05-27-15 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 27,2015 Page 2 of 3 4. Consider a request by La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC for consideration of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines(Exterior Facade Materials)as outlined in Section 106-928 of the Code of Ordinances for the proposed Fairfield Inn&Suites located at 711 Highway 146 South. City Planner Eric Ensey presented a request by La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC for a waiver to the city's exterior fagade materials design guidelines for construction of a new Fairfield Inn&Suites located at 711 Highway 146. The applicant proposes 60%of the fagade in brick/stone contrary to code requirements of 80%coverage of the fagade in brick/stone. Staff was concerned that a deviation from the requirements would have the potential to set an expectation for other development and therefore,did not support the waiver request. Commissioners discussed the request and elected to table the request until such time the applicant could be present for discussion. Motion by Commissioner Warren to table a request by La Porte Lodging Hospitality LLC for consideration of a waiver to the city's Design Guidelines (Exterior Fagade Materials) as outlined in Section 106-928 of the Code of Ordinances for the proposed Fairfield Inn&Suites located at 711 Highway 146 South. Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren,LaCour,Barrera, Martin, Follis,and Lawler Nays: None 5. Administrative reports. City Planner Eric Ensey spoke about problems several members have been experiencing with untimely mail delivery of their packets. Staff proposed to continue sending the packets out to members electronically, but no longer mailing a printed packet. Commissioners concurred; however,Commissioners Barrera and Warren opted to continue receiving a printed copy of the packet and will pick theirs up prior to the meeting. Printed packets will be available at the meeting for all other members who may want one. 6. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Commissioner Martin inquired about city requirements for replacing manufactured housing. 7. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Martin. Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.