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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br />Agenda Date Requested: Jan a► 2 <br />/ Q�re <br />Requested By: Tim Tiet'eq�s <br />Department: Planninp_ <br />Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:_X <br />Exhibits: <br />Ordinance 1501 amendment <br />Amendments to Articles V & V1, Chapter 70 <br />Truck Terminals & Container Yards Map <br />Proposed Truck Route Map <br />Appropriation <br />Source of Funds: NA <br />Account Number: NA <br />Amount Budgeted: NA <br />SUMMARY <br />City Council directed staff to conduct a review of the existing provisions of Chapter 106 <br />(Zoning) regarding trucking terminals and truck routes within the City limits of La Porte. At the <br />October 2007, La Porte Citizens Advisory Council meeting, staff gave a presentation on current <br />projects and plans to improve truck transportation and safety. Staff highlighted areas of concern <br />about the language contained in the ordinances governing trucking facilities, terminals/yards, and <br />specifically truck routes. <br />Regulations such as location of truck terminals and truck routes are delineated in the Traffic and <br />Vehicles Ordinance (Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances) enforced by the Police Department. <br />Changes proposed for Chapter 70 should better define and correlate the provisions of the Zoning <br />Ordinance (Chapter 106) for suitable placement of trucking facilities by restricting them to <br />locations directly adjacent to the right-of-way of the designated truck routes. <br />After a workshop on November 20t", the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 18, <br />2008, conducted a public hearing and received citizen input on proposed changes pertaining to <br />the development of trucking facilities within the City. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by <br />unanimous vote, recommends City Council approve an amendment to the Code of Ordinances <br />related to trucking terminals. The Commission also supports the proposed changes to Chapter 70, <br />with a recommended adjustment to the truck route. <br />Action Required by Council: <br />1. Conduct a Public Hearing <br />2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve an ordinance <br />amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) Section 106-521, Table A, Industrial Uses, Add footnote <br />/' ' I' pertaining to location of trucking terminals adjacent to the right-of-way of authorized <br />tl•uck routes. <br />onsider Staff's recommendation to amend Article V&VI of Chapter 70 and approve <br />-dinance. <br />Ron Bottoms, City Manager <br />1 /0 lo <br />Date <br />