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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-12 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 19, 2012 Members Present: Hal Lawler, Richard Warren, Mark Follis, Phillip Hoot, and Les Bird. Members Absent: Danny Earp, Doretta Finch, Lou Ann Martin, and Helen LaCour. City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager, Traci Leach; Planning Director, Tim Tietjens; City Planner, Masood Malik; City Attorney, Clark Askins; Planning Assistant, Shannon Green; Chief of Police, Ken Adcox; and Animal Control Supervisor, Clarence Anderson. 1. Call to order Meeting called to order by Chairman Hal Lawler at 6:03p.m. 2. Roll Call of Members Chairman Hal Lawler asked for a roll call of members. Doretta Finch, Helen LaCour, Lou Ann Martin and Danny Earp were not present. 3. Consider approval of March 20, 2012, meeting minutes. Motion by Phillip Hoot to approve the March 20, 2012, meeting minutes. Second by Mark Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Richard Warren, Mark Follis, Phillip Hoot, and Les Bird. Nays: None Abstain: None 4. Open Public Hearing to receive public input of Special Conditional Use Permit #12- 91000001, which has been requested for the property described as 1.403 acres along Spencer Highway, further described as Tract D, Lots 1, 2, 3 & TR 4A, Blk. 1 & Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & TR 5, Blk. 2, W. J. Payne Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No.482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The City of La Porte is seeking approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for building a new Animal Shelter at 10901 Spencer Highway to be located within La Porte Municipal Airport property, which is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) district. Chairman Hal Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:05pm. A. Staff Presentation Masood Malik, City Planner, gave staff's report. The City is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit #12-91000001 for the construction of a new Animal Control & Adoption Facility to be located at 10901 Spencer Highway. Seven public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject property; Staff received one response in favor and one opposed. B. Proponents There were none C. Opponents Mr. Gideon Jones, of 10403 Quiet Hill spoke against Special Conditional Use Permit #12- 91000001. Mr. Jones spoke strongly against the City of La Porte building a "Dog Pound" on the parcel of land requested. Mr. Jones offered the Commission an alternative to use the Air National Guard building and the adjacent property for a Model Terminal with a restaurant and hotel. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were none Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 19, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Planning Director, Tim Tietjens, addressed the Commission with a letter from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. The letter dated February 1, 2012, states the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division concurs with the proposed use. Chief of Police, Ken Adcox, informed the Commission the Animal Control Advisory Board and the architecture firm considered several possible locations. The Animal Control Advisory Board and City Council wanted a city owned piece of property to house the facility. This parcel of land was presented to City Council and Council agreed. The goal is to have a new facility in a centralized location to increase animal adoptions. The city currently euthanizes 1000 animals a year. The new facility will be primarily used during the day. All the kennels will be in -door. The facility will have a sally port for loading and unloading animals securely with a double fence around the property. Commission Member Hoot asked staff to contact the Effected Home Owners Associations and the Airport Advisory Board to notify them of the Public Hearing. Staff will contact Dave Mick, Director of Public Works, to inquire about the Airport Advisory Board. Staff did not agree to go outside the confines of the city ordinance to contact citizens outside the required 200'. Commission Member Warren asked staff if the public hearing sign was posted at the site. Staff confirmed the sign was posted. After discussion, Commission Members asked staff to bring Special Conditional Use Permit #12- 910000001 back to the May 17, 2012 Planning & Zoning Meeting with all items required by Ordinance. Commission members also asked staff to review the items on the Special Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Phillip Hoot to continue the Public Hearing for Special Conditional Use Permit #12- 91000001 at the May 17, 2012, Planning and Zoning Meeting. Second by Mark Follis. Motion Carried Ayes: Hal Lawler, Richard Warren, Mark Follis, Phillip Hoot, and Les Bird. Nays: None Abstain: None 5. Close Public Hearing The Public Hearing was not closed. 6. Consider recommendation to City Council regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request # 12-91000001. The Public Hearing was tabled for the May 17, 2012, Planning & Zoning meeting. 7. Administrative Reports Masood Malik —Northside Neighborhood Plan Update meeting was held March 29, 2012, at the Jennie Riley Center to discuss final recommendations. 8. Commission Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information of existing policy. Commission Member Warren thanked everyone for attending. Mr. Warren added, he would drive by the site and confirm the sign had not fallen. Mr. Warren also added he would like to see the city clean up the Air National Guard building. Commission Member Hoot stated he would like to effected people involved in the decision making process. He stated staff and Commission Members are her to help the citizens. Commission Member Bird agreed to not go outside the confines of the Ordinance to contact property owners. Chairman Hal Lawler thanked everyone for coming. Chairman Lawler stated the concept of a "Dog Pound" has changed though the years. They are now "Humane Centers" and it's more about saving the lives of animals. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 19, 2012 Page 3 of 3 9. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Richard Warren. Second by Mark Follis. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24p.m. Ayes: Hal Lawler, Richard Warren, Mark Follis, Phillip Hoot, and Les Bird. Nays: None Abstain: None Su Itted annon reen Planning Assistant Approved on this day of -/ 2012. r Hal Lawler Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission