HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-08 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2008
Members Present:
Pat Muston, Doretta Finch, Paul Berner, Nick Barrera, Hal Lawler (Alt 1), and Les
Bird (Alt 2)
Members Absent:
Doretta Finch, Kirby Linscomb, Jr., and Dottie Kaminski
City: Staff Present:
Assistant City Manager, John Joerns; City Planner, Masood Malik; Assistant City
Attorney, Clark Askins; and Planning and Zoning Secretary, Peggy Lee
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting called to orderby Chairperson Muston at 6:00 p.m.
2. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO RE-APPOINTED MEMBER, DOTTIE KAMINSKI.
Dottie Kaminski was not present at the meeting.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 17, 2008, MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Paul Berner to approve the Minutes of January 17, 2008. Second by Nick Barrera.
The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Finch, Barrera, Berner, Bird, and Lawler
None
None
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR TREDCO, CREATING A
COMMERCIAL RESERVE TO BE LOCATED ALONG FAIRMONT PARKWAY IN THE
BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, EXTRA-TERRITORIAL JURISIDICTION OF LA PORTE.
Mr. Malik presented staffs report. Century Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the owner Tredco, L.P.,
has requested plat approval for a commercial reserve located west of Bay Park Road and south
of Fairmont Parkway in the Bayport Industrial District.
Staff recommended approval of the plat with provisions.
Motion by Hal Lawler to approve the subdivision plat for Tredco, located along Fairmont Parkway
in the Bayport Industrial District. Second by Paul Berner.
Amended Motion by Hal to approve the subdivision plat for Tredco, located along Fairmont
Parkway in the Bayport Industrial District with the following provisions in place:
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Approval of Industrial District Agreement (IDA) and water/sewer service agreement shall
be required by City Council.
.
Landscaping/screening shall be required along Fairmont Parkway. The berm may be
landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover.
Add a note on the plat that detention/drainage system maintenance shall be responsibility
of the owner/developer.
.
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Site plan shall conform to Exhibit "C" of Industrial District Agreement and Exhibit "A" of
the water/sewer service agreement.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of February 21, 2008
Page 2 of 3
Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Finch, Barrera, Berner, Bird, and Lawler
None
None
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. STATE HIGHWAY 146 OVERPASS UPDATE
Assistant City Manager, John Joerns, provided a status update on State Highway 146
overpasses at Wharton Weems Blvd, Shoreacres Blvd., and Red Bluff Rd. There are not
enough funds at this time for overpasses at all three intersections. Mr. Joerns provided
additional information about plans for the Wharton Weems intersection.
Letters of support for the overpasses are being forwarded from around the area to
Congressman Nick Lampson's office.
Motion by Nick Barrera to authorize the Chairperson to send a letter on behalf of the
Commission to Congressman Lampson in support of funding for the State Highway 146
Overpasses. Second by Paul Berner. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Muston, Finch, Barrera, Berner, and Lawler
None
None
(Les Bird was unavailable for the vote)
B. SYLVAN BEACH EROSION/RENOURISHMENT PROJECT
Mr. Joerns provided an overview of the State funded Sylvan Beach
Erosion/Renourishment Project planned for the waterfront.
C. DRAFT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Joerns provided an update on the proposed hotel project at Sylvan Beach. A request
for qualifications has been sent out for the hotel development with responses due by April
30th. The hotel would replace the Sylvan Beach pavilion, with there being no net loss of
green space.
D. BA YFRONT DEVELOPMENT/REZONING FOR COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL
DISTRICT
Mr. Joerns spoke about the Commercial Recreational District (CR). Although previously
designated as a zoning district, regulations were never developed to support the district.
In the near future, the Commission will be asked to review and recommend zoning district
boundaries and regulations.
E. CITY WIDE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
Mr. Joerns provided an update on what is being done to address drainage problems
throughout the City. A combination of short term and long term projects are being
developed.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of February 21, 2008
Page 3 of 3
Mr. Barrera inquired about the possibility of scheduling a workshop with the Commission,
Council and Staff to discuss hotels along Fairmont Parkway.
Mr. Malik reminded Commissioners about the Bayport Cruise Terminal tour next Thursday.
6. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chairperson Muston allowed a member of the audience to address the Commission. Kathryn
Aguilar, a five year resident of La Porte, has been involved with restoration of several historic
homes in the area. Ms. Aguilar is opposed to the proposed hotel replacing the Sylvan Beach
Pavilion, due to the pavilion's historic nature.
7. ADJOURN
Motion by Paul Berner to adjourn. Second by Les Bird. The motion carried. Chairperson Muston
adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by,
Peggy Lee
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Approved on this
day of
,2008.
Pat Muston
Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission