08-15-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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request by Justin E. Bennet. An adjacent developer returned a letter of objection to the zone change. b)Applicant Presentation: Justin E. Bennet - 1403 Maryland St., Houston TX Explained the proposed development and how this submittal is different from the previous submittal to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A reduction in the number of overhead doors is the main selling point to quell truck traffic in the area. Additionally, there would be a limit of 100,000 square feet of structure, which would further hinder the type of uses for the property. c)Public Comments: Chuck Rosa 812 S Virginia St. Offers support for the proposal because of the nature of the area promoting truck traffic, regardless if this development happens or not. d)Question and Answer: Commissioners Follis and Martin mentioned that the surrounding area and uses promote truck traffic, regardless if this use was introduced to the area. Motion by Commissioner Tschappat to deny the proposed Zone Change #19-92000002 Second by Commissioner Martin Motion to deny carried Ayes: Commissioners Tschappat, Follis, and Martin Nays: Commissioners Barrera, Wheeler-Hall, Warren, and Chairman Lawler Motion to deny fails, 3-4 Motion by Commissioner Barrera to approve the proposed Zone Change #19-92000002 Second by Commissioner Warren Motion to approve carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Wheeler-Hall, Warren, and Chairman Lawler Nays: Commissioners Tschappat, Follis, and Martin Motion to approve passes, 4-3 8.Future Land Use Map Amendment (8:24pm): Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use designation for a 5.051 acre tract of th land located at the northeast corner of S. 16 St. and W. M St., and legally described as