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Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. <br />J. B. Williamson, 820 W. Main, addressed Council on behalf of Mr. Don Giffin, Sr., owner of the <br />proposed property and in favor of rezoning the property. <br />City Council closed the public hearing at 6:35p.m. <br />(f) <br />Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 106 <br />“Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning <br />classification from Low Density Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (GC) for property <br />located at 3122 Underwood Road – T. Tietjens <br />2012-3455 <br />Councilmember Leonardmoved toapprove ordinance amending Chapter 106 “Zoning” <br />of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Low <br />Density Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (GC) for property located at 3122 Underwood <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Road. Councilmember Martin seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Engelken, <br />Leonard, Clausen, Martin and Moser <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent:Councilmember Mosteit <br />2012-3455 <br />Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING <br />CHAPTER 106 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY CHANGING THE <br />ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) FOR A <br />0.663 ACRE (28,886 SQ. FT) TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT <br />RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN <br />EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. <br />7.AUTHORIZATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES <br />(a) <br />Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance adopting an update to the <br />Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte that includes revision to Map 2.1, Revitalization <br />Areas, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission – T. Tietjens <br />Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. <br />Mayor Rigby asked, if the item is approved as presented and if, forwhatever reason,Mariposa <br />does not build, will it restrict the use for anything else in the future? Planning Director Tim Tietjens <br />responded, no, the use itself is defined by the rezoning processes; and potential areas are defined <br />in revitalization efforts. <br />2012-3456 <br />Councilmember Clausenmoved toapprove Ordinance adoptingan update to the <br />Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte that includes revision to Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas, <br />upon positive recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.Councilmember Martin <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Engelken, <br />Leonard, Clausen, Martin and Moser <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent:Councilmember Mosteit <br />(b) <br />Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager or his designee to send a <br />letter of support for the proposed Mariposa at Pecan Park apartment project for senior <br />adultsto be locatedalong Canada Road – T. Tietjens <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />December 10, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />