06-16-16 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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11. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use designation for the tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24, Block 1114,Town of La Porte Subdivision,from "General Commercial" and "Mid-to High-Density Residential" use to "Low-Density Residential" use. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval to City Council, of a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use designation for the tract of land legally described as Lots 11-24, Block 1114,Town of La Porte Subdivision, from "General Commercial" and "Mid-to High-Density Residential" use to "Low-Density Residential" use. Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion Carried. Ayes: Nick Barrera, Richard Warren,Trey Kendrick, Larry Stockham,Wyatt Smith, Helen LaCour and Chairman Hal Lawler Nays: None Commissioner Follis recused himself from the item because it related to his zone change request. 12. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit#16- 91000001, a request by Bayway Homes for development of 9 single family attached duplex homes on Lots 7-17, 20-21, 22-27, Block 32, Beach Park Subdivision, generally located on the west side of Bayshore Drive northeast of Sylvan Beach Park. Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:22 PM. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Ensey delivered Staff's report on the Special Conditional Use Permit. City Planner Ensey noted the land is zoned Mixed Use (MU) and single family detached housing is a use by right in that zoning district, but the applicant wants to build single family attached housing, which triggered the need for a Special Conditional Use Permit. Staff found the requested use to be in line with the intent of the Mixed Use District. b. Applicant Presentation Charles Anders of Bayway Homes gave the applicant presentation where he explained that Bayway had 15 years of experience building in the City of La Porte and further described some of the projects he has worked on.