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<br />Zoning Board of Adjustn. <br />Minutes of January 27, 2000 <br />Page 7 of 11 <br /> <br />Incorporated by the Secretary of the State of Texas as Lakeside <br />Center. <br />Paul Case is the Agent. <br />Lakeside is a domestic nonprofit corporation in good standing. <br />Previous name was Lakeside Adolescence, Inc. <br />Previous name was Gulf Coast Alcohol Abuse Alternative, Inc. <br /> <br />Mr. Valerius stated that based on the representation of their attorney, there <br />are numerous deficiencies in Lakeside's application that can be challenged in <br />court, which they plan to do if the Board of Adjustment chooses to proceed. <br />Mr. Valerius stated that this project is not going to happen. Whatever <br />resources necessary, will be spent to contest this matter in court. They have <br />hired and reviewed the condition of the building with a HUD Developer and <br />also another gentleman, who has significant background in the building <br />business, and is prepared to attest that the buildings can not be renovated for <br />$800,000. Renovation would, in fact, cost three to four times that amount to <br />make the 57 units livable. Mr. Valerius believes the application has major <br />implications for property values in the area, which is a serious issue with the <br />City of La Porte and is very disappointed that the City ever indicated that the <br />application would be considered. They are not prepared to discuss the <br />matter, or any compromise, with the Developers. Mr. Valerius stated that <br />this is a serious crime issue and feels the Developers will say they have <br />background checks for adults living at the complex, when there is no auditing <br />in the State of Texas that is effectual in this matter. There are serious <br />deficiencies in the whole application process and how it is that the applicant <br />was able to receive the down payment for the project and $600,000 of the <br />taxpayer's money. Mr. Valerius believes the hiring of a Marine indicates the <br />applicants feel there will be a need for policing of the project Even if the <br />tenants pass their test, there will be juvenile delinquents roaming the <br />neighborhood and they are not going to let that happen. <br /> <br />Chairperson Grant asked Mr. Valerius if he had made an inspection of the <br />buildings. Mr. Valerius stated he toured the exterior of the buildings with a <br />friend, who is a HUD Developer in Houston. <br /> <br />Bernard Legrand, who resides in Bayside Terrace, was sworn in by <br />Chairperson Grant. Mr. Legrand agrees with the other opponents and <br />believes the applicants should have been more thorough. <br /> <br />Art Kelley, sworn in, has resided at 215 Hazel with his wife, Linda, since <br />1981. Mr. Kelley would like the Board to stand by zoning. He does not <br />believe current regulations should be waived for a project that will not <br />generate taxes. Mr. Kelley noted that when the apartments were occupied, <br />there were always children playing in the street, creating a safety hazard. Cars <br />were always backing out onto Garfield. He also thinks the buildings are ugly. <br /> <br />Seth Cottahy, sworn in, resides at 232 Forest and has lived here for two <br />years. Mr. Cottahy noted that in addition to resident parking, there would <br />