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Home My WebLink About10-17-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of October 17, 2019 Commissioners Present: Chairman Hal Lawler, Nick Barrera, Donna O'Conner, Christina Tschappat, Richard Warren, Jo Ann Pitzer, Mark Follis, Lou Ann Martin Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Kendrick City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks, Planning & Development Director Teresa Evans, City Planner Ian Clowes, Planning Technician Chase Stewart 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: Commissioner Kendrick was absent for this meeting 3. Consider Approval of Meeting Minutes: a) September 19, 2019 Minutes Motion by Commissioner Tschappat to approve the proposed meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Barrera Motion to approve carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, O'Conner, Tschappat, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, and Chairman Lawler Abstain: Commissioner Follis Nays: None Motion to approve passes, 7-0 4. Public Comment (6:01 pm): Chuck Rosa — 812 S Virginia St., La Porte TX —Voiced concerns about citizen comment time limits and the lack of enforcement. Additionally, voiced personal opinion in regards to voting patterns of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. Public Hearing (6:04 pm): Open public hearing to receive input on an application for Zone Change#19-92000006, a request by Michael Anderson of Ryan Sweezy, applicant, on behalf of Texas Cargoways, LLC, owner; for approval of a zone change from Mid Density Residential (R-2) to General Commercial (GC), on a 6.921 acre tract of land, located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd., and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision. a) Staff Presentation: Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented the zone change request to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff determined the request would not be considered spot zoning. b) Applicant Presentation: Ryan Sweezy approached the commission to present what the proposed development would consist of and field questions if needed. c) Public Comments: • Brad Carpenter— 2207 Love! Lark Ln —Voiced Support • Tam Stack—3535 Canada Rd. —Voiced Support d) Question and Answer: Commissioner Follis questioned what the future use of the pre-existing non-conforming structure to the north of the proposed site would be. Commissioners also voiced concern that if the proposed zone change was approved, all uses permitted in GC would be permitted. Commissioner Martin at this point abstained due to a potential conflict of interest. Motion by Commissioner Warren to deny the proposed zone change #19-92000006 Second by Commissioner Follis Motion to deny carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, O'Conner, Follis, Warren, Pitzer and Chairman Lawler Abstain: Commissioner Martin Nays: Commissioner Tschappat Motion to deny passes, 6-1 6. Future Land Use Map Amendment (6:33 pm): Consider a recommendation to 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 6.921 acre tract of land located at the 3400 Block of Canada Rd., and legally described as Reserve A, Block 1 Dawson Subdivision, from "Mid-High Density Residential" to "Commercial" a) Staff Presentation: Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented the Future Land Use Map amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b) Question and Answer: N/A Motion by Commissioner Warren to deny the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment. Second by Commissioner Follis Motion to deny carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, O'Conner, Follis, Warren, Pitzer, Tschappat and Chairman Lawler Abstain: Commissioner Martin Nays: None Motion to deny passes, 7-0 7. Public Hearing (6:34 pm): Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #19-91000007, a request by Charles Anders of Bayway Homes, Inc., applicant; on behalf of Paulette C. Fonteno, owner; to allow for a single-family duplex home to locate on a 0.12 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 30, Beach Park Subdivision. a) Staff Presentation: Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to the Planning and Zoning Commission. As part of the presentation, lan Clowes mentioned that the proposal for this property would resemble Sylvan Beach Park homes built by the same developer 2 blocks north. b) Applicant Presentation: N/A c) Public Comments: Paulette Fonteno — 618 Carmel Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX — Voiced support d) Question and Answer: Commissioner Follis stated that he liked the existing duplex homes being built on N Circle Dr. that but raised a concern that the product that is proposed for this property wouldn't fit with the existing character of the surrounding area. Commissioner O'Conner voiced concerns about potential for flooding in the area if the site were to be developed. Motion by Commissioner Follis to deny the SCUP#19-91000007 Second by Commissioner O'Conner Motion to deny carried Ayes: Commissioners O'Conner, Tschappat, Pitzer, Follis, and Chairman Lawler Nays: Commissioners Warren and Barrera Motion to deny passes, 5-2 Commissioner Martin was not present for the vote. 8. Major Development Site Plan (6:59 pm): Consider approval of the major development site plan 19-83000002, Port of Houston, a 20.76 acre truck processing facility located at 900 Barbours Cut Blvd. Motion by Commissioner Tschappat to approve the Site Plan #19-83000007 Second by Commissioner Barrera Motion to approve carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, O'Conner, Tschappat, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Follis, and Chairman Lawler Nays: None Motion to approve passes, 7-0 9. Discussion (7:04 pm): a) Mixed Use Project at Wharton Weems and SH 146— Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented the submitted conceptual General Plan for a mixed-use development which consisted of multi-family and single-family components to the East and commercial sites planned for the HWY 146 N feeder road frontage. Feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission consisted of the following: • No gas stations of any kind are desired as a component of the project. • Any proposed hotel should be a unique concept to La Porte, ideally with some sort of conference or convention center. • Multi-family is not currently a desirable use for this site. The city currently has three (3) multi-family projects under development, including the site directly to the north of this proposed location. The commission has concerns regarding the viability of a fourth mult-family project. • Desire to see more dedication to Low Density Residential (R-1, single-family) instead of multi-family. b) Chapter 106 Subcommittee Update — Ian Clowes, City Planner, provided an update to the status of the Chapter 106 Subcommittee and the code changes they are looking into making. c) Update on City Council Actions — • Canada Rd. and Fairmont Pkwy Apartment SCUP was approved at last meeting. • Denial with prejudice amendment to applicant submittals was approved. 10. Commission Comments: 11. Adjourn (7:44 pm): Motion by Commissioner Warren to adjourn the meeting. Second by Commissioner Pitzer Motion to adjourn carried Ayes: Commissioners Barrera, O'Conner, Tschappat, Warren, Pitzer, Martin, Follis, and Chairman Lawler Nays: None Motion to adjourn passes, 7-0 Respectfully submitted, (jut j& (/G Chase Stewart Planning Technician Passed and Approved on , 2019. giNAIZJZ)N- Hal Lawler Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission T -y Ke Secretary, Plannin• • Zoning Commission