10-20-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • • We are attempting to sub-divide our property into two lots in order to build another house. We have been to the planning department to discuss plans for the new house. We've already had a survey of the property and a re- plat completed, but has not been approved by the building department. We were not aware of the opposition at the last meeting until after we spoke in favor of building the new structure. Four (4) out of the 18 contacted were opposed and one was for. There were no opposition present at the last meeting and we had no prior knowledge of their concerns. 1) One of the concerns was obstructing traffic. We are adhering with the set backs and the house will not be obstructing any traffic. There is a ditch and plenty of room to view on-coming traffic. Also I believe you were mis- lead into thinking this was going to be a two-story house. It will be a single level dwelling. 2) There were concerns about not having enough room. There is approximately 6,600 square feet of property and less than 1600 square feet will be covered with this structure. (Approx. 24%) 3) Another concern was there would not be enough parking available. You have a motorium in the city of LaPorte which states a home cannot be built without having a two car garage. We will have atwo-car garage attached to the house with additional parking in front of the garage for at least two cars. So there will be ample parking available. I might add that the driveway will be coming off of Montgomery Lane and there is an existing culvert for this purpose. 4) Someone voiced that the lot was too small and would be no room for small children to play. As stated before, it has been approved by the building department and there will be room for children to playa (and not in the streets) As a parent I would never let my children play in the streets. Mr ?? you stated you would like to drive by and take a look at the property in question. Did you have a chance to do so? If not, we have some pictures available. We have already submitted plot plans with the structure (how the house will be situated) We are asking that you proceed with acceptance of this plan. We are entering the winter months and construction will become more difficult and we are hoping to frame it in before the cold weather arrives. Thank you for your consideration. Are there any questions or concerns GERALD & MARY SCHLOTT - 3205 ANDRICKS C~ MONTGOMERY