12-07-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of December 17, 2009 Page 2 of 3 The Commissioners commented on concerns of enforcing the maintaining of trees. Richard Warren voiced concerns with trees and shrubs planted too close to the road. Masood Malik assured Mr. Warren that Code Enforcement will enforce the visibility triangle provision in accordance with the Code of Ordinance. David Janda asked staff to elaborate on the following items in the Ordinance; a. Point out who will administer the tree fund. b. Define how it will be appropriated. c. List the maximum allowance to be disbursed to the grantor. Mr. Janda copied staff and Commission members with an example of a Tree Fund Ordinance from the City of Lynnwood. Chairman Hal Lawler asked Staff for an example of property in La Porte where it's too small to plant a tree. Masood Malik gave Battleground Industrial Park as an example. This site is fully developed leaving no room for landscaping. Richard Warren voiced his concern with the tree fund being depleted, by giving funds away without some sort of reimbursement. Stephen Barr, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the Commission to ease some of Commission's concerns. a. Minimum landscaping requirements will always be in place. This will prevent someone from clear cutting their property completely. b. Staff may explore the possibilities of replacing trees on a one time basis to prevent abuse of the fund. Masood Malik informed the Commission, staff will make necessary corrections as suggested and bring the draft ordinance to the next Planning and Zoning meeting. 4. Close Workshop Chairman Hal Lawler closed the Workshop at 6:29 pm. 5. Administrative Reports Masood Malik gave Administrative Report. 1. Two homes are under construction in the Retreat at Bay Forest South subdivision. 2. The Developer of Lakes at Fairmont Greens, informed staff they will begin construction of a model home early 2010. 3. The Preserve at Taylor Bayou has not met the city's requirements at this time. Once the developer addresses the issues, staff will bring back to Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Stephen Barr announced the digging behind the Kroger was in the beginning stages and has had rain delays. After completion the detention basin will also serve as a park with a hike/bike trail. 6. Commission Comments. There were none. 7. Adjourn. Chairman Hal Lawler adjourned the meeting at 6:42 pm.