2018-02-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 330 BAYSIDE DR., LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 8-10 & S. 'A OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, BAYSIDE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (e) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an Ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for a 6.96-acre tract of land known as Tracts 718B; 719; and 719A, La Porte Outlots, located on the west side of Underwood Rd., north of Fairmont Pkwy., and south of Caniff Rd., from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Mid-High Density Residential"; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan by changing the classification from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Mid-High Density Residential"for a 6.96-acre tract of land known as Tracts 718B; 719; and 719A, La Porte Outlots, located on the west side of Underwood Rd., north of Fairmont Pkwy., and south of Caniff Rd - I. Clowes The public hearing opened at 6:38 p.m. City Planner Ian Clowes presented a combined summary for Items 7(e) and 7(f). President of Pecan Crossing Homeowners Association John Blakemore, 9209 Mahan, addressed Council with concerns of traffic increase with the approval of Items 7(e) and 7(f). President of Summer Winds Homeowners Association Robert Wagstaff, 9614 Rustic Gate, addressed Council with concerns of lower property values with the approval of Items 7(e) and 7(f). Donna Laird, 9610 Rustic Gate, addressed Council with concerns of a senior living facility and the elderly possibly operating motor vehicles at the proposed location. Richard Laird, 9610 Rustic Gate, addressed Council with concerns of drainage; economics; transportation and the location of the proposed item and requested Council to vote in opposition to Items 7(e) and 7(f). Philip Thomas, 113 Summer Winds spoke in opposition of Items 7(e) and 7(f). Donald Davis, 3621 E. Desert Dr., spoke in opposition of Items 7(e) and 7(f). Angie Davis, 118 Summer Winds, spoke in opposition of Items 7(e) and 7(f). Gloria Zavala, 114 Summer Winds, spoke in opposition of Items 7(e) and 7(f). The public hearing closed at 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Councilmember Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED UNAIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Engelken was absent. (f) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit#18-91000001 to allow for an active senior living facility, to be located on a 6.96-acre tract of land described as Tracts 718B; 719; and 719A, La Porte Outlots in a PUD zone; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning", by granting Special Conditional Use Permit#18-91000001, to allow for the development of an active senior living facility to be located on a 6.96-acre tract of land described as Tracts 718B; 719; and 719A, La Porte Outlots, in a PUD zone - I. Clowes The public hearing opened at 7:09 p.m. City Planner Ian Clowes read the 9 items of the Special Conditional Use Permit. Page 4 of 6 February 12, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes