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Home My WebLink AboutO-2022-3864 Amending Chapter 106 Zoning of the code of ordinances by changing the zoning classification of A 6.264-Acre located at 3337 Canada Road.ORDINANCE NO. 2022-3864 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 6.264-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 3337 CANADA ROAD, AND BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 692 & 693, LA PORTE OUTLOTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R- 2 TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to promulgate rules and regulations governing regulation of land use, structures, businesses, and related activities, and that such rules and regulations as adopted by the City promote the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the City; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 6.264- acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), following lawful publication of the notice of said public hearing; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, after considering the public testimony received at such hearing, if any, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) be denied; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2022, the City Council of the City of La Porte conducted a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, as from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD); and WHEREAS, each and every applicable requirement set forth in Chapter 211, Subchapter A, Texas Local Government Code and the Code of Ordinance of the City of LaPorte, Texas, concerning public notices, hearings and other procedural matters have been fully met; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the request to rezone a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) be approved; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. All of the facts recited in the preamble to this Ordinance are hereby found by the City Council to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Chapter 106 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the following described property, to wit: a 6.264-acre tract of land located at 3337 Canada Rd. and legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 4. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. 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 is 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 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 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 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration in compliance with code provisions. Section 7. It is directed that the Official Zoning Map of the City of La Porte, Texas be changed to reflect the zoning classification established by this ordinance Section 8. 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 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 9. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 2411 day of JANUARY, 2022. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS APPROVED: oodw,ard, City Secretary \ Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney City of La Porte Planning and Development Department Esta[4ished 189'2 T01,01S11 Evans, Director December 17, 2021 Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council City of La Porte RE: Zone Change Request #21-92000005 Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December 16, 2021 meeting on a zone change request by Paul Pitman,, applicant and owner; for a zone change of property legally described as Tracts 692 & 693, La Porte Outlots, Harris County, Texas, from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The site is a 6.264-acre tract of land located at3337 Canada Rd. The Commission voted 7-0 on a motion to deny the requested zone change. Respectfully submitted, Ian Cloves, City Planner On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission City o C La Porte 604 W. 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