.25 $123,873.75
Total $211,294.12
West E Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahft Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
' Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,337.50
1.5 Inch HMAC 105 Ton $75.00 $7,909.69
Subtotal $47,138.13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total $102,505.94
West D Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7,00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,33730
1.5 Inch HMAC 105 Ton $75.00 $7,909.69
Subtotal
$47,138.13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total $102,505.94
West A Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1442 SY $36.00 $51,920.00
Total $66,810.94
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1442 SY $7.00 $10,095.56
Lime Stabilization 36 Ton $75.00 $2,704.17
Fly Ash Stabilization 14 Ton $145.00 $2,091.22
Limestone Base 811 Ton $30.00 $24,337.50
1.5 Inch HMAC 105 Ton $75.00 $7,909.69
Subtotal $47,138,13
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $7,909.69 $55,367.81
Total • - $102,505.94
West 17th Street
Concrete Pavement :
Remove Existing Pavement 1980 SY. $7.00 $13,860.00
Lime Stabilization 50 Ton $75.00 $3,712.50
Fly Ash Stabilization 20 Ton $145.00 $2,871.00
10 Inch Rienforced Concrete Pavement 1980 SY $36.00 $71,280.00
Total $91,723.50
Aspahlt Pavement:
Remove Existing Pavement 1980 SY $7.00 $13,860.00
Lime Stabilization 50 Ton $75.00 $3,712.50
Fly Ash Stabilization 20 Ton $145.00 $2,871.00
Limestone Base 1114 Ton $30.00 $33,412.50
1.5 Inch HMAC 145 Ton $75.00 $10,859.06
Subtotal $64,715.06
Maintenance (resurface every 7 years) 7 EA $10,859.06 $76,013.44
Total $140,728.50
Subtotal Preliminary Construction Cost for Concrete Pavement $631,520.40
10% Contengency $63,152.04
Total Preliminary Construction Cost for Concrete Pavement $694,672.44
Subtotal Preliminary Construction Cost for Asphalt Pavement $967,058.29
10% Contengency $96,705.83
Total Preliminary Construction Cost for Asphalt Pavement $1,063,764.12
Current & Projected Revenues
Street Name Existing Value CLP. @0.71 Full Dev. Value CLP @ 0.71
West M Street $398,649 $2830 $1,387,386 $9,850
West G Street $1,343,475 $9538 $2,071,908 $14,710
West F Street $1,021,201 $7250 $1,850,857 $13,141
South 14 Street $492,000 $3493 $2,497,294 $17,730
West E Street $772,000 $5481 $772,000 $5,481
West D Street $288,475 $2048 $288,475 $2,048
West A Street $274,948 $1952 $274,948 $1,952
South 17 Street $280,833 $1994 $280,833 $1,994
Total Revenues $4,871,581 $34,586 $9,423,701 $66,906