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Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Minutes of November 19, 2015 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Motion by Commissioner Warren to approve the La Porte Town Center General Plan for a 20-acre <br />tract located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. <br />Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. <br />Ayes: Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Bird, and Lawler <br />Nays: Martin <br />5. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit #15- <br />91000007, a request by Turfway FEC, LLC to allow for construction of an entertainment, commercial <br />and residential mixed use development on a 20-acre tract of land known as Tract 1L, Johnson <br />Hunter Survey, Abstract 35 generally located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of <br />Wharton Weems Boulevard. <br />Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. <br />a. Staff Presentation <br />Staffs report for Special Conditional Use Permit Request #91000007 was presented <br />alongside the staff report for the General Plan discussed under Item 4. The applicant, <br />Turfway FEC, LLC, on behalf of Bayforest Ranch LTD, is requesting approval of a special <br />conditional use permit to allow construction of an entertainment, commercial and <br />residential mixed use development on a 20-acre tract located on the east side of State <br />Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. <br />A number of special conditional use permit conditions were included in the staff report <br />for the Commission's consideration. Mr. Ensey summarized the proposed conditions <br />and responded to questions from the Commission. <br />Mr. Ensey stated all requirements for public hearing notification had been met. <br />b. Applicant Presentation <br />David Miles, Turfway FEC (Family Entertainment Centers) LLC, 907 S. Friendswood Dr., <br />addressed the Commission. Mr. Miles provided a Power Point presentation and <br />described plans for the proposed Town Center, which will carry the Gilley's name. The <br />center will include three themes: family entertainment, golf world, and nostalgic water <br />features and outside bumper boats. An estimated 800 jobs will be created with the <br />development. The 114-room hotel will be approximately 6-7 stories. The overall <br />theme of the development would be a cross between the Main Event and Dave and <br />Buster's. <br />Mr. Miles introduced his development team. Vincent Worley, with Worley <br />Commercial, spoke of the vast experience of the team, including Manfred Jachmich <br />