07-16-1987 Public Hearings and Regular Meeting

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r LA PORTS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 16, 1987 Chairman Doug Latimer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM Members Present: Chairman Doug Latimer, Commissioners Bobby Blackwell, Lola Phillips, Janet Graves, Inge Browder, Charles Boyle, Jack Gresham. City Staff Present: Mark Lewis, City Inspector, Tim O'Conner, Parks & Recreation, John Armstrong, Asst. City Attorney. Others Present: J.P. Jackson, Rev. Arthur Haggerty, Carl Ferguson, President, FPW-CIA. The first order of business was to administer the oath of office to Mr. Jack Gresham, the newest member. This was done by John Armstrong, Asst. City Attorney. Next order of business was to approve the minutes of the Public • Hearing and meeting held on April 2, 1987. A motion was made by Bobby Blackwell to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Inge Browder. Minutes were approved as read. At this time, Chairman Latimer called to order a Public Hearing to receive input on a zone change request from Eddie Gray and J. P. Jackson for 140' x 165' tract out of W.M. Jones Survey A-482. They wish to change it from an "R-3" to G.C. At this point the floor was open to the public for anyone to speak in support of this change. J. P. Jackson, owner of JP's Service Center, he explained what he was asking .for - the north backside of the property adjoining his property (140' x 165') to be changed in zone from an "R-3" to G.C. in order for him to build a building for the game wardens to store their boats. The building erected will meet all City codes and the cyclone fence with shrubbery will enhance the value of the property and cause a more secure feeling around the neighborhood. He stated he felt it was to everyone's interest in the area to approve this zone change. Next to speak was Carl Ferguson, President of the Fairmont Park West Community Improvement Association - He stated that Mr. Jackson had explained to the association what his intentions were in regards to the property. After a board meeting they discussed the plans and came to the conclusion that this would be in the best interest for the community and they are also requesting the re-zoning of the property. • See attached copy of resolution adopted by the association.