2012-12-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. J. B. Williamson, 820 W. Main, addressed Council on behalf of Mr. Don Giffin, Sr., owner of the proposed property and in favor of rezoning the property. City Council closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. M Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Low Density Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (GC) for property located at 3122 Underwood Road — T. Tietjens Councilmember Leonard moved to approve ordinance 2012-3455 amending Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Low Density Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (GC) for property located at 3122 Underwood Road. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Engelken, Leonard, Clausen, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Mosteit Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2012-3455 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 "ZONING' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) FOR A 0.663 ACRE (28,886 SQ. FT) TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance adopting an update to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte that includes revision to Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission — T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. Mayor Rigby asked, if the item is approved as presented and if, for whatever reason, Mariposa does not build, will it restrict the use for anything else in the future? Planning Director Tim Tietjens responded, no, the use itself is defined by the rezoning processes; and potential areas are defined in revitalization efforts. Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Ordinance 2012-3456 adopting an update to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte that includes revision to Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas, upon positive recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Engelken, Leonard, Clausen, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Mosteit (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager or his designee to send a letter of support for the proposed Mariposa at Pecan Park apartment project for senior adults to be located along Canada Road — T. Tietjens Page 4 of 9 December 10, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes