05-15-08 Regular Meeting,Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 15, 2008 Page 6 of 8 10. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. 11. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR ESTABLISHING BOUNDARY LINES, PERMITTED USES FOR THE COMMERCIAL RECREATION (CR) ZONING DISTRICT, AND REZONING FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2), HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO COMMERCIAL RECREATION (CR) DISTRICT. Motion by Dottie Kaminski to table the item. Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Kaminski, Berner, Linscomb, Lawler, and Muston None None 12. OPEN WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS PROPOSED MAIN STREET OVERLAY BUILDING USAGE. Chairperson Muston opened the workshop at 7:47 p.m. Chairperson Muston called for a five-minute break. Chairperson Muston reminded members of the audience that this was a workshop and not a public hearing; however City Staff would be available during the workshop to answer questions. Debra Dye, the City's Main Street Coordinator, gave a presentation on the Main Street Advisory Board's work involved in making a recommendation for proposed Main Street Overlay building uses, as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Main Street Advisory Board reviewed approximately 2,000 use codes prior to making their recommendation. At the request of Commission Member Dottie Kaminski, Ms. Dye named current and previous Board Members. Planning Director Tim Tietjens spoke about the diligent work of the Board in reviewing the NAICS Code. He thanked the audience for their participation and constructive criticism and introduced Staff Members that would be available to answer their questions to the best of their ability. Audience members were also encouraged to complete a comments form made available to them. He explained the workshop format and that the public would have an opportunity to comment in a subsequent public hearing. Mr. Tietjens spoke about pre-existing nonconformities and presented an overview of the ordinance that was revised approximately ten years ago. Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore assisted with clarification. Questions from the audience began. Vicki Campise · What assurance is there that TX DOT will provide user, pedestrian, and parking friendly measures on Main Street? Infrastructure needs to be in place prior to growing into a destination location. · Why are building uses being addressed at this stage? · Did not receive meeting notification until yesterday · The use regulations for upstairs are a concern.