HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-11 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of August 2, 2011
Members Present: Doretta Finch, Richard Warren, Helen LaCour, Phillip Hoot, Hal Lawler, Lou Ann
Martin, Mark Follis, and Danny Earp.
Members Absent: Les Bird
City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager, Traci Leach; City Planner, Masood Malik; Planning
Assistant, Shannon Green and Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins.
1. CaII to order
Meeting called to order by Chairman Hal Lawler at 6:09p.m.
2. Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed members: Mark Follis (District 4), Helen
LaCour (District 3), Phillip Hoot (At -Large B)
Clark Askins, City Attorney administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commission
Members Mark Follis (District 4), Helen LaCour (District 3), Phillip Hoot (At -Large B).
3. Consider approval of June 21, 2011, meeting minutes.
Motion by Lou Ann Martin to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 21, 2011. Second by
Helen LaCour. Motion carried.
Ayes: Doretta Finch, Richard Warren, Helen LaCour, Phillip Hoot, Hal Lawler, Lou Ann
Martin, and Danny Earp.
Nays: None
Abstain: Mark Follis
4. La Porte Comprehensive Plan Update
Chairman Hal Lawler opened the discussion at 6:20pm.
Masood Malik, City Planner provided a brief progress report of the Comprehensive Plan update.
The kick -off meeting was on June 21, 2011. Several group discussions and stakeholders'
interviews were held at City Hall followed by, the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in the
evening. The input received through discussion and data gathered in the process is a basis for of
the Chapter 1 Plan context.
Staff received Chapter 1 followed by three exhibits; area map, demographics and economic
snapshots showing comparison with other surrounding cities. For further details, it was turned
over to the consultants (Bret Keast and Matt Bucchin).
Mr. Keast explained the delivery of Chapter 1 and other exhibits, review by staff and few changes
to the draft Chapter 1. The Commission asked the consultant to adhere to the project timeline
and ensure deliverables are sent to them in a timely manner with staffs strike outs and other
notable changes to the draft. The Commission focused on the importance of more public input
and involvement, i.e. to publicize on the City's website, create a link to the Comprehensive Plan
Update, Channel 16, Chamber of Commerce, Bayshore Observer, etc.
A. Overview of Chapter 1, Plan Context
Mr. Bucchin presented a power point presentation on Chapter 1 and provided an
overview of the visioning process to assess where the community is today and has been
in the past and the projected road map for the future.
B. Land Use Planning Exercise
The Commission held a round table discussion on the Land Use Planning exercise,
indicated remaining development areas, infill areas, and identified redevelopment areas
for discussion purposes.
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C. Next Steps
The Next Chapter Land Use and Character will be delivered late August and will be
discussed during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on September 15, 2011.
5. Administrative Reports
• Staff is currently working with a perspective consultant for the Northside Neighborhood
Plan.
• Staff was informed by the owner of Lakes of Fairmont Greens, they have an agreement
with a prospective builder. They are doing their due diligence and will soon meet with
staff.
• Masood reminded the Commission the regular scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting
is August 18, 2011.
6. Commission Comments
There were none.
A. Matters appearing on agenda
B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
7. Adjourn
Motion by Helen LaCour to adjourn the meeting, Second by Richard Warren. Motion Carried.
Chairman Hal Lawler adjourned the meeting at 8:55pm.
Ayes: Doretta Finch, Richard Warren, Helen LaCour, Phillip Hoot, Hal Lawler, Lou Ann
Martin, Mark Follis, and Danny Earp.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
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