11-17-1988 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I t I I I - I I I I I I I 1\ 1\ II II Ii 1\ City. It was felt by several of the committee that the industrial land use area should be extended south along the 16th street/SP track corridor (as this area is in the La Porte ETJ) to the City limits. It was also stated by committee members that buffering of residential areas from the industrial sites was imperative, and that some areas such as east of Bay Area extension should be reexamined as to land use. Additionally, it was stated that zoning requirements concerning landscapping, open storage of materials, fencing, set back, and parking should be addressed in the new ordinance to beautify industrial areas. Commercial land use designation in Exhibit 5 was generally supported. Most of the committee felt that Fairmont Parkway should be more con~ercial, especially around Underwood Road. Extensive co~nercial tracts, as appears on West Main/Spencer, should have green space incorporated to keep this area attractive. The comment was made that the south side of West Main, west of Underwood, should also be zoned cOIlwercial. Another comment on commercial space given by committee members was the overabundance of commercial designation in East La Porte and the Lomax area on Underwood (are these areas reasonable?). The public use and open space map (Exhibit 6) was felt to be desirable, but expensive, by committee members. Portions of the open space plan could be incorporated, with trails for walking/ - 8 - EXHIBIT E