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• MINUTES - CALLED MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
LA PORTE, TEXAS - APRIL 12, 1978
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT:
Charles Christensen, Chairman; J. C. Hebert, Joe Ligi,
W. R. Shedelbower, Eugene Ybarra.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: See list attached.
PRESIDING: Charles Christensen, Chairman.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - J. C. Hebert made the motion to approve
the minutes of the last meeting on !March 29. Seconded by
W. R. Shedelbower. Motion passed.
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3. CONSIDER REQUEST OF KENNETH E. WITHERS TO REZONE LOTS 15
AND 16, BLOCK 1373, LA PORTE, FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C"
APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF A SMALL CHAIN-
LINK FENCE COMPANY - Mr. Kenneth Withers appeared be ore the
Commission and related what his use intentions were for the
lots he wanted rezoned commercial. He intends to establish
a fence company. A discussion followed by Commission members
as to how much of the property in this area should be rezoned
• commercial.
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Eugene Ybarra made the motion to rezone Lots 13, 14, 15, and
16, Block 1373, La Porte, from Residential to "'C" Apartment
and Commercial. Seconded by J. C. Hebert. Motion passed.
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4. CONSIDER REQUEST OF HAZEL WILKES FOR LEGAL VARIANCE OF
BLOCK 48, LOTS 23 THROUGH 31, LA PORTE,_TO ALLOW FOR MOBILE
HOME TO BE TEMPORARILY PLACED ON SAID PROPERTY - Hazel Wilkes
spoke to the Commission in reg~~id to her request for a vari-
ance to allow a mobile home to be tempo~c~:rily placed on
Lots 23 through 31, Block 48. She noted that she would be
living at •this location from 3 to 5 years. Discussion fol-
lowed by Commission members. Each Commission member gave
his opinion on this issue.
Ms. Wilkes pointed out that house trailers were located with-
in the City now and are being used for living quarters in
both residential and commercial areas. Trailers are located
behind the La Porte school bus barn and the Weems property
on the old Highway 146.
• Joe Ligi made the motion to approve Hazel Wilkes request for
a variance for a period of 5 years maximum, on the basis
this is stipulated in the property sales agreement. Seconded
by J. C. Hebert. Motion failed to pass.
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5. REVIEW AND CONSIDER REVISING THE PROPOSED PORTABLE BUILDING
ORDINANCE - Mr. Steckman was present for the review.
The Ordinance was discussed and Mr. Steckman agreed to
resubmit a revised version of the Portable Building Ordinance.
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6. The Commission discussed commercial property being used for
apartments.
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7. J. C. Hebert asked questions about: A. The City hiring
consultants to make a study of Planning & Zoning. This
question was raised before when 50' lots were submitted
to the Commission in a property plot plan.
B. Property now zoned for mobile homes in La Porte which
is not being used yet. (This will be on the Agenda at the
next meeting.)
Joe Ligi asked about: The City providing an Ordinance pro-
hibiting topless joints, dives, etc.
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8. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission
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GUEST PRESENT FOR MEETING -
Hazel Wilkes
Ken Withers
Al Steckman
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