08-12-1986 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Called Meeting

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• Minutes of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission July 31, 1986 • Page 2 David stated that after discussing with Director of .Community Development John Joerns and Doug Latimer that they felt that a little more attention be paid to Southern Pacific. The reason being that members of staff and the Commission have voiced a concern over the area east of Sens Rd. One of the reasons for locating the Neighborhood Commercial in this areas is because of the thoroughfare. It is really the only commercial of any sort other than existing uses on Hwy. 225 that would have any type of Commercial catagory within the heart of Lomax. This area in Lomax has not traditionally been supportive of Commercial. After a minor discussion of the Commission, it was brought up by Doug Latimer that the location of the Neighborhood Commercial is intended to tie in to a proposed street. There was more discussion on this subject and a few citizens came forth with their concerns and also had a discussion about the map. John Armstrong emphasized that if La Porte continues to plan for a sound planning basis, and provide a fair amount of Commercial area, then Lomax will turn out the way we want it. The bottom line is planning for the future, not necessarily what will happen • right now. Doug Latimer brought up a discussion about R-2 in the Lomax area. There were some concerns brought forth about some property, that was pointed out on the map, not being buffwered. That area being along the 150' strip HL & P power easement along Underwood Road north of "H" St. It was decided that Neighborhood Commercial remain on the map for further discussion by staff at a later date. The difference between Light Industrial and General Commercial was discussed about different areas on the map. Specifically the area along Sens Rd. on the west side. 4. Decker McKim and Janet Gray Wahrlich discussed area maps that they brought in. The next discussion was about all of the Commercial area surrounding Fairmont Park. The map was viewed and discussed. It was decided that the General Commercial should be added and the Neighborhood Commercial be done away with. •