03-21-13 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of March 21, 2013 Page 4 of 6 St. and N. 61h Street. Ms. Warren spoke of the importance of preserving African - American churches and one of the first Methodist churches in La Porte. C. Opponents There were no opponents. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were no rebuttals. 8. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. 9. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit #13-91000002 for property located at 120 N. 7th Street. Motion by Commissioner Hoot to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #13-91000002 for property located at 120 N. 71h Street, with the following conditions: 1. This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for the St. Mark United Methodist Church on the above referenced property. 2. This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 3. If applicant desires to operate a school on the site, a separate Special Conditional Use Permit shall be required. 4. The Developer shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances of the City including building permits, irrigation, landscaping/screening, sidewalk provisions, and the State of Texas. Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Hoot, Bird, Earp, and Hal Lawler Nays: None Chairman Lawler called for a ten minute break at 7:12 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m. 10. Receive Presentation by Mueller Management / Ron Cox Consulting on Planning Department Organizational Review. Planning Director Tim Tietjens provided a brief overview of the Council activities to date associated with the Planning Department Organizational Review. The presentation by Mueller Management / Ron Cox Consulting was previously presented to City Council; in turn, Council requested the Commission have the opportunity to hear the presentation and to weigh-in on Planning and Zoning related items that were included in the report.