2004-08-23 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

Browse Search

City Council Regular Meeting and Whop Meeting — August 23, 2004 - Page 7 • Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to reject Ordinance 1501-XXX as presented by Mr. Sabo. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. Motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Moser, Rigby, Clausen, Porter and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 21. Open Public Hearing — Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 p.m. Review by Staff— Interim Planning Director Wayne Sabo provided an overview of recommendation for approval by Planning and Zoning for the proposed Lakes at Fairmont Greens. Public Input — Judy Sweat of 1407 Cypress Cove, La Porte, Texas 77571 wanted to confirm this would not be a through street. Bill Sweat of 1407 Cypress Cove, La Porte, Texas 77571 would like to avoid heavy traffic in the neighborhood. Recommendation of Staff— Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the Lakes at Fairmont Greens be located south of the Baypoint Townhomes between SH 146 and the Bay Forest Golf Course, with approval of certain conditions. Public Hearing was closed at 8:47 p.m. 22. Council to consider approval for the proposed Lakes at Fairmont Greens to be located south of the Baypoint Townhouses between SH 146 and the Bay Forest Golf Course as presented by Mr. Sabo. Mayor Alton E. Porter read: ORDINANCE 1501-YYY — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AND GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: 135+ ACRES (ALONG SH 146 SOUTH OF THE BAYPOINT TOWNHOMES) IN THE W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT-30, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SINGLE FAMILY UNITS IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Griffiths to approve Ordinance 1501-YYY as presented by Mr. Sabo. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Moser, Rigby, Clausen, Porter and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 23. Open Public Hearing — Mayor Porter opened the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. Review by Staff— Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided an overview of condemning substandard structures. Public Input - Dave Wright of 610 South Iowa, La Porte, Texas 77571 is for Agenda Item #24, #3 (618 South Iowa) being demolished due to it being a hazard in many ways. Sue Gale Mock Kooken of 410 South V Street voiced her concerns of the demolitions. Stan Sherwood of 1600 Roscoe, LaPorte, Texas 77571 requested a 90 day extension for 102 South Lobit.