CITY OF BAYTOWN. Universal Development Application

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1 CO CITY OF BAYTOWN Universal Development Application Pfenning A: Development Sen-ices 2401 Market Street Biyuwit,TX 7T520 Rhone; 28l-42f»-53W Planrriirg&baylottc-org Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Indicate "N/A" when an item does not pertain toyour application. APPLICATION TYPE(S) - CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES) BELOW -ric Zoning Map Amendment DTelecommunication Special Us Replat Land Development Plan n^l Zoning Variance Landscape Variance Small Subdivision* rjz Zoning Special Exception rrt Zoning Appeal n Subdivision Variance Preliminary Plat* o Lot Line Adjustment/Consolidation Minor Plat* Fire Lane Easement Amending Plat* c Text Amendment ^j/zoning Special Use Final Plat* d Plat Certification o Other ifae appropriate checklist and lee schedule for minimum requirements for each application. *These applications use the same checklist. O PROJECT INFORMATION.. Project Subdivision Name: So.vjrov^^\ W\q.>T\vnc^ RV Rgsor-V" Project Address/Location: \5*2. lo^gs CocxA QavjrQU)^ Brief Description of Project: G~oysS^<*OeVvow- Q^ QV rorv-- PROPERTY INFORMATION - THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO TEXT CHANGES Legal Description &Recording Info: V\g/<\^ CjCXirJr*^ K.QV5.\j->Jg_ Oa\>AOOJr\ TAOsftHCX Parcel(s) Tax ID//(s): V>lg^l CPODDDOJ. Property platted: Yes2L. No Don't Know Type: Residential Acres:. CommercialiiAcres: ^, Total acres: Is property in ETJ? Yes No Existing Zoning: JjSgu. Number ofexisting lots: \, Number ofexisting units: O, Current Use: VOQCwT Proposed Zoning: uve. Number of proposed lots:. Number of proposed units:, Proposed Use:'C>«vO»vr- Utility provider for water supply: C\Vu pv \SqvAouJAUtility provider for sanitary sewer:ciyxa q\ ijcx\^ye yj i would like to attend a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRCj: Yes jz.no County: Chambers HarrisAsr [I'nmarv Contact will be notified) Owner Name: 0\nM NOs \ WN.ixg.v^» Address: lao^ VL\\o^om e- SL^o^cK Phone: Applicant Name: V^,V"e*~ APPLICANT & OWNER LNFORMATION Fax: XSVJOAfeS Address: CJ3 ^Vtjqns Urrv^ Phone: ^V?fl_- V^lr 3C7.1 Fax: Contact Person (Ifdifferent from applicant): Address: CX^ OJOQ\1Q_ lovev56(5)msn.com City. fi>ckvaov^ <v State:T^ Zip: C^ov^^ftfOp^\\/\ o> ^^uu-co** litsysxicyo. C>\x StnteT^ ZipHlE)13 Citv: State: Zip: rv Phone: Fax: By signing this application, staff is "ranted access to your proper!) lo perform activities related to your case. If the property owner is not signing, legally sufficient signatureauthorityverification (i.e. letterof authorization to apply) must be provided at the timeof application. iuaj/tufu* Signature(s): Printed/Typed Namc(s): OLIVIA MYERS Known 10 me to be the person(s)whosenamc(s) is/are subscribed to the aboveand foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same fejlhe purposes andconsideration uon expressed and in the capacity therein slated. Given under my hand and seal ofoffice on this Project dav of Manager; X Completeness review by:_ 20 \L TRESSIAYARBROUGH NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF TEXAS CQMM V^ ^Ju^CQt=^-~ ; DENT USE ONLY: Submittal Date: Accepted By: Total Fee(s): S Date: Approved by: Approval Date: Project ; :pafj^ddio Re\

2 Baytown Marina RV Resort Zoning Special Use Checklist Applicant's Statement ' The statement shall: list the reason(s) for requiring a zoning special use permit.' To construct and operate a recreational vehicle park. ' identify the existing zoning district and the current and proposed property uses' Under the City of Baytown Unified Land Development Code the subject property is in a Mixed Use Zone. This zoning permits a recreational vehicle park subjectto the conditions specified in Section A31 of the code. (a) Recreational vehicle parks shall be separated from all adjacent uses by opaque screening Where the park area abuts adjoining property we propose six feet high timber screen panels in a staggered configuration that will minimize flood flow restriction. (b) must have an approved special use permit prior to receiving a building permit. The subject of this Application. (c) must be a minimum of 5 acres in size. The subject property is Acres. Land area is acres. Finally, the statement shall illustrate how the applicant's request addresses the following criteria: 1. This special use permit will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment ofother property, not significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity in any material way. We contend that a well designed destination recreational vehicle park in this location will not negatively impact on property values in the area. To the contrary, we believe the construction of Jones Road will have a positive effect on property values on properties fronting or accessing from this street. 2. This special usepermit will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property Apart from the property to the north east that is zoned Multi Use, the property is surrounded by large holdings zoned Single Family Estate (SFE). We assume one reason for this zoning is that, in the main, these properties share the same flood plain as the subject property. The establishment of this RV park will not impede any further development of these sites that is currently permitted within the SFE Zone. 3. This special use permit will ensure that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been orwill be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate ofoccupancy The engineering infrastructure will be designed by local engineering company, Busch Hutchinson and Associates and will meet the approval of the City of Baytown. A feature of the design will give us the ability to isolate electricity, water and sewer in the case of impending inundation.

3 4. This special use permit will ensure that adequate nuisance prevention measures will be taken and maintained to prevent and controloffensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration priorto the issuance ofa certificate of occupancy. During construction measures will be taken to prevent sediment run off to Cedar Bayou. Depending on the time of construction it may be necessary to implement some dust abatement measures. During the park operation there will be no offensive odors, fumes, dust.noise or vibration 5. This special use permit will ensure that there are sufficient landscaping, screening, setbacks and otherland use measures to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property The type of screening fence is specified by Section A31 of the Unified Land Development Code. We propose staggering these panels to facilitate the flood flow and supplement this screening with additional indigenous landscaping. The RV pads adjacent to adjoining properties are set back 20 feet from the property boundary. 6. The proposed use is in consistent with the comprehensive plan and is generally consistent with the ULDC. We believe the proposal meets the requirements specified in the ULDC. 7. That the site plan meets the criteria set forth in the ULDC Section 1.26 (e), whereas the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may adopt otherconditions on any special use permit application that are needed to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to, hours of operation and additional landscape or parking requirements We understand that the City Council may adopt other conditions that it may deem necessary before issuing a permit. The parking requirements specified in Section of the Code has been met or exceeded. The nature of an RV park operation means most business is conducted during business hours. Applicant(s) Signature Oi\OTO^ Date Applicant(s) Printed Name: Peter Charles Swales jfp\

4 A Proposal for a Recreational Vehicle Park on the site of the former Baytown Marina Jones Road Baytown. Baytown Marina RV Resort \ Area Background Prior to Hurricane Ike (and possibly after) this property appears to have been an operating marina, servicing commercial shipping, providing boat launching facilities, some boat marina pens and covered boat storage. At some later stage it was apparently a "Beer Hall". Since the cessation of these business activities the property has been unused apart from a couple of boat moorings and some locked storage areas in the old sheds. The property is becoming overgrown and has recently been the target of illegal rubbish dumpers. Numerous damaged boats and the remains of a travel trailer have been features of the site since Hurricane Ike. The property consists of Acres of both private water body and dry land. The actual dry land area of is Acres Adjacent to the south is an additional Acres of land, that although zoned residential, has no legal access to a public road. This initial proposal does not include this smaller tract. Physical Characteristics The land is situated on Cedar Bayou with elevations varying between two and eight feet. All of the subject property is contained with the 100 year Flood Plain and recent inundation is well documented. There is a combination of natural earth banks and a small area of bulk-headed waterfront. Some past works to prevent further erosion of the earth bank has been undertaken. These areas will need to be further stabilized and grassed There are some trees that we would be anxious to preserve and there is considerable areas of graveled hard stand. Existing buildings that are constructed of steel would form no part of the proposed development and would be demolished. The small building near the dock may serve as a temporary site office during the construction phase. We do not propose changing the physical layout of the land / water ratio. It is our intention to utilize the unique "peninsula" area to the north east and the inlet foreshore area adjacent to Jones Road as a nature walk / dog walking area. In accord with the City of Baytown Watershed Protection Code the average level of the property will not be altered.

