07-18-13 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning commission Minutes of July 18, 2013 Page 5 of 6 Ben Stanford, 10301 N.W. Frwy., #408, spoke in favor of allowing legalized truck ingress/egress for the developer to access his property. Commissioner Earp suggested staff prepare a recommendation to bring to the Commission for consideration. 8. Administrative Reports A. Status of Dust Free Surface regulation criteria Planning Director Tim Tietjens reminded the Commission of Council's recent approval of a Planning Department policy allowing the use of "chip seal" as an acceptable dust free paving material. B. Update of La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 106 (Zoning) Review City Planner Masood Malik reported the subcommittee has been working on converting the Zoning Ordinance use tables from SIC to NAICS. Subcommittee Chairman Mark Follis reported there were approximately 500 uses not previously classified that now will be easier to identify. Final edits are underway. Mr. Tietjens acknowledged members of the subcommittee and staff for the incredible amount of work they put into converting the use tables. 9. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Commissioner Hoot noted the health and safety of the residents was a priority during the zone change from BI to LI workshop item earlier in the meeting. Commissioner Warren thanked the subcommittee for their work and cautioned about approving requests for additional truck routes based on financial gains for the City without regard for what the citizens want. Commissioner Follis commented he always takes citizens and property owners rights into consideration and does not make decisions to appease any special interest groups or individuals. Commissioner Bird thanked the audience for providing input and commented the Commission should continue to do what it has been doing, which is taking into consideration what is best for the citizens of La Porte. Chairman Lawler enjoyed the group participation during the workshops and thanked everyone for their input.