01-24-2022 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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the land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to "Light Industrial". [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. John Blakemore spoke on behalf of the Pecan Crossing Homeowner's Association in opposition to the noise and odor when the property was in operation and its effect on the quality of life in the neighborhood. Paul Pittman, the property owner, spoke in support of his business. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Councilperson Garza moved to adopt Ordinance 2022-3863 amending the City's Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd., legally described as Tracts 692 and 693. La Porte Outlots, by changing the land use designation from "Mid -High Density Residential" to "Light Industrial": the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams: the motion failed. 5-4, Councilperson Engelken, Bentley. Lunsford. and Mayor Rigby voting against (a motion to overrule the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission by adoption of Ordinance 2022-3863 requires adoption by at least 314 of the full membership of City Council), The Council recessed from 8:48-8:58 p.m. MOTION WAS RECONSIDERED BELOW. b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission in connection with Ordinance 2022-3864 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-92000006, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3864 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21- 92000005, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 8:59 p.m. Mr. Pittman spoke in support of the ordinance, requesting parameters to meet. Mr. Blakemore spoke to clarify the differences in the surrounding properties when the Pecan Crossing neighborhood was built. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 9:01 mm. Councilperson Garza moved to adopt Ordinance 2022-3864 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Zone Change #21-92000005, a change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Road and legally described as Tracts 692 and 693, La Porte Outlots: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams: the motion was adopted, 7-2. Councilpersons Engelken and Bentley voting against. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission in connection with Ordinance 2022-3866 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #21-91000009, to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses on a 6.264-acre tract of land, legally described as Tracts 692 and 693, La Porte Outlots; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2022-3866 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 "Zoning" by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #21-91000009, to allow for Light Industrial (LI) uses on a 6.264-acre tract of land, legally described as Tracts 692 and 693, La Porte Outlots. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 9:23 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 9:24 p.m. Councilperson Lunsford moved to reconsider item 7a: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Garza: the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Engelken voting against.