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Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Minutes of January 19, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />Although staff provided four (4) options, staff recommends disapproval of the Special <br />Conditional Use Permit #11-91000007. <br />Commission Member Hoot, asked staff how the property is currently taxed and how many <br />people will be potentially employed. <br />Commission Member Hoot voiced concern with turning down manufacturing jobs. Mr. Hoot <br />stated he would like to see the facility move closer to Fairmont rather than Spencer. Mr. <br />Hoot did not want to see the City loose the potential tax dollars by denying the Special <br />Conditional Use Permit 11-91000007. <br />Commission Members discussed possible truck route and the completion of Sens Road by <br />Harris County. Staff informed the Commission, Hams County has pulled the construction of <br />Sens Road from their budget indefinitely. <br />Tim Tietjens, Planning Director, assured the Commission and applicant; the City would love <br />to have their business within the City of La Porte but would rather see ACT in the Industrial <br />District. <br />Commission Member Warren liked the possibility of jobs but noted the Comprehensive Plan <br />and the Land Use Plan should be considered. <br />B. Proponents <br />Willis (Billy) Coleman of ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc, spoke in favor of the <br />Special Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Coleman informed the Commission their plan is to <br />expand the company and double their now 80 employees, within five years. Mr. Coleman <br />stated they were not building a truck terminal business. <br />Thomas Norbit, PPG representative, spoke in favor of the Special Conditional Use <br />Permit. Mr. Norbit stated as long as PPG was operating, they would not sell it for <br />residential development. The property in question currently has an Agriculture <br />Exemption. Mr. Coleman stated the City stands to gain revenue in taxes and higher <br />paying jobs. <br />Chuck Rosa of 812 S. Virginia, spoke in favor of all property owners being allowed to do <br />what they want with their property. Mr. Rosa informed the Commission he wanted the <br />Chairman replaced. <br />C. Opponents <br />There were none. <br />D. Proponents Rebuttal <br />There were none. <br />4. Close Public Hearing. <br />Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:15pm. <br />Chairman Hal Lawler called for 5 min break at 7:17pm. <br />Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting back in session at 7:22pm. <br />5. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit <br />Request #11-91000007. <br />Motion by Phillip Hoot to recommend to City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit <br />#11-91000007, for establishing a turbo machinery repair services facility to be located along Bay <br />Area Boulevard near Spencer Highway within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. Second <br />by Richard Warren. The motion carried. <br />