HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of February 16,2017
Commissioners Present: Lou Ann Martin, Richard Warren, Trey Kendrick, Larry Stockham, Wyatt
Smith, and Chairman Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, and Helen LaCour
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 6:01 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Commissioners Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, and Helen LaCour were not present for roll call.
3. Consider approval of the meeting minutes: October 10, 2016 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Kendrick, Martin, Warren,Stockham, and Chairman Lawler
Nays:
4. Open a public hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change#16-92000007 a
request by Rodney Slaton of Trinity Bay Engineering,applicant, on behalf of WH Casserly,
owner to rezone the property known as a 6.69 acre parcel legally described as Tract 19C,
Abstract 482 W Jones Subdivision, City of La Porte, Harris County,Texas from Mid Density
Residential (R-2)to General Commercial (GC).
Chairman Lawler opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
City Planner Clowes gave staff's presentation. City Planner Clowes noted the purposed use
of the future site would be a storage facility.
The Commission expressed concern over possible future issues, drainage and traffic.
b. Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
c. Public Comments
Doyle Black expressed concern of an increased level of noise and light coming from the
property.
Daniel Dunst was against the request as he was concerned about how the property might
drain.
Robert Mcivene was against the request because when the zone is changed, any allowed
use in the GC zone could move in. He was also concerned about light pollution and impact of
property values.
Loretta Dunst was worried about the amount of oxygen in the air.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
5. Close public hearing
The public hearing was closed at 6:31
6. Consider a recommendation to the City Council or other action on Zone Change#16-92000004.
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend denial.
Second by Commissioner Martin. Motion carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Stockham,Smith, Kendrick,Warren, Martin and Chairman
Lawler.
Nays:
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 6.69 acre tract of land known as Tract 19C,Abstract 482 W Jones
Subdivision,from "Mid Density Residential"to"Commercial."
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend denial of a proposed amendment to the
Future Land Use Map component of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan by amending the land use
designation for a 6.69 acre tract of land known as Tract 19C,Abstract 482 W Jones Subdivision,
from "Mid Density Residential"to "Commercial."
Second by Commissioner Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, Martin, Smith and Chairman
Lawler
Nays: None
8. Discussion on proposed Truck Parking Ordinance
City Planner Clowes told the Commission about the background of changes to the Truck Parking
Ordinance written by staff.
9. Administrative reports.
City Planner Clowes brought the Commission's attention to a training session located at HGAC.
10. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding
specific factual information or existing policy.
Commissioner Smith asked the status of electing a new P&Z secretary, he was told that would
have to be a public hearing
11. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn.
Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, Smith, Martin and Chairman Hal
Lawler
Nays: None
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tr y Kendr"
Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission
Passed and Approved on 1 ' '!k , 2017.
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Hal Lawler
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission