03-20-1997 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Boncosky Trucking Te3lninal • 4/17/97 - P&Z Meeting Page 4 of 6 Staff, in reviewing the applicant's request, has found it to be compatible with the City's underlying Land Use Plan. Currently, there is a truck operation in the LI zone adjoining the northern boundary of this 6.3192 acre tract. Using Appendix "C" of the Development Ordinance as a guide, Staff has reviewed the Boncosky Trucking Terminal General Plan and found it complies with some of the requirements. A copy of the General Plan Checklist follows this report. A copy of the Boncosky Trucking Terminal General Plan is also included. (See Exhibit ) Development Ordinance Section 4.01(B) requires the Commission, subsequent to review of a General Plan, take one of the following actions. 1. Approve the General Plan as filed; 2. Conditionally Approve the General Plan as filed, provided the reasons for such conditional approval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission; 3. Disapprove the General Plan as filed, provided the reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Conclusion: As noted above, the Boncosky Trucking Terminal General Plan has been found to comply with some City regulations; however, many issues remain. The areas of concern are as follows: As required by Ordinance 1501-V, SCUP #96-003 and the eleven conditions should be shown on the face of the general plan. 2. The general plan does not include a surveyor seal. The legal description provided in Request #96-004 and subsequently made a part of SCUP#96-003 varies from the legal description shown on the general plan.