03-16-17 Regular Meering of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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10. Close public hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:18 PM. 11. Consider approval or other action on Zone Change request #16-92000006. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend to City Council, approval of Zone Change #16- 92000006, a request by Steve Hess of Exel Logistics Dist. Corp. to rezone the property known as a 13.2 acre parcel legally described as Tracts 30 and 31 and Tracts 17A and 18, Perry Strang Subdivision, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas from Business Industrial (BI) to Light Industrial (LI). Second by Commissioner Stockham. Motion Carried. Ayes: Commissioners Martin, Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, LaCour, Follis and Chairman Lawler Nays: None 12. Consider approval or other action regarding a request by David Miles, Western Spherical Developers, LLC for approval of the proposed La Porte Town Center General Plan for the 40 acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35 generally located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. After some questions about process of general plan approval versus the Special Conditional Use Permit approval, Commissioner Martin asked if the applicant was planning to do anything about the east property line as you can see the highway from the golf course. The applicant, David Miles, indicated they are ready to start building after some setbacks so that open space should be filled in soon. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval of the proposed La Porte Town Center General Plan for the 40 acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35 generally located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. Second by Warren. Motion Carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, LaCour and Chairman Hal Lawler Nays: None Abstain: Commissioners Follis and Martin 13. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit #16-91000004, a request by David Miles, Western Spherical Developers, LLC to allow for construction of an entertainment, commercial and residential mixed use development, known as La Porte Town Center, on a 40-acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35 generally located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:34 PM.