09-04-14 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of September 4, 2014 Page 2 of 3 developed provided that the uses and development are otherwise authorized as provided herein. No new structure shall be placed thereon except in conformity with the applicable controls of the district in which the lot is located. No new use or GhaRge in GGGupaRGY may be undertaken on nonconforming lots of record, unless said change in use or oc-oupanGy as well as "tenant diGF enn..nant" is first submitted to the planning director for review. The planning director shall review said proposed change in use or essUpaRy, for purposes of insuring maximum compliance with this division chapter, taking into account the particular restraints imposed by the degree of nonconformity of said nonconforming lot of record. The director's review shall inGlu 'e, but not and be limited to required parking, loading, vehicular access, landscaping, setbacks, utility availability, parking lot surfacing for required parking, dumpster enclosures, and other requirements as imposed by this division Chapter. Decisions of the planning director made pursuant to provisions contained in this section are subject to appeal to the board of adjustment as provided in section 106-89 (Appeals to board of adjustment) of this chapter. Section 106-874, paragraph a 4, On -premises signs (freestanding signs in the Main Street District): Sec. 106-874.On-premises signs. Paragraph (a.4) Any new on -premises freestanding signs, which shall only be permitted on those properties where_ a building is already existing and is setback from the front property line, shall be a menument oF ground sign that �'�o«xGesd eight feet an width and height FFGFn the gFGund to the tep of the sign is a minimum height of 10 feet from the bottom of the sign and a maximum height of 14 feet to the top of the sign and cannot exceed 24 square feet in area. (Note: In accordance with section 106-878(b)(2), sign not exceeding eight feet in height do not have to be engineered.) Article IX, Design guidelines: Sec. 106-XXX. Review procedures. (a) The provisions of this section shall be reviewed as part of the requirements of Section 106-236 (Certified site plan required). (b) Any waivers to the provisions of this section require approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve a waiver request subject to the following findings: (1) The project as designed is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan. (2) The proposed building will result in an attractive contribution to the community. Second by Commissioner Kendrick. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners LaCour, Follis, Smith, Barrera, and Kendrick Nays: