09-20-12 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of August 30, 2012 Page 2 of 3 With regard to the Future Land Use Plan, Mark Follis pointed out there are two blocks east of the City Hall property currently zoned General Commercial, yet most of the lot used for residential purposes. The Commission reviewed the map and discussed the possibility of reducing the impacts of the non-conformities by changing the area from General Commercial to Single-Family Residential on the Future Land Use Plan. During previous meetings it was suggested that all property owne the proposed changes to the Future Land Use Plan. It was noted the only property identified as having a change in land use is the La Porte Independent School D property (Bayshore Elementary) from Single-Family Residential to Public/Institutional. Other PUD proper had only a change in classification or no change at all. The Commission agreed that staff should proceed with direct notification of the PUD landowners advising th inviting them to the September 20 public hearing. Staff ensured the Commission the st notification letters would be mailed the following day, on Friday, August 31. The Commission discussed the relationship between the Comprehens Ordinance and the effects one has on the other. Administrative Reports 5. Tim Tietjens thanked the Commission Members for all their time and effort that went into updating the Plan. Mr. Tietjens reported City Council has directed the Planning and Zoning Commito review and provide a recommendation with regard to accessory structuresot District. It was suggested the Commission consider relaxing the code to allow property owners in the Large Lot District the ability to have an accessory structure on their property without having an existing primary use; this is currently not allowed. The Special Conditional Use process could be utilized to ensure the accessory structure would be for private use only. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of 6. factual information or existing policy. Richard Warren wanted to ensure the final Comprehensive Plan Update would be printed, bound, and available to the Commissioners. Mark Follis would recommend any consideration given to changing accessory structures within the Large Lot District include requiring a restroom facility. Chairman Lawler thanked staff for guiding the Commission through Plan Update process.