01-31-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 31, 2017 Commissioners Present: Lou Ann Martin, Richard Warren, Trey Kendrick, Larry Stockham, Wyatt Smith, Helen LaCour and Chairman Hal Lawler Commissioners Absent: Nick Barrera and Mark Follis City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan Cramer 1. Call to Order. Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll call of members. Nick Barrera and Mark Follis were not present. 3. Consider approval or other action regarding a request by David Miles, Western Spherical Developers, LLC for approval of the proposed La Porte Town Center General Plan for the 40 acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 11,Johnson Hunter Survey,Abstract 35 generally located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Clowes gave staff's presentation. City Planner Clowes noted that the general plan has changed slightly from the previously approved General Plan by removing certain unnecessary details. None of the layouts or uses have changed. b. Question and Answer Commissioner Smith asked what would happen if only part of the development were completed. City Planner Clowes explained that no specific timeline is required once the development has started. Commissioner Stockham asked if the city could allow single family there in the future. City Planner Clowes stated that the city does have the ability to proactively rezone the property for single family but typically refrains from going that route. Assistant City Attorney Askins concurred. 4. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on the proposed General Plan. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval. Second by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried.