2007-01-22 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council and Joint Meeting with the La Porte Development Corporation Minutes

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 12. 2007 Source of Funds: NA Requested By: Wayne J. Sa~" JJJ. ./ V7V Department: Plannin2 Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Report: ---X-Resolution: _Ordinance:_ Amount Requested: NA Exhibits: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Area Map Public Notice Responses Bud2et Item: NA SUMMARY On January 18,2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07- 001 for Future Farmers of America (FF A) and 4-H projects facility to be located at 11006 North A venue P. Allan and Shelly Rankin are seeking this permit for their son Derrick Rankin, who is an active member of La Porte 4-H Club and La Porte FFA Chapter at La Porte High School. The subject property is zoned Large Lot District (LL). The Code of Ordinances, Section 106-416 requires a Special Conditional Use Permit for FFA & 4-H projects to be located in the district. FF A is an integral part of the school's agricultural science program led by an agricultural science teacher. These projects are basically educational in nature and not for commercial purposes. Animals will be shown at various rodeo arenas or exhibitions in different cities throughout the State, All the proceeds will go towards scholarship funds for college education. The FF A program is designed in such a way to change lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. The applicants are proposing to house animals at the barn located at least 100 ft. away from the principal structure. The facility appears to be in a good shape and is kept clean per health and safety standards. In addition, the applicants agreed to meet additional conditions imposed based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the adjoining property owners, There were approximately 70-75 people present during a public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. By judging their comments or expressions, all seemed to be in favor except one spoke against the project. Issues/concerns raised at the meeting were regarding flies, unsanitary conditions, and run-off from the animal wash area to the adjoining properties. Subsequently, P&Z imposed the following three additional conditions to be included to the draft SCUP; a limit of 8 animals at a time, permit expire June 2010, and ensure the run-off from the animal wash area stays on the property. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-001 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP. As required by Ordinance, Eight notices of public hearing were mailed to the property owners within 200' of the site. Seven responses were received, all opposed. Out of these seven written responses, 4 were from the property owners within 200' and 3 outside the 200' radius circle. As per State Law and Section 106-171 (7) of the City's Code of Ordinances, if a written protest is signed by 20% of the residents within 200' ring from the proposed site, a vote of % of all the members of the governing body "City Council" is required to approve the motion, Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2, Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-001 for FFA & 4-H projects site to be located at 1 ]006 North Avenue p, A rI~z ~, John Joerns, Interi