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housing means each house will be platted on its own lot, allowing a perspective buyer to <br />own their lot. <br /> <br />Chester Pool asked if there were any benefits or draw <br />allowing a higher density of townhomes. City Planner Ensey said a benefit is more taxable <br />buildings and a possible drawback could be higher crime, but considering these homes <br />would be owned outright, that did not seem likely. <br /> <br />b.Applicant Presentation <br /> <br />Chairman Rothermel swore in the applicant Baldo Navarette, 908 Azalea Point, League City, <br />Texas. Chairman Rothermel asked if there was any specific hardship with the request. Mr. <br />Navarette indicated the extra density was so they can meet a certain return on investment. <br />Chairman Rothermel then asked how many units there would be per building. City Planner <br />Ensey told the Board there would be two buildings with ten units and one with twelve. <br /> <br />c.Public Comments <br /> <br />Janet Furlow, 21 N. Forest Avenue, La Porte, Texas spoke in opposition to the proposed <br />extra units because any extra concrete could create a drainage problem for her property. <br /> <br />Hal Lawler, 1414 S. Broadway, La Porte, Texas was not sure whether or not he supported the <br />variance as he thought the resulting home ownership would improve the community but <br />the proposed entrances and exits for the development being directly across from the <br />recreation center caused concern for Mr. Lawler. <br /> <br />Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:27 PM. <br /> <br />d.Question and Answer <br /> <br />There was no question and answer <br /> <br />Motion by Charles Schoppe to deny Variance Request 16-93000004, a request by Frank Ball <br />Realty (Frank Ball) for the property located at the southeast corner of S. Broadway Street and <br />the unimproved E. L Street right-of--6, Lots 17-32, and the <br />abandoned alley, Block 1159, Town of La Porte, to allow for construction of a new single family <br />attached townhouse development with a density of 13.6 dwelling units per acre, contrary to the <br />provisions of Section 106- <br />of 10 dwelling units per acre. <br /> <br />Second by T.J. Walker. Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Ayes: Rod Rothermel, Dennis Oian, Nettie Warren, Chester Pool and Charles <br />Schoppe <br />Nays: None <br /> <br />Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: <br />Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. <br /> <br />