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RESOLUTION NO. 01- I ~
THIS IS A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INTENT TO PROMOTE AND UTILIZE
NORTH "E" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM NORTH 1ST STREET TO THE ALLEY
BETWEEN NORTH 7TH AND NORTH 8TH STREET AS A BUFFER BETWEEN
COMMERCIAL AREAS ON BARBOUR'S CUT BOULEVARD AND RESIDENTIAL
AREAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Counc,il adopted the Northside Neighborhood Plan on
November 13, 2000.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Northside Neighborhood Plan is to guide the residents,
the City of La Porte, and others regarding the quality of life within the Northside Community.
WHEREAS, unimproved North "E" Street right-of-way provides a convenient boundary
between the commerciallbusiness industrial zoning district and the residential districts to the
south.
WHEREAS, there is opportunity to utilize the unimproved North "E" Street right-of-way
as a buffer to further insulate the neighborhood from the commercial activities along Barbour's
Cut Boulevard.
WHEREAS, City Council determines there is no public need at this time, to utilize North
"E" Street right-of-way for vehicular access.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1.
City Council does hereby promote the use of the unimproved North "E"
Street right-of-way from North 1 st Street to the alley between North 7th and North 8th Street as a
buffer between the commercial activities on Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas and
hereby directs Planning and Zoning Commission, staff and others to consider this resolution
when dealing with matters of development bordering unimproved North "E" Street right-of-way.
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Section 2.
The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by
law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Tx Gov't
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during
which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally
acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written notice and
contents and posting thereof.
Section 3,
This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of September 2001.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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Norman Malon, Mayor
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Northside neighborhood leaders and the City of La Porte collaborated with the consulting fIrm, Hawes, Hill, and
Associates, to develop a Northside Community Neighborhood Plan which' was adopted by City Council on
November 13, 2000,
The purpose of the plan is to guide the residents, the City and others regarding opportunities to enhance the quality
of life in the Northside Community. This plan will provide a guide for decisions and actions designated to lead the
Northside area toward continued community improvement and revitalization.
In several meetings the Northside neighborhood leaders and residents consistently expressed their concem that the
commercial activities on Barbour's Cut Boulevard would eventually overwhelm the residential neighborhood.
This resolution would utilize the unimproved East "E" Street right-of-way as a buffer to further insulate the
neighborhood from the commercial activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard.
Staff recommends approval of a resolution establishing intent to promote and utilize East "E" Street right-of-way
from North 1 51 Street to the alley between North 7th Street and North 8th Street as a buffer between commercial areas
on Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas,
Action Required bv Council:
Consider approval of a resolution establishing intent to promote and utilize East "E" Street right-of-way from North
}51 Street to the alley between North 7th Street and North 8th Street as a buffer between commercial areas on
Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas.
Approved for City Council Ae:enda
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
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