2014-11-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances in connection with a comprehensive review and update to Chapter 106, "Zoning" —T. Tietjens/E. Ensey Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens opened discussions by presenting background. City Planner Eric Ensey reviewed significant changes prior to taking public comments. Mayor Rigby advised he could not find the definition of outdoor storage in Sec. 106-511 — Permitted, accessory, and special conditional uses. City Planner Eric Ensey responded outdoor storage is referenced in Sec. 106-444 — Commercial Performance Standards, but there is not a definition for what outdoor storage is. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens advised the definition can be added. City Planner Eric Ensey clarified that the outside storage mentioned in 106-511 is just in the Main Street Overlay district. Councilmember Earp asked if design roofs can be any color. City Planner Eric Ensey responded yes. Councilmember Zemanek asked if the City and La Porte Chamber of Commerce will still be able to display banners advertising across power lines. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded it is the same as it has been, and no new changes have been proposed. The public hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed Council and provided information and an update as a member while serving on the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee. Councilmember Zemanek questioned Mr. Hoot if the subcommittee reviewed Sec. 106-877, Temporary signs. Mr. Hoot responded not as it relates to signs, but another review will be starting in March or April 2015. Mr. Hoot also stated that the committee didn't address any changes to the Tree Fund because their thinking was that a City Council had placed it in the ordinance; the committee didn't want to remove it. Richard Warren, 8730 Collingsdale, addressed Council as a member of the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee and informed Council a great amount of information was reviewed; and he enjoyed working with everyone. Mayor Rigby asked Council if there are any other items to be addressed besides the trees, outdoor storage and temporary signs. There being no additional Council or public comments, the public hearing closed at 7:54 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte in connection with a comprehensive review and update to Chapter 106, "Zoning." Page 4 of 8 November 10, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes I