04-18-13 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission M l notes of April 18, 2013 Page 2 of 3 opportunity for discussions with their respective Council Members. The Commission, by consensus, directed staff to allow chip seal as an acceptable paving surface, until such time it can be further reviewed with the update of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Martin to table action on recommending options for dust free surface regulations until the next regular meeting. Second by Commissioner Frills. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Follis, Warren, LaCcur, Hoot, Bird, Earp, Martin, and Hal Lawler Nays: None S. Receive an update on the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee's review of Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the City's Code of Ordinances. Mr. Malik provided an update on the subcommittee's progress in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Folks, Subcommittee Chairman, suggested allowing a few local business owners to attend subcommittee meetings to share their expertise on the subject matter at hand. There was discussion on a possible perception the subcommittee would be soliciting input from a few local professionals without other local professionals being afforded the same opportunity to offer input. The Commission generally agreed it would be okay for the subcommittee to do so when needed. 6. Administrative Reports Mr. Tietjens reported that with the retirement of Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Julian Garza has been appointed Interim Building Official . 7. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. o Commissioner Warren offered thanks and support to the subcommittee for their work. o Commissioner LaCour thanked the subcommittee for their time and effort. o Commissioner Hoot congratulated Mr. Garza on his interim appointment. o Commissioner Martin thanked the subcommittee fortheir work. To date, 28 homes, priced from $195,000-$250,000 have been sold in the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision and there may be a possible buyer for the Retreat at Bay Forest. o Commissioner Follis stated he was impressed with the D.R. Horton homes in the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision. o Chairman Lawler thanked staff and the subcommittee for their work. S. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn. Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Follis, Warren, LaCour, Hoot, Bird, Earp, Martin, and Hal Lawler Nays: None Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.