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

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Councilmember Martin questioned if a landowner of property wanted to build three homes, does it qualify as a development? Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded it is written in the ordinance for parkland provisions for a single unit or above. Councilmember Martin commented he would like to see a different level for single family homes. Councilmember Martin asked how much funds for parks are in each district in the City. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting advised she will get the information for City Council. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens asked Council at what level would they be comfortable with the number of units being defined as a 'subdivision. Mr. Tietjens informed it is presently defined as 1 through 92. Councilmember Leonard asked if there is a state-wide definition for a subdivision. Mr. Tietjens responded yes, "two or more contiguous lots." Mayor Rigby questioned if the fee of $808.00 per unit built or per lot. Mr. Tietjens responded per unit accessed at the time of permitting construction. Mr. Tietjens informed a legal subdivision is two or more lots; and if it is not a plat, it is not a subdivision. Mr. Tietjens clarified when you build one home on a 5-acres tract, the fee is $808.00; and if 5 homes are built on 5 acres, the fee is $808.00 times 5. Councilmember Zemanek commented if a home is being built for resale, the fees should apply. Council directed Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens to draft an Ordinance addressing two or more contiguous lots. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, November 13, 2014 • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday, November 17, 2014 • Thanksgiving Holidays, Thursday, November 27, 2014 and Friday, November 28, 2014 • City Council Meeting, Monday, December 8, 2014 • Christmas Holidays, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and Thursday, December 25, 2014 City Manager Corby Alexander thanked the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee for their time and efforts. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby. Councilmembers Earp, Leonard and Clausen thanked the City University Participants and the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee; Councilmember Martin thanked the City University Participants and the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee; informed of his attendance of the Rededication of the Houston Ship Channel; San Jacinto Museum's Special Evening with Texas History; thanked the Veterans and advised of the taxi services available with Uber; Councilmember Moser thanked the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee and commented on the nice 331d Annual Harvest Banquet; Councilmember Kaminski thanked the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee, the City University Participants; and her attendance of the San Jacinto Museum's Special Evening with Texas History and the 33rd Annual Harvest Banquet; Councilmember Zemanek thanked the City University Participants and the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee, informed of his attendance of the San Jacinto Museum's Special Evening with Texas History and the 331 Annual Harvest Banquet; the Rededication of the Houston Ship Channel and remembered his mother, Jeanne Zemanek. Today would be her 72nd birthday and wished his in-laws a Happy 52"d Anniversary; Councilmember Engelken thanked the City University Participants and the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee, wished everyone safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holidays; and Mayor Rigby Page 7 of 8 November 10, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes