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Home My WebLink About09-19-2002 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission ~. • • Memo Tloe Planning arai Zoning Commissioners Ftoaie Gwen Goodwin, Cry Ptanner(~~ ta~abee 101'9/2002 yll~, Rs Work~rop -Discuss proposed changes to the land use & zoning maps The October 17, 2002 meeting does not contain any action items for the Commission's consideration. Nonetheless, we will continue our review of the Land Use and Zoning Maps. Staff seated new land use and zoning maps based on the recommendations from the Commission and the TIRZ boani. During the meeting, we can discuss the revisions and deade your next course of action. We will also disarss the Texas APA conference in EI Paso that Staff and Commissioners attended. Please bring your materials to share with the full Commission. if you cannot attend the meeting, please call Peggy Lee. Thanks Enclosures P. O. Bout 1115 • La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 • 281-471-5020 • • Oath ®f Office • • OATH OF OFFICE I, Ralph Dorsett ~ , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Planning & Zoning Commission , of the City of La Porte, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affum) that I have not duectly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute an money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employ nt, as a rewazd to secure my appointment or the confingzati~n-th~o~ So help me God. ~ . Swo to and subscribed before me this the ~ g day of ~.,~OY ., ~,.~~,,,~ PEGGI LEE ten,, Notur Haut, sr~tE aF pus ~~ Nr L/NNtiSI/N ~ENtilEi °t SE-iEMIEI 21; 1113 No i in and for the State of Texas .C u • Q~~ 7 i ~ Q 1 ~.. es ~~ ~ ~ ~ .:; 0 fl Z ~ ~ti Q W C ~_ .~ Q .c m m ~ ~ -~ m a m n ~' o -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s m ~ s '" ~ ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ _ ar' d fl C ~ Q N O ~ ~ .. ~. 4 ~~ . ~ d _ ~~ ~~ _. a s 'd O 3a: w a ~F C 4 ~ (~ w l ~ l .tea A ~~. D 9 ~+ 7 ~A ~a~ a C m- m ~_ ~= ~€ s `M L .~ L"'~ ~ ~ O. Q o~ U PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 Members Present: Betty Waters, Dottie Kaminski, Ross Morris, Hal Lawler, Doretta Finch Members Absent: Pamela Baldwin, Ralph Dorsett City Staff Present: Director of Planning Doug Kneupper, City Planner Gwen Goodwin, Planning Coordinator Masood Malik, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Waters called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. II. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO RE-APPOINTED MEMBERS, BETTY WATERS AND RALPH DORSETT. Planning Secretary Peggy Lee administered the Oath of Office to Betty Waters. Mr. Dorsett was not present. III. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBER DORETTA FINCH. Planning Secretary Peggy Lee administered the Oath of Office to Doretta Finch. IV. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1sT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AND AUGUST 15TH WORKSHOP. Motion by Ross Morris to approve the minutes of August 1, 2002, and August 15, 2002. Second by Dottie Kaminski. All were in favor and the motion carried. V. REVIEW LAND USE AND ZONING MAPS. Chairperson Waters suspended the agenda to hear Staff Reports. The Commission reviewed and recommended changes to the Land Use and Zoning Map review notes from the June 20`~ and July 18`h workshop meetings. The notes will be updated to reflect changes suggested during this meeting. VI. HEAR STAFF REPORTS. City Planner Gwen Goodwin discussed the following with the Commission: o Planning Commission/Staff Workshop hosted by HGAC in Houston on September 18`h, attended by Ms. Goodwin, Masood Malik, Betty Waters, Dottie Kaminski, and Doretta Finch. Ms. Goodwin provided copies of the workshop material to those who were unable to attend. o Travel arrangements for the Texas APA Conference in El Paso, October 2-5. • vii. AnJouluv Chairperson Waters adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Lee Planning Secretary Approved on this day of, 2002. Betty Waters Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson ~ RECEIVEf~ SEP 2 '3 2002 E O ~ A w 9 CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING DEPT. ~ ;' INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM *„~, September 18, 2002 TO: Mayor and 'ty Council FROM: John J ,Acting City Manager SUBJECT: Monthly i hlights Report For your information, I have attached a report highlighting major development, personnel changes, and significant events that have occurred in the City of La Porte between August 15 and September 15, 2002. Several community events were held during this time. The Mayor held a memorial ceremony on September 11, 2002 at the La Porte Community Library. The Health & Safety Fair was held on September 13, 2002, and had a total of 199 employees and retirees who attended. The 10~' anniversary celebration of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center was held on August 29, 2002 with approximately 100-125 people attending. This report gives you a snapshot of activity occurring within the City. I hope it will assist you when responding to general inquiries from the public. If you require more detailed information for any item in this report, please contact me. JJ:su cc: Crystal Scott • HIGHLIGHTS REPORT • 2002 AUGUST 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15.2002 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MAJOR RESIDENTIAL) Proiect Description Location New Construction: PPG - 1901 West "H" Street New store a buildin Boats, Inc - 331 Highway 146 South New sales/sho buildin J V Piping - 2221 Sens Road Interior remodel and sho addition J J Meza Lease Space - 710 West Main Street Gip's Mini Mazt (708 West Main -retail shop) expanding into additional s ace CLP - 10210 North "P" Street Soccer Association -new store a buildin Fred Westergren - ~ 531 North Broadway New ersonal store a buildin Rush Oaks Apartments - 3101 South Broadway (Old Highway 146) Rebuild of Buildin A tornado dame ed buildin St. John's Episcopal Church - 814 Texas Avenue New fellowshi hall and kitchen buildin Diamond Shamrock - 10339 Fairmont Pazkway Under ound fuel tank removal Vista Baywood Apartments - 777 South "R" Street Remodel of one a artment Recent Com letions: San Jacinto College - 8060 Spencer Highway New music buildin (Buildin # 26 Harvey & Rihn Aviation - 702 Farrington, Building B Com letion of ai ort han az Tri-Staz Aviation - 10605 West Main, Building # 5 Com letion of ai ort han az General Information: La Porte Ice Cream Shop - 921 South Broadway Addition of ice cream sho in cell hone store Dawning Light Child Caze - 1309 West Fairmont Pazkway, Suite E Zonin ermit for 24-hour da caze Harvey & Rihn Aviation - 702 Farrington, Building C Buildin lans -new han az reviewed. Awaitin site lan a royal Zion Hill Baptist Church - ~ 224 North 7 Street Building plans -new church facility reviewed. Awaiting new site lan a royal. l ~ Brianna's Bubble Wash - 2331 Underwood Road Building plans for one of the proposed buildings reviewed. Site lan is a roved. Jack's Grocery - 3121 South Broadway (Old Highway 146) Building plans for new store reviewed. Demolition permit has not been obtained. Awaitin site lan a royal. St. Mary's Church - 816 Park Street Building plans for new chapel reviewed. Awaiting site plan a royal. Washington Mutual Bank - 1300 West Fairmont Parkway Building plans for remodel of existing bank within Kroger under review. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHANGES New Hires Merry Biaza Adriene Davenport Evelyn Freeman Mercedes Fuentes Suzette Gunter Guadalupe Marrujo Janell Williams John Dyer Cesaz Fuentes Position Crossing Guazd Crossing Guazd Crossing Guard Crossing Guazd Crossing Guazd Crossing Guazd Crossing Guazd Starter Mazshall Pazk Maintenance Worker I Department/Division Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Police/Support Services Administration/Go1fCourw Pazks/Pazks Maintenance Promodons/Transfers Robert Bruce Resignations/Terminations Mitchell Weston Ilse May Veronica Carter Joel Fagan Lorenzo Farias Kurtis Kostelinik Michael Moore Kamarrio Murray Cazolina Rodriguez Ebony Scott Benjamin Slaydon Chazles Underwood Kimberly Vyoral Larry Whitehead Bonnie Crawford Assistant Fire Mazshal Pazk Maintenance Recreation Leader Track Coordinator Pool Manager Lifeguazd Recreation Leader Recreation Leader Assistant Track Coordinator Assistant Athletic Coordinator Lifeguazd Recreation Leader Pool Manager Lifeguazd Senior Services Attendant Fire/Prevention Pazks/Maintenance Parks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation Pazks/Recreation OTHER City Secretary's Office Redistricting map, polling locations, and extension of voting hours were approved by City Council. The map and brief will be submitted to the Justice Department for approval. The Mayor held a memorial ceremony on .September 11, 2002 at the La Porte Community Library. Human Resources The annual Health & Safety Fair was held on Friday, September 13, 2002. There were a total of 199 employees and retirees who attended. Twenty-eight (28) vendors also participated. The big prize winners were: His and Hers Bicycles Weight Bench Treadmill Bobby O'Sullivan (Planning) Louis Rigby (Retiree) Wendy Swink (Court) Parks Department There were approximately 100-125 people at the 10~' Anniversary celebration of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center, held on August 29, 2002 with entertainment furnished by "Pick & Grin." Staff has tentatively scheduled a dedication ceremony and swimming party at the newly remodeled San Jacinto Pool on Sunday, September 22, from 12:00 unti14:00 pm. The public is invited. Police officers will serve hot dogs and refreshments at no charge as part of their community service summer pool program.