02-20-1997 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of February 20,1997 Page 2 of 9 October 1981 Zoning Map -Property zoned "District C Apartment & Commercial Use" January 1987 Zoning Map - "High Density Residential - R-3" September 1989 Zoning Map - "High Density Residential - R-3" Mr. Rankin noted there were several questions the owner submitted with his application. Staffls responses to those questions are as follows: "What can I do to stop the City from condemning all three buildings located on my property at 1701 South Broadway, La Porte?" Answer: The City of La Porte has not condemned any of the buildings located at 1701 South Broadway. A condemnation could only occur if the buildings were endangering the public health, safety, or welfare of the general public. The applicant can continue to operate his business and even sell his property to someone to continue the same type of operation. The only issue that would need to be addressed in the future is the 90 day abandonment section of the Zoning Ordinance. "What can be done to have the zoning changed to Neighborhood Commercial?" Answer: The City of La Porte has accepted an application from Mr. Ritchie to hold a Public Hearing for a zone change. "Why was the zoning changed without the City notifying the business owner of this change?" Answer: The City of La Porte did notify the Citizens of La Porte during its comprehensive planning process. The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance was developed over three plus years from 1983 to 1987. The City of La Porte held many public meetings during 1984 to 1987 in determining zoning districts. A massive public campaign with media coverage, neighborhood meetings, and business committees were held to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the future of La Porte. Why was the zone change made on only a few businesses?" Why not all of Broadway (Old 146)? Answer: The Zoning Map for the entire City of La Porte was revised with an exhaustive and thorough review of future growth and development. All of Broadway (Old Hwy 146) as well as the rest of the City was analyzed and assessed carefully as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan process.