08-06-15 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 16, 2015 Page 4 of 7 David Janda, resident of Summer Winds subdivision, spoke against the development. He has concerns with its proximity to existing apartments, traffic problems, and the city’s requirements for notifying property owners. Mr. Janda suggested the City consider purchasing land in the area for a park that would benefit residents of Pecan Crossing, Summer Winds, and Fairmont Park West subdivisions. Jonathan Clarke, 5150 Westheimer, Ste. 1200, attorney representing the Summer Winds homeowners association addressed the Commission. Mr. Clarke noted the current land use and zoning are not appropriate for the development nor does it comply with code requirements related to maximum density and 1,000’ distance separation from other apartments, both of which would require variances be granted in order for the development to occur. d.Question and Answer There were no questions at this point in the meeting. Close public hearing. 7. Vice-Chairman Warren closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Consider recommendation to City Council on Special Conditional Use Permit request #15- 8. 91000003. Commissioners Follis and Barrera expressed concern with the density and separation issues associated with the development. Motion by Commissioner Barrera to recommend to City Council, denial of Special Conditional Use Permit request #15-91000003 for a 6.9547 acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of Underwood Rd. and Caniff Rd. Second by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners LaCour, Barrera, Martin, Follis, Smith, and Warren Nays: None Vice-Chairman Warren called for a brief recess at 7:28 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:39 p.m. Consider recommendation to City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use 9. Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the designation for those tracts of land located between State Highway 146 and S. 16 th Street, and between W. M Street and McCabe Road, and identified as 1.) Tracts 1B-3, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35; Reserve D and Reserve G, Block 4; Reserve 1, Block 3; and Reserve K, Block 2, of the Port Crossing Amending Plat, from “Business Industrial” to “Light Industrial”; 2) Reserve E, Block 4, of the Port Crossing Amending Plat, from “Park and Open Space” to “Business Industrial”; and 3) Reserve M, Block 2, of the Port Crossing Amending Plat, from “Business Industrial” to “Park and Open Space.”