11-15-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of November 15, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Don Giffin, Sr., a lifelong resident of La Porte, addressed the Commission. Mr. Giffin confirmed his business has been operating since 1983. He stated the business currently has access from Andricks Street, as well as, Underwood Road, but no other driveways along Andricks are being proposed with this request. C. Opponents There were no opponents. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were no rebuttals. S. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. 9. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Rezone Request #12-92000003 for property located at 3122 Underwood Road from R-1 to GC. Motion by Commissioner Earp to recommend to City Council, approval of Rezone Request #12- 92000003. Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion Carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Hoot, Follis, Earp, Bird, and Lawler Nays: None 10. Open Workshop to discuss request for expansion of revitalization area along Canada Road for proposed multi -family development by Bonner Carrington. Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented the staff report. Bonner Carrington is proposing to develop a tax credit multi -family senior project along Canada Road and is requesting the City consider designating the subject tract of land as a revitalization area in the Comprehensive Plan. City Council is currently reviewing an update to the Comprehensive Plan. Stuart Shaw, President of Bonner Carrington, provided the Commission a product brochure and offered the following information about the project: • The proposed development, Mariposa Apartment Homes at Pecan Park, is a 180-unit, 1 & 2 bedroom, tax credit, multi -family senior project to be located along Canada Road. • 25 million dollar investment in the community. • Prospective tenants will be from lower -middle class to middle class, 55 years and older; no children. • 12-13 years experience developing this type of project throughout Texas and in the Houston area. • Received full support from the Pecan Crossing neighborhood group. • Project will be developed with long term ownership and maintenance in mind.