05-30-2002 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commissi~ Minutes of May 30, 2002 Page 4 Increase all standard parking spaces from 9-feet wide by 18-feet long to 10-feet wide by 18-feet long. In the case of handicap parking spaces, increase from 13-feet wide by 20-feet long to 14-feet wide by 20-feet long. In the case of "senior" apartment complexes, 90-degree angle or °head-in" parking shall be prohibited. All parking lots in multi-family residential developments shall be a minimum 10-feet away from single-family residential developments. Bond and Insurance A bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be required for apartment complexes and/or developers. The bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) payable to the. City of La Porte as a guarantee of compliance of upkeep and maintenance of the apartment complexes; and further, as a guarantee of compliance with applicable laws, including necessary demolition of buildings that have fallen into disrepair, and other remedial measure as may be necessary to keep apartment complexes maintained and up to standards. The bond and/or irrevocable letter of credit shall be in effect for at least one hundred (100) years. All apartment complexes shall have an effective comprehensive, general liability insurance policy, with the City of La Porte being named as an additional named insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the life of the structures within the apartment complex, and/or the apartment complex itself. III. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson Waters closed the public hearing at 8:30 PM. IV CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1501, PERTAINING TO MID TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Motion by Hal Lawler to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to Ordinance 1501, with the changes recommended by the Commission pertaining to Mid to High Density Residential Development. ~ Second by Ross Morris. All were in favor and the motion carried. V. STAFF REPORTS At future meetings, the Commission will begin to address amending the Zoning Map along with revisions to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to landscaping, parking, etc.