05-25-06 Special Called Regular Meeting and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission May 25, 2006 Page 2 of3 . Construction drawings shall be prepared as per City's Standard Specifications and details in Public Improvement Criteria Manual. . Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing 12' perimeter around the detention basin. . Drainage Plan requires approval by Harris County. The detention pond and maintenance thereof shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer or property owner's association. Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Muston, Kaminski, Barrera, Berner and Lawler None None 4. OPEN WORKSHOP. Chairperson Pat Muston opened the workshop at 6:29 p.m. A. REVIEW ALLOWABLE USES IN THE MAIN STREET DISTRICT Wayne Sabo, Planning Director, addressed general concerns from the Commission's previous meeting regarding exactly what the allowable uses were for the Main Street District and what type of businesses are presently located on Main Street. Briefing was given by Debra Dye, Main Street Coordinator, regarding prospective businesses along Main Street. With concerns from the Commission, a workshop will be held at the next meeting to discuss the benefits of The Main Street Advisory Board's suggestions for allowable uses. B. DISCUSS EXTERIOR BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS Briefing was given by Masood Malik, City Planner, regarding Building design Standards. . Commission would like a handout depicting the examples of Tiers 1, 2 and 3 for TIRZ development. Briefing given by John Joerns, TIRZ Board Representative, on items discussed at the TIRZ Board Meeting. . TIRZ supports the standards presented for TIER Concept. . Consider accelerating adoption of TIER standards for TIRZ zones. . TIRZ Board will prepare a letter for the Commission. Staff will prepare recommendation for next meeting regarding TIRZ Design Standards. 5. CLOSE WORKSHOP Chairperson Muston closed the workshop at 7:31 p.m.