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Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Minutes of November 17, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />A. Staff Presentation <br />Debbie Wilmore, Chief Building Official, provided the Commission with staff's report by <br />recapping the October 20, 2011 workshop information and discussions. In addition, as <br />directed by the Commission, staff completed their review of the listed establishments <br />under SIC Code #8361 and incorporated their comments in the packet. <br />Ms. Wilmore also reminded the Commission that currently under State and Federal laws, <br />group homes are considered "protected" and cannot be excluded in residential zones. <br />Existing city regulations prohibit "group homes" so these regulations need to be updated <br />to prevent conflict with State and Federal laws. The Commission has the opportunity to <br />recommend conditions or criteria as part of the ordinance update. <br />Doretta Finch asked staff to change 106 -1. Definitions to read "Mentally Handicapped" <br />instead of "Mentally Retarded ". <br />B. Proponents <br />1. La Porte property owner, Jessie San Miguel, spoke against Group Care Facilities <br />in residential zones. <br />C. Opponents <br />1. Charlotte Boudreaux of 605 S 4 Street, spoke against Group Care Facilities <br />being permitted in residential zones. <br />2. Monica Boudreaux of 605 S 4 Street, spoke against Group Care Facilities being <br />permitted in residential zones. <br />3. Mike Shannahan of 200 S Virginia, spoke against Group Care Facilities being <br />permitted in residential zones. Mr. Shannahan asked the Commission to table <br />the item until due diligence is made. <br />4. Chuck Rosa of 812 S Virginia, spoke in favor of Group Care Facilities in <br />residential zones. Mr. Rosa was in favor of no sign in the residential zones, but <br />was against city staff having authority to govern inspection of the Facilities. <br />5. Jane Rosa of 812 S Virginia, spoke in favor of Group Care Facilities in residential <br />zones. <br />D. Proponents Rebuttal <br />There were none. <br />Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:28pm <br />8. Consider Recommendation to City Council regarding amendments to Chapter 106 "Zoning" <br />of the Code of Ordinances, for the purpose of enacting regulations on Group Care <br />Facilities. <br />Motion by Helen LaCour to table proposed regulations on Group Care Facilities (a /k/a group <br />homes, community homes, residential personal care homes, living centers and assisted living <br />centers) until January 19, 2012, Planning and Zoning Meeting. Second by Mark Follis. Motion <br />carried. <br />Ayes: Hal Lawler, Danny Earp, Richard Warren, Mark Follis, Doretta Finch, and Helen <br />LaCour. <br />Nays: None <br />Abstain: None <br />Chairman Hal Lawler called for 10 min break at 8:OOpm. <br />Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting back in session at 8:12pm. <br />9. La Porte Comprehensive Plan Update <br />