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 6 of 7 Diane Campbell works at the Light of Christ and will be working for Light of Hope. She shared that addiction touches everyone. Light of Hope gives the opportunity to live life differently. In the program there is very little time for the resident to get into trouble because of the meeting, work schedule, etc. There are not many other places for women to go to in the area. Carletta Gonzalez came into the program with training in domestic assault and drug addiction. She is 9 years sober and has worked with the founder of a mentoring house in Montana. It gives women the strength to go on. Drew Paige is a recovering alcoholic and has been sober since 2001. With this disease, everyone is a taker. This program teaches them to be a giver. They learn how to give and not expect anything in return. She does not have any official training but was trained on the streets. Amanda Gonzalez stated the people that will be accepted will already be in a program. They are not people off the streets. They will already have a sponsor. C. OPPONENTS No one spoke in opposition. Margaret Anderson inquired about where residents go when they are asked to leave. Would they then become a Police Department problem? Ms. Meehan stated someone would have to pick them up; most have families. 13. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. 14. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU08-003 Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-003 with the following conditions: · This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for a women's substance abuse recovery center. · Owner shall implement admission policy approved by the City, but not less than following: o Residents shall be disallowed if convicted of any felony offense within three years prior to application, or if convicted of any sex offense at any time. o Residents shall not be minors. · Owner shall implement policies regarding continued residency approved by the City, but not less than the following: o Those submitted by the Light of Hope missionary. o Residents shall not loiter, pan handle or exhibit any disruptive behavior on and off-property. · A certificate of non-profit organization shall be provided to the City. · Regular or frequent inspection log should be kept in the building. · Entrance to the adjoining daycare center should be separate. · No lounging around the parking and building shall be allowed. · Any noise level shall be closely monitored. · Maximum occupancy shall be posted at the building. · All building modifications under current codes shall be permitted by the City. · Restriping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. · Outdoor activities shall not be allowed in the parking areas and on the north side of the building. · No outside lights or any fixtures/equipment shall be allowed. · Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City.