09-20-12 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of September 20, 2012 Page 3 of 4 • Change the Future Land Use Plan for the area that includes the detention pond between S. 16th St. and SH 146 S, within the Port Crossing Business Park, from Parks and Open Space to Business Industrial. • Leave the first four (4) lots off Fairmont Parkway (two blocks east of City Hall) as Commercial and change the remainder of lots in the block, up to W. "I" St., to Low Density Residential on the Future Land Use Plan. • Change the tract east of Taylor Bayou along S. Broadway from Residential to Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan. • Retain the existing tract at the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd. and SH 146 as Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan. • Correct any typos and incorrect references throughout the document. Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Follis, Earp, Bird, and Chairman Lawler Nays: Commissioner Hoot Chairman Lawler thanked Kendig Keast Collaborative for their professionalism during this endeavor. 7. Administrative Reports Tim Tietjens, Planning Director, reported City Council has directed a planning/procedural audit of the Planning Department to ensure the City is being as responsive to our citizens as possible. As part of the audit, Commission Members will more than likely be interviewed by the consultant. It is anticipated the entire process should take approximately six (6) months. 8. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Chairman Lawler thanked City staff for their contribution in working with the Commission to review and update the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Warren spoke of his appreciation for everyone working together and the time dedicated to completing the Plan update. Commissioner LaCour thanked the group. Commissioner Follis stated he was proud of the final draft Plan and inquired about what would be next for the Commission to review.