06-19-14 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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EXHIBIT A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: April 14, 2014 Appropriation: N/A Requested By: Tim Tietjens Source of Funds: N/A Department: Planning Account Number: N/A Report: _X__ Resolution: ___ Ordinance: ___Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits : Area mapwith list of current hotels/motels Budgeted Item: N/A Section 106-441, Table A and footnote 4 Section 106-443, Table B and footnote 9 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY Concern has been expressed regarding the location and placement standards of hotels and motels in La Porte. In response to these concerns, the Planning Department has assembled a listing and map of hotel/motels currently within La Porte as well as the regulatory provisions within our Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 106 for your review and input. Attached are the current provisions of the Code of Ordinances Section 106-441, Table A, Commercial uses, which regulates hotels and motels. You also may recall that when placement is abutting residential zones, our standards require a conditional use permit. As well, Section 106- 443 Table B footnote 9, includes an additional height limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property. This workshop is intended to solicit ideas and concepts for how best to regulate the hospitality industry while accommodating tourist and business travelers. ______________________________________________________________________________ Action Required by Council: Provide staff with direction regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances related to hotels/motels. ______________________________________________________________________________ Approved for City Council Agenda _______________________________ _______________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date