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9. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit <br />(SCUP) #17-91000003, a request Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow for an Indoor Gun Range <br />of Tract 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35. <br /> <br />Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. <br /> <br />a. Staff Presentation <br /> <br />proposed SCUP is to allow for a conditional use permit for a Shooting Range within the <br />previously approved La Porte Town Center SCUP. <br /> <br />b. Applicant Presentation <br /> <br />Applicant Alan Calaway explained that he was already planning to be part of the La Porte <br />Town Center but cannot wait any longer for the development to begin. He stated that he is <br />more than willing to comply with the proposed development. <br /> <br />c. Public Comments <br /> <br />David Miles, 907 S. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 stated that if the applicant <br />were to be allowed to develop his shooting range as proposed, it would prevent the La Porte <br />Town Center from being developed as approved. <br /> <br />d. Question and Answer <br /> <br />There was much discussion amongst staff and the commission. Most centered on whether <br />driveway cuts along SH 146 would be permitted, concern that the development of the <br />shooting range would go against the overall plan for the La Porte Town Center, and concern <br />that the required internal roads would not get built as planned. <br /> <br />10. Close public hearing: <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed at 8:08 <br /> <br />11. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on SCUP #17-91000003. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Follis to table the item until October 19th. <br /> <br />Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler. <br />Nays: <br /> <br />12. Open a Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change #17-92000003, a <br />request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, applicant, on behalf of <br />Carrington F. Weems, owner. The request is for approval of a zone change from General <br /> <br />