07-15-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

Browse Search

Zone Change #R 04-008 • • August 19, 2004 Page 3 of 3 The tract in question is suitable for the requested change. There are General Commercial zone properties in the close proximity to these tracts. The development within the subject tracts should not have any adverse impact on the surrounding area. A change fromLow-Density Residential to General Commercial should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of the nearby properties. The overall impact on public services will be minimal. Moreover, the change would not adversely impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, Staff recommends approval of the zone .change request. The requested change would provide better services to sun ounding properties. Granting the requested change would not be contrary to the goals and objectives ofthe Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties and recommends approval. The property in question is suitable for the requested change to GC, which will extend to adjacern tract under a same zoning classification. Staff recommends changing the zoning designation of these tracts from R-1 to GC Actions available to the Commission are listed below: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from R-1 to GC. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from R 1 to GC. • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.