03-19-15 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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J Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of March 19,2015 Page 2 of 4 Scott McCormick addressed the Commission. Mr. McCormick is in favor of allowing residential development in the subject area. Selena Hope,727 Bayshore Dr.,addressed the Commission. Ms. Hope spoke about the trash that ends up in her yard after events at Sylvan Beach. She wanted to warn anyone thinking of building a residence in the subject area about this problem. Commissioner Martin addressed Chuck Rosa requesting that he direct his comments to her by name rather than by implication. Mr. Rosa responded that meeting rules do not allow him to address his comments directly at any one person. d. Question and Answer Staff responded to questions from the Commission. There was some concern about possible problems with parking. Staff suggested there may be a need for public improvements in the area if parking does become an issue in the future. 4. Close public hearing. Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing. 5. Consider recommendation to City Council on Zone Change Request#15-92000003. Motion by Commissioner Warren to recommend to City Council,approval of Zone Change Request#15- 92000003. Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren,Barrera,Martin,Follis,Bird,and Lawler Nays: None 6. Consider a request by La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC for consideration of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines(Exterior Fa&ade Materials)for the proposed Fairfield Inn&Suites at 711 Highway 146 South. City Planner Eric Ensey presented the staff report. La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC has requested a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines for a Tier 1 building for the proposed Fairfield Inn&Suites at 711 Highway 146 South. The applicant is proposing to utilize 25%masonry material for the building fagade instead of 80%coverage required by code. The applicant,Kevin Helche,6170 FM 2011,Longview,TX,President of Lodging Host Hotel Corp.,and a Partner in La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC,addressed the Commission. His company also operates the Comfort Suites in La Porte. Mr. Helche stated the architect has concerns that the structural engineer has determined that being in the gulf coast area,the amount of brick or stone being required increases weights or stresses on the framing. Hand-outs were distributed showing a similar hotel that was recently constructed in Oklahoma,designed by the same architect.