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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1975 Joint Public HearingMINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING • OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LA PORTE, TEXAS - JANUARY 6, 1975 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas, Commissioners C. D. C ristensen, I. J. Kibodeaux, A. Uel Price, and C. D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION ABSENT: None. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT: Walter Roberson, C airman; Lois Compton, J. H. Smith, and Wm. R. Shedelbower. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ABSENT: Wm. S. Love, Jr., Secretary. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard, Director o Finance; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; Larry Morton, Acting Public Works Director; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; and D. R. • McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHERS PRESENT: A. J. Busch, Jr., Consulting Engineer of Busch, Hutc ison & Associates. PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Kibodeaux. 3. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" - OUTLOT 1, NEBRASKA SYNDICATE - Mayor Thomas called the Joint P lic Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission to order to consider a "Special Use Permit" for Outlot 1, Nebraska Syndicate, for Light Industry. It was ascertained that notices to all property owners within 200 feet of the property under consideration • were mailed December 18, 1974, and that a public notice • • Joint Public Hearing - 1/6/75 - Continued 2 • of this hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte on December 19, 1974. Mayor Thomas stated that Mr. the "Special Use Permit" for Corporation. This would be taking hydrated lime, mixing The operation would meet all County Agency requirements. Fred Westergren had requested the relocation of Chemlime ~ lime processing system, by with water, to make a liquid. EPA, Water-Air Pollution, and Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present desiring to speak in opposition? (A) MR. JACK OLIPHANT, 101 GARFIELD - Mr. Jack Oliphant was recognized and addressed the Commission. Mr. Oliphant stated that although he lived an extreme distance from the proposed location, it was quite near the Firemen's Training Center and Firemen's Memorial Center. Mr. Oliphant's questions ranged from what actually was proposed to be done; had all the. necessary agencies been contacted; where was the needed water to come from; and would the City be closing streets? Mr. Oliphant stated that Main Street did not need another vacancy. The existing eye sores on West Main on out Spencer Highway, due to commercial establishments were not the best. La Porte was a very good place to • raise children, educate them, and could be a show place, since there is really no industry here. (B) MR. J. B. TIPPIT, 810 N. 12TH - Mr. Tippit was recognized an addresse t e Commission. Mr. Tippit stated that it appeared that light industry was just surrounding La Porte Terrace. He further stated that industry has no feeling for people, plus it would also devalue his property. (C) MR. BOB CRAGER, 713 N. 11TH - Mr. Bbo Crager was recognized and a dressed t e Commission. Mr. Crager stated that it appeared to him that the area in question was going to be full of industry. He felt there should be a buffer zone between the homes and industry. He was very opposed to the permit to allow industry to come to the location. He stated that he had seen lime on the streets, making the streets very slippery. Lime is a caustic. He stated that he thought the people should have a right to vote before the Commission made a decision. He felt there should be a referendum election. There being no one else desiring to speak against the proposed permit, Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present desiring to speak for the permit? • • u Joint Public Hearing - 1/6/75 - Continued 3 • (A) MR. FRED WESTERGREN - Mr. Fred Westergren was recognized and state tat a an Mr. Bruce Angel had made application for the "Special Use Permit". Mr. Westergren stated that their desire was to meet all EPA, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, County, City and any other Agencies that were deemed necessary. Mr. Westergren stated that Mr. R. W. Patrick, Engineer for the proposed project and Mr. John Di Gulio, General Manager for Chemlime were present and would answer any question. Mr. Westergren presented the proposed plat and explained the location of Outlot 1, Nebraska Syndicate was located between Crestlane and 16th Street. There will be a buffer zone of trees around the site. The lime will come in by rail tank car and leave in liquid form by tank truck. The operation should be lime dust free. There was a brief discussion regarding water usage and the effect of lime dust on the lungs, compared to asbestos. It was determined that the City has no way of determining the effect and must rely on the necessary environmental agencies. • Mayor Thomas read the letter of recommendation to call a joint public hearing from the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to consider a special use permit to allow the relocation of Chemlime Corporation, pending approval of all necessary environmental agencies. A copy of said letter is attached and made a part of these minutes. (B) MR. HAROLD PFEIFFER, 619 BROWNELL - Mr. Harold Pfeiffer was recognized and ad ressed the Commission. Mr. Pfeiffer stated that his business was located at 116 N. 16th Street. Mr. Pfeiffer stated that few people understood the full impact of the environmental agencies. If there are any problems, the agency needs to only be notified, and the operation can be shut down. He further stated he was for growth and urged the Commission to give careful consideration to the request for the special use permit for light industry. Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone desiring to speak for the request. There being none, declared the joint public hearing closed. The meeting of the City Commission was recessed while the Planning and Zoning Commission met to consider the request for the special use permit. • • • Joint Public Hearing - 1/6/75 - Continued 4 • Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order and read the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve the "Special Use Permit" as long as it complied with all environmental agencies. A copy of said recommendation is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the request for a "Special Use Permit" for Light Industry for Chemlime Corporation. to relocate on Outlot 1, Nebraska Syndicate, subject to approval of all the necessary environmental agencies. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • 0 Margie Go en, City erk •