HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-15 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of April 22, 2015
Commissioners Present: Richard Warren, Nick Barrera, Mark Follis,Wyatt Smith, and Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Trey Kendrick, Helen LaCour, Lou Ann Martin,and Les Bird
City Staff Present: Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens, City Planner Eric Ensey,
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins,and Office Coordinator Peggy Lee
1. Call to order.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Members.
Commissioners Warren, Barrera, Follis,Smith,and Lawler were present for roll call.
3. Continue a public hearing from and opened during the April 16,2015,Regular Meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit#15-
91000002,a request by Barsan Global Logistics(on behalf of the property owner Pierside Industries,
Inc.)to allow for construction of a warehouse facility on a 7.1 acre portion of the property described as
Tracts 113-3,Abstract 35,Johnson Hunter Survey in a Planned Unit Development(PUD)zone district.
Chairman Lawler continued the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Eric Ensey presented the staff report for a request by Barsan Global Logistics for a
Special Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a freight transportation arrangement and
logistics facility located on S. 16th Street southeast of W. M Street,adjacent to the Port Crossing
Business Park. Mr. Ensey outlined the conditions that staff would recommend be included if the
Commission were to approve the Special Conditional Use Permit for City Council consideration.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission regarding the recommended permit
conditions.
Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners located within 200'of the subject site.
The city received one response from the mail-out in favor of the request.
b. Applicant Presentation
The applicant,Joe Llamas, 1503 Ridgecrest Dr.,Austin,TX,on behalf of Barsan Global Logistics,
addressed the Commission. Mr. Llamas responded to questions from the Commission. He stated
the company is an importer/exporter of products from Europe to the United States. The value of
the proposed development is approximately$5 million.
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One of the permit conditions that would require the property to be replatted and subdivided and
dedication of right-of-way along S. 16th Street to make a consistent 100-foot right-of-way width
was discussed in depth.
Chairman Lawler called for a 10-minute break at 7:13 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:25
p.m.
c. Public Comments(for,against,or questions)
There were no comments from the public.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
4. Close public hearing.
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:29.
S. Consider recommendation to City Council on Special Conditional Use Permit request#15-91000002.
Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to City Council,approval of Special Conditional Use
Permit request#15-91000002 with the following conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of
the City of La Porte's Development Ordinance and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter
106,"Zoning"of the City's Code of Ordinances and all other department reviews and
applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction
with the city's building permit application process.
3. A traffic impact analysis performed by a licensed engineer agreed to by both the City and the
applicant shall be required.The study must ensure that the proposed development will not
adversely impact S. 161h Street or any of the major intersection in the vicinity.Any mitigation
required by the study will be the responsibility of the applicant and will be applied
proportionately to the scope of the development.
4. The subject property will need to be replatted and subdivided in accordance with the
requirements outlined in the City of La Porte's Development Ordinance.As part of the plat,
the applicant will be required to dedicate right-of-way along S. 16th Street to make a
consistent 100-foot right-of-way width.
5. The applicant shall install all of the required street trees as part of the development of Parcel
A as required by Section 106-800 of the city's Code of Ordinances along S.161h Street and W.
M Street.
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6. Harris County driveway permits shall be presented prior to permit issuance for all driveways
requested. Maximum driveway widths shall be provided in compliance with city code
requirements.
7. The pavement shall remain in good,operable,dust free condition over time,and that repairs
shall be made as necessary upon written notification by the city.
8. Any future change in use requires consideration of a Special Conditional Use Permit in
accordance with Chapter 106,"Zoning"of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren,Barrera, Follis,Smith,and Lawler
Nays: None
Staff requested additional consideration by the Commission due to the applicant requesting the words
"if so"be added to previously approved condition#3.
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to reconsider a recommendation to City Council on Special
Conditional Use Permit#15-91000002.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren,Barrera,Follis,Smith,and Lawler
Nays: None
Motion by Commissioner Warren to withdraw the previously approved motion and replace it with a
recommendation to City Council to approve Special Conditional Use Permit request#15-91000002 with
the following conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of
the City of La Porte's Development Ordinance and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter
106,"Zoning"of the City's Code of Ordinances and all other department reviews and
applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction
with the city's building permit application process.
3. A traffic impact analysis performed by a licensed engineer agreed to by both the City and the
applicant shall be required.The study must ensure that the proposed development will not
adversely impact S. 161h Street or any of the major intersection in the vicinity. If so,any
mitigation required by the study will be the responsibility of the applicant and will be
applied proportionately to the scope of the development.
4. The subject property will need to be replatted and subdivided in accordance with the
requirements outlined in the City of La Porte's Development Ordinance.As part of the plat,
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the applicant will be required to dedicate right-of-way along S. 16th Street to make a
consistent 100-foot right-of-way width.
S. The applicant shall install all of the required street trees as part of the development of Parcel
A as required by Section 106-800 of the city's Code of Ordinances along S. 16th Street and W.
M Street.
6. Harris County driveway permits shall be presented prior to permit issuance for all driveways
requested. Maximum driveway widths shall be provided in compliance with city code
requirements.
7. The pavement shall remain in good,operable,dust free condition over time,and that repairs
shall be made as necessary upon written notification by the city.
8. Any future change in use requires consideration of a Special Conditional Use Permit in
accordance with Chapter 106,"Zoning"of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren,Barrera, Follis,Smith,and Lawler
Nays: None
6. Administrative reports.
Being Administrative Professional's week,Mr.Tietjens took the opportunity to express appreciation to
Peggy Lee for her work in the Department and with the Commission.
7. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policy.
Commissioner Follis suggested a future review of the underlying land use for the Port Crossing and
surrounding area to ensure conformity with existing and intended land uses.
Commissioner Smith inquired about his service on the Bylaws Subcommittee. Mr.Tietjens assured Mr.
Smith that staff would soon be ready to kick-off the committee meetings.
Chairman Lawler suggested it may be time for the trucking committee to consider researching trucking
"impact"fees for infrastructure.
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Smith.
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Peggy Le
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on �� - ,2015.
Hal Lawler
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission