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RESOLUTION NO. a no 4' - O~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND/OR
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MAIN STREET
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE
AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR DISPOSITION OF ZONING CHANGE
PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH DISTRICTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST;
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN THE EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is developed and undeveloped land in the City of La Porte,
Texas, the development of which may significantly impact City services, such as water,
sanitary sewer, traffic, sanitation, and fire and police protection; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has not conducted a thorough review of its Main
Street Development Zoning and Planning regulations since 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte desires to avoid the adverse
effects further development wit~out appropriate zoning and planning regulations may
have on the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, in order to avoid any adverse
effects, to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan update, to provide for orderly
future development and growth, desires to establish a period of time in which, to complete
a review in regard to the Main Street District development regulations; and
WHEREAS, continued refinement of development standards ensures
neighborhood and business cOmpatibility, minimizes incompatible elements between
abutting land uses and contribut~s to a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan Update made the following
recommendations: "
Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of
residential and commercial uses and ensure the highest quality living
environment.
Seek to ensure that adjacent land uses are developed compatibly and
take measures to mitigate land use transitions with differing intensities.
Redevelop area"s, such as Main Street, to enhance its natural character
and historic appeal.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of design standards that include
landscaping, screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other
methods to minimize negative effects among different land uses.
Determine appropriate residential densities for various areas within the
City on the basis of accessibility, utility availability, topography, proximity
to shopping areas, and other relevant factors:
Update the Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map to reflect
identification of various areas of particular densities.
NOW THEREFOR~, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds and determines that t~e
premises hereof are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and determines that it is in the best
interests of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City to place
'a moratorium on the acceptance for filing and consideration, and the issuance' of building
permits and all other development and zoning permits, for all properties in the Main Street
Development District in the City for a period 'of one hundred eighty (180) days from the,
date ,hereof, and such moratorium is hereby imposed. For purposes of this moratorium,
the term "Main Street Development District", or words of similar import, shall include, but
not be limited to development occurring within the area described in the document
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. That there is hereby established a moratorium on the issuance of
any permits for construction of or reconstruction in the Main Street Development District
within the City of La Porte" Texas for a period of up to one-hundred eighty (180) days
from the date of passage of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4. That during the moratorium period no new zoning permits, building
permits (but only for new construction and not interior remodeling), or certificates of
occupancy shall be issued and no letters of availability for utilities, as well as formal
review or action by any City board, commission or department shall be authorized for the
Main Street Development District as described in Section 2 of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. This moratorium shall remain in effect for a period of one-hundred
eighty (180) days or until final action is taken on any proposed zo~ing and/or subdivision
regulation changes affecting the Main Street Development District, or until final action is
taken regarding amendment of the Comprehensive .Zoning Ordinance and Map, and
development regulations by the City Council, whichever comes first.
SECTION 6. Any property owners subject to this moratorium may apply to the City
Council for an exception in the event that a hardship results from its application, and the
City Council is authorized to grant an exception to the moratorium imposed by this.
Resolut~on only when it finds that such hardship does exist. Any exception so granted
shall not be a substitute for enforcement of currer:-t zoning, development or building
regulations, policies and procedures of the City of La Porte.
SECTION 7. This moratorium does not apply to developments for which
administratively complete applications for zoning permits, building permits, .special
conditional use permits, or any other development permits have been completed and
filed with the City of La Porte prior to the passage of this resolution. In such event, the
applicant may complete the permit review process and development approval process
under existing City of La Porte regulations, policies, and procedures in connection with
the proposed application.
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SECTION 8. The moratorium on the acceptance for filing and the issuance of
building permits and all other development permits for new construction in the Main
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Street Development District for shall expire on
p.m., Central Standard Time.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage, and it is accordingly so resolved. .
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ADDroDriation
Requested By:
Source of Funds: N/A
Department:
Account Number: N/A
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Exhibits:
Resolution
Amount Requested: N/~
Exhibits:
MaD
Budgeted Item: YES NO
'Exhibits: _Memo From N. Finan to City Council 6/4/04_
Exhibits: _Past packet material of February 9, 2004_
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On February 9, 2004, City Council passed a resolution to establish a moratorium in the Main Street area from SH
146 to Broadway. A committee was formed to review the existing regulations and to make recommendations to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and eventually City Council on the possible establishment of a new district to
establish regulations that take into account the unique character of that district.
The Committee has met several times and the Planning and Zoning Commission has held one public hearing. (See
attached memo for more information.)
The committee does not feel it will complete its review and recommendation process in time for both the Planning
and Zoning Commission and City Council to take action before the current Moratorium expires. It is anticipated to
that the recommendation and new district regulations would be presented to City Council in October. The current
moratorium expires in August. The committee did recommend to expand the district slightly to include some
additional blocks near tive points and some east of the existing district. (See attached map)
Staff recommends the extension and expansion of Resolution 2004-06 (now cal1ed 2004-06a).
Action Required bv Council:
Consider taking action on Resolution 2004-06a to extend the moratorium on new construction in the Main Street
area up to 180 additional days.
Approved for Citv Council A~enda
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RESOLUTION NO. ~ f'K)Lf. -- Oy
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND/OR
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MAIN STREET
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE
AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR DISPOSITION OF ZONING CHANGE
PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH DISTRICTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST;
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN THE EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is developed and undeveloped land in the City of La Porte,
Texas, the development of which may significantly impact City services, such as water,
sanitary sewer, traffic, sanitation, and fire and police protection; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has not conducted a thorough review of its Main
Street Development Zoning and Planning regulations since 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte desires to avoid the adverse
effects further development without appropriate zoning and planning regulations may
have on the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, in order to avoid any adverse
effects, to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan update, to provide for orderly
future development and growth, desires to establish a period of time in which to complete
a review in regard to the Main Street District development regulations; and
WHEREAS, continued refinement of development standards ensures
neighborhood and business compatibility, minimizes incompatible elements between
abutting land uses and contributes to a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan Update made the following
recommendations:
Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of
residential and commercial uses and ensure the highest quality living
environment.
Seek to ensure that adjacent land uses are developed compatibly and
take measures to mitigate land use transitions with differing intensities.
Redevelop areas, such as Main Street, to enhance its natural character
and historic appeal.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of design standards that include
landscaping, screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other
methods to minimize negative effects among different land uses.
Determine appropriate residential densities for various areas within the
City on the basis of accessibility, utility availability, topography, proximity
to shopping areas, and other relevant factors.
Update the Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map to reflect
identification of various areas of particular densities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds and determines that the
premises hereof are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and determines that it is in the best
interests of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City to place
a moratorium on the acceptance for filing and consideration, and the issuance of building
permits and all other development and zoning permits, for all properties in the Main Street
Development District in the City for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the
date hereof, and such moratorium is hereby imposed. For purposes of this moratorium,
the term "Main Street Development District", or words of similar import, shall include, but
not be limited to development occurring within the area described in the document
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. That there is hereby established a moratorium on the issuance of
any permits for construction of or reconstruction in the Main Street Development District
within the City of La Porte, Texas for a period of up to one-hundred eighty (180) days
from the date of passage of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4. That during the moratorium period no new zoning permits, building
permits (but only for new construction and not interior remodeling), or certificates of
occupancy shall be issued and no letters of availability for utilities, as well as formal
review or action by any City board, commission or department shall be authorized for the
Main Street Development District as described in Section 2 of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. This moratorium shall remain in effect for a period of one-hundred
eighty (180) days or until final action is taken on any proposed zoning and/or subdivision
regulation changes affecting the Main Street Development District, or until final action is
taken regarding amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map, and
development regulations by the City Council, whichever comes first.
SECTION 6. Any property owners subject to this moratorium may apply to the City
Council for an exception in the event that a hardship results from its application, and the
City Council is authorized to grant an exception to the moratorium imposed by this
Resolution only when it finds that such hardship does exist. Any exception so granted
shall not be a substitute for enforcement of current zoning, development or building
regulations, policies and procedures of the City of La Porte.
SECTION 7. This moratorium does not apply to developments for which
administratively complete applications for zoning permits, building permits, special
conditional use permits, or any other development permits have been completed and
filed with the City of La Porte prior to the passage of this resolution. In such event, the
applicant may complete the permit review process and development approval process
under existing City of La Porte regulations, policies, and procedures in connection with
the proposed application.
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SECTION 8. The moratorium on the acceptance for filing and the issuance of
building permits and all other development permits for new construction in the Main
~ ' 1 - of , 2004 at 11 :59
Street Development District for shall expire on
p.m., Central Standard Time.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
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DUL Y PASSED by the City Council of the City of La Porte, T~xas, on the
day of yefJJru,Ot. (~
,2004.
ATTEST:
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Mart a Gillett, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
02/09/04
Agenda Date Requested:
Aoorooriation
Requested By:
Source of Funds:
Department:
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
Moratorium Resolution
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Resolution Exhibit A
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Aerial & Zonine Maos
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Recognizing a thorough review of the Main Street Development Zoning and Planning regulations has not been
conducted since 1987, a momtorilDD resolution for new constmction in the Main Street Development District has
been developed. This resolution implements a 180-day moratorilDD that unless amended by Council would expire at
the end of the stated time period.
While prohibiting the issuance of new zoning pennits, building permits or certificates of occupancy, the resolution
also allows an individual to request an exception from City Council should they feel the momtorium results in a
hardship. To avoid an impact on small internal repairs, remodeling of existing buildings, etc., limited permit review
authority by the Director of Planning is provided. This will enable staff to consider pennits for existing businesses.
Action Required bv Council:
Review and approve the 180-day Momtorium Resolution
ADDroved for Citv Council A2enda
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Debra B. FeazeUe, City Manag
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REQAT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG~A ITEM
Age.da Date Req.estaI: JU.'~ 2004 tJ
Req.estaI By: Nick Fl... W~ r~
Department: Planninll
Aoorooriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Report: Resolution: ..L.,Ordinance:
Exhibits: Resolution
Area Map
Application
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On February 9, 2004, City Council passed Resolution #2004-06. This placed a 180-day moratorium on new
construction in the Main Street Development District. During the moratorium period, no new zoning permits,
building permits, or certificates of occupancy shall be issued. In addition, no letters of availability for utilities,
review or action by any City board, commission or department shall be authorized during this period.
The City received a request from Larry Englade and Shawn Hargrove r/o 120 West A Street for an exception
from this Resolution. Their residence is located at the intersection directly across from the La Porte Community
Church. The applicants want to rebuild a storage shed that was recently destroyed and replace/expand an
existing gravel driveway with concrete. The scope of work will allow them much needed storage place and a
dust free surface to park their vehicles. The subject property and fellow neighbors will be benefited with this
improvement. This improvement would not impact the main structure. In addition, an overall impact on public
services and roadways should be minimal. The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). The prescribed use
is described as pre-existing and non-conforming as per Code of Ordinances and the shed will be constructed
using General Commercial standards.
Staff recognizes that the requested exception would bring improvement to the residence and adds beautification
within the Main Street District area. The moratorium does allow remodeling but no new construction. Since this
proposal is a total reconstruction of a storage shed, and pouring of a concrete driveway to upgrade and expand
from a gravel driveway, it may be classified as new construction.
At this time, Staff has no recommendation to this exception as there are no findings from the Main Street
District.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Consider an exception from a Resolution to allow for filing and issuance of building permit for
reconstruction ofa storage shed and concrete driveway at 120 West A Street located within the Main Street
District.
Approved for Citv Council Ae:enda
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Date
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RESOLUTION NO. g not./.' - O~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS' AND ALL OTHER ZONING AND/OR
,-, --DE\lELOP-MEN:r-,~ERMIT-5-F..OR-NEW_CO,N,S.TRUCIIQN_IN_TI:IE_MAItLS.IREET
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; P,ROVIDING THAT SUCH MORATORIUM SHALL EXPIRE
AFTER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS OR DISPOSITION OF ZONING CHANGE
PROCEEDINGS WITH REGARD TO SUCH DISTRICTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST;
PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN THE EVENT OF HARDSHIP; AND
PROVIDING, AN EFFECTIVE DATE. '
, WHEREAS, there 'is developed and undeveloped land in the' City of La Porte,
T~xas, the development of which may significantly impact City 'services, such as water,
sanitary sewer, traffic, sanitation, and fire and police protection; and '
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, , WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has not conducted a thorough review of its Main' , '
Str~~t Development Zoning and Planning regulations'since 1987; and ,"
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,WH~REAS, ,the City' Council of the City of La Porte' desires to avoid the adverse '
'effects further development- without appropriate zoning and planning regulations may ,
have on the public health, safety, and welfare, of t~e citizens of the City of La Porte; and
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WHE~EAS, the CitY Council' of the City of La Porte, in' 'order to avoid any adverse ' "
effects; to further the goals of ,the Comprehensive Plan update" to provide for orderly, '
future development and growth, desires to establish a period of time, in which to compl~te
~ review in regard to the, Main Street District development regulations'; and
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, WHEREAS, continued refinement of development standards,' ensures
neighborhood 'and business co,mpatibility, minimizes incompatible elements between'
abutting land uses and contri~utes to a higher quality of life; and "
, , 'WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan Update made the following
recommendations:
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Provide an appropriate amount of land for various ~ensities and types of
residential and commercial uses and ensure the ~ighest quality living
environment.
Seek, to ensur& that adjacent land uses are developed compatibly and
take measures to mitigate land use transitions with differing intensities.
Redevelop areas, such as Main Street, to enhance its natural character
and hi~toric appeal.
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Evaluate the .appropriateness of design . standards that include
landscaping, screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other
methods to minimize negative effects among different land uses.
Determine appropriate residential densities for various areas within the
Gity-on-the-basis-of-accessibil ity.,-utility-av.ailab.i1.ity.._top.o,gra pl1y-,_proximity-
to shopping areas, and other relevant factors. .
Update the Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map to reflect
identification of various areas of particula~ densities.
. NOW TI:tEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY ,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
, ,S~CTION 1. The City Council of .the CitX 'of La Porte finds and determines that th~,
prem~.~e~ ~e~eof are true a~d correct.
" SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and determines that it is' in the best
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i!ltere~ts' of the pu~lic health, safetY and general welfare of t~~ citizens ~f the City to place
a morat~rium o~ the a~~eptance. ~o~ filin~ a~,d ~ns~dera~io.n~ ~nd the, iSS,~ance of bUiidin~, :. ',...
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permits arid all o~~er developmellt and zoning p,ermits, for all properties in the Main Str~et. "
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Development District in the City for a period of one hundred eigh~y (180) days from'the .",
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d~te hereof, and such mor~torium is hereby ,imposed. For pu~oses o~ this moratqrium.; ,
, . th'e t~rr~ "Main Street Development DistnC?t", or words of similar import,' shall include, but
not be limited to development occurring within' the area described in the document
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. That there is hereby established a moratorium on the issuance of
any permits for construction of or reconstr:uction in the Main Street Development District
within the City of La Porte, Texas for a period of up to one-hundred eighty (180) days
from the date of passage of this Resolution.'
