07-16-09 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission minutes

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 16, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Paul Bailey, of 1703 Lomax School Road addressed the Commission. Mr. Bailey owns barn kept horses and would like to have more head per acre. Susan Sexta, of 10807 Elizabeth Lane is currently enrolled in Texas A&M where she is majoring in Animal Science. Ms. Sexta has been in FFA for 10 years. Ms. Sexta asked the Commission to consider Large Lots without a cap on animals. A student can show more than 4 animals all over the State in a year. More animals per acre are needed for show animals. Shelby Sessions, of 1110 Robinson Road has been showing for 8 years. Ms. Sessions currently owns lambs, goats, pigs, horses and rabbits. Ms. Sessions informed the Commission Texas FFA dominates in the shows each year. She shows several animals all year and most of them are kept in concrete and straw pens and are extremely well cared for, they have to be to win. Ms Sessions said she is with her animals 3-4 times a day. Ms. Sessions asked the Commission to allow more animals per acre. C. Opponents There were none. D. Proponents Rebuttal Kathryn Sexta, of 10807 Elizabeth has been in FFA for 10 years. She shows all over the State of TX and LA. Ms. Sexta asked the Commission to consider more animals per acre. Ms. Sexta explained the rules for showing an animal and how they have to be in top health care in order to show. Wayne Landine, of 10421 North Ave H expressed the joy of living around the animals in Lomax. Mr. Landine's neighbor has horses and has loved living near them. Mr. Landine commented on how well the community takes care of their animals. Chris Corughran, 11207 North Ave H recommended the Commission use the same standards for animals per acre that are used for the fowl. Pat Wright, 2038 Lomax School Road addressed the Commission. Ms. Wright has been a resident of Lomax for over 30 years. The neighbors on all three sides of Ms. Wright have always enjoyed her horses. Tim Tieljens, Director of Planning addressed the audience and asked more questions. Mr. Tieljens interacted with the citizens and asked for their input. 4. Close public hearing. Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:33 pm. Doretta Finch left the meeting at 7:34 pm. Chairman Hal Lawler called for a break at 7:35 pm. Chairman Hal Lawler re-convened the meeting at 7:41 pm. Chairman Hal Lawler noted Commission Member Doretta Finch left the meeting early. Chairman Hal Lawler added David Janda (Alt 1) will be voting in place of Doretta Finch. 5. Open a public hearing to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to Chapter 106 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances governing fence requirement for mobile home parks, fence height, and placement restrictions for fences in commercial and industrial zoning districts. Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.