04-21-16 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 21,2016 Page 4 of 6 Ayes:Barrera,Smith,Kendrick,Warren,Follis,Stockham,and Lawler Nays: 8. Open a public hearing to receive input on proposed modifications to Chapter 106(Zoning)of the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances in connection with an annual review as required by Section 106-65 of the city's Code of Ordinances. Chairman Lawler opened at 7:32 PM. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Eric Ensey mentioned that when approved in 2014, it was added that Chapter 106 should be reviewed yearly,due to the development ordinance review,staff and the Commission missed last year's update.City Planner Ensey went through the changes section by section with the Commission. Commissioner Follis asked for clarification on the staffs ability to revoke a zoning permit and when they would use that power.City Planner Ensey responded that it would only be in extreme circumstances where the applicant said a property would have one use but in practice is something different. The Commission debated whether or not to separate car and truck repair in the code and put truck or trailer repair in industrial districts. b. Applicant Presentation There was no applicant presentation. c. Public Comments Ken Chang of Liberty Property Trust came forward to present some revisions they made to the code concerning facade design requirements for consideration. The Commission thanked Mr. Chang for his contribution and noted their appreciation to have industry voices when designing the code. d. Question and Answer There were no questions. 9. Close Public Hearing Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 8:41 PM. 10. Consider recommendation to City Council on proposed modifications to Chapter 106(Zoning)of the City of La Porte's Code of Ordinances in connection with the comprehensive review of