04-14-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2014April 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A T. Tiejens T. Tiejens Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By: Account Number:Account Number: Planning & Development Planning & Development Department: Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Other: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO Attachments :Attachments : 1. Section 106, 442, Table B1. Section 106, 442, Table B 2. Area map with list of current hotels/motels2. Area map with list of current hotels/motels 3. Section 1063. Section 106--441441 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Concern has been expressed regarding the location and placement standards of hotels and motels in La Porte. In 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 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 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 106Attached are the current provisions of the Code of Ordinances Section 106--441, Table A, Commercial uses, which 441, Table A, Commercial uses, which regulates hotels and motels. You also may recall that when placement is abutting residential zones, our standards 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 106require a conditional use permit. As well, Section 106--443 Table B footnote 9, includes an additional height 443 Table B footnote 9, includes an additional height limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.limitation of 30 feet for any structures within 120 feet of residential property.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 This workshop is intended to solicit ideas and concepts for how best to regulate the hospitality industry while accommodating tourist and business travelers.accommodating tourist and business travelers. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Provide staff with direction regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances related to hotels/motels.Provide staff with direction regarding current and potential provisions of the ordinances related to hotels/motels.