06-17-1999 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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0 Hwy. 146 & 225, L.P. 7/15/99 P&Z Meeting Page 2 of 2 Conclusion: • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Based on the siting criteria noted above, the tract in question is suited for an LI zone, which is a reasonable designation per aesthetic visual environment of the City. The proposed zone change will not create a visually appealing monument at the entrances and corridors of the City. One of the principle goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan is to develop entrance and scenic corridors, establish a first impression, enhance the appearance of major thoroughfares, and create a recognizable identity for LaPorte. The gateways establish a sense of arrival to an area, and create a first impression and lasting identity. The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the City. Under the circumstances, the question at issue is whether there have been any changes in the area (development pressure, infrastructure changes, etc.) that warrant a rezoning. There has been, since the time of plan implementation, no change to the tract in question or the surrounding area that warrants either a rezoning or an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, individual land development proposals should be considered for approval at the scale of neighborhood, sub -area, and development project planning, which are to be considered in subsequent zoning and rezoning actions by the City. • This request does not conform to the intent or recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. • There have been no changes within the area in question that warrant an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. • A change to the LI zone would be contrary to the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Unless the applicant is able to demonstrate that the requested HI zone would be appropriate, the Commission should not grant the zone change request. The zone change would be in contrast to the Comprehensive Plan and contrary to the redevelopment strategy of the City. Based on above listed consideration, Staff recommends denial of Zone Change Request #99-002.