HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of September 20th, 2018
Commissioners Present: Nick Barrera, Mark Follis, Wyatt Smith, Richard Warren, Christina
Tschappatt, Jo Ann Pitzer, Lou Ann Martin, Trey Kendrick and
Chairman Hal Lawler
Commissioners Absent: None
City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Assistant City Manager Jason
Weeks, City Planner Ian Clowes, Planning Technician Chase
Stewart, City Engineer Lorenzo Wingate
CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS.
All commission members were present for the meeting
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. August 16th, 2018 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner Tschappatt to approve the meeting minutes of August 16th, 2018.
Second by Commissioner Smith Motion to approve carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith, Tschappatt, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick
and Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Motion to approve passes, 9-0
Major Development Site Plan: (6:03pm): Consider approval of the major development site
plan #18-83000001, Port Crossing Building B1; a 14.40 acre development located 1901
Wharton Weems Blvd.
Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a request for
approval for a Major Development Site Plan to be located in Port Crossing by Terra Associates.
250,000+ Sq. Ft building at S 16th and Wharton Weems Blvd (1901 Wharton Weems Blvd).
City Staff recommends approval because the site plan has no outstanding comments.
Applicant Presentation: N/A
Public Comments (for, against, question): N/A
Question and Answer:Commissioner Follis inquiries about landscaping requirements and the
proximity of fire hydrants. Both of which have been achieved
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve the Major Development Site Plan presented
to the commission
Second by Commissioner Warren Motion to approve carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis,Smith,Tschappatt, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick and
Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Motion to approve passes,9-0
Major Development Site Plan (6:06pm): Consider approval of the major development site
plan #18-83000002, Port Crossing Building A2; a 12.43 Acre development located at 1912 S.
16th St.
Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a request of
approval for a Major Development Site Plan for a building to be located at 1912 S. 16th
164,000+Sq. Ft Office/Warehouse development for the Port Crossing development. With no
outstanding comments,City staff has recommended approval of the Major Development Site
Plan.
Applicant Presentation: Mr.Jacob Fuller explains to the commission the proximity to the rail
lines required the addition of "dry fire-lines" per the request of the City's Fire Marshal to
meet fire code. Reiterates how Fire Marshal's Office has provided a stamp of approval for
how the fire lane/plan has been drawn.
Question and Answer: Commissioner Follis asks if the site plan has a fire lane added that
meets the requirements of the International Fire Code. The designer of the project makes
note that the site plan had previously obtained FMO (Fire Marshal Office) approval.
Commissioner Follis requests that there is additional review to make sure that compliance is
met by the developer. Commissioner Follis also questioned the setback requirements for the
nearby pipeline for the property in question.
Motion by Commissioner Follis to approve the proposed site plan, with the condition that
additional review from the Fire Marshal's Office would be required for the fire lane
requirements and pipeline set back requirements.
Second by Commissioner Smith Motion to approve Carried
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith,Tschappatt,Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick and
Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Motion to approve passes, 9-0
Public Hearing (6:15pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Zone
Change#18-92000009, a request by Adrianne Feller, applicant, on behalf of Victor G. Rocha,
owner. The request is for approval of a zone change from Large Lot (LLD) to Low-Density
Residential (R-1), on a 1.0 acre tract of land, legally described as Tract 441C, La Porte Outlots
Subdivision.
Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a zone change
request by Adrianne Feller, applicant, on behalf of Victor G. Rocha, owner. The property in
question is currently zoned Large Lot (LLD) and the applicant has requested a rezone of the
property to Low-Density Residential (R-1), allowing for a subdivision of the 1.0 acre tract into
2 separate parcels, each at a half acre in size.This would allow for a home to be built on the
newly-vacant parcel. Mr. Clowes shows that the surrounding zoning districts is a mixture of
Large Lot (LLD) and Low-Density Residential (R-1). City staff supports the zone change
requested by the applicant.
Applicant Presentation: Adrianne Feller and Victor G. Rocha approach the commission.
Adrianne Feller goes over this history of the family and the reasons for trying to build a home
next to her parent's existing home; the approval of the zone change would be the first step.
Public Comments(for,against,question): Malory Wicker 529 N 12th St, La Porte TX;Supports
the zone change for the applicant. Questions the commission about potential for
"grandfathering" aspects for the home.There weren't any applicable for this situation.
Question and Answer: Commissioner Tschappatt asks the City's legal counsel if there are
restrictions of some sort that can be integrated into the approval of the zone change. Mr.
Clark Askins points to a previous case and shows how it's not possible. Nearly all of the
commissioners voice their concerns that the approval of this zone change would allow for a
"subdivision"to be developed in the Lomax area (where this property is located) and cause a
chain of similar situations.
ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:17pm
Motion by Commissioner Barrera to approve the proposed Zone Change#18-92000009
Second by Commissioner Tschappatt Motion to approve carried
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera and Tschappatt
Nays: Commissioners Smith, Follis, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick, and Chairman Lawler
Motion to approved fails, 2-7
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to deny the proposed Zone Change#18-92000009
Second by Commissioner Follis Motion to deny carried
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Follis, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick, and Chairman Lawler
Nays: Commissioners Barrera and Tschappatt Motion to deny passes
Future Land Use Map Amendment (7:26pm): 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 1.0 acre tract of land
located at the 10410 N. L St., and legally described as Tract 441C, La Porte Outlots
Subdivision., from "Large Lot Residential" to "Low Density Residential"
Motion by Commissioner Follis to deny the FLUP amendment associated with the previously
denied Zone Change#18-92000009
Second by Commissioner Kendrick Motion to deny carried
Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Follis, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick, and Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Abstain: Commissioners Barrera and Tschappatt
Motion to deny passes, 7-0
Public Hearing (7:27pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP)#18-91000012, a request by Rick Kight of ODIA Fairmont, LLC,
applicant; on behalf of Larry Wiedemann of Atlas Copco Rental, LLC, owner; to allow for
administrative offices/equipment rental operations, to locate on a 7.0 acre tract of land
legally described as+/- 7 Acres out of 133.93 Acre Tract in the R Pearsall Survey A-265.
Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a Special
Conditional Use Permit request by Rick Kight of ODIA Fairmont, LLC, applicant; on behalf of
Larry Wiedemann of Atlas Copco Rental, LLC, owner. The approval of the SCUP would allow
for administrative offices/equipment rental operations to be located on a 7.0 acre tract of
land legally described as+/- 7 acres out of a 133.93 acre tract in the R Pearsall Survey A-265.
Staff has previously met with the business owner and gone over what their proposed use
would entail and if it would suitable for the zoning district. After consideration, it would be
an appropriate use and would conform to the Future Land Use Plan for that area.Therefore,
staff recommended an approval for this SCUP request.
Applicant Presentation: Larry Wiedemann addresses the commission. Mr.Wiedemann gives
more insight to Atlas Copco itself. Mr. Wiedemann answers questions from the commission
in regards to day-to-day processes and hours of operation.
Public Comments: N/A
Question and Answer: Commissioner Follis makes a comment that Spencer Highway is in fact
not part of the High-Frequency Truck Route, pointing to a decision from 2016.With that being
the case, Commissioner Follis questioned if this use would be allowed with a potential
requirement for adjacency to the High-Frequency Truck Route.
ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:57pm
Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve the SCUP#18-91000012
Second by Commissioner Warren Motion to approve carried
Ayes: Commissioners Kendrick, Warren, and Chairman Lawler
Nays: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith,Tschappatt, Pitzer, and Martin
Motion to approve fails, 3-6
Motion by Commissioner Follis to deny the SCUP#18-91000012
Second by Commissioner Barrera Motion to Deny carried
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith,Tschappatt, Pitzer, and Martin
Nays: Commissioners Kendrick, Warren, and Chairman Lawler
Motion to deny passes 6-3
Public Hearing (7:59pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #18-91000013, a request by Timothy Nguyen, applicant; on
behalf of Yoheh Manesia,owner;to allow for a Hotel/Motel Use,to locate on a 3.77 acre tract
of land legally described as reserve B, Block 1, M&K Development Amend.
Staff Presentation: Mr. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on a request of a
Special Conditional Use Permit(SCUP)to allow for a hotel/motel use,to locate on a 3.77 acre
tract of land legally described as reserve B, Block 1, M&K Development Amend. Due to the
high number of hotels in the region, City Staff was unable to recommend approval.
Applicant Presentation: Yoheh Manesia of Sugarland TX provides a presentation giving a
general overview of the project and it's suitability for the area.
Johanna Blisset: General Manager, Hilton Hotel
Malaory Wicker: Assistant General Manager, Hilton Hotel (Both give insight to the proposed
hotel in comparison to the existing Hilton)
Public Comments: N/A
Question and Answer:Commissioner Wyatt questions staff to what extent an approved SCUP
can dictate the guidelines for Hotels, such as requiring specific branding. Commissioner Follis
expresses concerns on amenities.
ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Lawler closed the public hearing at 8:37pm
Motion by Commissioner Follis to table the Hotel/Motel Use SCUP for the next appropriate
meeting.
Second by Commissioner Smith Motion to table carried.
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis,Smith,Tschappatt, Pitzer, Martin,and Chairman Lawler
Nays: Commissioners Warren and Kendrick Motion to table passes, 7-2
Election of Officers:Section 5.6 Rules and Bylaws (8:38pm)
The planning and zoning commission held a vote for appointment of the members to the
following positions:
a. Vice Chairperson
b. Secretary
After brief consideration, the commission settled on voting for Commissioner Warren and
Kendrick respectively for the available positions.
Motion by Commissioner Smith to appoint Commissioner Warren to Vice Chairperson and
Commissioner Kendrick to Secretary
Second by Commissioner Follis Motion for appointments carried
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith,Tschappatt,Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Kendrick and
Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Abstain/Absent: Commissioners Kendrick, Warren and Martin
Motion for appointments passes 6-0
Administrative Reports (8:49pm): Mr. Clowes informs the commission that Mr. Mancilla had
taken a new position in a different municipality. Wished him all the best going forward. Mr.
Weeks will be the interim Planning Director. Commissioner La Cour will be replaced in the
coming meetings if confirmations go as planned. Mr. Clowes shared the information learned
from the Robert's Rules of Meeting to the commission.
Commission Comments (8:55pm)
Adjournment of Meeting(8:59pm)
Motion to adjourn Planning and Zoning Commission meeting by Commissioner Warren
Second Commissioner Smith
Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, Follis, Smith, Tschappatt, Warren, Pitzer, Kendrick and
Chairman Lawler
Nays: None Motion Passes, 8-0
Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Resp ctfully sub fitted,
Chase Stewart
Planning Technician
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