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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-1984 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting• • .' ~9' MINUTES a~ OF THE r~" PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Doug Latimer at 7:00 PM. Members of the Commission Present: Chairman Doug Latimer, Mem ers Kar Jo nston, Janet Graves, Charlie Doug Boyle, Lola Phillips Members of the Commission Absent: Bruce Hammack and Bobby Blackwell City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong., Director of Community Development John Joerns, and Assistant City Secretary Laura Hall Others Present: Myrl Peterson and R. D. Fletcher representing Fletcher and Associates; Carlos Smith and Fred Beck representing Carlos Smith Engineering; Carrington Weems, James N. Wallace, Bill Fleener, Bob Lee, James N. Alexander, Decker McKim, Fred Pearson, CPA, and 6 interested citizens 2.A. Chairman Latimer called the public hearing to order to consider the request of F. Carrington Weems to rezone a 21.8288 acre tract of land just south of Baypoint Townhomes from temporary R-1 classification to "C" Commercial to allow the development of 4-plex apartments. 1. Those wishing to speak in favor of the rezoning request: Mr. R. D. Fletcher and Mr. Myrl Peterson spoke in favor of the request stating that the property would be used valuably to provide spacious and beautiful living facilities for families who cannot presently afford the costs involved in purchasing a home. Pictures were displayed showing the complexes. 2. Those wishing to speak in opposition to the rezoning request: Chairman Latimer asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning request.° No one spoke in opposition of the request. , '- Chairman Latimer asked if any member of the Commission had questions of Mr. Fletcher or Mr. Peterson. There were no other questions. ~! _ e • ` Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission August 13, 1984, Page 2 Motion was made by Charlie Dous Boyle to Qrant Mr. Weem's re uest to rezone the 21.8288 acre tract of land 'ust soutt; o Ba oint Townhomes from a tem orar R-1 classification to C Commercial to allow the development of the -plex apartments. Secon by Karl Johnston. The motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining (because of the absence of 2 members). Ayes: Latimer, Graves, Phillips, Johnston, Boyle Nays: None Abstain: Bruce Hammack, R. J. Blackwell 2.B. Chairman Latimer continued the public hearing to consider the request of James N. Wallace to rezone Block 643, Lots 1-32 from commercial to industrial allowing Browning- Ferris Industries, Inc. to expand their facility. 1. Those wishing to speak in favor of the rezoning request: Mr. James N. Wallace spoke in favor of the rezoning request stating that the rezoning would allow expansion of the BFI facility providing added work area and parking area. Chairman Latimer asked if any member of the Commission had questions of Mr. Wallace. No one had questions. 2. Those wishing to speak in opposition to the rezoning request: Chairman Latimer asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. Mr. Bill Fleener asked to speak, not in opposition to the request, but in a manner that questions could be asked about the usage of the property. Mr. Fleener asked Mr. Wallace if the facility would provide ample parking for employees and BFI vehicles. He also asked if any other type operation would mar the environment would be allowed. Mr. Wallace assured Mr. Fleener and the Commission that this would not take place and that employees would be able to use the parking lot also. Chairman Latimer asked if anyone had other questions concerning the matter. No one did. Motion was made b Karl Johnston to rant Mr. Wallace's request to rezone Block 3, Lots -32 rom commercia to industrial. Second by Lola Phillips. The motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining (because of the absence of 2 •_ members). Ayes: Latimer, Graves, Phillips, Johnston, Boyle Nays: None Abstain: Bruce Hammack, R. J. Blackwell f'- Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meetin• La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission August 13, 1984, Page 3 Chairman Latimer then closed the public hearing at 7:22 P.M. and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission would now request a public hearing of City Council on these matters and would make their recommendations in writing to the City Council. 3. The Commission considered the request of Fred Pearson, Harper & Pearson, CPA, to vacate Coronet Park Subdivision Section 1, Lomax Area, and reverte the property back to acreage. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong stated that the owner of the property wished to have the plat vacated and cancelled and reverted back to acreage for future parkland or other development as the land had never been built on. Letters from Assistant City Attorney Armstrong, Fred Pearson, CPA, and a copy of the legal document for the vacation of the plat for said subdivision, area attached for record as part of these minutes. Motion was made by Janet Graves to approve the request of Fred Pearson, Harper & Pearson Company, CPA, to vacate Coronet Park Subdivision Section 1, in Lomax area, and reverte the ro ert ack to acrea e. Second y Charlie Doug Boyle. T e motion Carrie 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining (because of the absence of 2 members). Ayes: Latimer, Boyle, Graves, Phillips, Johnston Nays: None Abstain: Bruce Hammack, R. J. Blackwell 4. The Commission considered the request of James B. Alexander to rezone Lots 18 and 19, Block 1 of Spenwick Place, Section I from residential to commercial. Mr. Alexander stated that he would like to have the property rezoned from residential to commercial to allow the develop- ment of a rental business. He stated that surrounding properties were already commercial and this would be developed the same way and for the benefit of the property owners. It was the recommendation of Chief Building Official David Paulissen that if the rezoning was recommended to Council that Planning and Zoning should require the developer to apply for a building permit within 30 days. Chairman Latimer stated that this item would be placed on an agenda for public hearing on September 6, 1984. n ~~ e~' _ ~ Minutes, Public~earing and Regular Meeting La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission August 13, 1984, Page 4 All documents submitted by Mr. Alexander and the recommendation of staff in memorandum form, are attached for record as part of these minutes. 5. The Commission considered the request of Mr. Decker McKim to rezone reserve tracts E, F, G, and H in the Brookgien Addition .from single family residential to commercial. The staff recommendation on this subject explained that these tracts of land are facing West Main and are noted "unrestricted" on the plat. There are several commercial businesses currently located on this tract of land including Rositas restaurant, Motorola, La Petite Daycare, and John Baker Auto Parts store. It would be keeping in line with the current businesses in the area to rezone these properties commercial. The Commission established the fact that this item should be set for public hearing on September 6, 1984. All documents submitted by Mr. McKim and the recommendation of staff in memorandum form, are attached for record as part of these minutes. 6. The Commission considered the request of Carlos Smith for preliminary plat approval of Bay Breeze Subdivision. Chairman Latimer asked Mr. Smith to discuss the specifics of the subdivision as proposed. The number of lots would be 325 lots with 5 units per acre. Mr. Smith discussed the fact that the developer was asking for 50 foot lots instead of the normal 60 foot lots which is in keeping with the subdivision ordinance. The Commission decided that until specific details had been worked out on the sub division between the developer and City Staff, that the item must be disapproved. Motion was made by Janet Graves to disapprove the request of Carlos Smith for preliminary plat approval of Bay Breeze Subdivision. Second by Charlie Doug Boyle. The motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining (because of the absence of 2 members). L~ Ayes: Latimer, Boyle, Graves, Phillips, Johnston Nays: None Abstain: Bruce Hammack, R. J. Blackwell 7. The Commission considered the request of Carlos Smith for. preliminary plat approval of Bay Area Business Park. The Commission felt that because of staff recommendation that the business park had not been studied thoroughly that the item should be placed on the September 6, 1984, agenda. ~_ J Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission August 13, 1984, Page 5 All documents submitted by Mr. McKim and Mr. Smith and staff recommendation in the form of a memorandum, are attached for record as part of these minutes. Motion was made by Karl Johnston to have this item laced on the Se tember 6, 1984 a enda to consider the ore iminarv plat aoorova of Bav Area Business Park. Second by Lola Phillips. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstaining (because of the absence of 2 members). Ayes: Latimer, Boyle, Graves, Phillips, Johnston Nays: None Abstain: Bruce Hammack, R. J. Blackwell 8. The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Laura Hall Asst. City Secretary Passed & approved this the day of 1984. Doug Latimer, C airman • ra .