03-16-06 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 www.laportetx.gov Phone: (281) 471-5020 I Fax (281) 470-5005 Memorandum for Record Planning and Zoning Commission April 20, 2006 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Planning Director RE: La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan 5- Year Update The members of the Commission have received copies of the final draft for the La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan 5- Year Update. As the principal reviewing body for the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission has been charged with monitoring changes and amendments to the document and forwarding its recommendation to the City County for implementation. The Comprehensive Plan Review Committee forwards and recommends the 2005 update to the City of La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan. This report was prepared in accordance with Chapter 1 which identifies the Plan as a principal part of the City's overall planning process, involving all facets of the Community and requiring, as a minimum, an update every five years to ensure that it reflects the true vision and direction of the community. The charter of the committee was to review the Plan in its entirety, update the goals and objectives to reflect progress and accomplishments, identify goals that require attention or recommend some for deletion, and to further recommend any additional goals and objects in keeping with the City's vision as delineated in the Comprehensive Plan itself. The methodology incorporated a complete review of all the chapters within the Plan, input from the general public, independent analysis by the committee members and information gathered from the various interviews with all Department Directors, including the Main Street Coordinator and Emergency Response personnel. This update reflects viewpoints from a broad spectrum and continues to serve the citizens of La Porte by seeking to preserve the unique quality oflife of the City. Should any member of the Commission have opinions or concerns about the document, the City Staff will endeavor to answer questions or concerns and stands ready to provide additional analysis prior to forwarding the document to the City Council. ~Hn3rr A