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• • RECEIVE June 3, 1996 Mr. Robert T. Herrera PLANNING La Porte City Manager City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Dear Mr. Herrera, This is~to thank you for the way the City of La Porte responded to a concern held by a very large number of citizens. The entire matter •was handled •both promptly. •and ~ smoothly. The • ~ moment a' zoning violation ~• (no building permit, •a fence ~ '• ~ ~ ~~~~ constructed of the wrong material, and a fence parallel to Galveston Bay) was reported to the city, the city responded the very same day. One could not ask for a faster response. Thank you. Then, at the Board of Adjustment meeting, held on May 23, the presentation by Mr. Guy Rankin, Director of Planning was fair, straight forward, extremely well prepared (even a video tape) effective, persuasive, and extraordinarily professional. Over ten people commented to me on how impressive his approach was. It's certainly wonderful to see the dedication with which he handles his duties. Please thank him for everyone in attendance: The La Porte City Attorney, John D. Armstrong was particulary skillful in separating the real facts of the case from the emotional issues. It's obvious the. city has excellent legal representation. Time and again when questioned, he exhibited a remarkable in-depth understanding of the ordinances, the history of the ordinances, and the interpretation of them. His grasp of the law and recognition of its application are extremely impressive. All members of the Board of Adjustment displayed patience (this single appeal lasted nearly two hours) and attentiveness. They took an obvious real interest in reaching a correct interpretation. By their questions, comments, and thoughtful discourse they displayed true concern for arriving at a reasoned decision. It is most impressive to see every facet of La Porte's operation running so smoothly. It is a credit to you and your entire staff .