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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Source of Funds: N/A
Jason Weeks, ACM
Department:
Administration/CMO
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY
The Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC is a joint venture among affiliates of ExxonMobil
(ExxonMobil); Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Plains); MPLX LP; Delek US; Lotus
Midstream, LLC (Lotus); and Rattler Midstream LP.
The new common-carrier pipeline system will provide more than 1 million barrels per
day of crude oil and condensate capacity and will be constructed from the Permian
Basin in West Texas to the Texas Gulf Coast. The Wink to Webster Texas-based
pipeline system will have origin points at Wink and Midland to multiple locations near
Houston, including Webster and Baytown, with connectivity to Texas City and
Beaumont.
First Responder Grant Program
Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC strives to be a good neighbor in the communities where
we work and operate. To demonstrate our commitment, we are implementing a First
Responder Grant Program to support training and equipment needs of responders
along the Wink to Webster Pipeline route in Texas. The grant program helps first
responders better serve their communities by providing additional resources that
enhance their safety and training.
The La Porte Police Department received a grant of $9,449.16. These funds will be
used to buy the following:
1) SpeedTech Lights - 6 Pack of Rechargeable 16 LED Disc LED Road Flares
Beacon Lights for every marked patrol unit. This is will enhance the immediate
safety to motorist and officers by providing well lit, advanced notice of impending
lane changes or hazards due to traffic accidents or other roadway issues.
2) BMI Law Enforcement Active Shooter Response Kit (ASRK) for School
Resource Officers and Dayshift Patrol Officers. These are load bearing vest
designed to carry everything needed in an active shooter response. It keeps all
equipment ready to be deployed and will fit over the top of our current rifle plate
carriers. This will speed up responses to any active shooter or rapid response
situation, therefore increasing the safety of our citizens and officers.
The La Porte Fire Department received a grant for $8,860.00. These funds will be
used to buy the following:
1) Ultra PID Gas Detectors - Five (5) Ultra PID gas detectors to replace the 4 gas
monitors to replace the current monitors. The current monitors are getting
outdated and in need of replacement. The Fire Department will be upgrading to
the new five (5) gas monitor because it will allow them to detect a wider range
The purchase
of updated meters will allow them to help with perimeter monitoring of the city if
there was a chemical release from any of our industrial partners. The units will
be place on all first-out fire engines, e.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
ExxonMobil and their affiliates for the Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC First
Responders Grant Program will attend the City Council meeting and present the
City Council, La Porte Police Department and La Porte Fire Department their
ceremonial grant checks.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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Lindsey first worked for the City in 2004 as a student worker in the Summer Youth program.
Clearly, she made a great impression as she was offered a full-time role in September of that
same year. The City has benefited from her work ethic and sincere desire to serve and support
ever since. In several roles in Finance and now HR, Lindsey has demonstrated over and over
again the values of Integrity and Quality in Everything We Do.
As the Benefits Specialist, Lindsey's primary responsibility is helping members of our benefits
plan with any benefit related issues. The fourth quarter of each year is always a busy one as it
includes both the annual Benefits & Wellness Fair and the Open Enrollment period in addition
to other reporting and administrative deadlines. These tasks carry a tremendous coordination
and communication workload and Lindsey takes the lead with support from the rest of the HR
team. One of Lindsey's other areas of responsibility is employee data management. She is the
go to person for supervisors regarding the Personal Action Form process. She takes great pride
in accurately entering and reviewing data that impacts employee pay and benefits. Each year in
the fourth quarter, Lindsey works with Police Department administration to process status
changes associated with the Meet and Confer agreement. This year, we had a tremendous
amount of changes for other staff. Because of the nature of the adjustments, there was no
feasible "batch" option. Each change for each employee was unique and thus had to be
reviewed and entered separately. Lindsey went above and beyond to enter 239 actions in a
small time frame so that the changes would be effective as intended. She did this with no
complaint and with a hi
was completed.
Lindsey consistently impresses her manager with her ability to recall from memory employee
names, job titles, and other information about the 350+ employees that serve the La Porte
community. She develops and maintains trusted relationships with employees across the
organization. This is a testament to her attention to detail and her public service mindset.
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Please join me in congratulating Lindsey as the Employee of the 4 Quarter for 2019.
Employee of the Year for 2019
Ashley Lovercheck, Buyer Purchasing Division
Ashley Lovercheck joined the La Porte team in September of 2013 as a member of the Public
Works administration staff. She transferred to Finance in August 2015 as a
Purchasing Technician and later transitioned into her current role of Buyer.
manager, Cherell Daeumer, nominated her in the 2019 third quarter for her willingness
and eagerness to assist others. Ashley took the initiative to develop a WebEx module to train
our new users (and refresh others) on all of the Purchasing functions in ONESolution. This
the step by step process on how to enter a purchase request, process and approve p-card
payments, as well as other purchasing functions. This training method allowed employees to
participate without leaving their offices.
Year round, 70,000 in rebates. Her diligence in
ciling p-card payments in a timely
manner is very valuable. Also, Ashely has been instrumental in the City receiving the
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award through the National Procurement Institute
for the past five years. One criteria for this award is the use of an electronic, interactive
solicitation system. This is demonstrated by online vendor registration, posting, and
downloading of solicitations electronically, and posting bid tabulations and award
documentation on the Purchasing webpage. All of these items are maintained by Ashley.
She is a great asset to the Purchasing team and the City of La Porte team as a whole. She always
goes above and beyond to help others. This includes training others in her areas of expertise
and pitching in to help city wide events happen.
For her technical expertise and her willingness to help customers and teammates, please join
me in congratulating Ashley Lovercheck as our Employee of the Year for 2019!
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Doug Ditrich has served the La Porte community as a member of the Police Department since
2000. He has performed a variety of roles and assignments in his career. He promoted to
Sergeant in 2007 and to Lieutenant in 2016. He was nominated and selected as the Manager of
the Year for his leadership in the Support Services Division, an assignment he began in late 2018.
In this position, Lt. Ditrich has responsibility for six sections of the Department including
communications, records, animal shelter & adoption center, community relations/PAR, school
resource officers, training, and recruiting. He has oversight of four direct reports, 32 total
employees, and the Coming from primarily an operations
background, Lt. Ditrich had some learning curves to overcome in leading the Support Services
division and he has met the challenges of the role head on. Some of the more notable
accomplishments Lt. Ditrich and his team achieved in 2019 include:
A transition from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system to the state mandated
National Incident-Based Reporting system. Lt. Ditrich and newly appointed Support
Services Supervisor Stacey Lippold learned all they could about the Texas Open Records
act and UCR prior to the transition.
After researching operations of other area municipal animal service centers, Lt. Ditrich
While that
may sound like a positive, it was placing a significant burden on staff to meet the desired
levels of both customer service and animal care. A trial of reduced open hours was
proposed, approved, communicated, and implemented. The results have been positive
and have allowed staff to work more on animal care and adoption efforts.
To further increase adoption efforts and in response to the lack of qualified certified
animal control officers (ACO), Lt. Ditrich proposed converting a vacant ACO position to an
entry level adoption specialist. This not only reduced costs, but provided increased
services to the community. ACOs can focus fully on field services, enforcement, and
animal care while the adoption specialist primarily provides front desk customer service
and collaborative adoption efforts.
At time when recruiting qualified candidates to the law enforcement profession is proving
challenging, Lt. Ditrich and his staff have worked diligently to attract, test, background
check and hire a diverse group of qualified applicants. As a result, the department has
been able to maintain near fully staffed levels.
has shown great leadership ability over the past year. He has accomplished every mission that
he was tasked with performing. He mentors all of his employees in order to help them grow in
their current position and prepare them for what might come next in their career. He is thorough
in his research and his proposals for change to improve processes. I believe that he is
Please join me in congratulating Lt. Doug Ditrich as the Manager of the Year for 2019.
LOUIS RIGBY
BILL BENTLEY
Mayor
CouncilpersonDistrict 3
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Mayor Pro-Tem
CouncilpersonAt Large A
THOMAS GARZA
STEVE GILLETT
Councilperson District 4
Councilperson At Large B
JAY MARTIN
DANNY EARP
Councilperson District 5
Councilperson District 1
NANCY OJEDA
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 6
Councilperson District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
JANUARY 13, 2020
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the City Hall
Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the following in attendance:
Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Brandon Lunsford, Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley,
Thomas Garza, Jay Martin, Nancy Ojeda
Councilpersons absent: None
Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES The invocation was given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, the pledges of
allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags were led by Councilperson Jay Martin.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
There were no public comments.
2. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance with
staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the Statutory
Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.)
(a) Approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 9, 2019. \[Mayor Louis Rigby\]
(b) Award Sealed Bid #20002 for Main Street Sidewalk Improvements to Brooks Concrete, Inc., and
authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $270,466.75, and
approve a contingency of $28,000.00, for a total authorization of $298,466.75 \[Ray Mayo, Public Works
Director\]
(c) Adopt Ordinances Nos. 2020-IDA-102 through 2020-IDA-133, authorizing the execution of Industrial
District Agreements with companies in the Battleground and Bayport Industrial Districts, for a twelve-
year term beginning January 1, 2020. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
(d) Award Bid #20006 for the Recreation and Fitness Center roof replacement project to Lessman Roofing
and Sheetmetal LLC, authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of
$186,777.13, and approve construction contingency of $18,678, for a total authorization of $205,455.13.
\[Rosalyn Epting, Director, Parks and Recreation\]
(e) Award Sealed Bid #20005 for LPAWA Transmission Line Valve Replacement to Android Construction
Services, LLC, authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of
$78,000.00, and approve a construction contingency of $7,800.00, for a total authorization of
$85,800.00. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\]
(f) Adopt Ordinance 2020-3771 calling the May 2, 2020, general election for the purpose of electing a
CouncilpersonDistrict 1, a CouncilpersonDistrict 6, and a Councilperson-at-largePosition B.
\[Mayor Rigby\]
(g) Approve contract renewal with Superion for a two-year term, for use of the ONESolution ERP system.
\[Grady Parker, IT Manager\]
Councilperson Engelken moved to approve consent agenda items a, b, and e-g; the motion was adopted, 9-
0.
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(Councilpersons Earp and Engelken signed Conflict of Interest affidavits and did not participate in this item.)
Councilperson Bentleymoved to adopt Ordinances Nos. 2020-IDA-102 through 2020-IDA-133, authorizing
the execution of Industrial District Agreements with companies in the Battleground and Bayport Industrial
Districts, for a twelve-year term beginning January 1, 2020; the motion was adopted, 6-1, Councilperson Garza
voting against.
Councilperson Earp moved to award Bid #20006 for the Recreation and Fitness Center roof replacement
project to Lessman Roofing and Sheetmetal LLC, authorize the City Manager to execute a construction
contract in the total authorization of $230,n all three sides;
the motion was adopted, 9-0.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2020-3770 amending
the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances in connection with a review and update to Chapter 106,
-3770. \[Ian Clowes,
City Planner\]
Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Ian Clowes gave a brief presentation
update was three of the more pressing items considered for revision. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing
at 6:45 p.m. Councilperson Earp moved that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3770 amending Chapter 106,
of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances, striking Sections 106-800 (b) Landscaping standards
and (c) Screening standards and directing that those sections be returned to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for additional review. Councilperson Garza moved to amend the motion to direct that the entire
ordinance be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission for additional review; the motion was not
seconded and was not considered. The original motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting
against.
4. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for general promotional and tourist advertising of the City
of La Porte, to conduct solicitation and operating programs, and to conduct special programs to
contract conventions and visitors, including the establishment and operation by the Chamber of a
convention and visitors bureau, in the annual amount of $165,000.00 for a term of three (3) years
beginning on October 1, 2019, and expiring on September 30, 2022. \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City
Manager\]
(Councilperson Martin signed a Conflict of Interest affidavit and did not participate in the discussion or vote on
the item.) Councilperson Engelken moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the La Porte -
Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for general promotional and tourist advertising of the City of La Porte, to
conduct solicitation and operating programs, and to conduct special programs to contract conventions and
visitors, including the establishment and operation by the Chamber of a convention and visitors bureau, in the
annual amount of $165,000.00 for a term of three (3) years, beginning on October 1, 2019, and expiring on
September 30, 2022; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3758, amending the Council
Rules of Procedure and Ethics Policy. \[Mayor Rigby\]
Councilperson Garza moved that the ordinance be delayed a month and referred once again to the Committee;
the motion was not adopted, 4-5, Councilpersons Bentley, Lunsford, Gillett, and Garza voting in support.
Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3758, approving the updated City Council Rules of
Procedure and Ethics Policy combined document; the motion was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Garza & Gillett
voting against.
5. REPORTS
(a) Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. \[Councilperson Martin\]
Councilperson Martin reported the Committee had received updates on drainage projects and funding and will
meet again February 10.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, January 16
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, January 23
La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, January 27
City Council Meeting, Monday, January 27
Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, March 9
Mr. Alexander said there were no reports.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members,
city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
policies.
Councilperson Gillett read his social media post announcing that he would not seek reelection. Councilmembers
shared appreciation of his
service, offered all a Happy New Year, wished Chief Ron Parker the best on his move to Brenham, proposed all
City buildings offer a reserved parking space for veterans to show respect, and relayed their pleasure at attending
the City Christmas Party and thanked Matt Hartleib and his staff.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) The City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section
551.087 for deliberation regarding economic development negotiations to discuss a potential incentive
program for a new business.
The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:16 p.m.
9. RECONVENE Take action on items discussed in executive session, if needed.
The Council reconvened into open session at 7:36 p.m.
ADJOURN Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
_______________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2019
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Mayor Rigby
Department: City Council
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with
Budgeted Item: Yes No
LPISD
SUMMARY
The annual Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract between the City of La
Porte and the La Porte Independent School District is being presented for your approval. The
agreement has been approved by the school district.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move to approve the Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract between the
City of La Porte and the La Porte Independent School District for the May 2, 2020, general
election and any related runoff election, if required.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2019
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Mayor Rigby
Department: City Council
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: N/A
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY
Following the resignation of Board member Venessa Guerrero, there is an open position on the
La Porte Development Corporation Board. The Board consists of seven members, three are
members of the City Council.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move the appointment of Rachel Cotton to an open position on the La Porte Development
Corporation Board of Directors. \[A nomination does not require a second.\]
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Source of Funds: CIP
Kristin Gauthier, Coordinator
Department:
Office of Emergency Management
Account Number: 015-6054-510-1100
Amount Budgeted: $189,000.00
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $175,954.40
Exhibits: Sealed RFP #20502 Whelen Siren Project,
Budgeted Item: Yes No
RFP #20502 - Work Breakdown,
RFP #20502 - Public Access Report
SUMMARY
For the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget, City Council approved $189,000 in General CIP funds for the
Whelen Siren Project. As presented during budget discussions, the City has a total of thirteen (13)
outdoor warning sirens. Some of the sirens are nearing twenty (20) years of age, have reached their
end of life, and are in need of replacement or repair. The goal of this project is to assess the status of
each existing siren, and determine what actions need to be taken to ensure the system is working
properly. One of the sirens was substantially upgraded in 2018, so staff sought recommendations for
theremaining twelve (12) sirens. Also, the approved funding will allow the City to purchase and install
an updated encoder/control unit that will allow staff the opportunity to monitor the status of the sirens
24/7 from the La Porte Police Department dispatch center. This will allow the City to quickly identify if
there is an issue with one of the sirens, so that it can be addressed in a more timely and effective
manner.
Staff advertised and received Sealed Bid Requests for Proposal #20502 Whelen Siren Project. Bids
were opened and read on December 19, 2019. Solicitation requests were advertised in the Bay Area
Observer (11/28 & 12/5), and posted on Public Purchase and the City of La Porte website with one (1)
vendor responding. The Request for Proposals included a requirement that each responding vendor
conduct an assessment of the twelve (12) sirens, and provide recommendations on needed repairs at
each location. The City relies on the expertise of authorized Whelen dealers to identify potential
maintenance issues and make repairs, when needed. This diagnosis is achieved by the vendor
conducting a silent test at each site, which tests the main components of the siren (batteries, amplifiers,
speaker drivers, etc.)There is a limited number of authorized Whelen
dealers in our area, which resulted in the low vendor response for this project. The responding vendor
made recommendations based on their assessment conducted for the RFP.
The responding vendor is Crosspoint Communications, an authorized Whelen dealer. This vendor has
staff has been satisfied with
their work performance. Also, Crosspoint Communications provides service to the sirens in the cities of
ongoing work.
The vendor anticipates this project will take 3-6 months to complete. The following table shows the
work that will be performed at each site, along with the cost.
Cost
Siren # Location Work to be Performed
(Labor/Materials)
1 1800 E Main St. Firmware upgrade $2,000.00
Replace cabinet, 9 speaker drivers
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2 North 10 & Fairlane $32,524.99
and 4 batteries
3 Texas Street & East G Street Replace 9 speaker drivers $11,112.14
Export Dr. and Powell Road Replace radio, 3 speaker drivers, 2
4 $8,619.00
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(S 16 Street) amplifiers and logic board
Install new siren, pole, conduit
5 North L & Valley View Drive $61,256.42
and solar panel
Replace 9 speaker drivers and 2
6 North L & Big Island Slough $12,182.14
amplifiers
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8 25 Street Water Well Site Replace 2 amplifiers $2,070.00
Replace radio, 2 amplifiers, logic
9 FP Ball Fields (3540 Farrington) $4,823.57
board and keyboard
10 Canada & Carlow Firmware upgrade $2,000.00
Replace 9 speaker drivers and 2
11 S Broadway & Wharton Weems $12,182.14
amplifiers
12 Shoreacres Blvd & Sunrise Replace 2 amplifiers $2,070.00
13 Shoreacres Blvd and East Bayou Replace radio and 1 amplifier $3,714.00
Siren Assessment Fee $2,000.00
New Encoder and WeatherWarn Software $19,400.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $175,954.40
The goal of this project is to perform work necessary to ensure all sirens are returned to proper working
order. The project is not intended to fully replace each siren or serve as a long-term maintenance
program. Staff is working to develop plans for a long-term maintenance program, which will be
presented to City Council at a later date.
Staffrecommends award of RFP #20502 Whelen Siren Project to Crosspoint Communications in the
amount of $175,954.40.
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Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ron Parker, Chief of Police Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Police
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Resolution for STEP IDM Grant, Zone Map 1, Zone Map
Budgeted Item: Yes No
2, STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Documents and
Signature Page
SUMMARY
The La Porte Police Department has made an application for the TXDOT Impaired Driving
Mobilization - STEP grant concerning overtime reimbursement for Impaired Driving
enforcement for the fiscal year 2019/2020. This will be the second year the Department has
submitted for the Impaired Driving Mobilization - STEP grant through TXDOT. TXDOT has
preliminarily approved the award and forwarded the attached grant agreement draft for City
The grant will reimburse the City up to $6,009.90 with matching contributions from the City of
$1,713.42, making the grant total $7,723.32. Although the grant pays only base salary, the
police department will continue to meet the match through employee benefits.
Through this grant, an additional 124 hours were worked by officer during the last grant period,
with 193 traffic stops being made within those hours, which resulted in seven (7) DWI arrests
and 12 other arrests. T he grant requires a limited number of zones (4 square miles or 2 linear
miles per zone) and are built around fatal crashes and recommended by TXDOT. The zone maps
of areas that are to be included as back up.
This year, the period for this grant will be utilized during the two-week period surrounding
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Spring Break, Independence Day and Labor Day. On March 13, during the Spring Break wave,
a no refusal operation is planned with multiple agencies participating. Hours are posted for
officers to sign up for enforcement shifts, within each period that is approximately two-weeks
long. They may sign up for slots between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 am. Approximately $2,000 is
allotted for each period, allowing for approximately 90 hours for patrol officers to work and 20
hours for Sergeant to complete necessary paperwork and coordination efforts for this grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move to authorize Resolution 2020-01 for City Manager to sign grant award and
other documents for Impaired Driving Mobilization STEP Grant.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
RESOLUTION 2020-01
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from impaired driving violations and crashes bring loss and suffering to the
citizens of this community; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families and communities; and
WHEREAS
by injuries of commercial motor vehicle traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that impaired driving is a causative factor in many vehicle traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, failure to obey laws in regard to impaired driving, increases risk to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that fatalities due to driving while
impaired are significant in Harris County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Impaired Driving Mobilization - STEP includes public education and intensified law
enforcement to get the community and drivers to comply with laws regarding driving while impaired;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of La Porte authorizes the City Manager to execute all
documents for the Impaired Driving STEP Grant for December 10, 2019, through September 30, 2020; joining
public and private sector leaders across Texas supporting the campaign; and urging all residents and visitors of
La Porte to abide by traffic laws, to protect life and the quality of life in this community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS the ____________ day of _______________, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
_________________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
______________________________ __________________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Matt Daeumer, Asst Chief Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Police
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Trap, Neuter and Return Program Research,
Budgeted Item: Yes No
, and Article III,
SUMMARY
The City of La Porte currently has a population of unregulated feral cats that reproduce
offspring. These cats add to the stray population in La Porte and an increase of animals taken
in by the Animal Shelter. Generally these cats are not adoptable because they are wild, so they
face certain euthanasia.
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Feral cats often reproduce at a high rate, thereby increasing the stray population. This
uncontrolled breeding causes the cat overpopulation to grow contributing to more
nuisance issues leading to increased calls for service to trap and remove them.
Once at the shelter, there must be care for the animals to include feedings and veterinary
care resulting increased care costs and man-hours.
Often these cats are difficult to place in a home and thus the majority ultimately must be
euthanized, leading to increased euthanasia rates at the shelter.
Sick cats will continue to spread disease and are potential threat to citizen pets as well
as animals at the shelter.
Many of these cats are being fed by citizens in the neighborhoods who may desire to
keep some in the area to assist with rodent control.
The Adoption Center also has residents turn in feral cats because they continue to have
litters of kittens several times a year.
Some citizens currently trap, alter and feed cats in certain areas of the city. This action
is considered illegal under the current laws unless adopted by ordinance.
Research:
a program approved by
the city in which feral cats are humanely trapped, evaluated, vaccinated, sterilized, and marked
by an identifying notch in the left ear by a veterinarian or other authorized personnel and
returned to the trap location or other area approved by the animal control division under the
There are some cities in Texas who utilize these programs to control cat populations such as
Galveston, Longview and Fort Worth. These cities had their designees perform resident visits
and obtain a signed agreement with the resident on the amount of animals the applicant can
support. They also contacted citizens ey
support trapping and releasing in their neighborhood. All agencies use volunteers and other
rescue groups to assist in the process thereby leaving city employees free to perform their other
facility where the animal can be spayed or neutered and receive vaccinations. The animals are
marked by a cut ear and/or microchipped and when appropriate released back to the area they
were captured.
The City of Galveston advised that their program has been successful and there has been a
decrease in animals in the program every year since inception as described below.
Year Cats Altered
2016 1,026
2017 725
2018 630
2019 330 (as of 11/15/19)
Proposed Solution:
The City of La Porte should adopt a Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance to address
concerns with stray cats. The Animal Control Division would take request from persons to
participate in TNR. These request will be considered for approval by Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee. Once approved, the cats will be the responsibility of the authorized agent approved
for the program. The animals would be trapped, altered and given veterinary care by an
. Cats that test positive for the feline infectious
virus/feline leukemia will not qualify for the program and will be euthanized. These cats will
not be taken to any city facility and city staff will not assist in the program.
The number of animals that can enter into the program would be based of the funding that is
budgeted for the program. Anyone wishing to add animals above the budget used may do so at
their own expense.
The shelter will have to track the number of animals that have qualified for the program. If an
animal dies for any reason it will be the
Control Division.
Estimated cost:
Cost per cat, at SNAP, that qualifies for the program are:
$ 15.00 for Feline combo test
$ 85.00 for Spay/Neuter and Rabies
$ 7.00 for Vaccinations
$107.00 per animal
We currently have funding in an escrow account from spay/neuter vouchers that were never
redeemed.
To help reduce the feral cat population in the City of La Porte in an ethical and legal manner,
Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. Specifically, the authorization of
a Trap, Neuter and Return program as described below:
1) -1. Definitions
Trap, neuter, and return program means a program approved by the city in which feral
cats are humanely trapped, evaluated, vaccinated, sterilized, and marked by an
identifying notch in the left ear by a veterinarian or other authorized agents and
returned to the trap location or other area approved by the animal control division.
2) Sec. 14-86. Trap, neuter and return program.
The Animal Control Division for the City of La Porte or a person that is appointed by
the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is hereby authorized to trap or otherwise
capture any feral cat, cause that feral cat to be spayed or neutered, provide necessary
vaccinations or other medical care deemed necessary for the health and welfare of said
animal by the veterinarian providing such services, and then return the animal into the
community as close as possible to the location from which the animal was taken. This
program does not interfere with the authority of any police officer, animal control officer,
or other person designated by the Animal Control Division to otherwise exercise any
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move to adopt Ordinance 2020-3780
of the City of La Porte for regulations relating to the Trap, Neuter, and
Return Program within the City of La Porte.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3780
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO IMPLEMENT A FERAL CAT TRAP, NEUTER AND RETURN
PROGRAM; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. -of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended by adding the following definition, to be included
in proper alphabetical sequence, to wit:
Sec. 14-1. Definitions
Trap, neuter, and return program means a program approved by the city in which feral cats are humanely
trapped, evaluated, vaccinated, sterilized, and marked by an identifying notch in the left ear by a veterinarian
or other authorized agents and returned to the trap location or other area approved by the animal control
division.
Section 2. Generally is hereby amended
by adding new Section 14-86 to hereafter read as follows, to wit:
-86. Trap, neuter and return program.
The Animal Control Division for the City of La Porte or a person that is appointed by the Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee is hereby authorized to trap or otherwise capture any feral cat, cause that feral cat to be spayed or
neutered, provide necessary vaccinations or other medical care deemed necessary for the health and welfare of
said animal by the veterinarian providing such services, and then return the animal into the community as close
as possible to the location from which the animal was taken. This program does not interfere with the authority
of any police officer, animal control officer, or other person designated by the Animal Control Division to
Section 3.
828, of the Texas Health and Safety Code. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of
Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and Title 10 of the Texas Health and Safety Code,
the provisions of Title 10 of the Texas Health and Safety Code shall prevail, to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or the
application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void or
invalid, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of
circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council in adopting this ordinance that
no portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any
unconstitutionality, vividness or invalidity of any other portion hereof, and all provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable for that purpose.
Section 5. 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 6. 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, 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 contacts and posting thereof.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the ________ day of _________________, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
____________________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
_____________________________ ___________________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3772
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Current Land Use map
Proposed Land Use map
SUMMARY
This item is a request for consideration to amend the C
(FLUP) in conjunction with a request by Pablo Abel Garza, applicant and owner, who
is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the General Commercial (GC) zoning
district to the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. The proposed zone change
would allow for the development of a single family residential use on the site. The
property in question is located at the 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and legally described as Lots
32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision.
The C (FLUP) Commercial
use. In order to accommodate the proposed development, the FLUP would need to be
Low Density Residential.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Future Land Use Amendment.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3772
Use Plan for a 0.23-acre tract of land located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and legally
described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3772
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS; BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF A 0.23-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 11813
FIELDCREST DRIVE COMMERCIALLOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that zoning regulations must be
adopted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality may amend
a Comprehensive Plan by ordinance, after public hearing and review by the municipality's planning commission
or department; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code also provides that a municipality may
establish, in its charter or by ordinance, procedures for adopting and amending a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, "Zoning" Article I, Section 106-3, and Article II, Section 106-65 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, delegates to the Planning and Zoning Commission the duty to review and
make recommendations relevant to modifications of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has a Comprehensive Plan, which Plan was adopted by the City Council of
the City of La Porte, Texas in 1986, and which Plan has been the subject of multiple amendments since its
adoption;
WHEREAS, pursuant to mandate of Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte has reviewed all elements of the Comprehensive
Plan, and as duly approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte, to consider possible amendments
thereto; and
WHEREAS, at the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission meeting which occurred on December 19,
2019, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Future Land Use Map component of the
Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of considering proposed amendments thereto, to change the designation
for that 0.23 acre tract of land located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and legally described as follows: Lots 32 and
33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from its present designation
of Commercial to Low Density Residential", and at the conclusion of such review the La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the La Porte City Council that it approve such amendment to the Future
LandUse Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan, to the La Porte City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of La Porte, Texas, which is incorporated to this ordinance by reference herein and attached
hereto as Exhibit A, be and is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of La Porte, Texas, after duly noticed public hearing held at its January 27, 2020 meeting,
pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte,
Texas.
Section 2. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte or her designated representative shall be required to make
this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan available to the public and duly mark and note the
updated reference on the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of La Porte, Texas.
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject to 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 4. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Request #19-92000007 to Amend the Future Land Use Map
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 19, 2019
for a request
Comprehensive Plan for a 0.23 acre tract of land located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and is
legally described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision. The request
was for approval of a Commercial
Low Density Residential
The Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the
.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3773
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Aerial map
Zoning map
Future Land Use map
Applicant information
SUMMARY
Pablo Abel Garza, applicant and, owner, is seeking approval of a Zone Change from
the General Commercial (GC) zoning district to the Low Density Residential (R-1)
zoning district. The subject property is located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and legally
described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision.
The property is currently undeveloped. The applicant would like to develop the site for
single family residential purposes, similar to the surrounding properties. In order to
allow the proposed use, the site must be rezoned to R-1. The adjacent property to the
west is currently zoned R-1 and is developed as a single family residence.
Staff mailed thirty (30) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the
subject property. Staff received one (1) returned comment sheet for the proposed zone
change that was in favor of the request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Zone Change.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3773 for zone change request #19-
92000007, for a 0.23-acre tract of land located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr., and legally
described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3773
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 0.23-ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED AT 11813 FIELDCREST DRIVE AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 32
AND 33, BLOCK 2, PINEGROVE VALLEY SUBDIVISION, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); 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, TEXAS:
Section 1. changing the zoning
classification of the following described property, to wit: a 0.23-acre tract of land located at 11813
Fieldcrest Dr. and legally described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Pinegrove Valley Subdivision, Harris
County, Texas, from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1).
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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
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 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly mailed to all
owners of all properties located
in compliance with code provisions.
Section 6. 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 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 contained in this ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable
Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Zone Change Request #19-92000007
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December
19, 2019 meeting on a zone change request by Pablo Abel Garza, applicant and,
owner; for a zone change of property legally described as Lots 32 and 33, Block 2,
Pinegrove Valley Subdivision, from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density
Residential (R-1). The site is a 0.23 acre tract of land located at 11813 Fieldcrest Dr.
The Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed zone change.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3774
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Aerial map
Zoning map
Future Land Use map
Applicant information
SUMMARY
Monica Rogers, applicant; on behalf of her company, MLMR Properties, LLC, owner, is
seeking approval of a Zone Change from the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning
district to the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district. The subject property is
located at 10105 W. Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as a portion of Restricted
.
The property is currently undeveloped. Harris County Appraisal District Records
indicate that the property is still owned by the applicant though the applicant has stated
that they are in the process of selling the property. The purchaser of the property would
like to construct a new location for Farm Store (farmstores.com). Farm Stores are small
drive thru only stores that carry convenience items such as fresh baked goods, snacks,
groceries, dairy products, household goods, beverages, and other products. If
approved, this would only be the second location in Texas.
In order to allow the proposed Farm Store, the site must be rezoned to NC. The
adjacent property to the east is currently zoned NC and is home to Bay-Porte Animal
Hospital. An amendment to the future land use map is not necessary, as the site is
already shown as Neighborhood Commercial. The proposed zone change would bring
the site into conformance with the existing future land use map.
Staffmailedsixteen(16)public noticesto property owners located within 200 feet of
the subject property. Staff did not receive any returned comment sheet for the proposed
zone change.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Zone Change.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
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RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3774 for zone change request #19-
92000008, for a 0.39-acre tract of land located at 10105 Fairmont Pkwy., and legally
described as
Subdivision Amending Plat.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3774
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 0.39-ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED AT 10105 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A
SUBDIVISION AMENDING PLAT, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC); 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, TEXAS:
Section 1. changing the zoning
classification of the following described property, to wit: a 0.39-acre tract of land located at 10105
W. Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as
Commercial Park Subdivision Amending Plat, Harris County, Texas, from Low Density Residential
(R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC).
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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
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 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly mailed to all
in compliance with code provisions.
Section 6. 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 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 contained in this ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable
and in furtherance of the goals and objectives s
Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Zone Change Request #19-92000008
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December
19, 2019 meeting on a zone change request by Monica Rogers, applicant; on behalf of
MLMR Properties, LLC, owner; for a zone change of property legally described as a
Amending Plat, from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1). The
site is a 0.39 acre tract of land located at 10105 W. Fairmont Pkwy.
The Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the proposed zone change.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3775
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Current Land Use map
Proposed Land Use map
SUMMARY
This item is a request for consideration to amend the C
(FLUP) in conjunction with a request by Tammy Jo Millstid, applicant; on behalf of CM
Millstid Properties, LLC, owner, who is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district to the Business Industrial (BI) zoning
district. The proposed zone change would allow for the existing developed property to
match the zoning of the similarly developed property to the south. Both properties are
owned by the same property owner and are utilized for the same uses. The property in
question is located at the 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as Tract 1H,
Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey.
residential subdivision. To the east is of the property is a detention pond with single
family residences to the north.
The C (FLUP) Mid-High Density
Residential
Business Industrial.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the proposed Future Land Use Amendment.
Chairman Lawler was the dissenting vote. Commissioner Pitzer abstained from the
vote. The commission indicated that in lieu of approving the zone change request, they
would prefer the applicant apply for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP).
Changing the FLUP to BI would help in achieving a SCUP approval for an industrial
use.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3775
Use Plan for a 3.38-acre tract of land located at 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy, and legally
described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3775
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS; BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF A 3.38-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 11007
W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY MID-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIALBUSINESS
INDUSTRIAL; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that zoning regulations must be
adopted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality may amend
a Comprehensive Plan by ordinance, after public hearing and review by the municipality's planning commission
or department; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code also provides that a municipality may
establish, in its charter or by ordinance, procedures for adopting and amending a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, "Zoning" Article I, Section 106-3, and Article II, Section 106-65 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, delegates to the Planning and Zoning Commission the duty to review and
make recommendations relevant to modifications of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has a Comprehensive Plan, which Plan was adopted by the City Council of
the City of La Porte, Texas in 1986, and which Plan has been the subject of multiple amendments since its
adoption;
WHEREAS, pursuant to mandate of Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte has reviewed all elements of the Comprehensive
Plan, and as duly approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte, to consider possible amendments
thereto; and
WHEREAS, at the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission meeting which occurred on December 19,
2019, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Future Land Use Map component of the
Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of considering proposed amendments thereto, to change the designation
for that 3.38 acre tract of land located at 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as follows: Tract
1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from its present designation of
Mid-High Density Residential to Business Industrial", and at the conclusion of such review the La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the La Porte City Council that it approve such amendment
to theFuture Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan, to the La Porte City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of La Porte, Texas, which is incorporated to this ordinance by reference herein and attached
hereto as Exhibit A, be and is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of La Porte, Texas, after duly noticed public hearing held at its January 27, 2020 meeting,
pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte,
Texas.
Section 2. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte or her designated representative shall be required to make
this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan available to the public and duly mark and note the
updated reference on the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of La Porte, Texas.
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject to 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 4. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Request #19-92000009 to Amend the Future Land Use Map
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 19, 2019
for a request
Comprehensive Plan for a 3.38 acre tract of land located at 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy.,
and is legally described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey. The request was
for approval of a change Mid-High Density
ResidentialBusiness Industrial
The Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the
. Chairman Lawler was the dissenting vote. Commissioner
Pitzer abstained.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3776
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Aerial map
Zoning map
Future Land Use map
Applicant information
SUMMARY
Tammy Jo Millstid, applicant; on behalf of CM Millstid Properties, LLC, owner; is
seeking approval of a Zone Change from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district to the Business Industrial (BI) zoning district. The subject property is located at
11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy., and legally described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall
Survey.
The property is currently developed with an existing industrial trucking operation. The
proposed zone change would allow for the existing developed property to match the
zoning of the similarly developed property to the south, which is currently zoned BI.
Both properties are owned by the same property owner and are utilized for the same
uses. The property is adj
east is of the property is a detention pond with single family residences to the north. A
small plat of land exists to the southwest of the site that is currently owned by Exxon
Pipeline Co. and is not part of this zone change request.
Staff mailed ten (10) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the
subject property. Staff has not received any returned comment sheets for the proposed
zone change.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 6-2 to recommend denial of the proposed Zone Change. Commissioner
g votes. Commissioner Pitzer
abstained from the vote. Planning Commission discussion focused on the proposed
zone change and not the current use. The zone change to BI would open the property
up to any use currently permitted in BI. Some of the Commissioners suggested the
applicant apply for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for specific uses on the
site. The consensus was that approving the future land use amendment (FLUP) would
aid the applicant in achieving future SCUP approval.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
commission
Per Sec. 106-171. (8) Vote to overrule. -fourths
of the city council is required to overrule a recommendation of the city planning and
zoning commission that a proposed change to this chapter or boundary be denied.
Council approval of the proposed zone change will require seven (7) affirmative votes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
motion could be as follows:
application for zone change request #19-92000009, for a 3.38-acre tract of land located
at 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy, and legally described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall
Survey.
Should the Council wish to approve the request (not to follow the Planning and Zoning
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3776 for zone change request #19-
92000009, for a 3.38-acre tract of land located at 11007 W. Fairmont Pkwy, and legally
described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3776
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 3.38-ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED AT 11007 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT 1H, ABSTRACT 625 R, PEARSALL SURVEY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) TO BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL (BI); 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, TEXAS:
Section 1. changing the zoning
classification of the following described property, to wit: a 3.38-acre tract of land located at 11007
W. Fairmont Pkwy. and legally described as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey, Harris County,
Texas, from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Business Industrial (BI).
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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
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 5. 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
in compliance with code provisions.
Section 6. 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 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 contained in this ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable
Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Zone Change Request #19-92000009
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December
19, 2019 meeting on a zone change request by Tammy Jo Millstid, applicant; on behalf
of CM Millstid Properties, LLC, owner; for a zone change of property legally described
as Tract 1H, Abstract 625 R, Pearsall Survey, from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to
Business Industrial (BI). The site is a 3.38 acre tract of land located at 11007 W.
Fairmont Pkwy.
The Commission voted 6-2 to recommend denial of the proposed zone change.
.
Commissioner Pitzer abstained from the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3777
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Existing Land Use map
Proposed Land Use map
SUMMARY
This item is a request for consideration to amend the C
(FLUP) in conjunction with a request by Ryan Sweezy, applicant; behalf of Texas
Cargoways, LLC, owner, who is seeking approval of a Zone Change from the Mid
Density Residential (R-2) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district. The proposed zone change would allow for the development of an open air boat
and RV storage facility on the site. The property in question is located at the 3400 Block
of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision.
The C (FLUP) Mid-High Density
Residentialuse. In order to accommodate the proposed development, the FLUP
Planned Development.
The applicant previously applied for a zone change to General Commercial (GC) in
November of 2019 along with a future land u
requests were denied by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
It was suggested that the applicant come back with a zone change request for Planned
Unit Development (PUD) along with a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the
proposed boat and RV storage use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted 5-3 to recommend denial of the proposed Future Land Use Amendment.
Commissioners Follis, Kendrick, and Barrera were the dissenting votes. Commissioner
Martin abstained from the vote.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
Per Sec. 106-171. (8) Vote to overrule. -fourths
of the city council is required to overrule a recommendation of the city planning and
zoning commission that a proposed change to this chapter or boundary be denied.
Council approval of the proposed FLUP amendment will require seven (7) affirmative
votes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Should the Council wish to uphold the Planning and
motion could be as follows:
proposed Future Land Use Amendment for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the
3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson
Subdivision.
Should the Council wish to approve the request (not to follow the Planning and Zoning
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3777
Use Plan for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and
legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3777
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP COMPONENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS UPON
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS; BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF A 6.921-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT
-PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that zoning regulations must be
adopted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality may amend
a Comprehensive Plan by ordinance, after public hearing and review by the municipality's planning commission
or department; and
WHEREAS, Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code also provides that a municipality may
establish, in its charter or by ordinance, procedures for adopting and amending a Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, "Zoning" Article I, Section 106-3, and Article II, Section 106-65 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, delegates to the Planning and Zoning Commission the duty to review and
make recommendations relevant to modifications of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has a Comprehensive Plan, which Plan was adopted by the City Council of
the City of La Porte, Texas in 1986, and which Plan has been the subject of multiple amendments since its
adoption;
WHEREAS, pursuant to mandate of Chapter 106, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte has reviewed all elements of the Comprehensive
Plan, and as duly approved by the City Council of the City of La Porte, to consider possible amendments
thereto; and
WHEREAS, at the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission meeting which occurred on December 19,
2019, the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Future Land Use Map component of the
Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of considering proposed amendments thereto, to change the designation
for that 6.921 acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd., and legally described as follows:
Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, from its present designation of
Mid-High Density Residential to Planned Development", and at the conclusion of such review the La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend to the La Porte City Council that it deny approval of such
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan, to the La Porte City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That an amendment to the Future Land Use Map component of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of La Porte, Texas, which is incorporated to this ordinance by reference herein and attached
hereto as Exhibit A, be and is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of La Porte, Texas, after duly noticed public hearing held at its January 27, 2020 meeting,
pursuant to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte,
Texas.
Section 2. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte or her designated representative shall be required to make
this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan available to the public and duly mark and note the
updated reference on the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of La Porte, Texas.
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject to 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 4. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Request #19-92000010 to Amend the Future Land Use Map
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 19, 2019
for a request
Comprehensive Plan for a 6.921 acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada
Rd., and is legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision. The request
was for approval of a chanMid-High Density
ResidentialPlanned Development
The Commission voted 5-3 to recommend denial of the proposed amendments to the
. Commissioners Follis, Kendrick, and Barrera were the
dissenting votes. Commissioner Martin abstained from the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning & Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3778
Budgeted Item: Yes No
P & Z letter of recommendation
Aerial map
Zoning map
Future Land Use map
Applicant information
SUMMARY
Ryan Sweezy, applicant, on behalf of Texas Cargoways, LLC, owner, is seeking
approval of a Zone Change from the Mid Density Residential (R-2) zoning district to the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. The subject property is located at the
3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson
Subdivision.
The property is currently undeveloped. The applicant would like to develop the site for
outdoor boat and recreation vehicle (RV) storage. In order to allow the proposed use,
the site must be rezoned. The applicant previously applied for a zoned change to
General Commercial (GC) in November of 2019. This request was denied by both the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. It was suggested that the
applicant come back with a zone change request for Planned Unit Development (PUD)
along with a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the proposed boat and RV
storage use.
Staff mailed fifteen (15) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the
subject property. Staff received one returned comment sheets for the proposed zone
change that was in favor of the request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019, regular meeting,
voted on a motion to approve. The vote was 3-4, meaning the item failed and is
recommended for denial. Commissioners Pitzer, Tschappat, Warren and Chairman
Lawler were the dissenting votes. Commissioner Martin abstained from the vote.
Planning Commission discussion focused on how the proposed conditions for the
SCUP would allow for a higher quality development. A number of commissioners also
stated their opposition to rezoning residential property for commercial uses.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
Per Sec. 106-171. (8) Vote to overrule. -fourths
of the city council is required to overrule a recommendation of the city planning and
zoning commission that a proposed change to this chapter or boundary be denied.
Council approval of the proposed zone change will require seven (7) affirmative votes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Should the Council wish to uphold the
motion could be as follows:
application for zone change request #19-92000010, for a 6.921-acre tract of land
located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block
1 Dawson Subdivision.
Should the Council wish to approve the request (not to follow the Planning and Zoning
I move that the Council adopt Ordinance 2020-3778 for zone change request #19-
92000010, for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road,
and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
The applicant previously applied for a zone change to General Commercial (GC) in November of 2019 along
Zoning Commission and City Council. It was suggested that the applicant come back with a zone change
request for Planned Unit Development (PUD) along with a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the
proposed boat and RV storage use.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3778
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A 6.921-ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED AT THE 3400 BLOCK OF CANADA ROAD AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
RESERVE A, BLOCK 1 DAWSON SUBDIVISION, FROM MID 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
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. changing the zoning
classification of the following described property, to wit: a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the
3400 Block of Canada Rd. and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, Harris
County, Texas, from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC).
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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
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 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds that public notice was properly mailed to all
in compliance with code provisions.
Section 6. 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 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 contained in this ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable
Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ____________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Zone Change Request #19-92000010
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the December
19, 2019 meeting on a zone change request by Ryan Sweezy, applicant, on behalf of
Texas Cargoways, LLC, owner; for a zone change of property legally described as
Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to Planned
Unit Development (PUD). The site is a 6.921 acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block
of Canada Rd.
The Commission voted 3-4 on a motion to approve. The vote failed, resulting in a
recommendation to deny the proposed zone change. Commissioners Pitzer, Tschappat,
Warren and Chairman Lawler were the dissenting votes. Commissioner Martin
abstained from the vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On Behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: January 27, 2020
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Ian Clowes, City Planner
Department: Planning and Development
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance 2020-3779
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Proposed SCUP
P & Z letter of recommendation
Aerial map
Zoning map
SUMMARY
Ryan Sweezy, applicant; on behalf of Texas Cargoways, LLC, owner; is seeking
approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to allow for the construction of an
open air boat and RV storage facility. The 6.921-acre site is located at the 3400 Block
of Canada Rd., and is legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision.
The attached Area Map Exhibit shows the location of the subject property. The property
is currently undeveloped.
The applicant for the SCUP is in the process of changing the zoning to Planned Unit
Development (PUD). Preliminary layouts for the project show the majority of the
approximately seven (7) acre tract of land paved with concrete. The site will hold
spaces for upwards of 260 boats and recreational vehicles.
The applicant previously applied for a zoned change to General Commercial (GC) in
November of 2019. This request was denied by both the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council. It was suggested that the applicant come back with
a zone change request for Planned Unit Development (PUD) along with a Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the proposed boat and RV storage use.
