1996-11-11 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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e . Minutes Public Hearing And Regular Meeting La Porte City Council November 11, 1996, Page 2 5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL There was one La Porte citizen wishing to address Council. Melton Wolters, 10703 North "H" Street, La Porte, addressed Council regarding the proposed ordinance change for the Lomax Arena. Mr. Wolters asked that Council consider approving the proposed ordinance governing the rental fee policy and schedule for the La Porte Livestock/Rodeo Arena stating that he thinks it will benefit the City, the Association, and the general public. Mr. Wolters complimented Council and staff for their "partner relationship" with the Livestock/Rodeo Association, which he says has been successful. He said hopefully it will exemplify what other organizations need to look at in their relationships with the City. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - A. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1501, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, REGARDING NON-CONFORMING BUILDING, STRUCTURES, USES, AND LOTS. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Malone opened Public Hearing-A at 6:23 P.M. REVIEW BY STAFF Director of Planning Guy Rankin reported the summary and recommendation for proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance dealing with Non-Conforming Uses, Structures, and Lots. Mr. Rankin said that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission have worked together to present suggested changes to the ordinance, and he reviewed with Council those suggested changes. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Bill Scott, 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, was the first speaker. Mr. Scott presented pictures for Council review which he said shows a situation which the present ordinance should have prevented. Mr. Scott indicated he is in favor of an ordinance change, but this one needs some changes in the content and verbiage before it is presented for a Council vote. Mr. Steve Valerius, 140 Hazel, La Porte, representing the "Old Highway 146 Committee". Mr. Valerius stated his and the committee's support for the amendments to Ordinance 1501 regarding Non-Conforming Uses, Structures, and Lots. He also stated their belief that these amendments will allow the Board of Adjustment the authority to eliminate non-conforming uses and would give them the ability to place conditions on granting non-conforming uses in the future. He stated the committee's belief that this amendment is a major step forward in cleaning up non-conforming use areas which have become a blight in our community.