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s • Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 7-19-90 Page 3 of 4 ' B. DISCUSS THE MAIN STREET BUSINESS AREA: Mrs. Graves stated that those present last time were given a packet from the Main Street Association for review. This item will also be reviewed in September as part of the Ordinance No. 1501 review. Mr. Albrecht addressed the Commission at this time bringing them up to date on this item. The basic request from the Main Street Association concerns the commercial zoning on Main Street. Because the Association does not feel that the present zoning lends itself to the protection and preservation of the unique character of our downtown area, they are requesting that a special zoning district be established, with controls limiting use and architectural styles. Mr. Albrecht stated the existing buildings are not in compliance with city ordinances regarding set-back lines, parking and landscaping requirements, signs, etc. It is their belief that this non-compliance must be forgiven for the special district and different controls and regulations be enacted by the City of La Porte, in order to preserve the flavor of the district. Mr. Albrecht stated that staff is in agreement with the desires of the Main Street Association and that a special zoning be created. SPEAKERS: Judy Nieuwenhuis -Mrs. Nieuwenhuis stated that she did not have much to add to Mr. Albrecht's statement except that she would like to stress that the purpose of this request is to preserve and protect the older section of downtown. Mrs. Graves stated that she was sure all were aware that when working on the rezoning that was completed in 1984 that most people on the advisory committee, Mr. B. Don Skelton being one of them, felt that Main Street did need some special consideration, but we were working under a time frame that did not allow us to treat that area different, and I don't believe that the Main Street Association was quite as active as it is now. Mrs. Graves stated that she felt the time was right for reviewing that area and designating some special zoning. Councilman B. Don Skelton: -Wanted to say that there are things being done in the Houston area that the Commission might want to look at and do something similar for our Main Street (wrought iron awning, sidewalk tables, etc.). After some further discussion a motion was made by Inge Browder to review this item during the September ordinance review, seconded by Charlie Boyle with all in favor. Motion passed.