07-22-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested:July 22, 2013 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: J.Garza Account Number: N/A Department: Planning Amount Budgeted:N/A Report: XResolution:Ordinance: Amount Requested:N/A Exhibit: Appeal of the Enforcement Officers Decision Budgeted Item:YESNO __ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On October 8, 2012, City Council reviewedthe findings of the Dangerous Building Inspection Boardand granted a November 12, 2012,public hearing date to consider formal action.In November, Council granted a 90-day continuance on 500 W. Main Street to allow the owner an opportunity to have his appeal heard by the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBOA). At the February 25, 2013 public hearing, Council was advised that the application was just recently resubmitted after being previously withdrawn by the applicantand the meeting was thth scheduled for March 28. Council voted to continue the public hearing until April 8to allow for the ZBOA determination.The property owner and his legal counsel attended the meetings and are aware of Council’s continuance. In addition, reminder meeting letters were mailed. Since the meeting didnot occuruntil after the agenda deadline, staff’s request wasprepared with nd two outcomesand City Council voted to continue the Public Hearing until July 22. th On March 28, the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustments voted to override the Enforcement Officers’ decision to deny a permit for remodeling of this substandard structure, therefore this structure is no longer considered a Dangerous Building and the Public Hearing may be closed by City Council. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action to closethe Public Hearing or other action for the Dangerous Building located at 500 W. Main Street. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerDate