06-24-09 Special Called Meeting,Public Hearings,and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of June 24, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Leo Rodriguez, resident of 923 Hackberry, spoke against the project for fear of his home flooding. Frank Sawberger, resident of 814 Oak Leaf, thanked the Commission for the chance to speak. Mr. Sawberger voiced his concern with the size of the pipe and possible flooding of his house. Gerald Metcalf, resident of 3015 Bayou Drive, and president of the Shady River Association spoke against the project. Mr. Metcalf voiced concern of the Association about the size of the pipe and Bayshore Elementary draining to the same route. Deanne Thompson, resident of 3114 Lazy Pine, voiced her concerns with the flooding of her home and with increase in traffic on McCabe Road. Ms. Thompson does not feel there is a need for this type of housing in this area. Ms. Thompson also inquired as to how much rain the detention pond would actually hold before it ran toward the outfall pipe to Shady River. Paul Cook, resident of 3110 Lazy Pine, is concerned with the type of privacy fence being considered and feels it would not be sufficient. D. Proponents Rebuttal David Brown, representative of Developer Eddie Dutko, addressed some of the concerns from the opponents. 4. Close public hearing. Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:50 pm. 5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU09-002 for development of 107:t acre tract within PUD zone, located along McCabe Road and State Highway 146. Motion by Les Bird to table a recommendation to City Council regarding the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU09-002 for development of 107:t acre tract within PUD zone, located along McCabe Road and State Highway 146. Second by David Janda. The Motion failed. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Les Bird and David Janda (Alt 1). Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Nick Barrera, Doretta Finch, and Kirby Linscomb Jr. None Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council denial of the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU09-002 for development of 107:t acre tract within PUD zone, located along McCabe Road and State Highway 146. Second by Kirby Linscomb Jr. Motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Dottie Kaminski, Nick Barrera, Doretta Finch, and Kirby Linscomb Jr., and David Janda (Alt 1). None Les Bird Nays: Abstain: Chairman Hal Lawler called for a break at 8:11 pm. Chairman Hal Lawler re-convened the meeting at 8:20 pm. 6. Open workshop to discuss fence requirement, height and placement. Chairman Hal Lawler opened the workshop at 8:21 pm. Masood Malik, City Planner gave staff's report.