12-14-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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As proposed, La Porte Square Townhomes has 56 lots, two Blocks and two Reserves restricted for open space/common area use only. Barry Hunsworth, Project Engineer, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hunsworth spoke regarding lot coverage and responsibilities of the homeowners association in regards to maintaining the property. David Kim, Project Manager for Covenant Neighborhoods, Inc., addressed the Commission regarding lot coverage for the townhomes. Mr. Kim also informed the Commission that the town homes shall be energy sufficient. Questions from the Commission were addressed by David Kim and Barry Hunsworth. Motion by Nick Barrera to approve the Preliminary Plat for proposed La Porte Square Townhomes. Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Muston, Barrera, Berner, and Linscomb None None Staff was directed by the Commission to return with a proposed ordinance regarding townhomes. 5. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PROPOSED BAYPORT NORTH INDUSTRIAL PARK II. Nick Barrera advised that he will have to abstain from hearing this item due to a conflict of interest with the property in question. Mr. Barrera advised he was one of the land surveyors and he could not sit in on this item. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised that the item could not be heard at this meeting due to lack of a quorum. Bob Klassen, the applicant, was present and was informed that the item would be placed on the agenda for the January Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 6. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF PORT CROSSING. The staff report was given by Masood Malik, City Planner. The owner/developer plans to develop approximately 300 acres, presently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) for retail, commercial, and a business park with some industrial uses, further defined by a General Plan and Development Agreement between the owner/agent and the City of La Porte. The Final Plat for Phase I involving thirteen acres was approved earlier this year. Mr. Malik advised that 75% of the utilities, 50% of the roads and 50% of the drainage have been completed. Russell Plank, owner/developer, addressed the Commission. Mr. Plank advised the Commission that he appreciated all the hard work from the Commission and Staff on this project. Mr. Plank advised that since the last meeting a traffic analysis has been completed and is currently being reviewed by TXDOT. Motion by Paul Berner to approve the Final Plat for Port Crossing. Second by Kirby Linscomb Jr. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Muston, Barrera, Berner, and Linscomb None None