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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES <br />(a) <br />Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission to <br />Ordinances in connection with a comprehensive T. <br />Tietjens/E. Ensey <br /> <br />Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens opened discussions by presenting background. City <br />Planner Eric Ensey reviewed significant changes prior to taking public comments. <br /> <br />Permitted, <br />Mayor Rigby advised he could not find the definition of outdoor storage in Sec. 106-511 <br />accessory, and special conditional uses <br />. City Planner Eric Ensey responded outdoor storage is <br />Commercial Performance Standards, <br />referenced in Sec. 106-444 but there is not a definition for <br />what outdoor storage is. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens advised the definition can be <br />added. City Planner Eric Ensey clarified that the outside storage mentioned in 106-511 is just in the <br />Main Street Overlay district. <br /> <br />Councilmember Earp asked if design roofs can be any color. City Planner Eric Ensey responded yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zemanek asked if the City and La Porte Chamber of Commerce will still be able to <br />display banners advertising across power lines. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens <br />responded it is the same as it has been, and no new changes have been proposed. <br /> <br />The public hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. <br /> <br />Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed Council and provided information and an update as a member <br />while serving on the Chapter 106 (Zoning) Subcommittee. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned Mr. Hoot if the subcommittee reviewed Sec. 106-877, <br />Temporary signs <br />. Mr. Hoot responded not as it relates to signs, but another review will be starting in <br />March or April 2015. <br /> <br /> address any changes to the Tree Fund because their <br /> <br /> <br />Richard Warren, 8730 Collingsdale, addressed Council as a member of the Chapter 106 (Zoning) <br />Subcommittee and informed Council a great amount of information was reviewed; and he enjoyed <br />working with everyone. <br /> <br />Mayor Rigby asked Council if there are any other items to be addressed besides the trees, outdoor <br />storage and temporary signs. <br /> <br />There being no additional Council or public comments, the public hearing closed at 7:54 p.m. <br /> <br />(b) <br /> Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of the <br />Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte in connection with a comprehensive review and update to <br /> <br />Chapter 106, Zoning. <br /> <br />510 <br />Page of <br />November 10, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />