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expanded and put through to the south. Commercial activities and tax components are to be favorably considered while reviewing this rezone request. The subject site is hampered by the pipeline easement and requires a creative design for land development. The tract in question is suitable for commercial classification and the property is naturally buffered by a drainage easement and channel as well. Harris County Flood Control District channel (15WROW) to the east of the subject tract would provide adequate buffer and open space to minimize any adverse effects of commercial activities on adjacent residential development (pecan Crossing Subdivision). In addition, landscaping/screening adjacent to the channel shall be required to minimize any noise impact to the abutting residential uses. Ordinances require that parking lot lighting must be arranged so as to deflect lights away from any adjoining residential zone or from public right-of-way, in compliance with Section 1060521(a) of the Code of Ordinances. As required by Ordinance, Eighteen notices of public hearing were mailed to property owners within 200' of the site. Three responses were received (1 Favor, 2 Opposed). Two individuals, who initially opposed the measure, withdrew their opposition after hearing the staff report and presentation made during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Granting this requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (7-0), recommends City Council approval of Rezone Request #R06-003. Action Required bv Council: 1. Consider a motion to rescind the December 11, 2006, motion to approve Rezone Request #R06-003 (requires a simple majority). 2. Reconsider the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Rezone Request #R06-003, for TRS 692C, 693B, 706, and 707, La Porte Outlots, rezoned from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC) (requires a super majority or 7 votes to approve).