1994-10-24 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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e City of La Porte Established 1892 October 11, 1994 Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council City of La Porte Re: Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU94-001 Dear Mayor Malone: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during its September 15, 1994, and September 29, 1994, public hearings and regular meetings, considered Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU94-001. The permit has been requested for an 87 acre tract comprised of portions of Tract #2 of the Enoch Brinson Survey and Lots 13; 14; 19; 20; 29; 30 of the Nebraska Syndicate. The purpose of the permit is to allow the property in question to be fenced and used to pasture livestock. One of the conditions that staff recommended for this permit is the requirement that dedicated rights-of-way extending onto the property be left unfenced and unobstructed. This would require fencing the property into multiple, smaller pastures. The applicant, during his public hearing testimony, indicated that the smaller pastures would not provide a workable arrangement for his needs. The Planning and Zoning Commission concurs with staff regarding the need for public rights-of-way to remain open and unobstructed. The Commission also recognizes that it is the responsibility of the property owner to petition City Council regarding closure or private use of rights-of-way. Staffs report, detailing the facts relating to this and other issues considered by the Commissio!l, is attached and follows this report. Based on these circumstances and considerations, the Planning and Zoning Commission has, by a six to one vote, recommended that Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU94- 001 be denied. ' Respectfully Submitted, A~a.2eD~ i:i? T. ~aters Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission xc: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager John Joerns, Assistant City Manager John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission P.Q.BoxII15. La Porte, TexCls 77572-1115 · (713)471-5020