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SECTION 4. That during the moratori~m period no, new zoning permits, building
permits (but only for new construction and not interior remodeling), or certificates of
occupancy shall be issued and no letters of availability for utilities, as well as formal
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review or action by any City board, co~mission or department shall be authorized for the
'Main Street Development District as described in Section 2 of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. This morato~um shall remain in effect for a perioq of one-hundred
eighty ,(180) days or until final a~tion is tak~n o~ any pro~osed z~~ing andior subdivision
~egulation ~hanges aff~cti.ng the Main Street Development District, or until final action is
taken regarding am~ndment of the Comprehensiye Zoning Ordin~n~e' ~nd Map, and
development regulations by the City Council, whichever, comes first., .
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SECrlON 6. ~ny property owner~' subject to this moratorium may apply to the .~ity
Council for an exception in the event that a hardship rssuits from its application, and ,the ',,'
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. CitY 9o~ncii is authorized, to 'grant :~,n excePti~n t9. the ~or~torium "imp~~ed b~ 'this'
Re~~i~ti~n on.ly when' it finds that such hardship doe~ exis~. f!\ny exception so granted
shall not be a substitut~ for .enforcement of c~rrent z~ning, developm~nt' 9r building
regulation~, policies ~nd procedu'res, of the City of La' ~ort~., .
SECTION 7. This moratorium does not apply to ~evelopments for which.'
administratively complete applications for zoning permits, building permits," spe~ial,
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conditional use permits, or any other development permits have been completed and
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filed with the City of La Porte prior. ~o the passage of this resolution. ,In such event, the
applicant may complete the permit review process and develc:>pment approval process
under existing City of La Porte regulations, policies, and procedures in connection with
the proposed application.
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SECTION 8. The moratorium on the acceptance for filing and the issuance of
building permits and all other development permits for new construction in the Main
Street Develop~ent District for shall expire on ~ ' 0 - of , 2004 at 11 :59
p.m., Central Standard Time.
SECTION 8. This ~~solution shall ta,~e effect immediately from and after ,its
passage, and it is accor~ingly so re,solved. . .
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, . " .. DULY PASSED by the City C~~ncil of: the Cjty of La ~orte. T~xas. on the -,.
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Mart a Gillett, City. Secret~ry
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Larry J. Englade
Shawn M. Hargrove
120 West A Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
June 16, 2004
City of La Porte
Mayor Prcr Tem and City Council
604 W. Fainnont
La Porte, Texas 77571
To Whom It May Concern:
We currently live at 120 West A Street in La Porte, Texas. This location is zoned in the Main Street
District which is currently under Section 6j Resolution 2004-06 (Moratorium on the acceptance for filing '.
and the issuance of building penn its and all other zoning and/or development permits for new
construction in the Main Street Development District). 'This letter is to request an exception to Section 4
(during the moratorium period no new zoning permits or building permits [only for new construction and
not interior remodeling] shall be issued) to allow for the issuance of permits for construction at 120 West
A Street in La Porte, Texas.
The purpose of these permits is to allow for the reconstruction of a storage shed that was destroyed
during a recent storm and the pouring of a concrete driveway to replace the extremely deteriorated
asphalt and gravel driveway that is currently there.
The benefits of this construction would be appreciated by a number of people: by us as the residents
to allow for much needed storage and a dry place to pari< our vehicles and by the citizens and fellow
residents who would reap the benefits of improved property value. The above listed property is located
at a busy intersection and is directly across from La Porte Community Church. We have received
many compliments and thanks for the improvements (painting of the home, landscaping of the lawn,
etc.) that have already been made since purchasing the home is a less than aesthetically pleasing state
in 2001. Also, the proposed construction would not interfere with the current building structure or
roadway - at the time the asphalt driveway was installed the curb was modified to allow for vehicle
entrance. The plans, measurements, and blueprints have been submitted to Wayne Sabo, City
Planner, and meet the requirements currently set by the city conceming concrete and buildings located
east of Highway 146.
Consideration of this request would be greatly appreciated. We understand that modifications and
accommodations may be necessary during this process and are willing to comply. Thank you in
advance.
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