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Home My WebLink About09-15-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission• • MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER • 15, 1994 • • • • NIINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMIVIISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 Members Present: Chairman Betty Waters, Commission Members Chuck Engelken, Dottie Kaminski, Eugene Edmonds, Inge Browder, Margaret Anderson Members Absent: Commission Member Howard Ebow City StatY' Present: Director of Planning Charles Harrington, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee Others Present: Numerous citizens I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Chairman Waters at 6:00 PM. II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1994, PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING. A motion was made by Inge Browder to approve the minutes of the August 18, 1994, meeting. The motion was seconded by Margaret Anderson. All were in favor and the motion passed. III. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU94-001. THE PERMIT IS BEING REQUESTED FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 87 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 700 AND 800 BLOCKS OF NORTH 13TH STREET AND THE 900-1400 BLOCKS OF HIGHWAY 146 NORTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE PROPERTY TO BE FENCED AND USED TO PASTURE LIVESTOCK. Chairman Waters called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Harrington reported that several issues regarding the property were unresolved. Staff has spoken with the applicant and both recommend that this item should be deferred to the next regular meeting. • • Page 2 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 A motion was made by Eugene Edmonds to defer SCU94-001 until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Margaret Anderson. All were in favor and the motion passed. Chairman Waters informed the audience that SCU94-001 would be deferred to the September 29, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. The meeting would again be held at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers at b04 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte. Since there was a number of citizens present, Chairman Waters allowed anyone wishing to address the Commission on this item the opportunity to do so. A. PROPONENTS Robert McDorman, of 710 N. 12th, is not opposed to having cattle at this location but he does not want the area defoliated by means of aerial spraying. Dennis Brooks, of 613 N. 12th, would not be opposed if he were assured this would never turn into a stockyard. • B. OPPONENTS The following represents those who signed up to speak during the public hearing: Walter Miller, 714 N. 13th, lives in the middle of the block and claims this would directly affect his living standards. Does not want to be subjected to this. Donna Lange, 513 N. 13th, does not want cattle in her neighborhood. Marita Jackson, 708 N. 13th, lives approximately 25 feet from the pasture and does not want cattle allowed. Victoria Burns did not speak. Julia Brooks did not speak. John Walsh did not speak. Richard Watkins, 804 N. 13th, does not want cattle allowed at this location. • • • • Page 3 of 7 Planning 8c Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 David Lange did not speak. Jean Guillory left the meeting. Sabino Ornelas, 710 N. 13th, is opposed to cattle at this location. Pablo Ruiz did not speak. Lisa Honeycutt Cook, 630 N. 13th, is opposed at this time, but wants to keep an open mind until she learns more about the situation. The applicant, Harold Mathews, amved and addressed some of the citizen's concerns. Mr. Mathews said he has spent a lot of time trying to clean-up the property and in doing so has found it has been used as a dumping ground. In answering several questions he noted the following: • Intends to construct a five strand barbed wire fence. • ~ Land [brush and scrub trees] too dense to hold two head of cattle per acre; will not attempt to run two head per acre. • Does not intend to build a barn. • Water supply from 16th Street. • No subleasing. • No roping arena. • No leasing of horse stalls. • No aerial defoliation. • Hay and feed will be brought in as needed. • Entrance expected to be located off Crest Lane. • Will not be a feedlot. • Has a continuous lease with the railroad. • • Page 4 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 IV. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Waters closed the public hearing at 6:42 P.M. V. ~ CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SCU94-001. Item deferred to the September 29, 1994, meeting. VI. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF THE ROPES & ROLEXES SUBDIVISION. Mr. Harrington noted the consideration should be for a revised preliminary plat and not a final plat. Inge Browder commented that the Commission had, at an earlier date, asked that the applicants get approval from the Rolex Corporation to use their name. Mr. Harrington stated that he was not aware if permission had been received, but would note that as an outstanding item. A motion was made by Inge Browder to approve the revised preliminary plat of the Ropes and Rolexes Subdivision, pending a name change. The motion was seconded by Chuck Engelken. All were in favor and the motion passed. VII. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES A. PEDESTRIAN PLAN B. OPEN SPACE PLAN Mr. Harrington reported staff review of the Open Space and Pedestrian Plan components of the Comprehensive Plan revealed there have been many accomplishments over the last ten years. In addition to the projects originally outlined, the City has been able to provide numerous other amenities. Mr. Harrington reviewed with the Commission, the original plans and their current status. They are: • • • Page S of 7 Planning 8c Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 n U Little Cedar Bayou Park Includes: Pool with diving well 4,000 sq. ft. gym Playground 4 lighted baseball fields Concession stand/pressbox 1 soccer field 6 tennis courts Parking 3 picnic sites Fishing pier Foot bridge Bay overlook Status Communit~Park Northwest Area Includes: 2 basketball courts 2 tennis courts 1 football/soccer field 2 softball fields Future Facilities To Include: 2 basketball courts 2 handball courts 4 tennis courts 2 baseball fields 1 swimming pool • Wave pool complex Recreation Center Complete 3 fields complete Complete 2 fields Complete Complete Complete Sylvan Beach Pier Sea Breeze Sailing Club purchased Complete Complete Complete Recreation Center Northwest Park • • Page 6 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 r~ L In addition to the original list of projects, we have added the following new projects: Develop Community Park to include: • Picnic Areas • Fishing Pier • Bay Overlook • Parking Develop Regional Park in West La Porte to include: • Four Softball Fields • Concession Stand/Pressbox • Walking Trail • Picnic Area • Parking Develop Regional Park North of Sylvan Beach to include: • Waterfront/Beach Area • Amphitheater • Festival Park Site • Picnic Area • Parking • • . Page 7 of 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of September 15, 1994 Pedestrian Walkways to~ be completed would include: • • Boardwalk from Sylvan Beach to Sea Breeze Site • Walkway along San Jacinto St. from Main St. to Sylvan Beach. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were none. Ix ADJOURN Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 7:07 P.M. • Respectfully submitted, Peggy Le Planning Department Secretary Approved on this the 20th day of October, 1994. Bet. T. aters Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman •