1997-01-13 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of City Council

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e e Minutes Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council January 13, 1997, Page 4 PUBLIC INPUT Citizens wishing to address Council regarding the structures in question are as follow: Corey Gamer, 11223 Ave P, La Porte, spoke regarding Item G - 11,200 North P. He is the son of the property owner Kyle O. Gamer. Mr. Gamer clarified that his father has no objection for demolition and removal. He indicated a wooden building on the property has already been tom down, but debris is stilI there. Corey Gamer stated that his father is in agreement with having the trailer removed, but since his father is in West Virginia, he would like six months to complete his own demolition and removal of debris. Mr. Glenn Carman, 702 S. Kansas, La Porte, spoke representing owner of I~m B - 3102 S. Broadway, Fern M. Belcher, his Mother-in-law. Mrs. Beverly Carman, daughter of Mrs. Belcher, had given Council a written dossier on the information her husband, Glenn Carman, will speak on tonight. Mr. Carman indicated that an individual named Ioe Gold had been given permission to store mowing equipment in the building. If the building is tom down Mrs. Belcher would have to pay for mowing services. He indicated Mrs. Belcher fears that removal of the structure will allow exposure of her home, and she will feel unsafe. Mr. Carman asked that Council reconsider the demolition of this structure. David Brooke, 1315 Browning Lane, La Porte, spoke regarding Item 1- 1312 Golden Lane. He asked for more time to make a garage and workshop on that property. He stated it was never supposed to be a house, although someone moved in without permission at one time. Mr. Brooke did state he would have a lot of work: to do in order to be able to utilize the property. Ms. Wilmore clarified that the structure, because of zoning, would have to be for residential purposes with drive ways. She also reported that a contractor would have to do the work, and there are structural problems with the property already. Donald Abbott, 702 Academy Lane, Deer Park, Texas, spoke regarding Item H - 825 Mossey. Mr. Abbott said when he bought the property it was intended for a home, but he has not been financially able to build. He referenced a' car being parked in the structure and reported the person who lives next door to this property has his permission to park in the building. Mr. Abbott said he is attempting to pay back taxes, and he thinks he has a buyer for the property. It will require the slab to be there if the potential buyer purchases the property. Mr. Abbott's wife stood in the audience and commented on the condition of the slab. Mr. Abbo~ was asked what time frame he was looking at to complete removal of the structure. Ms. Wilmore answered Council's questions regarding the estimated time for having paper work completed to receive bids for the demolition and the removal of the structures. She said it would be about 45 to 60 days before it could be brought back to Council to award a bid. Councilperson Porter noted that we should remove the slab if the Council votes to approve the demolition of this structure. City Manager Robert T. Herrera asked Council to give staff direction on any particular property that should be granted additional time before we proceed in order to treat everyone fairly and consistently.