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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2008 Members Present: George Maltsberger, Chester Pool, Bob Capen, Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No.1) and Gilbert Montemayor (Alt. No.2) Members Absent: City Staff Present: Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; and Peggy Lee, Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 29, 2007, MEETING MINUTES. Motion by Chester Pool to approve the Minutes of the November 29,2007, meeting. Second by Bob Capen. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Rothermel, Pool, Maltsberger, Capen, Schoppe None None 3. CONSIDER APPEAL OF THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S DECISION #A08-001 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1911 WEST MAIN STREET, FURTHER DESCRIBED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS LOTS 5-9, 11-28, TRS 4,10, AND 29, BLOCK 727, JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 35, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT SEEKS APPROVAL TO ERECT AN OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGN WITHIN 1,000 FT. OF AN EXISTING SIGN, PROHIBITED PER SECTION 106-875 (H) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. THIS APPEAL IS BEING MADE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 100-89 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik, City Planner, presented Staff's Report. SignAd, Ltd., applicant, has appealed the Enforcement Officer's decision to deny a permit to erect an off-premises advertising sign at 1911 West Main Street (Spencer Highway). The permit was denied In September 2007. The applicant filed an Appeal, but the application was received after the due date. After re-applying, the applicant's application was denied in January 2008. The permit was denied due to an existing advertising sign located within 500' on the same roadway of the proposed site, on the opposite side of the right-of-way. The La Porte Zoning Ordinance, in Section 106-875(H). requires off premises advertising signs be spaced at intervals of not less than 1,000'. Staff recommended denial of the Appeal. Five property owners located within 200' of the subject tract were mailed public hearing notices. The City did not receive any responses from the mail-out; one was returned to the City undeliverable. B. PROPONENTS Chairman Maltsberger swore in Richard Rothfelder, 1201 Louisiana, Houston, Texas 77002. Mr. Rothfelder, Attorney for the applicant, addressed the Board. Accompanying Mr. Rothfelder were Mark Grimes, with SignAd and Gus Brieden, owner of the land Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of February 28, 2008 Page 2 of 4 where the proposed sign was to be located. Mr. Rothfelder presented Board Members with copies of a letter he had written in support of the Appeal. He also provided copies of photos of the proposed sign location, as well as photos of an existing sign. Mr. Rothfelder's interpretation of Code of Ordinances Section 106-875 (H) is that billboards cannot be located on the same side of the street within 1000' of each other. He noted that City regulations do not say to measure the distance in a radial fashion, nor do they say to measure on the same side of the street. He referred to regulations imposed by the Texas Department of Transportation on spacing of signs in Texas Administrative Code Title 43, 21.153, which refers to distance being measured between signs on the same side of the roadway, and not in a radial fashion. Mr. Rothfelder informed the Board that on July 1, 1999, the City of La Porte granted SignAd a permit for another billboard located on the west side of Highway 146 north of West Barbour'S Cut Blvd. A copy of the permit was included with his materials. Across the street, within 590' from the permitted billboard, was an existing billboard, but the permit was issued because it was further than 1000' from the nearest billboard on the same side of the highway. Mr. Rothfelder stated the proposed billboard site is suitable for outdoor advertising. Chairman Maltsberger swore in Mark Grimes, with SignAd, 2400 S. Voss, Houston, Texas. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Grimes said that placement of the sign at the proposed location would allow for the remainder of the property to be developed. Mr. Malik responded to points made by Mr. Rothfelder: Section 106-875 (H) does not distinguish between signs located on the same side of the street and across the street. It simply states that signs shall be spaced in intervals of not less than 1000'. The City is not bound by the particular section of 43 Texas Administrative Code referenced by SignAd. Another part of 43 Texas Administrative Code, Section 21.151 specifically allows a municipality to regulate the size, lighting, and spacing requirements of signs and to enact regulations that are more restrictive than the general rules in 43 Texas Administrative Code. It is irrelevant that the City approved a permit under similar circumstances in the past. The Board can only evaluate the appeal based on the three criteria outlined in the law and referenced in the staff report. Mr. Rothfelder addressed staffs response in that the City did not make a mistake in 1999, rather it correctly interpreted its regulations and established a precedence. Mr. Rothfelder believes it was Council's intent that spacing intervals be measured on the same side of the highway. One should not compare spacing requirements for apartments with spacing requirements for billboards. Mr. Rothfelder requested the Board reverse the decision of the Enforcement Officer by granting the Appeal. c. OPPONENTS There was no opposition presented. Motion by Bob Capen to deny Appeal #A08-001 and to uphold the Enforcement Officer's decision to deny a permit to SignAd, Ltd. to erect an off premises advertising sign at 1911 W. Main Street. Second by Chester Pool. The motion carried. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of February 28, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins read aloud from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances, which addresses Appeals. Motion by Chester Pool to request Chairman Maltsberger forward a letter to City Council, on behalf of the Board, respectfully requesting a review of Code of Ordinances Section 106-875 (H) dealing with the spacing requirements for billboards. Second by Rod Rothermel. The motion carried. Pool, Maltsberger, Capen, Schoppe Rothermel None Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Pool, Rothermel, Maltsberger, Capen, Schoppe None None 4. CONSIDER VARIANCE REQUEST #V08-001 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3209 SOUTH BROADWAY, FURTHER DESCRIBED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS LOT 15 AND EAST 57.9 FT. OF LOT 16, BAY OAKS, W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 30, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT SEEKS A VARIANCE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING GAS CANOPY WITH A LARGER CANOPY AT THE CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION. THIS VARIANCE IS BEING SOUGHT UNDER THE TERMS OF SECTION 106-192 (b) (2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik presented Staffs Report. Naved Anwar, agent for La Porte Petroleum Corporation, Inc., has requested a variance to replace a 500 sq ft. existing gas canopy with a larger 1,000 sq. ft. canopy at the convenience store/gas station located at 3209 S. Broadway. Enlargement of the canopy would increase the pre-existing nonconformities at the subject property. Public hearing notices were mailed to 15 property owners located within 200 feet of the subject tract. The City received two responses favoring the variance. B. PROPONENTS Chairman Maltsberger swore in Khelid M. Khan, 903 Crosstimbers, Houston, Texas, contractor for the owner. Mr. Khan explained that this location has received approval for the Valero brand. Valero's specifications require a minimum canopy size of 20' x 50'. Mr. Khan believes the requested improvements would help the look of the neighborhood. He stated that all city requirements would be met. Chairman Maltsberger swore in Salim Qadr. Mr. Qadr, property owner, bought the property in 2004 when it was branded Chevron. He has experienced a 60% decline in business ever since the convenience store across the street was rebuilt. Mr. Qadr feels he can improve his business by updating the store, as well as help the neighborhood look better. C. OPPONENTS There were none. \ I '"' Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of February 28, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Motion by Chesle~POOI to approve Valiance Request #V08-001 to allOW the replacement of an existing 500 sq. fl. canopy with a 1,000 sq. fl. canopy at the property located at 3209 S. Broadway, with the following conditions: . Parking lot surface shall be improved. . Dumpster shall be screened from public view and public right-of-way. . Landscaping shall be provided. Second by Rod Rothermel. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Pool, Rothermel. Maltsberger, Capen and Schoppe None . None Assistant City A\lofI1ey, Clark Askins read aloud from SectiOn 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances, which addresses Appeals. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no administrative reports. However, Mr. Malik mentioned that ealiier In the day, there was a tour of the new Bayport cruise Tenninal and when construction is completed, it should be a very nice facility. 