1988-01-11 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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Minues, Public Hearings and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council January 11, 1988, Page 2 The Mayor then called Public Hearing A to order. This hearing is the request of Gary Groda for rezoning Lots 10-15, Block 305, La Porte, from R-3 high density residential to NC neighborhood commercial. The Mayor asked for public input in favor of the rezoning. Gary Groda addressed Council regarding his request. He felt that since the property had been zoned commercial before the new zoning map and ordinance were in effect, that the property should be rezoned to its original class. The Mayor asked for public input in opposition to the rezoning. There was no input. The Mayor declared Public Hearing A closed. The Mayor called Public Hearing B to order. This hearing is the request of Bayshore Aerie #2753 Eagles Lodge for rezoning Lots 17-32, Block 149, La Porte, from R-1 low density residential to GC general commercial. The Mayor asked for public input in favor of the rezoning. Dick McDuff addressed Council as a representative of the Eagles Lodge. He presented letters from neighbors in the area showing that they had no objections to the request. Letters are attached to these minutes. He asked for Council consideration to allow the rezoning so the Lodge could use the property for overflow parking. He assured Council that they had no intention of having ingress or egress from 7th Street, and did intend to put hedges around the perimeter of the property. The Mayor asked for public input in opposition to the rezoning. Tommy Moser addressed Council and stated that he has no objection to the parking lot, but his objection would be that, if rezoned, the property would always be commercial and that the area is primarily residential. If the Eagles Lodge ever changed locations, the property would still be commercial and any type of commercial business could be placed at the location.