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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October ~3, 2006
Requested By: Wavne J. sAtY
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Department: Plannin2:
Appropriation
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Exhibits:
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Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Staff Report
Public Notice Response
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their September 21, 2006 meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen
comments regarding Rezone Request #R06-001. This request involves 0.65 acre of land located in the 200 Block of
North Iowa Street, further described as lots 1 thru 9, Block 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, La
Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicants, Judy & RoelofNieuwenhuis, seek a zone change from General Commercial
(GC) to Main Street District (MS) for a mixed use residential and commercial development.
As per current zoning designation, the property does not meet the City's commercial area requirements, e.g. building
setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and detention etc. The subject property is in the vicinity of Main Street District mixed
with residential and commercial uses. Keeping in view of its size and location, the property will be better served when
zoned as Main Street District. Staff suggests extending the same zoning classification over to the adjacent property on
block 411 for consistency with the zoning district boundaries on the zoning map.
Land Use Map shows this area developing as public use, however, the subject site is within close proximity to mixed use
developments, i.e. residential, commercial, and industrial activities. The property may well be utilized for mixed use
residential/commercial development as intended by the owners. Current ordinance requirements allow relaxation for front
setback as an average of the existing structures on the side of the street and maximum lot coverage up to 60%.
As required by ordinance, notices of public hearing were mailed to 12 property owners within 200' of the subject site.
The City received one response favoring the rezone. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends Council approval of rezone request to include both blocks 412 and 411.
Action Required by Council:
1. Conduct public hearing.
2. Consider taking action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Rezone Request
#R06-001 rezoning the referenced property from General Commercial (GC) to Main Street District (MS).
Approved for City Council A2enda
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-JJ 0 I - T 5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MAIN STREET DISTRICT AS
REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THRU 9, BLOCK 412
AND LOTS 1 THRU 23, BLOCK 411 HEREIN DESCRIBED; MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines
and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 21st day of September 2006, at 6:00 p.m. a
Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter
551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible reclassification
of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and
made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing which the City
Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all
properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
"Section 3. Immediately following such public hearing on September 21,
2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular
session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject of such public
hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written
recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-R
Page 2
dated September 25, 2006, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 4.
Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a
public hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission on the 23rd day of October, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., and
pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "0",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the
notice of public hearing.
"Section 5.
The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
"Section 6.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby accepts the
recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, and the
zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land, situated within the
corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is hereby changed from General Commercial
(GC) to Main Street District (MS)." The description of said parcels of land rezoned to
Main Street District (MS) is as follows, to-wit.
"Lots 1 thru 9, Block 412 and Lots 1 thru 23, Block 411, Town of La Porte, Johnson
Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas".
"Section 7.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines,
and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and
declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-~
Page 3
contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of
the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
"Section 8.
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, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance 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 the contents and posting
thereof.
"Section 9.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Passed and approved this the 064 J day of rx-lo 6 p r-
,2006.
CITY Of. LA PORTE (-. -..,,",
By ~QLLL_ ~
ALTON PORTER, Mayor
ATTEST:
By;JJJtufA~ ~1ft
MART A GILLETT, ity Secr tary
APPRZD
By: ~T~
C K ASKINS, ASSistant City Attorney
THE ST ATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions ofthe Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st
day of September, 2006, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairrnont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas. The purpose ofthis hearing is to consider Rezone Request #R06-001, for a parcel
of land described as Lots 1 thru 9, Block 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, La
Porte, Harris County, Texas. RoelofK. and Judy F. Nieuwenhuis, the property owners, are seeking
a rezone from General Commercial (GC) to Main Street District (MS) for residential and business
purposes. In addition, the City of La Porte is seeking a zone change from General Commercial to
Main Street District for the properties on adjacent lots within Block 411, to be consistent with the
said zoning district.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing
for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to
the Commission.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be
required to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no
action will be taken by Council.
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
IXHIBIT A
rHE STATE OF TEXAS
~OUNTYOF HARRIS
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~ITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
~20 S. 8th Street
'orte, Texas 77571
281-471-1234
Fax 281-471-5763
In accordance
Nit. h. t. he proVisio. ns Of. S ec- .l1t
ion 106-171 of the Code e
)f Ordinances of the Ci~
)f La Porte, and the provl-
,ions of tne Texas Local i
Government Code, notice j
IS hereby given that the La ;
Porte Planning and Zoning I.
Commission will conduct a I
public hearing at 6:00 P.M.
on the 21fltday of Sep~
tember, . 2006, "iri the
Council .Chambers of the
City Hall, 604" West, Fair-
mont. Parkway, La Porte,
Texas. The purpose 9f i
this hearing is to consider ~ ".
Rezon '; ~equest #R06-tOre me, the undersigned authonty, on this date came and
001... !o,r~," ,parc~I,..., ,.Ia,n.,d.,~eared Lisa Godfrey a duly authorized representative of The
descr ed Lot, ru 9, ,
B"c >' 12, To. i La, yshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published and generally
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Survey,- L . . orte,stn ute In t e Ity 0 a orte, arns ounty, ex as an w 0
HarrisCou i Texas! . " .
Roelof., K. an~' Judy F~er being duly sworn, swears the attached notIce was published In
Nieuwenhuis, the ~rope~e Rayshore Sun dated q - "--~ -/r")/
owners, '.. are seeking thiS 71 .p
rezone "",est from Gon- ~ Jh1'
eraICommercial(GC) to', '
Main Street, District (MS) ,
for reSide, nee and bUSi.M~. . ~
purposes. In addition" the ",
Cityof La Porte is seeking
a zone change of the adja-, G df
cent property from General a 0 rey
Commercial to Main Street
District' for. the lots within
Block 411 to be consistent
with the said zoning dis-
trict.
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A regular meet-! ,
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Zoning Commission willI,... -L.A J 1 J1 Il 2006
follow the public hearing 1~.I'f Jl ), .
for .the 'pllrpose,.of. acting
upon the public'hearing
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, Citizens wishing " ~
to address the Commis- olyn Kellogg
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Public Hearing Will be re- ;
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KAROLYN KELLOGG
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
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CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett,
TRMC,CMC Commission Exprires April 11, 2010
City Secretary
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
September 25,2006
Honorable Mayor Alton Porter and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Rezone Request #R06-00 1
Dear Mayor Porter and Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during its September 21, 2006, meeting,
held a public hearing to consider Rezone Request #R06-001. Judy F. and Roelof K.
Nieuwenhuis, are seeking this rezone request from General Commercial (GC) to Main
Street District (MS) for mixed use residentiaVcommercial development proposed for the
property located in the 200 block of North Iowa Street. The property is further described as
Lots 1 thru 9, Block 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas. In addition, the City of La Porte is seeking a zone change from General
Commercial to Main Street District for the property on Block 411 to be consistent with the
zoning district boundaries on the zoning map.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote (6-0), has recommended
approval of Rezone Request #R06-00 1.
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Pat Muston
Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
c: Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
Planning and Zoning Commission
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 23rd of October, 2006, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose
of this hearing is to consider Rezone Request #R06-00 1, for a parcel of land described as Lots 1 thru
9, Block 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Roelof K. and Judy F. Nieuwenhuis, the property owners, are seeking a rezone from General
Commercial (GC) to Main Street District (MS) for residential and business purposes. In addition,
the City of La Porte is seeking a zone change from General Commercial to Main Street District for
the properties on adjacent lots within Block 411, to be consistent with the said zoning district.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of
acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing will be required
to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no
action will be taken by Council.
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
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Rezone Request #R06-
001,. for a Wlrt:AI oLJand
described as Lots 1 thru 9,
Block 412, TOW71 of La
Porte, Johnson Hunter
Survey, A-35, La Porte,
281-471-1 Harris County, Texas.
Fax 281-47"Roelof K. and Judy F.
Nieuwenhuis, the property
owners, ,are seeking a re-
zone from General Com-
S mercial (GC) to Main
t. Street District (MS) for res-
idential and business pur-
poses: In addition, the
City of La Porte. is seeking
a zone change from GEm-
eral CommerciCjI to Main
Street District for the prop-
erties on adjacent lots
within Block 411, to be
consistent with the said
zoning district.
820 S. 8th Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
City of La Porte
County of Harris
State of Texas
A regular. meet-
ing of the City Council will
.,foUow.,tl'le, J:?Ublic hearing
:,,'for tD~;'purpQ.se of acting
Before me the undersigned authority on this date Car~pon' tne':public hearing
, , Items and to conduct other
appeared Lisa Godfrey, a duly authorized representativematter~ pertaining tothe
Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly newspaper published and gCOUnCII." ....... '..
distributed in the City of La Porte Harris County Texas a.. . Citizenswi~hing
, , <to address the Council pro
after being duly sworn, swears the attached notice was pub/or con .during the public
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CITY OF LA PORTE
Sworn and subscribed before me this
OJ"rol H^) ,2006.
rolyn Kellogg
otary Public
Harris County, Texas
My Commission Exprires April 11 , 2010
~HIB.IT .!:
Staff Report
September 21,2006
Zone Change Request #R06-001
Requested by: Judy F. & Roelof K. Nieuwenhuis
Requested for: Lots 1 thru 9, Block 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A -5,
La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Location: 200 Block of North Iowa Street
Present Zonine: General Commercial (GC)
Requested Zonine: Main Street District (MS)
Surroundine Zonine:
North - Planned Unit Development (PUD)
South - Main Street District (MS)
East - General Commercial (GC)
West - General Commercial (GC)
Back2:round:
The property in question consists of approximately 0.65 acre of vacant land,
described as Lots 1 through 9 in Blocks 412, Town of La Porte, Johnson
Hunter Survey, Abstract No.5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
property is located one block east of North Broadway and Iowa Streets. The
subject tract is adjacent to the Main Street/Overlay District, a Zoning District
created in November 2004.
The area identified as the District is one block deep both north and south
of Main Street from State Highway 146 to Broadway (referred to as Five
Points) and extending one block north to First Street and one block south
to A venue A with the inclusion of Virginia and Broadway two blocks
south to A venue B. Within the district is an overlay portion that extends
from SH 146 to Kansas and includes one half blocks north to the alley
between First Street and Main Street to one half blocks south to the alley
between A venue B and Main Street. (Map attached)
The Main Street District needed regulations that had more flexibility than
any of the zoning classifications allowed. The end result was a mixed-use
zone allowing commercial and residential activities. The interior of this
district, however, had some unique characteristics that needed additional
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considerations, so an overlay district was created where residential
activities were allowed only above the first floor. In addition, the intent
was to preserve the value and character of the original Main Street area of
La Porte and keep single-family detached intact within the boundaries of
the Main Street District, but outside of the overlay.
Almost all of the uses allowed in the General Commercial District were
also permitted in the Main Street District. The main difference is the
mixed use of the district. Within the Main Street District, residential
activities would be allowed to coincide with commercial activities. There
would be a prohibition of mini storage warehousing and laundry plants
within the district and special conditional use permitted activities would
still be required as in commercial and residential districts. Some examples
are churches, special clubs or civic organizations, hospitals, clinics, etc.
While reviewing this request, staff discussed the following:
. Shape of the tract
. Setbacks & lot coverage
. Parking & detention
. Rezoning
The subject tract is triangular shape. Standard setbacks applicable in the
General Commercial zoning district are 20' front, 10' rear, and 10' sides, if
adjacent to public right-of-way. In addition, the maximum lot coverage
allowed is 40%. In order to have a commercial establishment, parking
would be required in compliance with Section 106-839 of the Code of
Ordinances, and the number of parking spaces would be determined subject
to the commercial use. The number of parking spaces required for any
business is a minimum of four regardless of building or use size. The City's
drainage criteria requires on-site detention.
