05-19-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • • Staff Report 1994 Annual Zoning Ordinance Review June 16, 1994 Proposed Ordinance Amendments The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its May 19, 1994, meeting discussed several possible amendments to Zoning Ordinance 1501. These amendments have been proposed as part of the City's 1994 Annual Zoning Ordinance Review. This review is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 11-504 which requires the Planning and Zoning Commission to "conduct a regular comprehensive review of the [Zoning] Ordinance...to determine whether the Ordinance has become deficient, obsolete, and inadequate for any reason." The amendments presently being proposed fall into three basic categories; clarification of existing requirements, updating references to other laws and ordinances, and adding provisions as a step towazds implementing the City's recently adopted Bayfront Master Plan. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow an opportunity for public questions and comments. Following the close of the hearing, the Commission will convene in regulaz session for the purpose of discussing public comment and other agenda items. For purposes of presentation, all currently proposed amendments have been prepazed in ordinance form. They aze attached to and follow this report. For commentary regazding the proposed • amendments, please refer to the May 19, 1994, staff report. As decided at the Commission's May 19, 1994 meeting, July 21 will be a regulaz session meeting for the purpose of discussing additions, deletions or changes to proposed amendments. At this time, there are two Zoning Ordinance related items (not previously discussed by the Commission) that will be presented at the July 21 meeting. The Chairman of the City's Zoning Board of Adjustments has requested a review of residential setback requirements and also of parking requirements as applied to the Main Street Commercial District. (See attached letter). The City Attorney's Office has requested that certain ordinance references and language be updated to reflect changes that have been made to State law. Discussion of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Updates will also be completed at the July 21, 1994, meeting. August 18, 1994, will be set aside for a second public hearing. All proposed Zoning Amendments and Comprehensive Plan Updates will be presented for citizen question and comment. Following the close of the hearing, the Commission will convene in regular session for the purpose of formulating a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed amendments and updates.