07-15-10 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 15, 2010 Page 2 of 3 b. Extend Useful Life & Tennination c. Abandonment Staff asked guidance from the commiSSion that in addition to the sub-Committee's recommendations; if the above option could be considered. The commission voiced concern with the documentation showed during the presentation and why it was not in the packet. Tim Tietjens assured Commission the items were in the packet in a different fonnat for presentation purposes. Vice Chainnan Dottie Kaminski invited citizens to speak on the sign ordinance. a) Rhonda Lunsford of 201 E Main Street, voiced concern with the amortization. Who will detennine the life of the sign? b) Debbie Gallington of 811 Oak Leaf, Unsure of the scope of what Commission is trying to do. Ms. Gallington is not a Main Street businessowner at this time. c) John Nolan of 2819 E Street, voiced his concern to save the gas station sign. Mr. Nolan felt it goes with the character of the building and is historical. Mr. Nolan spoke of his distrust with the City Planning Department. d) Leo Suarez of 308 W. Main, asked if he could repair the existing sign on his property. e) Paul Larson of La Porte asked the city Staff to take a class on Historical value and downtowns. 1) Chuck Rosa 812 S. Virginia, spoke against a sign ordinance. After discussion, the Commission agreed with the recommendations of the subcommittee to consider all signs as grandfathered and turned down other options, Le., amortization or extended useful life period, offered by staff. The Commission asked staff to draft an ordinance with the suggested changes and bring to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for a Public Hearing. Motion by Paul Berner to ensure the following amendments are included: (a) Any nonconfonning signs listed at the following locations existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are considered legal, grandfathered, and may continue as such in accordance with the specifications, regulations, and conditions of this ordinance: 1. 101 E. Main 2. 201 E. Main 3. 115 W. Main 4. 208 W. Main 5. 306 W. Main 6. 521 W. Main 7. 616 W. Main 8. 718 W. Main 9. 820 W. Main 10. 105 Highway 146 S 11. 117 Highway 146 S 12. 120 Highway 146 N (b) These signs are exempted from the tenns, conditions, and effects of Sections 106-262 and 106-871 (e). L Pre-existing signs may be repaired, maintained but may not be enlarged. All signs & sign support structures shall be maintained in a clean, safe and good working condition.