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Planning and Zoning Commission <br /> Minutes of September 25,2014 <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br /> Alaine Hinds, 11816 Plainbrook,spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance change that <br /> would allow her to park beside the paved driveway at her home in the Lomax area of La <br /> Porte. Currently,she must pull her vehicle into the grassy area alongside her driveway in <br /> order for the school bus toull into the driveway twice a day to pick-up and drop off her <br /> p Y <br /> disabled daughter. <br /> Michael Pate, representing Electric Guard Dog in Columbia,South Carolina,addressed the <br /> Commission. His company installed an electrical security fence at a La Porte business only <br /> to later learn it was not allowed. After describing the system and its benefits, Mr. Pate <br /> asked the Commission to consider allowing its use in commercial and industrial areas of La <br /> Porte during this zoning review process. <br /> d. Question and Answer <br /> Commissioners had additional questions for Mr. Pate about his product and then suggested he <br /> seek remedy from the Zoning Board of Adjustment(ZBOA). Mr.Pate was not interested in <br /> pursuing a decision from the ZBOA since he has been unsuccessful in getting a favorable <br /> decision from various boards in other cities. <br /> Commissioners indicated they would not be interested in beginning a review on Mr.Pate's <br /> request during this zoning review process. <br /> i12. Close public hearing. <br /> The public hearing was not closed. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Warren to postpone the public hearing until October 16,2014,at 6:00 <br /> p.m. <br /> Second by Commissioner Follis. The Commission recognized a conflict with the APA Conference <br /> on October 16. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to amend the previous motion to postpone the public hearing <br /> until October 30,2014,at 6:00 p.m. <br /> Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried. <br /> Ayes: Commissioners Warren, LaCour,Follis,Martin,Smith,Barrera,Kendrick and Lawler <br /> Nays: None <br /> 13. Consider recommendation to City Council on proposed modifications to Chapter 106(Zoning)of <br /> the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances in connection with the comprehensive review of <br /> Chapter 106(Zoning)by the Chapter 106(Zoning)Subcommittee of the Planning and Zoning <br /> Commission. <br /> • See item 12 above. <br />