02-18-16 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 21, 2016 Page 2 of 6 detached in the GC zone north of Adams Street. Market conditions have not demanded the depth of an entire block be commercial. Commissioner Warren pointed out that there was conversation about changing the whole backside of Broadway back to residential as it used to be. Written notice was mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the rezoning area Mr. Ensey noted that the City received four public responses, three in opposition and one in support. Commissioner Warren commented on existing homes on N I" St. that the City may have participated in construction. b. Applicant Presentation Applicant did not attend the meeting and did not give a presentation. c. Public Comments There were no public comments. d. Question and Answer There were no questions. 5. Close public hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:45. 6. Consider a recommendation to the LaPorte City Council on Zone Change Request #15-92000003. Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed rezone of a 0.57 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas from GC to R-2. Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: LaCour, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Stockham, and Lawler Nays: 7. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use designation for a 0.575 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of N. 1st Street and the unimproved E Street right-of-way also known as Lots 1-8, Block 108, Town of La Porte Subdivision from "Commercial' use to "Low -Density Residential' use.