HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to
be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. April 20, 2017 Meeting
b. May 18, 2017 Meeting
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an ordinance amending Chapter
amending the definition of
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a. Staff/Applicant Presentation
b. Public Comments (for, against, or question)
c. Question and Answer
5. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
a. Mobil Food Vendor Subcommittee Meeting Schedule
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
8. ADJOURN
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this
meeting; however, no action will be taken by the Council.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for
reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City
Secretary, at 281-470-5019.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the Thursday, June 15, 2017, agenda of items to be considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the ____ day of
____________________, 2017.
Title:
Consider approval of the Meeting Minutes from
April 20, 2017
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of May 18, 2017
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman Richard Warren, Lou Ann Martin, Nick Barrera, Larry
Stockham, and Wyatt Smith
Commissioners Absent: Chairman Hal Lawler, Trey Kendrick, Mark Follis, and Helen LaCour
City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Planning and Development Director
Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan
Cramer
1. Call to Order.
Vice Chairman Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Commissioners Hal Lawler, Trey Kendrick, Mark Follis, and Helen LaCour were not present for
roll call.
3. Consider approval of the meeting minutes: February 16, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Stockham to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Martin, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None
4. Consider approval of the meeting minutes: March 16, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Stockham to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Martin, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None
5. Discussion Item: Discussion on proposed Ordinance language for Chapter 106 amendments
regarding Carports
City Planner Clowes went over the background information regarding the history of the carport
amendment discussion. He then presented the commission with the proposed revised language
for sections 106-741 and 106-771. City Planner Clowes provided visual diagrams to the
commission explaining the proposed changes.
Commissioner Stockham asked what the required front setback for the home/primary structure
for large lot single family was. City Planner Clowes stated that it was between 25 and 30 feet.
The commissioners voiced a desire to add language that would allow homes on large lots that
are setback less than 100 feet to have carports adjacent to the home, similar to what is allowed
on smaller lots. City Planner Clowes stated that he would work with legal to come up with
language that would permit that.
The commission decided to move forward with a public hearing for the proposed changes at the
next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
6. Formation of Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance Subcommittee
City Planner Clowes gave a brief background on the reasoning as to why the city has decided to
begin looking into adoption of a Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance. At the April 20, 2017 P&Z
Meeting the recommendation by the commission was to form a subcommittee of the P&Z to
work on a determining a path forward.
Commissioners Smith, Stockham, Warren, and Barrera all stated that they would be willing to
serve on the subcommittee.
Motion by Commissioner Martin to form the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance subcommittee.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Martin, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None
7. Administrative reports.
None.
8. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
Commissioner Smith had questions regarding code enforcement and when and how the city
mows properties that are in violation. City Planner Clowes explained the code enforcement
process. Commissioner Smith suggested that the city should serve as an example by making
sure they maintain their own grass.
9. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Smith to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Martin, Stockham, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren
Nays: None
Vice Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Trey Kendrick
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on , 2017.
Richard Warren
Vice Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Proposed Ordinance language for Chapter 106 regarding Carports
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
June 15, 2017
Chapter 106 Amendments - Carports
Planning and Development Department
Staff Report
BACKGROUND
Staff was asked to look into possible amendments to Chapter 106 that would further regulate
when and where carports could be constructed within the city. At the April 20, 2017 meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff presented a number of different options regarding
proposed language for amendments. From the discussion that resulted, staff has crafted
language for the proposed amendment. The draft version was presented to the commission on
May 18, 2017. At that time the council requested some additional language allowing carports
on large lots to be located less than 100 feet back if the home was setback less than 100 feet.
That added language is in italics.
Proposed Language:
Sec. 106-741. - General provisions
(a) No accessory buildings, uses or structures shall be erected or located in any required
yard other than the rear yard except:
(1) A detached private garage as defined, may be permitted in side yards, provided:
a. It complies with all the requirements of this section;
b. It shall be five feet or more from side lot lines; and
c. The side yard does not abut a street right-of-way.
(2) Carports as defined, may be permitted in side yards on property less than one (1) acre in
size and zoned or utilized for residential use as long as the carport is located entirely behind
the front most face of the principal building, but in no case may a carport encroach the
required front yard building line. All carports located within a side yard shall comply with the
side setback requirements applicable to the principal building.
(3) Accessory structures, including carports, shall be permitted anywhere on property one
(1) acre or greater in size and zoned or utilized for residential use, so long as such accessory
structures: (1) are set back at least one hundred (100) feet from the front property line ƚƩ
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on any dedicated easements.
(2 4) Accessory buildings built on a skid foundation, no larger than 120 square feet and
no more than one story in height may be located in utility easements in required rear
yards, except that they may not be located closer than three feet from a side or rear
property line or closer than six feet from any other structure.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
June 15, 2017
Chapter 106 Amendments - Carports
Sec. 106-771. - Yard requirements
(4) CƩƚƓƷ ğƓķ {źķĻ ǤğƩķ ĭğƩƦƚƩƷƭ͵ Front and Side yard carports shall be permitted for single-family
detached homes subject to the following requirements of Sec. 106-741 of this Chapter.
a. Carports in a required front or side yard shall not be located closer than five feet
from any front or side property line.
b. Carports located on corner lots shall not be located closer than 25 feet
from an intersection. This distance shall be measured from the intersection
of property lines common with street right-of-way lines.
c. The maximum width of a carport located in a required front or side yard
shall be 25 feet.
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendments to Section 106-741 and 106-
City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Diagram illustrating proposed changes
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