02-15-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • • ' Page 2 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of February 15, 1996 • Chairman Waters opened the Public Hearing at 6:20 PM. A. PROPONENTS Gerald Hurly, of Bay Architects, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hurly reported that this request became necessary when the school district decided to make an addition to their existing facility. The property occupies a number of lots including an alley, however, the proposed addition would not cross the alley. Mr. Hurly asked for direction from the Commission as to what would be required to make this expansion possible. B. OPPONENTS There were none. Mark Lewis presented staff's report regarding the replat of Lots 5-28 and the adjacent alley of Block 133. This replat was requested by the La Porte Independent School District (owner). • Mr. Lewis informed the Commission that public notices were mailed to 49 adjacent property owners. Four were returned undeliverable and none were returned either in favor or in opposition. Mr. Lewis reported that the school district felt this replat would facilitate their near term plans and in addition, long term flexibility for use of the property. He noted an alley closing request was submitted in conjunction with the replat request. Franchise utility companies have been notified of the request to close the alley. The replat cannot be approved while the issue of the alley closing is unresolved. An easement dedication will be necessary to facilitate this request. Staff recommended the public hearing be suspended until the alley closure has been completed. IV. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. V. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REPEAT OF LOTS 5-28 AND ADJACENT ALLEY OF BLOCK 133, TOWN OF LA PORTE. A motion was made by Maggie Anderson to suspend the public hearing until the March 21, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the La Porte City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La • Porte, Texas. The motion was seconded by Melton Wolters. All were in favor and the motion passed. VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER: