07-17-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 17, 2008 Page 3 of 7 B. PROPONENTS Marcus Deal spoke on behalf of SWINC, Acquisition, Inc. He spoke of the improvements that have been made, including landscaping and painting of the building. The property will be used as a laydown yard for storage of pipe. Delecia Turner, 9919 North P Street and 10105 North P Street stated she purchased 32 ac, and subdivided into four parcels. She noted that Shaw had been a good neighbor, but she prefers the open air compared to landscaping blowing in the breeze. C. OPPONENTS Denny Beecham, 9823 North P Street had concerns about possible noise from grinding and welding and at what times the noise might occur. Items also discussed were the fence (screening) and detention. He stated the wind blows the fence and then requires repair. Flooding issues are a concern. He stated 5-6 years ago a zone change was requested and was denied. He feels his life and property value have been degraded. 7. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. 8. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING REZONE REQUEST #R08-001. The Commission discussed the request. Debbie Wilmore, Chief Building Official, reported there have been code enforcement violations at this location. She has visited the site with Mr. Deal and any violations were immediately corrected. Motion by Paul Berner to recommend to City Council approval of R#08-001. Second by Nick Barrera. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Kaminski, Berner, Finch, Barrera, Lawler and Muston. None None 9. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU08-004 FOR 21.289 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1241 UNDERWOOD ROAD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOTS 367, 368, 369, 369A, AND 370, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT, SWINC ACQUISITION, INC., SEEKS A PERMIT TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANSION OF THE BUSINESS BY UTILIZING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY TO ITS FULLEST EXTENT. Chairperson Muston opened the Public hearing at 6:50 p.m. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff's Report was presented by Mr. Malik. The applicant, SWINC Acquisition, Inc. has requested a special conditional use permit to expand the business at 1241 Underwood Road by utilizing the property to its fullest extent. B. PROPONENTS Mr. Deal spoke on behalf of the company.