05-17-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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comprised of 14 duplex structures projected to be accompanied by a management office/ Clubhouse, to be developed on 3.01 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1 thru 29, Block 29 and Lots 19 thru 30, Block 203, La Porte Subdivision. City planner, Mr. Clowes: Proceeded to describe the surrounding area of the proposed zone change in an effort to introduce members of the commission to the current nature of the area due to the zoning already set in place in the area in question. Directed the commission towards the site plan for the development. Mentions that the roads will be gated/private and will not be maintained by the City of La Porte, but rather the property owner. Staff recommends to the commission an approval of the zoning request. Directs further questions in regards to the proposed development to the applicant. a.Applicant Presentation Raj Shafaii, 3807 River Oaks, Pasadena Texas.Starts with some overview into what the project is that will benefit from this proposed zone change. Commissioner Smith inquired about the market value of the duplexes once built. Applicant was optimistic of the living spaces being valued from $130,000- $150,000. Commissioner Follis is apprehensive about the “true zone change from R-1 to R-2” and mentions that the applicant isn’t required to build what the proposed development is and would be able to switch to whatever is desired, as long as it fits within the requirements of R-2, or even sell the property all together. Questions arise from Commissioner Follis in regards to the Union Pacific right-of-way which are rebutted the applicant with plans of either a detention pond or a park if able to obtain. b.Public Comments (for, against, or question) Armad Shafaii, no address given. (For) Mr. Shafaii, has a connection with the developer petitioning for the zoning change, approached the committee as a “for” when it came to the rezoning request. Brian Moore, 511 S Utah, La Porte Texas Voiced a “for” in part because of the speculated detention pond and quality of structures improving the area if granted the rezoning request.