01-29-15 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of December 18, 2014 Page 4 of 5 In response to Mr. Barrera's concerns, Glenn Guise explained the process that would be used to handle the compressors with regard to chemical exposure. Mr. Kawahara stated the largest compressor that would be in the facility would be approximately 32,000 lbs. and the maximum number of compressors that would be in the building at any time would be three. Commissioners Smith and Martin agreed they would be in favor of having the business locate to La Porte, but not at the requested location. Mr. Kawahara stated the land was purchased as a result of the due diligence study. Chairman Lawler spoke about how the City tries to accommodate incoming developments as much as possible and then concluded discussion on the matter. 5. Close public hearing. Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. 6. Consider recommendation to City Council on Special Conditional Use Permit #14-91000004. Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend denial to City Council of Special Conditional Use Permit #14-91000004. Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Follis, Smith, Martin, Kendrick, Barrera, and Lawler Nays: None Chairman Lawler called for a break at 8:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:26 p.m. 7. Consider approval of a Major Development Site Plan #14-83000001; a request by La Porte Independent School District to allow construction of a new school building at the site of the existing Baker 61" Grade Campus located at 9800 Spencer Highway. Eric Ensey presented the staff report on a Major Development Site Plan for LPISD's new Baker 61n Grade campus located at the southeast corner of Spencer Highway and Underwood Road. Commissioner Follis stated he would be in favor of approving the plan when the plan is considered administratively complete, which would include the following changes to the plan: • Signature block should read "Planning and Development Director" instead of "Community Development Director." • Show existing, proposed, and required parking spaces. • Show adjacent property owners. • Show NAICS Number.