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 4 of 6 Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens said that the City has been partnering with Harris County to work on the lights and add some turning lanes to make those intersections more like the Willmont intersection. c. Public Comments Sherri Andrews (10122 Roseberry Drive) spoke against the zone change. As an adjacent property owner she felt that it put their home at a greater risk to be broken into as well as hurting home values. She further expressed concerns with traffic and drainage. Charles Brightenbach (10110 Roseberry) spoke against the zone change stating concerns with a drainage problem that impacts his property. Discussion occurred over the drainage problem and Chairman Lawler stated that staff has been made aware of the problem. Linda Brightenbach (10110 Roseberry) spoke against the zone change. She discussed grading and drainage issues. Commissioner Follis offered to follow up with Public Works about it. Joseph Droll 3831 Roseberry, was against the zone change because he wants to know the intended use of the property. He also discussed wildlife displacement in the area. Director of Planning and Development Tim Tietjens noted that the applicant could build on it now if a Neighborhood Commercial use came in and wanted to use it. He also discussed the issue of drainage and, though it is a civil matter, he indicated that the City would work with Mr. Cauthen on a solution. Commissioners Barrera and Follis suggested that the City should require as -built drawings for all developments. Sherri Andrews also expressed concern with the height of any development. Commissioner Follis stated that there are a number of undesirable uses that are currently allowed in the NC district. d. Question and Answer There were no questions. 9. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:21. 10. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on Zone Change Request #15-92000004 Motion by Commissioner Follis to recommend to City Council, approval of proposed rezoning of Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision, and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC).