08-21-08 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of August 21, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Chairman Lawler allowed additional comments from the floor. Second by Nick Barrera. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Kaminski, Barrera, Finch, Linscomb, and Bird Lawler and Janda None 7. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #SCU08-007 FOR 5.637 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE WILLIAM M. JONES SURVEY, ABSTRACT 482, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS AS REQUESTED BY THE PARSONS GROUP FOR A PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE PARSON HOUSE A SENIOR CITIZEN ASSISTED LIVING CENTER LOCATED AT 8727 FAIRMONT PARKWAY. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Staff's Report was presented by Mr. Malik. The applicant, Craig Puccetti on behalf of the Parsons House, has requested a Special Conditional Use Permit for a building addition of 41 dwelling units to the current 60-unit senior citizen assisted living facility known as the Parsons House located at 8727 Fairmont Parkway. Mr. Malik reviewed several potential issues pertaining to density and drainage. Public notices were mailed to 41 property owners located within 200' from the subject property. The City received three responses; two opposed and one neutral. B. PROPONENTS Debbie Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed the Commission. Her mother loves living at the Parsons House, a bright, cheerful facility with nice staff. Darlene Gamble Bays, 616 Baywood, and resident of the Bayshore area for over 20 years, addressed the Commission. Her 92 year old mother has been a resident of the Parsons House for over 4 years and is very happy. Ms. Bays has been impressed with the care her mother has received from concerned Staff. She favors approval of the request. Debbie Baker, 10955 NAve H, addressed the Commission. Ms. Baker's 85 year old mother feels happy and safe at Parsons House and the Staff is very caring. Ms. Baker favors approval of the request. Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hoot feels this would provide a good opportunity for enhancements and to correct some drainage problems at the facility. Yvonne Stanley, 1201 S. Broadway, addressed the Commission. Ms. Stanley's sister is very happy living at the Parsons House. Ms. Stanley favors approval of the request. C. OPPONENTS No one spoke in opposition to the request. 8. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.