09-20-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith,Tschappatt,Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick and Chairman Lawler Nays: None Motion to approve passes, 9-0 Public Hearing (6:15pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change#18-92000009, a request by Adrianne Feller, applicant, on behalf of Victor G. Rocha, owner. The request is for approval of a zone change from Large Lot (LLD) to Low-Density Residential (R-1), on a 1.0 acre tract of land, legally described as Tract 441C, La Porte Outlots Subdivision. Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a zone change request by Adrianne Feller, applicant, on behalf of Victor G. Rocha, owner. The property in question is currently zoned Large Lot (LLD) and the applicant has requested a rezone of the property to Low-Density Residential (R-1), allowing for a subdivision of the 1.0 acre tract into 2 separate parcels, each at a half acre in size.This would allow for a home to be built on the newly-vacant parcel. Mr. Clowes shows that the surrounding zoning districts is a mixture of Large Lot (LLD) and Low-Density Residential (R-1). City staff supports the zone change requested by the applicant. Applicant Presentation: Adrianne Feller and Victor G. Rocha approach the commission. Adrianne Feller goes over this history of the family and the reasons for trying to build a home next to her parent's existing home; the approval of the zone change would be the first step. Public Comments(for,against,question): Malory Wicker 529 N 12th St, La Porte TX;Supports the zone change for the applicant. Questions the commission about potential for "grandfathering" aspects for the home.There weren't any applicable for this situation. Question and Answer: Commissioner Tschappatt asks the City's legal counsel if there are restrictions of some sort that can be integrated into the approval of the zone change. Mr. Clark Askins points to a previous case and shows how it's not possible. Nearly all of the commissioners voice their concerns that the approval of this zone change would allow for a "subdivision"to be developed in the Lomax area (where this property is located) and cause a chain of similar situations. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:17pm