07-20-1989 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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® Planning & Zoning Minutes Meeting of 7-20-89 Page 3 8) All waste oil from vehicles and other contaminants shall be contained and disposed of in a manner which conforms with all applicable requirements of the City of La Porte. Mr. Albrecht .stated that should this permit be approved, strict adherence to all of the above listed conditions is of the utmost importance. Mr. Albrecht told the Commission that 14 letters had been sent to property owners in the surrounding area and staff received 7 replies back, 2 were in favor and 5 in opposition. Mrs. Graves asked how far the western boundary was from Sens Road, Mr. Albrecht said it was approximately 75 feet. How far is the southern boundary from the residential area; approximately several 100 feet. Mr. Edmonds asked what type of screening would be required? Mr. Albrecht stated the type required in our zoning ordinance was a 6 foot, solid screen Mrs. Graves stated at this time that Mr. Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney, had excused himself from the Special Use Permit action, due to conflict of interest. Mrs. Graves read into the records the letters of opposition to the request. (See attached). (1) Ronald W. Barton (2) Donna Cole (3) Tommy Gardner (4) Shirley A. Phillips Speaking in favor of the request - Mr. Jerry Reynolds, 1207 South Oregon, Co-owner of Bay Area Reclaiming. In the type of recycling that they will do they store the product in closed containers, not dumpster type containers. People would tend to steal the product they recycle, if stored in open containers, therefore the product is stored in locked containers. He stated they are required by law to add materials to the product to kill bugs, rats, odors, etc. Mr. Reynolds stated that there would not be auto storage there, the only time a vehicle would be there would be for dismantle (approximately 72 hours).