11-10-16 (Cancelled) Special Meeting of the Zonining Board of Adjustment Meeting

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Board of Adjustment Meeting November 10, 2016 New Orleans Seafood Sign Variance (1) To protect, enhance and perpetuate landmarks and districts of historical, cultural, architectural or archeological importance that reflect distinctive and important elements of the unique historical heritage of La Porte. (2) Foster civic pride by recognizing accomplishments of the past. (3) Protect and enhance the attractiveness of the City to tourists and visitors and support and stimulate the economy. (4) Insure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development in the Main Street District. (5) Promote the economic prosperity and welfare of property owners in the Main Street District. (6) Encourage the stabilization, restoration and improvement of property and property values in the district. (7) Maintain a generally harmonious outward appearance of both historic and modern structures, which are compatible and complimentary in scale, form, color, proportion, texture and material. (b) Intent: To capitalize on La s urban design and architectural character, the following principles shall serve as a guide for future development in the Main Street District. In general, the buildings should have a pre-1930s appearance. Appeal Procedure: Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the board of adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board, or bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the office of the board of adjustment. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Application, and a conceptual site plan with elevations Exhibit B: Area map