09-24-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriations Agenda Date Requested: September 24, 2018 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Account Number: N/A Department: Planning and Development Amount Budgeted: N/A Report: __X __Resolution: _____Ordinance: _X___ Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance P&Z Recommendation Letter Budgeted Item: N/A Existing Land Use Map Proposed Land Use Map ______________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION by Michael Anderson of Business Venture Group, applicant, on behalf of Texas Cargoways, LLC owner, who is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the Mid Density Residential (R-2) zoning district to the General Commercial (GC) zoning district. The proposed zone change would allow for the development of a used car dealership on the site. The property in question is located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd. on the east side, and is legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision. Mid-High Density Residential order to accommodate the proposed zone change, the FLUP would need to be amended to show the property Commercial. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 16, 2018 regular meeting, voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the proposed Future Land Use Amendment. There were 8 concerned residents that spoke in opposition of the proposed zone change. Most hand concerns regarding increased traffic and proximity to residential homes and Pecan Park. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny an Ordinance 6.92 acre tract of land known as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd. on the east side, and as depicted in the attached exhibit.