02-19-15 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of February 19,2015 Page 4 of 6 c. Public Comments(for,against,or questions) Darrell Hutchins, 11311 North P St.,spoke in opposition to the rezone. Mr. Hutchins stated the property was previously rezoned approximately five years ago. At that time,the property owner was required to plant trees to help serve as a buffer, but that was never done. Mr. Hutchins is concerned about the additional noise that will come from moving trailers in and out of the parking lot. Jim Carlson,with QualaWash, committed to planting trees and complying with any requirements of the site plan. Barrett Gibson,with Louisiana Chemical Co.,was available to answer questions. Richard Hillenbrand,with Louisiana Chemical Co.,was available to answer questions. Mr. Gibson and Mr. Hillenbrand agreed to forward any additional requests of the company to their upper management. Julia Hutchins,wife of Darrell Hutchins,stated they hear noises at night caused by hooking and unhooking onto trailers. They also hear clanging noises generated by opening and closing the dome lids on the trailers. Mrs. Hutchins believes additional trees would help buffer the noise. d. Question and Answer The Commission and staff discussed concerns brought up during public comments. 10. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. 11. Consider recommendation to City Council on Zone Change request#15-92000002. Commissioners discussed buffers and drainage. Motion by Commissioner Follis to recommend to City Council,approval of Zone Change request#15- 92000002,to rezone 6.43 acres described as Tracts 351 and 352,La Porte Cutlots,from Large Lot Residential(LL)to Light Industrial(LI),subject to the following conditions: 1. A 20-foot landscape buffer shall be maintained parallel to the west property line as well as a 20- foot wide landscape buffer beginning from a parallel line 54 feet from the south property line(the 54 feet representing the width of a future drainage easement for improvements to the F-101 drainage system).The existing tree vegetation shall not be removed and shall be maintained within the buffer area. 2. An 8-foot high masonry fence shall be provided along said buffer adjacent to the proposed industrial development. Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion carried.