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• • <br />• Minutes, Regular Meeting <br />La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission <br />May 16, 1985, Page 6 <br />Mr. Blackwell asked Engineering if they could remind him as <br />to why Southern Pacific wanted to put tracks on 14th street <br />instead of where the rail yard is now. <br />Mr Osborn explained that it is because of the lake <br />situation. He went on to say that if the tracks are placed <br />over the lake, there will be problems causing the tracks to <br />sag due to the fact that the land is marshy and soggy. <br />Also allows us to come longer with perspect to depth of <br />tracks with fewer tracks, but as many cars with less <br />switching. If closer to existing facility, the tracks <br />would have to be shortened substantially. <br />Chairman Latimer explained that the object of the meeting <br />is to understand exactly what Southern Pacific Railroad is <br />requesting. <br />At this point, Chairman Latimer requested six more maps <br />from Mr. Osborn. <br />• Chairman Latimer stated that the Commission has another <br />regular meeting on June 6, 1985 and also a public hearing. <br />We might also want to continue the review comprehensive <br />plan of Southern Pacific. He asked the Commission if they <br />wanted to place Southern Pacific on the Agenda for <br />reviewing. <br />Chairman Latimer asked how much time Southern Pacific would <br />need at that meeting and if they wanted to be on the Agenda <br />for June 6. <br />Mr. Osborn stated that Southern Pacific would need about an <br />hour and that they do want to be on the Agenda. <br />Chairman Latimer told the Commission and those present that <br />he had resigned as P & Z Chairman. <br />John Armstrong stated that Southern Pacific would want at <br />least 2 more workshops before going to a Public Hearing. <br />5. Chairman Latimer suggested the Commission go back to Item 3 <br />on the Agenda to Consider the Request of Margaret Conner <br />for duplex zoning. <br />• <br />