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• • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: November 11, 1996 Requested By:_ Guy Rankin Department:_ Planning X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Executive Summary of Current and Proposed Provisions for Non-Conforming Uses, Structures, and Lots. 2. Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Article Four) 3. Letter of Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Summarv The Planning & Zoning Commission, during its May 16, 1996 meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding a proposed amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding a zone change request for Block 64; Lots 17-32; Town of La Porte. The applicant requested the expansion of apre-existing, non-conforming use. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended against the expansion of the non-conforming use and City Council upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, the City Council suggested the Planning and Zoning- Commission review our procedures on how we should handle non-conforming structures, uses, and lots of record in the future. Since the initial charge to review the Non-Conforming section of the Zoning Ordinance for possible recommendations to the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held at least four meetings regarding the subject. After a comprehensive review by the Commission, a public hearing was held during the regular scheduled meeting, October 17, 1996, to receive citizen comment regarding the proposed changes to the Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed amendment. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing. 2. Report Only. Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO