07-21-16 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 21,2016 Page 3 of 4 Yay: Warren, Lawler, Barrera, Kendrick, Martin, Stockham, and Smith Nay: 8. Consider approval or other action on a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on Bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Planner Ensey gave a description of the Bylaws proposed by a subcommittee staffed by Commissioners Smith and Kendrick. Commissioner Follis suggested changing wording in Section 6.9 from "shall"to "should" related the use of Robert's Rules of Order. Commissioners discussed the use of parliamentary procedure in meetings. Commissioner Smith asked what he was and was not allowed to discuss with an applicant outside of a P&Z meeting. It was determined that a Commissioner could talk about the agenda item but could not indicate which way they were going to vote. Due to this conversation the Commission decided to replace the word "opinion" with "decision" in Section 6.13. Motion by Commissioner Stockham to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed Bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: Warren, LaCour, Barrera, Follis, Stockham,and Lawler Nays: 9. Administrative reports. Planning Director Tim Tietjens notified the Commission that their recommendation on the Warwick Homes rezone did not pass with City Council. Commissioner Follis said that they need to look into some of the NAICS codes that are allowed in certain zones, possibly even splitting car repair shops, veterinarians and the like by type so 18 wheeler repair shops cannot locate in General Commercial zones. 10. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Commissioner Follis said that it may be time to look at the Future Land Use Map and discuss the usefulness of the Neighborhood Commercial. 11. Adjourn. Motion by Commissioner Martin to adjourn.