5 The Proposal Our proposal is to develop the site into a destination recreational vehicle park with a strong fishing theme. There is no shortage of RV parks in the Baytown area, but few are of a standard to attract and retain recreational visitors, as most parks have understandably been targeted towards the many construction workers in the Baytown area. We believe our concept will appeal to those with boats, as well as shore fishermen who will be able to access a refurbished boat launching ramp as well as fishing piers in the inlet. The land area and physical shape of the site support around 100 sites designed in accord with Chapter 58 of the City of Baytown Ordinance and the requirements of Article V111 Watershed Protection Ordinance. The initial design has been commissioned after consultation with the relevant Officers of the City of Baytown. As a destination park we propose that the amenities will be of high standard including an elevated main building containing a members lounge and office reception area. A laundry and bathroom building is proposed at ground level. The later building will be designed to cope with occasional inundation and will be one of the few impediment to flood flow. The main structure will be elevated on piers to minimize restriction to flood flow. The only other structures required on site are a storage building for mowers etc and a small number of picnic shelters in "mini-parks" scattered throughout the park. A swimming pool area is envisaged and the adjacent 5 acre site could be used for passive pursuits that would not require infrastructure ie. walking tracks. Our research has shown that the issue of spacing is of high importance among recreational RV park users. With this in mind the designers have increased a percentage of site spacing up to twice the space specified by Section of the Baytown Code. Section specifies a minimum of 100 square feet of recreational area per RV stand. Our proposal includes a combination of private water body, watershed protection area and passive recreation area totaling approximately 220,000 square feet - an average of 2200sq feet per stand. In the event of pending inundation, services to the site such as power, sewer and water, will be isolated from a location above the flood level to ensure the health and safety of the local residents.

6 jp* * Why an RV park at 1512 Jones Road? We ask that the City of Baytown, and our neighbors in the Jones Road / Kilgore Road vicinity consider this proposal of a Destination RV Park as one of the best outcomes for this site for economic, aesthetic and practical reasons. 1. The site is in a 100 year flood plain. A condition in such an area is that any development does not significantly impede the maximum flow of water during time of flood. The permanent structures proposed will be far less than the footprint of the existing buildings. In the event of a severe weather warning (hurricane, storm surge etc.) our tenants will remove their vehicles and evacuate. 2. As part of the conditions of development our company will be constructing Jones Road to the "T" intersection. Construction will be to the standard set by the City of Baytown for an asphalt flexible base pavement. 3. This work will be undertaken at no cost to the City or landowners who abut the road. The new road will be enhanced by roadside landscaping. 4. This destination RV Park will attract longer term tenants with a common interest ie. Fishing. We would anticipate that a fair percentage of these folk would be retirees and their spending patterns would positively impact on local businesses. 5. All neighboring properties are part of a large lot subdivision and the residences are situated far from where the RV's will be located. Apart from our neighbor on the corner of Jones Road, the nearest residence will be around feet to the west. A 20 foot buffer zone and six foot fencing will shield the view of the park from adjoining properties zoned residential. 6. The current street scape consists of rusting derelict buildings, trash and obsolete infrastructure, with the land fast becoming overgrown. Illegal dumping is already in evidence. We intend that the public view (from the Jones Road T Intersection) will be replaced with landscaped areas and walk ways. 7. Within the site we intend to embark on a tree and shrub planting scheme (in accord with the relevant Ordinance) that will become a feature of the park. We will also be endeavoring to retain as many trees as possible during the construction phase. 8. Because of our commitment to the landscaped environment we anticipate the we will be employing more local people for site maintenance than the average park of the size. 9. The provision of sites for local workers and their families will enable them to live in the area in which they work, thus reducing their commute times and allowing them to spend their spare time and disposable income in and around the City of Baytown. jp\ Conclusion We intend that the Baytown Marina RV Resort will be built to the highest technical and social standards that can be applied to a development of this type. It is our belief that the completed project will be a valuable asset contributing to the amenity of the Cedar Bayou area of the City of Baytown.

