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Home My WebLink About06-26-1978 Called MeetingAGENDA CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO BE HELD IN CITY HALL, 124 SOUTH SECOND STREET ON JUNE 26, 1978, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLEN MEADOWS SECTION TWO. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COLLEGE VIEW,. A PARTIAL REPLAT OF BROOKGLEN, SECTION THREE. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF CREEKMONT, SECTION I. 5. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF FAIRMONT PARK, WEST, SECTION IV. 6. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FAIRMONT'PARK, SECTION V. 7. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR HOUSE MOVED TO 421 SOUTH CARROLL, LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 48, BAYFRONT ADDITION. 8. CONSIDER REQUEST OF M. D. ROSE TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BLOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C" APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL FOR A MULTI -FAMILY 4-PLEX. 9. CONSIDER PETITION OPPOSING REZONING_OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BLOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION. 10. DISCUSS ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 30, BEACH PARK, 535 BAYSHORE DRIVE - WHETHER COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. 11. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 208 CYPRESS STREET AND 220 CYPRESS STREET, LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 2, SYLVAN BEACH SUBDIVISION, TO FENCE FRONT PROPERTY. 12. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 5102 CREEKVIEW, LOT 15, BLOCK 3, GLEN MEADOWS, TO FENCE TWO FEET RATHER THAN EIGHT FEET INSIDE THE SIDEWALK. 13. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING OF BLOCK 16, SYLVAN BEACH - 1ST SUBDIVISION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO ALLOW 16 TOTINHOMES . 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS. 15. ADJOURNMENT. a + BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS * 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520 - PHONE (713) 422-8213 June 6, 1978 Mrs. Margie Goyen City Clerk P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77571 Mrs. Goyen: We have reviewed the items delineated in your letter dated May 25, 1978. We recommend approval of all. J. Busch, Jr., AJ B/ps 0 1W s May 25, 1978 Mr. A. J. Busch, Busch, Hutchison 1107 Fleetwood CITY PHONE ( 713 ) 471.5020 Jr. & Associates Baytown, Texas 77520 Dear Mr. Busch: OF L* 13ORTE a P. O. Box 1115 a LA PORTE. Texas 77571 Handed you herewith are copies of the Specifications for Fairmont Park West, Section IV, Sanitation Sewage Collection System, Water Distribution System, Storm Drainage System, Street Paving, Street Excavation, Subgrade Preparation and Site Grading; Specifications for C.reekmont Sanitary Sewage Collection Svstem, [neater Distribution System, Storm Drainage System, Street Paving, Street Excavation, Subgrade Preparation, Site Grading, Lift Station and Force Main; Preliminary Plat of Fairmont Park West, Section 5; Copy of a replat of• Brookglen, being a preliminary plat of College View; Final Plat, Fairmont Park West, Section IV, Final Plat, Creekmont; Preliminary.Plat of Glen Meadows, Section Two. Please review this information and return with your recomrpendation for approval, or needed changes, prior to my sending to Planning and Zoning Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, 0 Margie G oyen City Clerk cc: Public Works Director Chief Inspector { CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM T O : City Ct enk, Man j.ie Go yen DATE: June 23, 1978 FROM: Chiej Ina pectoh, A. S. S.teckman SUBJECT: Ptat of Cottege View &ookg.ten Addition and GZa.n Meadows, Sect. 2. I have &ev.iewed the ptans So& the above .elated Sub-diviz ion a ecti.ona and Sind them to comply with. oun Sub-d.iv,cz ion Oad.ina.nce and in keeping with the teat o6 the Sub-div" ion. Reapectbutty r A. B. Steckman Chief Impecton l= • } CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: MaAg,ie Goyen, City Ctenk DATE: June 160 1978 FROM • A. B. Steckman, Chie6 Inzpec ton SUBJECT: Ptanb Section 3, 4, 5, Fa,ihmont Pahk Section 2, Gten Ateadom Section 1, Cneehinont Asten hevie<<iLgg a t the above pta.nb I Sound them to be in okdeA a►ul in compti.a.nce with the Ondi.nanceb and the other aeeti.ona os the Sub_di.vizione. GeneAat homed -at,teady hab 19 ptana a my oWce Son Section* 3 o6 Pachmont Park Soh peAmitd . A. B. Steckman Chie6 Ina pee to& t CITY OF LA PORTE ' INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO • Pta.nning- and Zoning' Comm. ba.ion' DATE: June 51 1978 . FROM : A. B. Steckman, Chiej InapectoA SUBJECT:- Houze moved to 421 South Ca-�Aott This house cirri moved onto the pnopeAty az .shown on Pta.nn.ing and Zoning Aequest, pk i.oA to making Aequeat. The In.apect i.on Depa&imekt b.inding.s axe- as jottowa; 1. ZONING.. ; This pnopeA4 .i 6 , zoned " 'R-1" a.nd* the' m.cn imum .aquaxe 'Jooxage iz 1050 ' .aquaxe Beet. c The house *haa.:onty '688 bq...- it.. howiveA, they would eneaxgethe .acuciwie, they. have ..ulboxmed me: -2. The houa-e ahoued be on tivo .iota and I undeAsta.nd that thp- Ae- .a.i,denta. next doors garage iz ..aetti,.ng 9 it. onto :tot 12, which' only .2eav66 1. and 213 :Cots. 3. St uctute. The .stAuctuAe ha.a tvunite damage in j6i.6t. box,w.indow .situ, and . sub- S.Coon. . ptumbing needs to be xeptaaed thnaugh out'aa"we t as -the etecthi.cat The .6idi.ng on the house." a.abesto:e and the bottom• %ow iz 'm.izZ4'ng. We weAe unab.Ce to sit see the condition o6 the %ajte z and ceUi.ng jo. zta, the 4X6 gi&dw axe not att tn.eated tumbeA. SUMMARY I feet .ij the pxopei ty was' 6uAveyed 6oA 2 comp.Cete tots -and they added, - the a..dditi.onae aquane 600ta.ge to the hou.aeand %eptace aft teAm.cte damaged mateki.at, p.2umb.i.ng, and etec#xicat p.Cu.a .siding to match the o.Cd, on AepCa.ce att the aiding as wet ab theati.ng g4dena. 16eet they wou.Cd have a �� c 64 ' 1..• �k ,t'�,•,yY `i 'l..if,Y k: •1.�� y \ � J�� ..-•_1%ycj. ) j �j st .�J 1�� •,P 'i'•4� i y .' rr+{(j �,, �.: •+.:. 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(Street Address) ( Legal Description) I escription)•I c40 �� t•f ��`� ��`•'� Proposed Route of Moving Ro71cw'j -jr, `..; Av. y � �� s �-� I L/le d c ! fj f�e & Flame & Address. of Proposed Licensed Mover C�l�/X ,�/��st' %!%a4ces List the Names and Addresses of the Owners of any and all houses within two hundred (200) feet from any point of the house in its proposed new location: NAME ADDRESS M it• Gt ile-,✓ems 16 .d b -•- ZA11- e% lam. -7 -1s 7/ Air /sEfir1Gr, �� Z s Cd,•zz,: <<-- ,L 1W, •t.71�'i� Size 6 Type of Construction of House l/��,'G:ri1 �(j ��F.f1 /•�'��'�' �nc'j2✓ Include along with this application, plans, specifications and profile of the house in the new location as proposed in its completed state and the date of completionoo construction. FEE OF :� MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. G' l..A-i To,J . H J'r C k1; S M.J II/ Adame Address of .Owner �. �'r nee,17LC,Z's;.x�'�i� Rcpo•_____Date _L_ Signature_of_Applicant---------- _ DOES DOES NOT Meet Building Code Requirements PLA14NING & ZONING COMMISSION: APPROVED Date: Reason for Denial DENIED Permit No. Date Issued r CITY OF LA PORTE MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPT NO.: RECE THE SUM OF: �- -� _DOLLARS $ FOR f / F 1 ' S 1 1 gy.''r 39826 • - ' HUGHES OFFICE SUPPLv. LA POPTE. TEXAS 77671 256257-7 PROJECTED PLANS FOR W1 CARROLL, LAPORTE, XAS Stariting date: Upon City approval. 2) Completion date: Sixty (60) days of approval by City. 3) The plans, specifications, and future profile of the house are listed below, and included is the fee of $5. 00. . on Lt Hutchison L /d,../ 7 91.0 .4c 100� � -� Cooper- 921 Seabreeze La Porte, Texas June 9,1978 The City Secretary P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77$71 Dear Mrs. Goings, Please present to the Planning and Zoning Commettee a request for rezoning Seabreeze Block of Bayshore Addition, Lots l,tihrough 7 and Lots 16 through 26. This request is for changing from R1 to Commercial for multi -family 4-Plex. 0 Please notify me as to the date this request will be acted upon and if there are other data needed. Sincerly, M.D.ROSE CITY, OF LA PORTE.- A. '%9 Y AO ,. SURVEY COUNTY:",:R.E,CORDI,NG..; ,, .,;;:i!. BLOCK jo OR r -- ABSTRACT NO. ADDITION 1 *. . t :. * ... VOL. .'i_ .PG.. l �+...._ — ._ . � _ . „ J' J xt: � '�yy1•/ �.�.�.erw-YSW^ru�•�+y.''ibi��':!:4. .t r 25 50AL !` 1 26 25 :24 23 .' 22 21 . 20 19:. 18 17,.16� I5 `� t�. 14. 1 `12`' 2 T �&f -- • .�8 9 �N i0'e i`I 13 . it I 11 11 11 11 11 11 ~\. 1 11 50 r 24. so' 11 11' 11 , , tj I �. +f ! !° ( .� C rt' I i 0 . iii1L r`+} j 6112178 P arriirig_ and-,Zoling Commission Cis y�;Qf t. ''ts �a Pp t Fk-.� U City uG 11 La Porte, TexE.s GENTLEMEN, a degrading and unlavfui proposal to build multifamily dwellings on a number of lots zoned R1 in the Seabreeze block of Bay Shore Park has come to our attention. Should this proposal come formally before tine con;niission, we intend to oppose it 'vigorously . The R1 status is of pa.rai-jount importance to tilose who weet its conditions. t'e ask that the coima,ission give us l:rotection from its erosion by others. Tile undersigned oven lots near the project site. 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The request is for 535 Bayshore Drive: This building is -located across from Sylvan Beach entrance... - _ aAs the Commission is aware, several years ago, an ordinance was passed to limit the locations for on premise consumption. It was determined that -the Commission would have-the'opportunity to consider, . any additional requests. ..The -Commission may or may not wish to amend, the ordinance to allow this location to be a wet area.. Margie Goyen. City Clerk . `- , , -- _ •. •'�,-• ''�++-Y�.{�J , _ - =mil- _� R -.• •_ w- - 4 - - - � •- ••- 0 R0SE' RT 1. ATTORNEY PEEPLES AT LAW 953 ESPERSON BUILDING HOUSTON. TEXAS 77002. (713) 228-1463 June 12, 1978 The Honorable Mayor of the City of LaPorte and City Commission P.O. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 RE: Lots 4 and 5 in Block 2, Sylvan Beach Subdivision; request for variance Gentlemen: I represent the Estate of G. E. Bauer, Deceased, and his surviving wife, Dorris Bauer who are the owners of the above described real property situated in the city of LaPorte. This property is also known as 208 Cypress Street and 220 Cypress Street. Mrs. Bauer's daughter and her husband are presently residing on the property. In order to prevent people from parking on the front part of their property and fran throwing trash on the property and to better define the approximate boundaries of the property Mrs. Bauer contracted with Montgomery Ward to install a four foot chain link fence around the property including the front property. Mrs. Bauer was not aware of any ordinance that would prohibit her from placing this fence on her property. After construction had begun and all of the fence posts had been set in concrete she was advised by Mr. A. B. Steckman that the portion of fence across the front of the property was in violation of an ordinance. I am enclosing two pictures of the subject property with the fence nearly oompleted. That portion of land between the street and fence as shown in the picture is a .city easement so that the fence is totally on the property of the Bauers' and not in any way on the city easement nor is it up next to the street. Mrs. Bauer was given a copy of Page 18 out of the city ordinance regarding certain regulations including those set forth in Article 13-205. I am assuming that these regulations govern this particular subdivision. It is my understanding that this is a very old subdivision and the Bauers have owned these two lots for quite a number of years. The fence that has been placed on the property by the Bauers is certainly in keeping with the general scheme and development of this subdivision as a residential area. Mrs. Bauer has advised me that there are fences surrounding the following properties in the same subdivision including the front of said properties, to -wit: 201 Jefferson, 204 Sylvan Drive, 201 Forest, 220 Forest, 215 Garfield, 228 Cypress, 210 Cypress, 1010 Bayshore, 900 Block Seabreeze,.1902 Blackwell, 1500 S. Nugent. While some of these fends may have been constructed prior to.the date of the city ordinance it is believed some of them were constructed subsequent to such date. If in fact the construction of this particular fence is a violation of the city ordinance I request that you issue a variance or exception in -this case so that the fence may remain as it is presently constructed. It is my understanding that Mrs. Bauer has received or is receiving a notice to remove the fence from Mr. Steckman and it is further my understanding that the notice will provide that if the fence has.not been removed within three (3) days then a ccn plaint will be filed to.have the fence removed and presumably there will be a hearing on the matter in the municipal court. Because of this I request that you give this matter your earliest attention.. Mrs. Bauer and I shall be happy to appear before you for a hearing at any time at your convenience to further explain and clarify this situation in support of.obtaining the variance to the ordinance. In the meantime if you have any questions or would like any additional information for consideration please do not hesitate to contact me. V ly yours, Robert I. Peep es cc: Dorris Bauer �. •et �-� . ',.,.1+!y`i ate. -�: _� �� .> .•�• . l� � �^�• '�' 'may✓"� - .JJ•v'i' r�w. Y ? 4�t.r* � .:, ~/ � - ..sl+.aN`r. J J'•�'7y� Aft �• ,ry �. . ;�. ' „'�.. — - ^ ',� y � �L' '�t• "f. .r''. Ile. . Planning and Zoning Commision City of LaPorte 6-16-78 ' P.O.Box 1115 LaPorte,Texas 77571 Subject:Lot 15,Block 3,Glen Meadows,5102 Creekview Dr. LaPorte,TexaS. Gentlemen: I Gordon Robb being a resident at the above address do hereby request a variance for a fence to be placed two feet inside the sidewalk on the side o-f my house. Mr.James has informed me that the fence should be 30 feet from the center of the street which would put the fence app- roximately 8 feeti.inside the sidewalk. My plans are to have a drive in my backyard for a boat which I will not be able .to 'do' otherwis' e.This was the purpose 'for my spending addi- tional money for a' corner lot . I plan on ' landscaping -the area in and place flower beds between the fence and the sidewalk.AS you can see Trom the pichures there will not. be any traffic obstructions nor are there any objections from my neighbors. Thank 'you very .much for your consideration.. Sine rly, .... . Gordon. Robb 79- 7.379 PETER W. DICKSON, ARC ECT Phone 713-626-2060 .c o June 2, 1978 Mr. Jim Hudgens, Administrator City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Re: Attached photocopy of April 19th letter to the La Porte City Council Dear Mr. Hudgens: Because of the recent change in the make up of the Planning and Zoning Commission and because of ,the degree to which the City Council must rely on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission in its decision'to grant or deny our #request, I would like to suggest that prior to our hearing with the City Council we be allowed the opportunity to pre- sent our proposal to the new Planning and Zoning Commission, .4 In any evelit;' it is our desire to follow through with the appeal process in whatever sequence is consistent with the La Porte Zoning ordinances. I am also enclosing for your information a copy of a letter that was sent to more than thirty of the neighbors in' the vicinity of the Park Place Proposal after the Planning and Zoning hearing, Your consideration of this matter will be greatly appreciated. gre,eer,ckson PWD:jr Enclosures - 2 PETER W. DICKSON, ARCHITECT Phone 713-626-2060 P .0 3:0 ✓„tsf .Y April 19, 1978 City of La Porte City Council P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Commissioners: L] As representative of Joe and Grace Johnson I am herewith asking that La Porte City Council hear our appeal of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny our request for the rezoning of Block 16, Sylvan Beach 1st Subdivision from Single Family Residential to allow 16 Townhomes. The Presentation of our proposal is in a slide format. The Presentation takes 1 /2 to 3/4 hour and is essential to our appeal. We would greatly. appreciate the opportunity to make the Presentation at a regularly scheduled workshop for the City Council of the City of La Porte. Attached is a check in the amount of $50. to cover filing fees. Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated. 5�cere ter W. Dickson PWD:jr Attach. i April 19, 1978 City of La Porte City Council P.O. Box l 115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Commissioners: . As representative of Joe and Grace Johnson I am herewith asking that La Porte City Council hear our appeal of the decision of the P'anriing, and Zoning Corn:-niss-ion to deny our request for the rezoning of Block 16, Sylvan Beach 1st Subdivision from Single Family Residential to allow 16 Townhomes. The Presentation of our proposal .is in a slide format. The .Presentation takes 1%2 to 314 hour and is essential to our appeal. We weald greatly appreciate the opportunity to make the Presenfati.on at a regularly scheduled workshop for the City Council of the City of La Forte. Attached is a check in the arnount of $50, to cover filing fees. Your assistance in this matter will he greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Peter W. Dickson P n-:jr Attach. tL':a Af' �:'':'� •�) �"`+ •.''.�+��Y• Yam. � March 16, 1978 0 Residents of Sylvan Beach, 1st Subdivision: tecause of the importance of the Park Place Project to the'Johnsoris, the neighborhood, and La Porte I am sending the Residents in the area this letter with the hope that each of you will darefully consider all of the aspects of 'Park Place before the decision is irrevocable. The following is a summary (as brief as I have been able to make it) of the major points raised as objections to Park Place and'our answers: 1) Q: What do we mean by '!Townhome ? " A: An individually owned home that is the same as any other home except two walls are built on property lines and are designed to resist fire for two hours. "(A recent fire in Houston which gutted a Townhome left the two adjacent Tow•nhomes ur_damaged by fire.) 2) Q: What will Park Place look like? A: The Townhomes have not yet been designed, However the Planning on the site has been done and it dictates two things: . r . Park Place March 16, 1978 Page 2 2) Continued . . 1. East-West orientation of the Townhomes with frontage on a park -like area and -,vith` a common central drive. 2. Because of land and d.evelopment costs -and generous park -like environment (approximately 50% of total'site) it is our estimate that .the: least.expensive Town - home would cost- approximately $65, 000. I have taken several. pictures of some existing Townhomes in this price range which as nearly as possible represent what Townhomes might look like in Park Place setting. I would be glad to show them to anyone willing to take the time to look. ` 3) O: What will keep the Townhomes from deteriorating from lack of maintenance? A: Would you let your $65, 000. horn.e deteriorate? Secondly, as part of the deeded restrictions, a committee is established consisting of owners of the Townhomes with the obligation to levy dues for the maintenance and upkeep of the common areas. Park Place • March 16, 1978 Page 3 4) Q: What will happen if the Tow-alaornes don't sell? A: A precor_dit on of the zone chrr.ge will be that the zone change will be only for Park Place as it has been pre- sented. if the project fails to conform in any respect; zoning ,will. revert .tq-,�T�?:. Secondly ,ifr; :for example;;; four townhorir,es are built and additional sales are slovt;at `hat .time. all it will mean is that there will.be fewer ow zho►ne.s :until such a time as more are sold. This will not affect the quality of the project or affect any other aspects of the project. There will still be the same amount of open space and the same restrictions on the project with no legal recourse to change • them. It will only mean that it will take longer to reach t•ho maximum number of sixteen. } 5) Q: Why not build two houses since the property is zoned R-1 and since the neighborhood has some of the nicer _ homes in town? A: It is zoned R- 1 and it is one of the nicest residential areas in La Porte. It is also adjacent to commercially - zoned -and -utilized land --a motel and an apartment • project. As one of your future neighbors commented, Park Place • March 16, 1978 Page 4 their financing was contingent on there being adjacent residential property and explicitly not commercial property. Somewhere there must be a transition• Wr,at -we are proposing includes that transition in two. forms: 1• By providing a form of individually owned residential development of a density in ' between that of apartments or mote -Is -and. - that of single family residences. 