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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning CommissionMINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 18, 1996 Members Present: Chairman Betty Waters, Commission Members Chuck Engelken, Eugene Edmonds, Michael Meredith, Dottie Kaminski, Melton Wolters Members Absent: Howard Ebow City Staff Present: Director of Planning Guy Rankin, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Chief Building Official Art Flores, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Chairman Waters at 6:02 PM. II. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REPEAT OF A 1.813 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, BEING PART OF LA PORTS OUTLOT 422, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 10607 NORTH L STREET. Chairman Waters opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 PM. Guy Rankin informed the Commission that the applicant asked that the item be removed from the Agenda. He read a letter from the applicants, Patrick and Helen Smith, in which they requested their item be withdrawn. A. PROPONENTS B. OPPONENTS III. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairman Waters closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 PM. IV. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REPEAT OF A TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS '/4 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH '/i OF THE WEST '/a OF OUTLOT 422 OUT OF LA PORTS OUTLOTS, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 10601 NORTH L STREET. Item withdrawn. See Item II. • Page 2 of 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of July 18, 1996 A. PROPONENTS B. OPPONENTS V. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. VI. ACTION TO CONSIDER THE REPEAT OF A 1.813 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, BEING PART OF LA PORTS OUTLOT 422, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 10607 NORTH L STREET. No action was taken on this item. VII. ACTION TO CONSIDER THE REPEAT OF A TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS '/a SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH'/z OF THE WEST'/z OF OUTLOT 422 OUT OF LA PORT OUTLOTS, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 10601 NORTH L STREET. No action was taken on this item. VIII. STAFF REPORTS Mayor Malone addressed the Commission. He told the Commission that he supports their recommendations to Council one hundred percent and appreciates all their hard work. Mr. Rankin introduced the City's new Chief Building Official, Art Flores. Discussions began regarding Sexually Oriented Businesses. The Commission and staff began editing the draft report and ordinance that was submitted for review at the last meeting. It was suggested that a special called meeting and public hearing be held to receive public comment on Sexually Oriented Businesses. Everyone agreed that the week of August 5th, would be a good time. Chairman Waters noted that the Commission would soon be looking into non-conforming uses within residential areas of the City. Mr. Rankin said he would have a van available for the August 7th meeting. If the meeting runs short, we will tour the City and look at existing non-conformities. If the meeting runs long, we will workshop non- conformities during the regular August meeting. .' • • Page 3 of 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of July 18, 1996 Staff distributed reference material on Commercial/Recreational Districts. The Commission was asked to review the material at their earliest convenience. Staff will prepare this item for a workshop at a later date. John Armstrong informed everyone that a settlement check was delivered to Jan Stevenson and in return, she gave him the Deed to the six lots. Chairman Waters reminded everyone that the American Planning Association Conference will be held in San Antonio, October 2-5. Funds are available for three Members and the Director of Planning to attend. IX. ADJOURN Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Planning Department Secretary Approved on this the 7th day of August, 1996. Betty T. aters Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing August 7, 1996 Any person wishing to speak ir{ I T~:OL of any item being considered by this Commission, please -indicate below by: A. Printed Name B. Signature C. Item Being Opposed • nn C,. 1. A. B. C. /~c~/ ~ 2. A. skc~ 7 - ~ B. C. 3. A. B. - C, - - 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 6. A. B. C. 7. A. B. C. • 8. A. B. C. 9. A. B. C. 10. A. B. - - - -- - -C. - --- -- ---- - ---- - - - - - --- - - - ---- - -------- 11. A. B. C. 12. A. B. C. 13. A. - _ _- - _ B. ___ -- -- - - C. City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing August 7, 1996 Any person wishing to speak in :A1~Q _ of any item being considered by this Commission, please .indicate .below by: - A. Printed Name _ B. Signature C. Item In Favor Of r~ 1. A. -~ ~ , , i B. C. • 2. A. B. C. 3. A. 6. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 6. A. B. C. 7. A. B. C. 8. A. B. C. • 9. A. B. ~ C. 10. A. B. C. - - 11. A. --- - - - - - - - -- -- -- - - B C. 12. A. B. C. 13. A. B. C.