HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2015-3571 SCUP#14-19000003;off-site parking lot for Medders Construction Co, Inc ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14-91000003 FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF
LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN OFF-SITE
PARKING LOT FOR MEDDERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF S. 16TH STREET AND W. C STREET; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by granting
Special Conditional Use Permit#14-91000003, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by
reference for all purposes, to allow for the development of an off-site parking lot for Medders
Construction Co., Inc., at the following described property, to wit: .143 acre tract further
described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 789, Town of La Porte, City of LaPorte, Harris County, Texas,
within a General Commercial (GC) zoning district.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances
regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 3. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or
invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or
inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or
part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such
remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this
end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at
a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly
mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties
under consideration.
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Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that
all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the
amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Classification contained in this Ordinance as
amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City
of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this thea?3-(Jday of , 2015.
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Patrice Fogarty, Coecretdfy
APPROVED:
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Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit#14-91000003
This permit is issued to: Medders Construction Co,Inc.
Owner or Agent
311 S. 16`h Street,LaPorte,Texas 77571
Address
For Development of: Off-Site Parking Lot
Development Name
Vacant Parcel located at the Southeast Corner of S. Wh St. and W. C St.
LaPorte,TX 77571
Address
Legal Description: Lot 1 &2,Block 789,Town of LaPorte, City of LaPorte,Harris
County,Texas
Zoning: General Commercial(GC)
Use: Off-Site Parking for a Construction Company
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit is applicable for the subject property and subsequent plan received
November 11, 2014,but not yet approved, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City's
Planning and Development Department upon approval.Project development shall be consistent with such
approved plan,except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of the
City of La Porte's Development Ordinance.
2. The plan shall comply with all other 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.
3. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction with
the city's building permit application process.
4. The applicant shall provide screening in accordance with the provision of Section 106-444(a)on
the east property line to mitigate impacts of the proposed parking lot on the residential properties
to the east.
5. Driveway access shall only be permitted on S. 16th Street, or alternatively, on West C Street at
40' from the eastern right-of-way line of S. 16th Street at its point of intersection with W. C
Street.
6. No outside storage of materials is permitted on site.
7. Parking shall be only for Medders Construction Co., Inc. or subsequent owner of the property at
311 S. 16th Street.
8. The paved surface shall be either asphalt or concrete.
9. The pavement shall remain in good, operable, dust free condition over time, and that repairs shall
be made as necessary, or upon written notification by the city.
10. No storage of placard hazardous materials permitted on-site.
11. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning and
Development.A significant change in the approved concept shall be subject to the Planning and
Zoning Commission's review.
Failure to occupy the building 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 contract or agreement 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 LaPorte, and the previous zoning of the entire
tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
Validation Date: 2—–2
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Dilector of Plann4and Development City Secretary
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