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La Porte approves variances to redevelop portion of Scott Field into townhomes; park board and police offered conditional support
Summary
The board approved variances to allow a multi-unit 'cottage court' at the eastern portion of Scott Field, retaining about 1 acre of parkland; park officials and police said redevelopment should improve safety and provide funding for park upgrades, while some residents urged caution about loss of green space.
The La Porte Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 18 approved a package of variances to redevelop roughly two-thirds (about 2.35 acres) of the eastern portion of Scott Field into a cluster of townhomes and smaller lots, while preserving about 1 acre for park use.
Craig Phillips and staff described the proposal as a cottage-court design with homes facing an internal green and an encircling alley. Staff recommended reductions including a front-yard setback to 10 feet, side-yard adjustments that allow a 0-foot setback on one side (with a total of 10 feet between paired units), a rear-yard reduction…
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