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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-1986 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Called Meeting~~ MINUTES OF LA PORTE PLANNING • AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 31, 1986 1. Chairman Doug Latimer called the meeting to order at 7:04 P. M. Those Commissioners present: Chairman Doug Latimer, Commissioners Charlie Doug Boyle, Karl Johnston, Lola Phillips, Janet Graves, Bobby Blackwell. City Staff present: Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Chief Building Official/Zoning Administrator David Paulissen, Code Enforcement Clerk Kelley Anderson. Others Present: Decker McKim of Decker McKim Realtors, Janet Gray Wahrlich of Gray Enterprises, Attorney At Law Bill Osborne, numerous other citizens. 2. The motion was made by C. D. Boyle and seconded by J. Graves to accept minutes of July 10. The changes were made on the July 24 meeting as noted: John Armstrong did attend the meeting held on July 24. It was also noted that on page 3 of the minutes on July 24 meeting that the • change be made on the 4th paragraph to read, "Doug Latimer indicated to Janet Warlich that their and staffs map was pretty well in agreement with the map submitted by Gray Enterprises Inc." The motion was made by C. D. Boyle and seconded by J. Graves to accept the minutes of July 24. 3. Discuss Area Map on Rezoning of Lomax Area and Old La Porte. D. Latimer went over the area that would be discussed. Those areas being the area north of the extension of Pasadena Blvd. and from Underwood up to Sens Rd. Chief Building Official/Zoning Administrator David Paulissen stated that a thoroughfare between North/South pipeline on Spencer Hwy. to State Hwy. 225 along eastern side of airport would not materialize. He felt that the Neighborhood Commercial that was in the heart of the Lomax, located along Sens Rd. He stated that staff felt that Neighborhood Commercial be located at intersections of thoroughfares so that they are easy to get to. It was suggested, by David, that staff look at the Neighborhood Commercial along Sens Rd. • Minutes of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission July 31, 1986 • Page 2 David stated that after discussing with Director of .Community Development John Joerns and Doug Latimer that they felt that a little more attention be paid to Southern Pacific. The reason being that members of staff and the Commission have voiced a concern over the area east of Sens Rd. One of the reasons for locating the Neighborhood Commercial in this areas is because of the thoroughfare. It is really the only commercial of any sort other than existing uses on Hwy. 225 that would have any type of Commercial catagory within the heart of Lomax. This area in Lomax has not traditionally been supportive of Commercial. After a minor discussion of the Commission, it was brought up by Doug Latimer that the location of the Neighborhood Commercial is intended to tie in to a proposed street. There was more discussion on this subject and a few citizens came forth with their concerns and also had a discussion about the map. John Armstrong emphasized that if La Porte continues to plan for a sound planning basis, and provide a fair amount of Commercial area, then Lomax will turn out the way we want it. The bottom line is planning for the future, not necessarily what will happen • right now. Doug Latimer brought up a discussion about R-2 in the Lomax area. There were some concerns brought forth about some property, that was pointed out on the map, not being buffwered. That area being along the 150' strip HL & P power easement along Underwood Road north of "H" St. It was decided that Neighborhood Commercial remain on the map for further discussion by staff at a later date. The difference between Light Industrial and General Commercial was discussed about different areas on the map. Specifically the area along Sens Rd. on the west side. 4. Decker McKim and Janet Gray Wahrlich discussed area maps that they brought in. The next discussion was about all of the Commercial area surrounding Fairmont Park. The map was viewed and discussed. It was decided that the General Commercial should be added and the Neighborhood Commercial be done away with. • w Minutes of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission • July 31, 1986 Page 3 The map submitted by Gray Enterprises for the meeting of 07/24/86 was discussed by the Commission and tentatively approved with the exception of the 18 acre Commercial reserve that is being studied. 5. With there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Kelley Anderson Code Enforcement Clerk Approved this the ________day of 198 6 • Secretary of Planning & Zoning •