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Home My WebLink About04-20-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 20, 2017 Commissioners Present: Richard Warren, Trey Kendrick, Larry Stockham, Wyatt Smith, Nick Barrera, and Chairman Hal Lawler Commissioners Absent: Lou Ann Martin, Helen LaCour, Mark Follis City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Traci Leach, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Director of Planning and Development Richard Mancilla, 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. Commissioners Helen LaCour, Mark Follis and Lou Ann Martin were not present for roll call but Commissioner LaCour arrived late. 3. Consider approval of the meeting minutes: a. January 31,2017 Meeting Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve with a correction reflecting Wyatt Smith's attendance Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Barrera, Kendrick,Warren,Stockham,and Chairman Lawler Nays: 4. Major Development Site Plans: a. Consider a request by Aaron Renden of ATR Engineering,on behalf of DCT Industrial Operating Partnership;for approval of a major development site plan for a proposed warehouse distribution facility on a 13.22 acre parcel located at 9703 State Highway 225 a. Staff Presentation Planning Technician Ryan Cramer gave staff's presentation. Commissioner Smith asked if it was part of any industrial districts, Planning Technician Cramer said that it was not.Through annexation it is actually part of the City's jurisdiction. The commissioners discussed the legality of denying a major site plan application. b. Applicant Presentation There was no applicant presentation. c. Question and Answer There were no questions. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick with the condition that all of the Engineering Manager's comments be satisfied. Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioner, Kendrick,Warren, Barrera, Smith, Stockham and Chairman Lawler 5. Discussion items a. Discussion on proposed changes to Chapter 106 regarding Carports City Planner Clowes started the discussion by introducing the subject and showing the carport regulations for comparable cities. The Commission discussed how restrictive they wanted to make the carport ordinance. b. Discussion on a proposed Food Truck ordinance for the City of La Porte City Planner Clowes started the discussion by introducing the subject and describing the basis for the agenda item. Commissioners Kendrick and Smith were concerned about the effect on local restaurants as well as the lack of tax revenue from the purchases. The Commission decided to move forward with creating a committee, but it would have to wait as creating a committee was not on the agenda. 6. Administrative reports. City Planner Clowes introduced Richard Mancilla,the new Planning Director. 7. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Commissioner Stockham thanked everyone for the discussion on carports as it is important to the community. 8. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Barrera. Motion Carried. Ayes: Commissioners Warren, Kendrick, Stockham, Barrera, LaCour,Smith, and Chairman Hal Lawler Nays: None Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Trey Kendrick Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission Passed and Approved on , 2017. Hal Lawler Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 20, 2017 Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman Richard Warren, Nick Barrera, Trey Kendrick, Mark Follis,Lou Ann Martin and Wyatt Smith. Commissioners Absent: Chairman Hal Lawler, Helen LaCour, and Larry Stockham City Staff Present: City Attorney Clark Askins, Planning and Development Director Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan Cramer 1. Call to Order. Vice Chairman Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll call of members. Commissioners Hal Lawler, Helen LaCour, Mark Follis,and Larry Stockham were not present for roll call. Commissioner Follis arrived at 6:29 PM 3. Consider approval of the meeting minutes: a. June 15,2017 Meeting Motion by Commissioner Barrera to approve Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried. 5-0 Ayes:Commissioner Smith, Martin, Barrera, Kendrick, and Vice Chairman Warren Nays: None 4. Open Public Hearing 6:06 PM A Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change#17-92000001, a request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, applicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner for approval of a change in zoning from General Commercial (GC)to the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district; on approximately 4.22 acres of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Clowes presented the zone change request. City Planner Clowes explained that the applicant is hoping to develop a roughly 7,200 square foot trucking facility on the property. If approved,the applicant will also request a street and alley closure for the property. b. Applicant Presentation Jeff Presnal was present representing the applicant. He answered a number of question regarding overall proposed use of the property and the operations of the facility. Commissioner Barrera had concerns about possible storage of containers on the site. Mr. Presnal said he does not anticipate significant storage on site as the main operation is to move product quickly. Any containers left on site would remain on chassis. A number of the commissioners continued to voice their concerns over container storage and storage of hazardous materials.They also had concerns regarding allowing a straight zone change to LI and stated they would favor a PUD zone change with an approved SCUP that would allow the commission to add additional restrictions. c. Question and Answer Commissioner Barrera had concerns about possible storage of containers on the site. Mr. Presnal said he does not anticipate significant storage on site as the main operation is to move product quickly. Any containers left on site would remain on chassis. A number of the commissioners continued to voice their concerns over container storage and storage of hazardous materials.They also had concerns regarding allowing a straight zone change to LI and stated they would favor a PUD zone change with an approved SCUP that would allow the commission to add additional restrictions. d. Public Comment Paula Bridges, 813 River Creek Dr. —Opposed to the requested zone change because there are already too many trucks in the city and is opposed to allowing additional trucks. Jose Medina, 302 S. 15'St.—Opposed to the request due to additional trucks being on the road. Close Public Hearing 6:48 PM Motion by Commissioner Barrera to DENY Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried 5-1 Ayes: Commissioner Smith, Follis, Martin, Barrera, and Vice Chairman Warren Nays: Kendrick 5. Future Land Use Map Amendment 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 4.22 acre tract of legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision, from "Commercial" to "Light Industrial. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Clowes explained that the request was in conjunction with the previous zone change request. b. Question and Answer None Motion by Commissioner Smith to DENY Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried 6-0 Ayes:Commissioner Smith, Follis, Martin, Barrera, Kendrick, and Vice Chairman Warren Nays: None 6. Open Public Hearing 6:50 PM A public hearing to receive input on a request by Andrew Allemand of Windrose for approval of a Partial Replat#17-97000001, a 64.236 acre tract legally described as Reserve "C", Block 1 and Reserve "A", Block 5, Port Crossing Amending Plat and Reserve "A", Block 1, Boncosky Trucking Terminal. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Clowes explained that a previous replat had been approved in April but was never recorded. The applicant had additional changes that needed to be made at has now resubmitted the replat for approval. e. Applicant Presentation None b. Question and Answer Commissioner Follis had questions regarding whether replats are affected by zoning since the tracts within the plat had multiple zoning designations. City Attorney Clark stated that it did not. c. Public Comment None Close Public Hearing 6:59 PM Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to APPROVE Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried 6-0 Ayes: Commissioner Smith, Follis, Martin, Barrera, Kendrick, and Vice Chairman Warren Nays: None. 7. Subcommittee Report City Planner Clowes updated the commission on the status of the proposed Mobile Food Ordinance and stated that future meetings will be scheduled. 8. Administrative Report City Planner Clowes reminded the commission about the upcoming Texas APA Conference in Frisco which will be held November 1-3, and asked them to notify staff if they have interest in attending. 9. Commission comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. None 10. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Smith. Motion Carried 6-0 Ayes: Commissioner Smith, Follis, Martin, Barrera, Kendrick, and Vice Chairman Warren Nays: None Vice Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ' Lie Tre endrick Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission Passed and Approved on \..)1)‘{.. 15 , 2017. ,X___--------__ Richard Warren Vice Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission