07-19-01 Regualr Meeting and Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 19, 2001 Page 5 Pedestrian access is a major concern, as well as emergency response. Eddie Gray speaks about his approval of one entrance to the subdivision for the safety of the tenants. If two entrances were installed so close together, there is cause for concern about a high number of accidents. Problem of children having access to the swimming pool is solved by constructing a trail down the pipeline along the back fences of the neighborhood down to Collingswood Street, which is a street that leads to the swimming pool. Concerns are also expressed regarding drai,na.;ge of the neighborhood properties. Plat was to be accepted with the follow(hg stipulations: 'Off-site drainage conditions were to be considered and if necessary making improvements to insure a drainage problem was not created. 'The final plat would show considerable room for landscaping and/or walking trails around the detention pond. 'Putting sidewalks around the neighborhood down Spencer Highway as a way for the children to get to school. .A widened neighborhood entrance to make it easier for emergency vehicles to get in and out. Motion by Ralph Dorsett. Motion seconded by Dottie Kaminski. Motion carried with all in favor. VII. DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE. It was brought to the commission's attention by Chairperson Waters of a situation regarding a citizen in Lomax who was having difficulty building a detached garage in compliance with the regulations set forth by the new amendments. It is felt that this citizen should simply go to the Board of Adjustment, and it was brought up that the Board of Adjustment should be more easily accessible. However Chairperson Waters allowed Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong to report a list of ways the City of La Porte feels they already make the Board of Adjustment easily accessible to the public. It is agreed with that the Board of Adjustment is easily accessible, however it is felt that the public needs to be made aware of their options. Also brought to the commission's attention by Chairperson Waters about the status of the Lomax area losing its rural standing. It is hoped that the Lomax area could be preserved. Planning Director Doug Kneupper announces the final version of the Comprehensive Plan is now available and ready to be issued, as well as a new "Brochure Plan" which is not ready yet. VIII. STAFF REPORTS No staff reports presented. IX. ADJOURN