10-17-13 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of October 17, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Hoot, Finch, Follis, and Lawler Nays: None S. Review proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan, and consider recommendation to La Porte City Council. City Planner Masood Malik presented the staff report. On September 19, 2013, the Commission took action to forward a recommendation to City Council for approval of a rezone request by Ken Schick for 17.4705 acres near the intersection of Sens Road and Spencer Highway. During discussions it was noted that the underlying land uses were inconsistent with the proposed use, therefore, the Commission requested staff draft an amendment to the Land Use Plan consistent with the proposed use. Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to City Council, a change to the future Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, from commercial to low density residential, for property near the intersection of Sends Road and Spencer Highway. Second by Commissioner Hoot. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Hoot, Finch, Follis, and Lawler Nays: None 6. Discuss Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106) Review — Conversion of commercial/industrial use tables from SIC to NAICS. Zoning Ordinance review subcommittee members provided a status update on conversion of the commercial/industrial use tables from SIC to NAICS, which also includes changes to the footnotes. Throughout the review process, the subcommittee intends to present sections of the Zoning Ordinance with their recommended changes to the Commission. 7. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports. 8. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Commissioner Warren will try to attend future subcommittee meetings. Commissioner Hoot inquired about clerical assistance with the Zoning Ordinance amendments and was assured that staff would handle final preparation of the changes. Chairman Lawler thanked subcommittee members for their hard work. 9. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Hoot. Motion carried.