1985-02-04 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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[] Minutes, Public Hearings La Porte City Council February 4, 1985, Page 2 • and Regular Meeting Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the minutes of the January 21 meeting as co,~ected. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Bridges, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None 5. Mayor Cline declared the public hearings open. A. The first public hearing was to hear the request of Don Welch to rezone Reserve Tract K in Brookglen, Section III, from R-1 to Commercial to allow retail-commercial development. Mr. John Welch reviewed the request for Council and stated • that all they are asking for at this time is a rezoning of the eastern .67 acres of the tract. The property is located at the northwest corner of Brookwood and Fairmont Parkway. A convenience store is planned to be built on this site. Councilperson Westergren asked if the ordinance reflected the legal description as Mr. Welch is now requesting. City Attorney Askins replied that it was shown on page C-5 of the public hearing backup material and would be included as "Exhibit F" in the ordinance. Councilperson Matuszak inquired about planned landscaping at the convenience store. Mr. Welch said he did not recall what the site plan called for. Mayor Cline asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of this request. No one came forward. Mayor Cline asked if there was anyone who caished to speak in opposition to this rezoning. There was no response. The hfayor declared the public hearing closed and asked the City Secretary to read the recommendation of Planning & Zoning. The City Secretary did so; their recommendation was to approve the rezoning of the unrestricted reserve K east of the pipeline from temporary R-1 to commercial, and that the • rezoning of the the western portion be denied. I