2. By leaving as a buffer zone 1 1/2'lots untouched . adjacent to Park Avenue landscaped and accessible e to the neighborhood. The zone'change would not have to include that lot and a half, leaving it R-1 • 6) Q: What about sewer overloading? A: It is normal and reasonable, to expect that limitations on the sewer system will be resolved by the appropriate department in the city at the time of application for building permits. All other sever connections for past, present, and future projects - -large or small -- have been handled in this manner as is appropriate. It is not X,7 rt of the zoning process. Park Place _ March 16,. 1978 Page 5 7) Q: What about the additional traffic.from the project? A: The traffic generated by the project will be relatively •light in comparison with the apartment project and the motel, and will occur as near to Willow (Oregon) as--.- possible --approximately 70:feet (in other words as far from Park Avenue as possible),..,and will consist of traffic from homeowners like yourselves. Secondly, more than adequte off-street parking will be provided (2 1/2 cars per Townhome) sheltered from view from the. street and adjacent property. Thirdly, there would be only sixteen families. 8) The following are the proposed conditions for the re -zoning of Block 16, Sylvan.Beach 1 st Subdivision: 1. Closing Willow Avenue and preserving the vegetation as a permanent park -like green area with publicly - accessible paths, 2. Purchasing Cedar Avenue right-of-way adjacent to the i Johnson property. 3. Preserving 75 feet of the Johnson property along Park Avenue as a permanent park -like green area with Park Place ,March 16, 1978 Page 6 publicly -accessible paths, and not incl-ta.ding this area in the re -zoning request. (Note this is a change from our previotis proposal.) The area within which the actual building will occur is .from Willow Avenue 225 feet out of the total'300 feet along Garfield by a maximum depth of 220.feet, .for construction: of a maximum of sixteen individually 'owned Townhomes with a central drive and parking area. 5.. Providing deeded requirements for the maintenance of the common public areas by the owners of the Townhomes, 6, Providing a minimum of 2 1/2 cars off- street- parking per Townhome. 7, Accepting the precondition that the zoning change would apply only if the preceding limitations are observed in their entirety with any exceptions causing the zoning to revert to R-1 as it currently exisits, ' Park Place does. not cause conflict; it resolves an existing conflict by separating two opposing land uses--C and R-1--with an intermediate density residential activity. It eliminates on the South side of Garfield the kind of conflict that occurs across Garfield at Oregon Street --houses across a street from apartments. The type of buyer attracted to a Town - home complex of this type will be better established financially, older Park Place. �,•farch 16, 1978 Page 7 ,with fewer children, and'tax-paying residents of 'La Porte 'rathek.than the transient population corrimonly associated'.witli apartments, The Houston./Harris County area is experiencing a large amourit of growth, particularly in outlying areas. La Porte will certainly share a fair portion of this regardless of how Park Place is resolved. However, the growth should be balanced covering all segments of the income range. This is necessary for the merchants to be able to provide a full range of ,services, for *the city to provide adequate services, and for- La. Porte property values to keep pace with the rest of -the region. And, after all, an increased tax'base directly yields increased revenue and better city .services, The Johnsons are attempting to follow through with Park Place for several basic reasons even though the chances of relization are con- siderably less than with the practical, immediate alternative: 1, Their basic pride in La Porte and conviction that the content and 'character of La Porte are worth the time and cash investment involved in Park Place. 2. Their conviction that there is a market for sensibly planned and designed Townhomes outside of the traditional areas of growth --like the Memorial and Southwest areas of Houston, V% Park Place March 16, 1978 Page 8 3. Their conviction that considering all of the factors, Park Place is the best alternative for Block 16 re- gardless; of who is responsible-forthe project. 4. The monetary returns would be greater with Park Place than any of the alternatives both for the•Johnsons and for La Porte. Our approach is, and will continue to be one of complete openess with all aspects of the proposal. Evidence of t. is..was.willingness to "show and tell" well before we were required -to, and of'our confidence i.n the correctness of our proposal. I would also like to take this opportunity to state that neither the Johnsons nor I have any obligation or commitment to any particular realtor. Peter W. Dickson, Architect Representing Joe and Grace Johnson • MINUTES - CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LA PORTE, TEXAS - JUNE 26, 1978 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT: Pat Muston, Chairman; Walt Springall; Mose Davis; Dal Wright; Lin Pfeiffer. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: See list attached. PRESIDING: Pat Muston, Chairman. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. 2. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS - Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission were introduced, due to first regular meeting. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLEN MEADOWS SECTION TWO - Motion was made for approval, seconded, and passed. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COLLEGE VIEW, A PARTIAL REPLAT OF BROOKGLEN, SECTION THREE - Motion was made for ap- proval, seconded, and passed. • 0 • Called Meeting - June 26, 1978 Page 2 • C7 5. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF CREEKMONT, SECTION I - Motion was made for approval, seconded, and passed. 6. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF FAIRMONT PARK WEST, SECTION IV - Stan Sherwood, City Parks Director, at this point informed the Commission that no park area or substitute per City Ordinance #705 had been estab- lished. Due to the fact that the plat had approval from the past Commission and needed reapproval because of title changes, a motion was made for approval on these grounds. The motion was seconded and passed. 7. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FAIRMONT PARK, SECTION V - A motion was made for tabling this item due to park land issue. The motion was seconded and passed. B. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR HOUSE MOVED TO 421 SOUTH CARROLL, LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 48, BAYFRONT ADDITION - Motion was made for approval, due to the fact the house has already been moved. Motion was seconded and passed. 9. CONSIDER REQUEST OF M. D. ROSE TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BtOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TO 'C' APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL FOR A MULTI -FAMILY 4-PLEX - It was established that eleven of these 4-plexes are intended to be constructed in the future. There was a request for a plat showing location of proposed buildings. Due to the large number of locate land owners present, a motion was made to table this appli- cation for rezoning until a later date. The motion was seconded and passed. P .0 0 Called Meeting - June 26, 1978 Page 3 10. CONSIDER PETITION OPPOSING REZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BLOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION - The petition was taken into consideration under Item 9 for further study. 11. DISCUSS ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 30, BEACH PARK, 535 BAYSHORE DRIVE - WHETHER COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY,- City Records s ow the lots to be R1 property but over the past 10.years the property has been used for com- mercial. Motion was made to change Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 30, Beach Park to Commercial. The motion was seconded and passed. 12. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 208 CYPRESS STREET AND 220 CYPRESS STREET, LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 2, SYLVAN BEACH SUBDIVISION, TO FENCE FRONT PROPERTY - After much discussion • with Mr. Al Steckman, Mrs. Bauer, and her lawyer, Mr. Peeples, a motion was made for granting the variance, seconded, and passed. 13. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 5102 CREEKVIEW, LOT 15, BLOCK 3, GLEN MEADOWS, TO FENCE TWO FEET RATHER THAN EIGHT FEET INSIDE THE SIDEWALK - Mr. Al Steckman informed the Commission this fence is actually four feet on City property. A motion was made to deny the request for variance. The motion was seconded and passed. 14. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING OF BLOCK 16, SYLVAN BEACH 1ST SUBDIVISION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO ALLOW 16 TOWNHOMES - Commission denied the request on the grounds that the past Commissioners had already ruled on this issue and that the request must be made before the City Commissioners. 0 • • Called Meeting - June 26, 1978 15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None. 16. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned. Page 4 Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission 0 • Called Meeting - June 26, 1978 GUEST PRESENT FOR MEETING - Helen McFerren 925 Oak Grove Ray McFerren 925 Oak Grove R. A. Groda 923 Parkway G. Groda 923 Parkway Julian Fisher 1211 N. Bayshore Diane Bourque 931 Parkway Raymond Bourque 931 Parkway Arthur B. Kelly 921 Oakgrove Carle Shet 1221 Park Gordon Robb 5102 Creekview Robert Gay 5105 Creekview • • Page 5 .�Planning g and Zoning Corrmision City of LaPorte 6-16-78 ' . P.O.Box 1115 LaPorte,Texas 77571 Subject:Lot 15,Block 3,Glen Meadows,5102 Creekview Dr.ZaPorte,TexaS. Gentlemen: I Gordon Robb being a resident it the above address do hereby request a variance for a fence to be placed two feet inside the sidewalk on the side of my house.Mr.James has informed me that the fence should be 30 feet from the center of the street which would put the fence app- roximately 8 feet'•inside the sidewalk. My plans are to have a drive in my backyard for a boat which I will not be able to'do otherwise.This'was the purpose for my spending addi- tional money for a.' corner. lot . I ' plan on ' landscaping the area in �»P and place flower beds between the fence and the sidewalk.AS you can see from the pichures•there will not be any traffic obstructions nor are there any objections from my neighbors. Thar_k *you very .much for your consideration.. t Sinc rly, Gordon. Robb 73 7 S t i ir s AGENDA CALLED MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO BE HELD IN CITY HALL, 124 SOUTH SECOND STREET ON JUNE 26, 1978, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLEN MEADOWS SECTION TWO. �3. CONSIDER APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COLLEGE VIEW, A PARTIAL REPLAT OF BROOKGLEN, SECTION THREE. 4. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF CREEKMONT, SECTION I. ,/ 5. CONSIDER APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FINAL PLAT OF FAIRMONT PARK, WEST, SECTION IV. . CONSIDER APPROVING. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FAIRMONT•PARK, SECTION V. ✓7. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR HOUSE MOVED TO 421 SOUTH CARROLL, LOT 11 AND 12, BLOCK 48, BAYFRONT ADDITION. CONSIDER REQUEST OF M. D. ROSE TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BLOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C" APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL FOR A MULTI -FAMILY 4-PLEX: �9. CONSIDER PETITION OPPQSING REZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, AND LOTS 16 THROUGH 26, SEABREEZE BLOCK OF BAYSHORE ADDITION. V-10. DISCUSS ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 30, BEACH PARK, 535 BAYSHORE DRIVE - WHETHER COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. �/11. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 208 CYPRESS STREET AND 220 CYPRESS STREET, LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 2, SYLVAN BEACH SUBDIVISION, TO FENCE FRONT PROPERTY. �12. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR 5102 CREEKVIEW, LOT 15, BLOCK 3, GLEN MEADOWS, TO FENCE TWO FEET RATHER THAN EIGHT FEET INSIDE THE SIDEWALK. ✓13. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING OF BLOCK 16, SYLVAN BEACH 1ST SUBDIVISION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO ALLOW 16 TOWNHOMES. 14. 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