05-16-2002 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commiss~ • Minutes of May 16, 2002 . Page 4 _ Amyn Narsi, 905 Barbour's Cut Blvd. -Quality project for the City that will benefit everyone. Mike Damani, 3700 N. McCarty, Houston, with Texas Truck Parts 8z Tires, 905 W. Barbour's Cut Blvd. -Good project; would be good for his business. Chazlie Perry, 127. N. 4~', with La Porte Community Civic Club -Asked all members of the Civic Club in the audience to stand and be recognized. Originally opposed to the project when it was presented in a different light, but after talking with the owners, he now favors the project. Will provide job opportunities for youth and tax revenue for the City. Unsure why individuals who do not live on the north side of La Porte are signed up to speak in opposition. Did not receive support from others on the bond issue that failed for .the concrete street on 5~` Street. Truck traffic along . Barbour's Cut .will continue and~so will -the~need for food and fuel. Mary Gay, 50-year resident of the north side of La Porte, 21-year member of La Porte Community Civic Club, currently serving as Program Director, wife of late Councilman Deotis Gay for 49 years, resides at 214 N. 9~` Street. Proposed .project will be an asset to the community. Owner has committed to beautify and improve the north side area in accordance with the North Side Plan. Supports her late husband's efforts to improve the area. (Hard copy of presentation submitted to the Commission.) Doug Bryant, 10908 Spruce Dr. South -Store will revitalize area and make it easier on traffic. John Oliver, Houston, associate of Amyn Narsi -Store will serve the public and be a good neighbor. Guy Rankin, 15114 Channel Hollow, Houston -Working for Amyn Narsi to establish a convenience store with a gas station and truck fueling. Mr. Narsi has agreed to work with the community, not only with his business, but also to help with issues important to the community. The neighborhood previously opposed the project, however, the project has changed significantly now with community support. 2. 'OPPONENTS Abdul Alsahli,1231 Fawn Valley, League City, operates Skillet's Restaurant and Port Cafe in La Porte -Another store will hurt his business. Nick Barrera, 9510 Carlow -Health hazard to children at DeWalt, senior citizens, and adjoining.property owners. Mr. Barrera lives on the other side of La Porte, but his wife sometimes substitute teaches at DeWalt. If approved, will create a domino effect of truck stops.