HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-31-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of January 31, 2017
Commissioners Present: Lou Ann Martin, Richard Warren, Trey Kendrick, Larry Stockham, Wyatt
Smith, Helen LaCour and Chairman Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Nick Barrera and Mark Follis
City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, City Planner Ian Clowes, and
Planning Technician Ryan Cramer
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Nick Barrera and Mark Follis were not present.
3. Consider approval or other action regarding a request by David Miles, Western Spherical
Developers, LLC for approval of the proposed La Porte Town Center General Plan for the 40
acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 11,Johnson Hunter Survey,Abstract 35 generally
located on the east side of State Highway 146 north of Wharton Weems Boulevard.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Clowes gave staff's presentation. City Planner Clowes noted that the general
plan has changed slightly from the previously approved General Plan by removing certain
unnecessary details. None of the layouts or uses have changed.
b. Question and Answer
Commissioner Smith asked what would happen if only part of the development were
completed. City Planner Clowes explained that no specific timeline is required once the
development has started.
Commissioner Stockham asked if the city could allow single family there in the future. City
Planner Clowes stated that the city does have the ability to proactively rezone the property
for single family but typically refrains from going that route. Assistant City Attorney Askins
concurred.
4. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on the proposed General Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval.
Second by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Stockham, LaCour, Kendrick,Warren, Martin, Smith and
Chairman Lawler.
Nays: None
5. Consider approval or other action on Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) request #16-
91000004,tabled from the Regular P&Z Meeting of January 19, 2017.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Clowes gave staffs presentation. City Planner Clowes explained the few
differences from the previously presented SCUP.
b. Question and Answer
Commissioner Smith asked about the required landscaping along the eastern boundary. City
Planner Clowes stated that the required landscaping is minimal. The commission requested
that additional landscaping be required along the eastern boundary.
Commissioner Stockham requested that the required drainage interconnect be completed
sooner rather than later. City Planner Clowes explained that that was addressed in the SCUP
language.
Chairman Lowler asked about the timing of the fence to the South. City Planner Clowes
explained why the SCUP was worded the way it was. The commission asked that staff
amend the language to require the southern fence to be built if the property to the south
was developed as residential in the future.
6. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on SCUP#16-91000004 with
the two added conditions.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval with the proposed additional
conditions.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Stockham, LaCour,Smith, Kendrick, Warren, Martin and
Chairman Lawler.
Nays: None
7. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on a proposed amendment to the
Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land
use designation for a 40 acre tract of land known as Tracts 1 and 1L,Johnson Hunter Survey,
Abstract 35,from "Low-Density Residential"to "Commercial," "Mid-to High-Density
Residential" and "Mixed Use."
c. Staff Presentation
City Planner Clowes gave staff's presentation and summarized the proposed amendment.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
8. Consider a recommendation to the La Porte City Council on FLUP Amendments.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend approval of a proposed amendment to the
Future Land Use Map.
Second by Commissioner Martin. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, Martin, LaCour and
Chairman Lawler
Nays: None
9. Administrative reports.
City Planner Clowes discussed a training opportunity available to the Commission.
10. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
Chairman Lowler asked if future developments can be added to the commission agenda packet
so that they can stay up to speed.
11. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner LaCour to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Kendrick. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Kendrick, Stockham,Smith, LaCour, Martin and
Chairman Hal Lawler
Nays: None
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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