The tract in question comprises only 0.65 acre. If rezoned to the Main Street
District, the tract will have a better chance to develop as
residentiaVcommercial with the flexible zoning regulations applicable to the
Main Street District. The City is including adjacent block 411 to this
proposed zone change in order to provide for the grouping of land parcels for
development as an integrated unit and to sustain consistency with the Zoning
Map. It is further intended that the Main Street District boundary will be
extended just one block north adjacent to the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) zone.
U sing this scenario, the applicants are requesting to rezone the property from
General Commercial (GC) to Main Street District (MS), where residential
(single-family detached) and commercial uses of the property are permitted.
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Analvsis:
In considering this request, Staff reviewed the following elements of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Land Use - The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area developing with
public uses. Conformance of a zoning request with the Land Use Plan is one
consideration among several criteria to be considered in approving or
denying a rezoning application. Other criteria may include:
. Character ofthe surrounding and adjacent areas;
. Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use
classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the
anticipated use of the properties;
. Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible,
considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities
and services, and other considerations;
. Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value
of adjacent land use classifications;
. Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the
capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the
use;
. Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air
pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm
on adjacent land use designations; and,
. The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the
existence of the land use designation.
The subject property is surrounded by mixed use developments (residential,
commercial, and industrial). Based on the criteria established for the Main
Street District and the applicant's intent, request of the subject tract has
merit. Public use as per Land Use map is made in error.
Streets - The subject tract is at the northeast comer of Iowa and Polk
Streets. A portion of these streets are unimproved. The main access to the
property will be through these streets to be improved by the applicant once
the frontage is determined. All streets and alleys within and around the
blocks are open. The property being located near Main Street and North
Broadway provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of
traffic.
Utilities - Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of
potable water and fire protection in the area. Provisions will have to be
made to ensure that all on-site infrastructure or improvements can
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accommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of the property
development. The storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site
development plan.
Development Strategy - One of the tenets of the Comprehensive Plan is to
encourage new construction of vacant properties. It is also important that the
City consider action to attract new developments using an effective
development process. One way this may be achieved is by encouraging in-
fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. Here, it is noted
that the property may no longer be able to be used for commercial use due to
site constraints mentioned above. A residence, business or combination of
the two on the property, as allowed in the Main Street District, will be an
appropriate use.
The best use review option by the applicant reveals that the subject site
would be better served by the proposed rezone, which would blend into an
existing use of property to the east, west, and south of this tract. In addition,
the applicant's existing business is adjacent to this property along East Main
Street.
Conclusion /
Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change conforms to
the Main Street District zoning and uses of nearby properties and is suitable
for the requested change to the Main Street District, allowing mixed use
development. Development within the subject tract should not negatively
impact the surrounding properties nor harm the value of nearby properties.
The zone change should not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in
the area and utilities can support future developments.
From the information provided by the applicants, the requested zoning
would represent the highest and best use of the property. Granting the
requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds the requested change is compatible with
the zoning and uses of nearby properties and recommends changing the
zoning designation of this tract from General Commercial to Main Street.
In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission may choose to extend
Main Street zoning to adjoining property on Block 411 for consistency
with the district boundaries on the zoning map.
Actions available to the Commission are listed below:
. Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request, for lots 1-
9 of block 412 from General Commercial to Main Street District.
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. Recommend to Council approval of a rezone request to include both
blocks 411 and 412 from General Commercial to Main Street
District.
. Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from General
Commercial to Main Street District.
. Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.
A Meeting of the La Porte
Plannin~ & Zonin~ Commission
(Type of Meeting)
Scheduled for
September 21, 2006
(Date of Meeting)
to Consider
Rezone Request #R06-001
(Type of Request)
I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing.
I am in FA VO R of granting this request for the following reasons:
The size and location of the property is better suited for
the Main Street District than General Cornrnerical. The property
is located behind our current location, Roelof's Antiques &
Restoration, and we are considering future development of the
property within the guidelines of the Main Street District.
I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons:
Roelof Nieuwenhuis
J ieuwenhuis
319 E. Main St. LaPorte, TX 77571
Address
LaPorte, TX 77571
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