09-25-14 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of September 25,2014 Page 4 of 10 • Brett Stout,523 Fairway Dr.,opposes the project. Mr.Stout,whose son attends nearby Bayshore Elementary School,has security concerns surrounding the proposed development. James Dove, 2310 Eagle Lane,spoke against the project. Mr. Dove has spent 30 years in the trucking industry and believes the development would not create an environment anyone would want to live around. He noted the high speed fueling pumps being proposed would not prevent trucks from stacking up,either in the pump area or along the side streets. Tony DeLeon,606 Fairway Dr.,opposes the proposed development he referred to as a truck stop. Mr. DeLeon believes a convenience store at that location would contribute to worsening truck traffic by the trucks stopping instead of moving on through town. Ryan Lovell, developer of Port Crossing Commerce Center,feels the proposed use is consistent and compatible with the business park. Mr. Lovell spoke of the ten million dollars worth of improvements at Port Crossing. He asked the Commission for favorable approval of the retail development,which would help to diversify the TIRZ. William (Bill) Morris,engineering and architectural consultant for the project,addressed the Commission. Mr. Morris noted that most of the real estate is dedicated for the convenience store and the three high speed diesel fueling lanes were added to move trucks through • quickly. Bernard Legrand,3115 Layne Court, believes the project is a truck stop,which would add to the truck problem. Mr. Legrand does not think it is a good idea to mix trucks with people and housing. Matt Gamblin,511 Fairway Dr.,addressed the Commission. Mr. Gamblin purchased his home because there are nice neighborhoods around the golf course area. He opposes the project because the facility would attract more trucks. Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, representing La Porte Independent School District,spoke in opposition to the project. Mr. Hoot stated the northbound exit ramp on SH 146 is confusing and the development would cause trucks to exit near the school causing safety concerns for the children at Bayshore Elmentary School. Evelyn Aaron,503 Fairway Dr.,opposes the project due its close proximity to the elementary school and family-oriented housing. d. Question and Answer James Dove, 2310 Eagle Lane, inquired as to whether the applicant has ever lived near one of his developments. S. Close public hearing. • Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.