08-13-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(f) Consider approval or other action regarding the issuance of two pipeline permits to Cowboy Pipeline Service Co., on behalf of Kuraray America (`KA') for the construction of two 6-5/8" stainless steel pipelines within the City of La Porte — D. Pennell Councilmember Zemanek had a question regarding the date of the contract on item 6(f). Public Works Director Don Pennell answered the question and clarified there was a typo on the date. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve all Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember K. Martin was absent. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2018-3715: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND WHITLEY PENN, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE CITY'S GENERAL- PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLINACE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny passage of an Ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a 6.43 acre tract of land located south of 11100 SH 225, and legally described as Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots, by changing from "Large Lot Residential" to "Light Industrial"; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a 6.43 acre tract of land located south of 11100 SH 225, and legally described as Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots, by changing from "Large Lot Residential" to "Light Industrial"— I. Clowes The public hearing opened at 6:05 p.m. City Planner Ian Clowes presented a combined summary for Items 6(a) and 6(b). Mark Pool, 1401 Lemon Ln, spoke in opposition of Items 6(a) and 6(b). Chris Murdock, 1307 Mission Dr., spoke in opposition of Items 6(a) and 6(b). Theresa Trevino, 11034 Bois D'Arc, spoke in opposition of Items 6(a) and 6(b). Julie Hutchins, 11311 N. P Street, spoke in opposition of Items 6(a) and 6(b). Bill Scott, 1722 Lomax School Rd., spoke in opposition of Items 6(a) and 6(b). The public hearing closed 6:18 p.m. Councilmember Earp made a motion to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to deny passage of an Ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember K. Martin was absent. (b) Public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny zone change request #18-92000004, for a change from Large Lot residential (LLD) to Light Industrial (LI) for a 6.43 acre tract of land located south of 11100 SH 225, legally described as Tracts 351 & 352, La Porte Outlots; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances by changing the zoning classification of a 6.43 acre tract of land located south of 11100 SH Page 2 of 6 July 23, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes