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AGENDA
A SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA
PORTS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WILL BE HELD MARCH 9, 2000, AT
6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE LA PORTS CITY HALL, 604 W.
FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTS, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING.
II. RECEIVE STATEMENT FROM CHAIRPERSON REGARDING RESIGNATION
OF JIM ZOLLER.
III. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO ROSS MORRIS, NEWLY APPOINTED
FROM DISTRICT 3.
N. CALL TO ORDER WORKSHOP MEETING.
A. RECEIVE OPENING STATEMENT FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING
COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
C. BEGIN REVIEW OF THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
1. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
2. CHAPTER 2 -COMMUNITY VISION
3. CHAPTER 3 -COMMUNITY PROFILE
4. CHAPTER 4 -LAND USE
V. ADJOURN WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE SPECIAL CALLED
REGULAR MEETING.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING.
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OATIi OF OFFICE
I, Ross Morris , do solemnly sweaz (or affirm), that
I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of
Planning and Zoning .Commission , of the City of La Porte,
State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect
and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this
State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid,
offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or
promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my
appointment or the confirmation thereo So help me God.
Sworn to and subsc 'bed before me this the ~ day of
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LAPORTE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
STEERING COMMITTEE
March 2, 2000
LaPorte Planning and Zoning Committee
P.O. Box 1115
LaPorte, TX 77572-1115
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee began its work on
September 29, 1998 in the form of a kick-off meeting with City staff and
the Planning Consultant, Wilbur Smith Associates. After that, the
Committee used the issues and ideas brought forth from the
Community Forum to develop Goals and Objectives. These Goals and
Objectives became the outline for the Comprehensive Plan material
that was being prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates.
The Committee engaged in a thorough review of all chapters of the
Comprehensive Plan. This effort included 16 total Committee
meetings starting in November 1998 and ending in July 1999. The
Committee's comments were received by City staff and the Consultant
and have been introduced into the draft Comprehensive Plan
document that is before you.
The Steering Committee is pleased to hereby forward our
Comprehensive Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
addition~Yreview and consideration. This has been a rewarding
opport ityto participate in a fundamental part of LaPorte's future.
Steve Valerius
Chairman
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
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March 2, 2000
Re: Comprehensive Plan Update
Members of the Steering Committee:
On Thursday, March 9, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
workshop session to begin reviewing the draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The
workshop will begin at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite the members of the Comprehensive Plan
Steering Committee to this initial meeting. The Committee Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson will be addressing the Planning and Zoning Commission about the planning
process and the efforts involved with bringing the plan to this point. The Commission
would also invite comments and remarks from the rest of the Steering Committee Members,
which will no doubt provide us with additional insight.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night. If you have any questions, please
contact Peggy Lee with the City's Planning Department.
Sincerely,
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Be .Waters
Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
C: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Planning and Zoning Commission Members
P.O. B<~x 1115 La P<~rte, Texas 77572-1115 (713) 471-5020