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 4 of 5 • Will be aesthetically pleasing, exceeding the City's landscape requirements. • Will be required to abide by the rules established by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in order to obtain funding. • Will be competing for TDHCA funding with other developments in the Houston region. Mr. Shaw requested City Council consider including this tract as part of the nearby Revitalization Zone. The Commission and staff discussed the appropriate avenue for acting on Mr. Shaw's request. Motion by Commissioner Bird directing staff to develop a recommendation to City Council requesting an amendment to Map 2.1 of the Revitalization Plan for the Comprehensive Plan to include the subject tract, which is located along Canada Road, east of Pecan Park. Second by Commissioner Hoot. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Hoot, Earp, Bird, and Lawler Nays: None Abstain: Commissioner Follis 11. Open Public Hearing to receive public input regarding proposed regulations to allow Accessory Structures without associated Primary Use or Structure in the Large Lot Residential Zoning District. Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. A. Staff Presentation City Planner Masood Malik presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Commission. B. Proponents There were no proponents. C. Opponents There were no opponents. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were no rebuttals. 12. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. 13. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding amendments to Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, for the purpose of enacting regulations for Accessory Structures without requirement for associated Primary Use or Structure in the Large Lot Residential Zoning District.