Staff mailed fifteen (15) public notices to property owners located within 200 feet of the
subject property. Staff received one returned comment sheets for the proposed zone
change that was in favor of the request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 19, 2019,regular meeting,
voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the proposed SCUP, as presented with the
eighteen (18) conditions. Commissioners Pitzer and Warren were the dissenting votes.
A list of 18 conditions of approval has been provided based on staff and Commission
input. These conditions are meant to help mitigate any negative impacts this
development may have on adjoining residential properties, as well as along Canada
Rd. The commission approved the SCUP so that the record would indicate that if the
City Council chooses to approve the request, they recommend that it be approved with
the listed conditions as written.
Should the City Council choose to approve the SCUP request, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends the final SCUP document be approved with the following
conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable
l comply
all other department reviews and applicable laws and ordinances of the City of
La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. The underlying zoning is General Commercial. All GC zoning and development
requirements will need to be met, outside of any conditions listed below.
3. Permitted use is limited to Boat and RV Storage, which falls under NAICS
#531130-Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units. No other uses
permitted under this NAICS, besides Boat and RV Storage, is permitted.
4. At no time can commercial motor vehicles, trucks, or trailers, be parked or stored
on site. Use is limited to personal boats and recreational vehicles.
5. Perimeter fencing must be constructed of either masonry, wrought iron, or
decorative tubular steel. Use of chain-link, wood, or barbed wire is prohibited.
6.
7.
buffer. No fences, buildings, or paved areas may be located within the required
buffer area.
8.
way before any controlled access gate. This will allow boats and trailers to move
out of the way of traffic while waiting for the gate to open fully.
9. Security cameras must be installed and maintained throughout the lifetime of the
development.
10. Onsite lighting must be hooded and include motion sensors to limit light pollution
on existing properties.
11. Access to the site must be limited to the hours of 6:00 AM 10:00 PM. No after-
hours access shall be granted to any lessor.
12. No modular or temporary structures, include shipping containers, may be utilized
on site at any time for any purpose.
13.Banner signs meant to be temporary in nature are prohibited on site. All signage
advertising the business must be permanent in nature and construction.
14. All onsite paving must consist of concrete. Asphalt, chip seal, or any other
material is not permitted.
15. All onsite detention and drainage is required to discharge into the existing
drainage channel east of the property.
16. Drainage calculations must follow Harris County requirements.
17. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in
ication process for any proposed
building improvements.
18. Any substantive modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require
.
Per Sec. 106-
petition within 30 days from the date the final report of the city planning and zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION
approval, a motion could be
as follows:
approval of the application for
Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #19-91000009, for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the
3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision.
Should the Council wish to deny the request a motion could be as follows:
I move that the Council deny Ordinance 2020-3779 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #19-
91000009, for a 6.921-acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Road, and legally
described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-3779
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 GRANTING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 19-91000009,
TO ALLOW FOR A BOAT AND RV STORAGE FACILITY USE TO LOCATE IN THE PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT, ON 6.921 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT
THE 3400 BLOCK OF CANADA ROAD AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS RESERVE A, BLOCK 1
DAWSON SUBDIVISION, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; 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, TEXAS:
Section 1. Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by granting Special Conditional
Use Permit #19-91000009 attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference for all purposes,
to allow for a boat and RV storage facility use to locate on 6.921-acres of land, the 3400 Block of
Canada Rd. and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, Harris County, Texas,
and situated within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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. 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 5. 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 of the properties under
consideration.
Section 6. 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 Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are
desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La
Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27 day of January, 2020.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
EXHIBITA
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit #19-91000009
This permit is issued to: Ryan Sweezy, RKS Builders, Inc.
Owner or Agent
2302 E. Lawther Rd.
Address
For Development of: Boat and RV Storage Facility
Development Name
3400 Block of Canada Rd.
Address
Legal Description: A 6.921 acre tract of land legally described as Reserve A, Block 1,______
Dawson Subdivision, Harris County, TX____________________
Zoning: PUD, Planned Unit Development
Use: Commercial Boat and RV Storage
Permit Conditions:
This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be maintained
accordance with the following conditions:
1. A site development plan shall be submitted in accordance with applicable requirements of the City
ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.
2. The underlying zoning is General Commercial. All GC zoning and development requirements will
need to be met, outside of any conditions listed below.
3. Permitted use is limited to Boat and RV Storage, which falls under NAICS #531130-Lessors of
Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units. No other uses permitted under this NAICS, besides Boat
and RV Storage, is permitted.
4. At no time can commercial motor vehicles, trucks, or trailers, be parked or stored on site. Use is
limited to personal boats and recreational vehicles.
5. Perimeter fencing must be constructed of either masonry, wrought iron, or decorative tubular steel.
Use of chain-link, wood, or barbed wire is prohibited.
6.
7. uffer is required along Canada Rd. A continuous row of shrubs and
areas may be located within the required buffer area.
8. euing space outside of the public right of way before any
controlled access gate. This will allow boats and trailers to move out of the way of traffic while
waiting for the gate to open fully.
9. Security cameras must be installed and maintained throughout the lifetime of the development.
10. Onsite lighting must be hooded and include motion sensors to limit light pollution on existing
properties.
11. Access to the site must be limited to the hours of 6:00 AM 10:00 PM. No after-hours access shall
be granted to any lessor.
12. No modular or temporary structures, include shipping containers, may be utilized on site at any
time for any purpose.
13. Banner signs meant to be temporary in nature are prohibited on site. All signage advertising the
business must be permanent in nature and construction.
14. All onsite paving must consist of concrete. Asphalt, chip seal, or any other material is not
permitted.
15. All onsite detention and drainage is required to discharge into the existing drainage channel east of
the property.
16. Drainage calculations must follow Harris County requirements.
17. All necessary documentation for building permit review must be submitted in conjunction with the
18. Any substantive modifications to this Special Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to
Failure to start construction of the site within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a
special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If contract or agreement is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further
development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by
the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
Cityof La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
Validation Date:
Teresa Evans City Secretary
Director of Planning and Development
City of La PortePlanning and Development Department
Established 1892 Teresa Evans, Director
December 20, 2019
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Special Conditional Use Permit Request #19-91000009
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on December
19, 2019 to hear a Special Conditional Use Permit request by Ryan Sweezy, applicant; on
behalf of Texas Cargoways, LLC, owner; for a Special Conditional Use Permit to allow for an
open air boat and RV storage facility use located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd., and
legally described as Reserve A, Block 1, Dawson Subdivision. The subject site is in the process
of being rezoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed use requires a
Special Conditional Use Permit in order for the above referenced use to be permitted
within the PUD zoning district.
The Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the proposed SCUP with the 18
proposed conditions. Commissioners Pitzer and Warren were the dissenting votes.
Commissioner Martin abstained from the vote.
Respectfully submitted
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
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Council Agenda Item
January 27, 2020
7 (a)Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting Councilmember Nancy
Ojeda
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