6. BOARD COMMENTS There were none. 7. ADJOURN Chairman Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Submitted by, ~~ Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved on thiS~ day of - ~ ,2008. #V08-002 VARIANCE FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS IN TIRZ NO.1 EXHIBITS: STAFF REPORT APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE EXHIBIT A - AREA MAP EXHIBIT B - PHOTOS EXHIBIT C - SITE PLANS EXHIBIT D - SECTION 106-680, CODE OF ORDINANCES EXHIBIT E - PUBLIC NOTICE RESPONSE Staff Report April 24, 2008 Variance Request #V08-002 ReQuested by: ReQuested for: Le!!al Description: Location: Zonm!!: Backl!round: Mr. Alton Ogden, Jr. (Oakland Land & Development, LLC.) Ordinance 1501-F5, Exterior Building Design Standards in TIRZ No.1 8.608 acres of land described as TRS 2 & 3, TR A (abandoned 17th Street) TR 4A, TR 5A, TR C (abandoned 17th Street) and West N Street right-of- way closed and abandoned by Ordinance #2006-2890, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. 1400 & 1500 Blocks of South 16th Street (powell Road) Light Industrial (LI) The 2020 La Porte Comprehensive Plan shows a consensus by the citizens that all existing and future commercial/industrial developments are attractive, highly utilized, and without negative influence on adjacent properties and roadways. Subsequently, City Council has approved two amendments to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances creating architectural and exterior building design standards in order to enhance the overall impression of the City and to promote quality developments within the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and along major thoroughfares, in an effort to attract new sustainable businesses to La Porte. Staff, with guidance from the Planning and Zoning Commission, reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106). After a public hearing at the August 17, 2006 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote, recommended amendments related to Architectural Building Standards for TIRZ No. 1 to be included in the Code of Ordinances. City Council, at the September 11, 2006 meeting approved an ordinance amending Chapter 106 which adds to exterior building design standards in TIRZ No.1. Major developments lie within TIRZ #1, which includes Port Crossing, Lakes at Fairmont Greens, and Preserve at Taylor Bayou. A provision for Exterior Building Designs has been introduced per Section 106-680 of the Code of Ordinances (copy attached). Any building readily visible from a major thoroughfare or directly abutting a residential development on any side shall be 100% masonry and/or glass products with minimum landscaping of 10%. Development of non-conforming existing structures will be required to be in compliance with these architectural standards. The developer has proposed few office/warehouse buildings within the above project area along S. 16th Street. Building #1 located at 1400 S. 16th Street was approved on April 25, 2005. Building #2 located at 1410 S. 16th Street was approved on July 10, 2006 (see photos). Board of Adjustment April 24, 2008 #V08-002 Page 2 Analvsis: Ordinance 1501-F5 pertaining to Exterior Building Design Standards in TIRZ No.1 was approved on September 11, 2006. Later, the developer submitted development site plan for building #3 to be located at 1500 S. 16th Street and site plan for yard only to be located at 1801 West 'M' Street, on November 14,2007. Later stages of the site plan review and prior to approval, a major issue surfaced involving architectural standards for proposed building to be located on the subject tract. The proposed building was found with no compliance with architectural standards applicable to the subject property being in the TIRZ #1. Subsequently, the plans were approved with a note that: "Project is located within the City's TIRZ No.1 and shall conform to the minimum exterior building design standards 100% masonry and/or glass products". Citing Section 1 06-680, this variance request by the developer seeks to address the following issues: · To allow no 100% masonry and/or glass etc. fayade on the sides or back of the buildings · To allow brick fayade to be placed on the front of the buildings below the canopy. The subject tract for proposed development is located in the area between Fairmont Parkway and newly developed Port Crossing Business Park within TIRZ#1. The property is located in the light industrial zone along major arterial with 100' right-of-way. The site is accessible both from State Highway 146 through Wharton Weems Boulevard, Export Drive, and Fairmont Parkway. The property is adjoined by Port Crossing and other light industrial facilities along S. 16th Street. The applicant requests that the Board recognize these hardships (undefined). On the variance application (copy attached), the applicant stated that the requirement of 100% masonry products on front and sides will drive the rental price beyond the prospective tenants reach and prospective tenants may relocate to other city. Section 106-192, in the Code of Ordinances, defines a variance as deviation from the literal provisions of the chapter which is granted by the Board when strict conformity to the chapter would cause an unnecessary hardship because of the circumstances unique to the property on which the variance is granted Except as otherwise prohibited, the board is empowered to authorize a variance from a requirement when the board finds that all of the following conditions have been met. .:. That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the best public interest. Board of Adjustment April 24, 2008 #V08-002 Page 3 Conclusion: .:. That literal enforcement of the chapter will result in unnecessary hardship because of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation unique to the specific piece of property in question. "Unnecessary hardship" shall mean physical hardship relating to the property itself as distinguished from a hardship relating to convenience, financial considerations or caprice, and the hardship must not result from the applicant or property owner's own actions; and .:. That by granting the variance, the spirit of the chapter will be observed The Board must decide if the applicant's request not to have exterior building design standards despite the provisions found in Section 106-680, is reasonable. The Board is charged with deciding whether all of the above conditions have been met. Staff cannot find evidence proving that a "hardship" exists. No unique physical conditions exist on the applicant's property that will prevent the project from complying with the City's Code of Ordinances pertaining to fCl9ade ordinance in TIRZ No.1. The applicant believes that imposing current regulations will cause undue burden and incur expenses to accomplish this project. Loss of prospective tenants, jobs, and eventually tax base to the City will have a negative impact on the area. The applicant requests that the Board recognize this as a hardship. Nonetheless, Staff believes that applicant's request does not meet the test for hardship for the following reasons: First, while the tract has an "even shaped" configuration, this has not precluded or impaired development. Furthermore, the amount of acreage available will not impose a burden on development. Second, it does not meet the standards that Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council wish to pursue within TIRZ # 1. In addition, it clearly goes against the new regulations approved by the City. Staff believes this defies the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and that granting this variance would not be in the public's best interest. Variance Request #V08-002, which seeks a variance for allowing no fayade on sides or back of the buildings, is not in conformance with the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. The applicant has not shown that circumstances unique to his property exist. Based on the facts outlined in this report, the conditions needed to grant a variance do not exist. In addition to the likelihood of an adverse impact or viability of the overall project, the parameters for the requested variance, in staff's opinion, does not appear to meet the provisions established by Section 106-192 Variances. Board of Adjustment April 24, 2008 #V08-002 Page 4 Avveals: In view of the above facts, the request has no merits for variance, however, the Board could consider: · Allowing the requested relief being sought and accepting the minimal fayade on the building (variance granted). · Directing the owner/developer to follow the approved plans to comply with the ordinances (variance denied). As per Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by V T CA., Local Government Code Section 211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board of Adjustment. ;/ r ~~ CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT V ARlANCE REQUEST Application No.: OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: $150.00 Date Received: Receipt No.: ~ This Fee is Non-Refundable Regardless of the Board's Decision v O~ - OO::L o 4-olt/-o~ , ~1J.3. Applicant' ,11,$cJtJt))H.) ];./tYai,t;#4#cf!1 lJe;elljI/IIf',vT: lie. ? uI- ~~ Name 7/ ]:-'/l~ - r"fso cel! FO' fl/)rCIIE~ /115;37/2/ to/- qt2 ,t,t,f/? t9rr,'c-e Address Phone I am the owner ofthe herein described property. I have authorized to act on my behalf in this matter. Owner*: Name Address Phone I am requesting a variance to Sect. I f,tJ - IPdltJ of the City Zoning regulations Chapter 106 ofthe Code of Ordinance. II A . ..1 . I am requesting this variance for property located at T~ks ~ 17. 3 ~ I/7T, (1, SA . f" ~t A dress I / {t II JL/txJ,. /'1/0/ IS- 00 .5 DfJlJ.. It, 57ie e'f'T (ItJlUc(( _) tK() I t.JI~ T 111 Legal escription () Site Plan ( ) Major Development Site Plan ( ) Minor Development Site Plan () General Plan A Site Plan of the property is attached. Also, I have listed the information requested below on the following pages of this form. a) All facts concerning the matter that has led up to this request. b) The type of relief! am seeking (setbacks, lot coverage, etc.). c) The grounds upon which I am making this request. * If a}Jplil:ant is NOT the owner, he must provide Authorizatio ~#y , D e Office Use Only SitePl:1n 2nd Authorization (if applicable) attached? Yes() No() Date transmitted to the Board of Adjustments: Meetir,g Date: Applicant Notified of Date: Notice to surrounding property owners- Date: Board's Decision: Approved ( ) Denied ( ) .."u_..!~ T\M:~;nn m~i1ed to AODlicantlOwncr: -- 2 A variance is a " deviation from the literal provisions oPhe Zoning Ordinance." The City's Board of Adjustments may NOT grant a variance that does not meet all of the following conditions: ~.........> 1) The variance must not be contrary to the public interest. 2) Literal enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance must result in a hardship. This hardship must be unique to the property in question. Property that is undevelopable due to its unusual ~hape, narrowness, shallowness, or topography cop.stitutes the pri~ary example , of"hardship. BardshiRs that are financial in n-ature or due to the owner's actions cannot be granted. . . 3) "Granting the ~aria"nce must not violate the spirit onhe Zoning Ordinan'ce. 4) No variance that allows a use that is prohibited within the Use zone in question may be granted. For example, a variance allowing a commercial use in a residential zone is not allowable. Please remember it is the Applicant's responsibility to prove that a variance will meet the above conditions. 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" '''!l " ,",," ..-l',~ .......i-1 - " ~ {"';"", - ", AM>Id1Nb~:I /fA -' AM)fG.1NCrftrtV:I -,gI' rr "" .,-nr. ('"";It aes." :t. . & <,- . '.. ". '. 1,' N ,/-- ZONING ~ 106-680 ( (c) Prior to recording in the county deed records, approval of the city shall be secured as to the documents described in subsection 106-676(b). (d) The declaration of covenants, conditions or restrictions or equivalent document shall specify that deeds, leases or documents of conveyance affecting buildings, units, parcels, tracts, townhouses, or apartments shall subject such properties to the terms of such declaration. (e) The declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions shall provide that an owners' association or corporation shall be formed and that all owners shall be members of said association or corporation which shall maintain all properties and common areas in good repair and which shall assess individual property owners proportionate shares of joint or common costs. The declaration shall be subject to the review and approval of the city attorney. The intent of this requirement is to protect the property values of the individual owner through establishing effective private control. Sec. 106-677. Public services. The proposed project shall be served by the city water and sewer system and fire hydrants shall be installed at such locations as necessary to provide fire protection. Proposed utility connections shall be subject to approval by the planning director. Sec. 106-678. Building height. Height limitations shall be the same as imposed in the respective districts. Sec. 106-679. Roadways. Private roadways within the project shall have an improved surface to 24 feet or more in width and shall be so designed as to permit the city fire trucks to provide protection to each building. No portion of this required 24-foot road system may be used in calculating required off-street parking space or be used for parking. V Sec. 106-680. Exterior building designs. The material used on the exterior facade of all commercial and industrial buildings within the city's TIRZ No.1 shall conform to the requirements below and in accordance to the appropriate zoning district, land uses, and visibility of the site. (a) Minimum exterior wall standard for any building visible from a major thoroughfare or directly abutting residential development shall be 100 percent masonry or glass, e.g. brick, stone brick veneer, tilt wall, decorative or textured concrete block, split face block, stucco, and EIFS (exterior insulation and finish systems). (b) All nonconforming structures must come into compliance with the above standards whenever a permit is desired and under review per sections 106-262 and 106-268 of this article. Any pre-existing building which is required to conform to this section shall have front facade 100 percent masonry or glass, side/rear 50 percent masonry or glass. Supp. No. 15 CD106:79 EXHIBIT 0 ~ PUBLIC NOTICE RESPONSE There were public hearing notices mailed to Eight (8) property owners within 200' for the subject property. There were no responses received. f)(., :1 I...,...,