06-25-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 25, 2018 Requested By: Ian Clowes Department: Planning and Development Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance P&Z Recommendation Letter Applicant Information and Request Aerial Map Zoning Map Land Use Map Appropriations Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: N/A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The applicant, Rosemary Williams; on behalf of the Estate of M.C. Troncale, owner; is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the General Commercial (GC) zoning district to the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. The property in question is located on N 1St St. north of W Tyler St. and is legally described as Tracts 9- 12, Block 85, Town of La Porte Subdivision. The property is currently undeveloped and is adjacent to single family to the west across the street and existing office warehouse uses to the north and east. The property to the south is currently undeveloped. The current owner has attempted for years to sell the property for commercial uses but the small size and adjacent residential use has made it unsuitable for most commercial buyers. Staff did not receive any notices in favor or opposition to the proposed zone change. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their May 17, 2018 regular meeting, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Zone Change. Commissioner Lou Ann Martin recused herself due to her involvement in the potential sale of the property. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct public hearing.