07-19-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes July 19, 2007 Page 4 of5 · SCUP#07-007 is specifically limited to the proposed development of 8th Street Business Park. · This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. · All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. · Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areas/residential properties and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. · North 8th Street is not a designated truck route. · Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. · Ensure that landscape plan shall accompany the site plan showing screening and/or buffer between commercial uses and residential properties. · Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. · In addition, landscaping must be provided along North 8th Street to insure an attractive appearance of the facility. · Number of driveways shall be limited to two (2) along North 8th Street as shown on the sketch plan. · A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. · All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. · Installation and maintenance of the sidewalks is the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. · If the property is subdivided, it shall be platted. · The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Second by Dottie Kaminski. The Motion carried. Ayes: Kaminski, Berner, Barrera, Muston Nayes: None Abstain: None 10. OPEN WORKSHOP TO REVIEW ORDINANCE PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK. Chairperson Muston opened the workshop at 6:35 p.m. Wayne Sabo, Planning Director, reported on Staffs research of the allowable number of animals per acre. City Council had requested Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission review current ordinance provisions, which allow two grazing animals per acre of land. At question is if two animals are allowed per one acre, then could three animals be sustained on one and one-half acres, etc. After performing research on the subject and polling neighboring cities, Staff concluded that supplemental feeding and sufficient management are needed in La Porte. Staff recommended there not be a change to the ordinance. After discussion by the Commission, the unanimous consensus was to not make any changes to current ordinance provisions. The item will be brought before the Commission again for a formal vote.