7 Baytown Marina RV Resort * Who are the developers? There are four entities that each will be 25% owners of the Baytown Marina RV Resort. jps Three of the owners are families who reside in Melbourne, Australia. Family backgrounds are as diverse as ladies fashion, environment installations and residential construction, but each of us has an ambition to construct a first class long term investment in the greater Houston area. The remaining share is held by a Louisiana born United States citizen who has an extensive background in industrial construction. The transient nature of his profession means a lot of his fellow staff use RV parks as their residential location whilst working away from home. Our partner has acted as a consultant on this park project, insisting on pad spacing far in excess of the City Code and the ability to accommodate the larger recreational vehicles that are popular with many of the area's northern visitors. Living space is always an issue, and aided by the topography of the site, together with the flood plain codes, means that this park will have in excess of22,000 square feet of recreational space. This is well over twenty times the minimum specified in the Baytown code. The property is included in a Multi-Use Zone for which the City lists 45 uses that may be permitted. Clearly most uses would not be practicable in a flood zone, but uses such as a restaurant / bar could be a possibility. As we are proposing a destination type park we don't envisage a great deal of vehicle movement to and from the site during the day. It is our intention that the day to day park operation will be managed by the ownership and the \ site manager will be a resident of the development. Whilst we can understand that the construction stage can be disrupting to the surrounding residents it is our ambition to be good neighbors during construction and after. We will be providing protection to prevent silt run - off into the bayou and noise will be confined to normal working hours. We will be keeping Jones Road in a usable state during the construction phase although we would prefer to complete the road later in the project. We will be appointing an on - site project manager and at least one ofthe ownership partners will be available to address any concerns that you may have during this time. Of course, we are currently a long way from commencing the project as we go through the planning and regulatory process. So if there is any aspect of the proposal that you may feel requires further explanation or clarification please do not hesitate to contact: Peter Swales 679 Davis Road League City TX E: cromerproperty@gmail.com.au US Telephone Aust. Telephone or Lane Cline Telephone

8 Example of an elevated office and members lounge area. Elevated building rear elevation. Baytown Marina RV Resort Photographs of a similar project constructed in a flood area.

9 mw" Example of RV pads with associated parking and service point Grassed and landscaped natural banks Baytown Marina RV Resort Photographs of a similar project constructed in a flood area.

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11 REFERENCE PLAN & PROFILE DRAWING FOR RDX.DIMENSION JZ VARIES VARIES V-CT VARIES VARIES 2l?<r H/ZHOT UIX-HOT LAID ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MM- PROFILE GRADE <I'* L FIFXIBLE BASF PAVEMENT DITCH SECTION Baytown Marina RV Resort City ofbaytown specification for the construction ofjones Road to the bayou inlet

12 CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS ZONING/ DEVELOPMENTS RECEIPT ******************************************************************************** PARCEL ID : PROJECT : PL RECEIPT # : RECEIPT DATE : 03/08/2016 RECEIVED BY : mxp RECD. FROM : PETER C SWALES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL : UDF : ADDRESS PRINT DATE PRINT TIME OPERATOR COPY # CASH DRAWER 1512 JONES RD 03/08/ :34:53 mxp 1 28 NOTES : FEE ID UNIT QUANTITY AMOUNT PD-TO-DT THIS REC NEW BAL 1Z_SUP FLAT RATE TOTAL PROJECT : METHOD OF PAYMENT AMOUNT REFERENCE NUMBER CHECK TOTAL RECEIPT :