10-18-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of October 18, 2012 Page 3 of 4 • add a statement to the applicant paperwork advising that only non-commercial accessory uses are allowed. Motion by Commissioner Hoot to table the public hearing until November 15, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Hoot, Follis, and Finch Nays: None 7. Open Workshop to discuss proposed regulations for Dust Free Surface criteria for properties within the City of La Porte. Acting Chairman Warren opened the workshop at 6:52 p.m. City Engineer Julian Garza presented the staff report. City Council has received concerns about the City's dust free surface criteria, more specifically, from business owners in the business industrial areas regarding the application of products considered to be dust free by policy, but not in accordance with the various ordinances which regulate surfaces. There have also been requests from citizens in residential areas to use millings for driveway surfaces, which are not clearly defined as dust free. Mr. Garza reviewed a table that was developed, which lists existing and proposed dust free ordinance conditions and options for the Commission's consideration. Larry Haller, from the audience, discussed with staff and the Commission, his concerns about the surfacing material installed on his neighbor, Gus Brieden's property. He stated it was simply an environmental product applied to some rocks. Mr. Haller continues to have dust problems originating from Mr. Brieden's property. The Commission discussed the different types of applications being utilized around town. It was suggested that a column be added to the options table to include a one -course inverse penetration (chip seal) surface. At the suggestion of Planning Director Tim Tietjens, the Commission formed a subcommittee to work with staff to analyze the criteria and provide a recommendation for dust free surfacing. Commissioners Hoot and Follis and possibly Commissioners Earp, Bird, and Chairman Lawler will serve on the subcommittee. 8. Administrative Reports There were no Administrative Reports.