09-17-15 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of September 17, 2015 Commissioners Present: Richard Warren, Helen LaCour, Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, Wyatt Smith, and Hal Lawler Commissioners Absent: Trey Kendrick, Lou Ann Martin, and Les Bird City Staff Present: City Planner Eric Ensey, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, and Office Coordinator Peggy Lee 1. Call to order. Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call of Members. Commissioners Warren, LaCour, Barrera,Smith, and Lawler were present for roll call. Commissioner Follis arrived at 6:07 p.m. 3. Open public hearing to receive input on possible modifications and/or repealing of Section 106- 801(Tree Preservation),Section 106-802(Tree Replacement),and Section 106-803 (Tree Fund),of the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances. Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Eric Ensey presented the staff report on modifying or repealing zoning requirements for tree preservation, tree replacement, and the tree fund. The Commission had previously forwarded their recommendation to City Council and on July 13,2015,Council requested the Commission take another look at the issue due to concern for the impact the recommended requirements would have on development. To facilitate discussion, staff offered three options for consideration by the Commission. b. Public Comments(for,against,or questions) There were no public comments. c. Question and Answer There were no questions. 4E. Close public hearing. Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. 5. Consider recommendation to City Council on amendments and/or repealing various provisions of Chapter 106"Zoning"concerning tree preservation,tree replacement,and the tree fund.