2012-02-27 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Mosteit, Leonard, Zemanek, Moser, Kaminski and Engelken Nays: None Absent: None 7. AUTHORIZATIONS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing a contract amendment with Kendig Keast Collaborative for a land use study, and appropriating $7,800.00 from the General Fund for supplement to the Comprehensive Plan Update — T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. During discussion, he stated the contract amendment stemmed from the consultant based on what was heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission. He was questioned as to whether a land use study could be used by the Planning and Zoning Commission to help identify possible changes in the zoning ordinance, and he responded yes. Planning Director Tietjens was questioned as to why the need for the study in determining when businesses are non -conforming because there is other information available at city hall. He responded that the City only has information where permits have been applied for, but not throughout the entire city. This study is not for studying building use, but for determining land use and will give the City an opportunity to provide available property locations for companies wishing to locate to the city. It will also assist GIS with coding. Councilmember Zemanek questioned how many commercial businesses are currently operating in the City of La Porte. Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne advised she would provide the information to City Council. Councilmember Moser commented if a business was in a nonconforming area that is zoned R1 (Low Density Residential), and the business is destroyed more than 51 percent, it could not be rebuilt. Planning Director Tim Tietjens responded that in this situation, the business could not be rebuilt if destroyed by more than 50 percent. Mayor Rigby stated a nonconforming use destroyed by more than 51 percent cannot be rebuilt with or without this updated plan. Councilmember Clausen moved to authorize a contract amendment with Kendig Keast Collaborative for a land use study, and appropriate $7,800.00 from the General Fund for supplement to the Comprehensive Plan Update as presented. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Mosteit and Engelken Nays: Councilmembers Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Leonard Absent: None (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Shoreacres for Emergency Water System Interconnect — D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary and advised the City is not installing the interconnect. Shoreacres is doing the installation, but the City will inspect the work. Page 2 of 4 February 27, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes