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BILL WATSON CONFERENCE ROOM
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MEETING MINUTES
January 10, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Selby Clark, Dick Yehle, Janet
Duncan, Patric Stafshede. Mac McManus and Allan
Elkowitz arrived at 6:20 during agenda item 2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL: None
STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner, Sallye A. Clark,
Planning Assistant, and James Dougherty, City
Legal Counsel
Call to Order - With quorum present at 6:15 p.m., Steve Brown called the meeting to
order.
1. Minutes.
December 13, 2007: Dick Yehle made a motion to approve as written. Selby Clark
seconded. Ayes: Steve Brown, Selby Clark, Patric Stafshede, Dick Yehle and Janet
Duncan. Noes: none. Motion passed. Minutes approved.
2. Miscellaneous Amendments/Updates. Steve Brown stated that there would be no
discussion at this meeting on Mechanical Equipment and Driveways and Parking.
Steve Brown gave a brief background on the Garages, Maneuvering Areas; etc
approved September 13, 2007 and ZPC discussed. ZPC discussed the Buildings in
Rear Yards amendment approved at the December 13, 2007 meeting to verify the
revised wording only. ZPC also discussed the Old Stock Housing amendment that
was approved at the December 13, 2007 meeting. James Dougherty gave an
overview and background of the Garages in Side Yards dated January 10, 2008.
After discussion, Allan Elkowitz made a motion to forward to City Council for
approval the preliminary report and amendment as revised. Patric Stafshede
seconded. Ayes: Allan Elkowitz, Steve Brown, Patric Stafshede, Dick Yehle and
Selby Clark. Noes: Janet Duncan and Mac McManus. Motion passed. James
Dougherty gave an overview and background of the Structures amendment dated
January 10, 2008. After discussion, Mac McManus made a motion to forward to City
council for approval the revised amendment and preliminary report dated January 10,
2008. Dick Yehle seconded. Ayes: Allan Elkowitz, Steve Brown, Selby Clark, Janet
Duncan, Mac McManus, Dick Yehle and Patric Stafshede. Noes: none. Motion
passed.
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Zoning & Planning Commission Minutes
January 10, 2008 Meeting
Page 2 of 2
Adjournment. Allan Elkowitz made a motion to adjourn. Mac McManus seconded.
Ayes: Steve Brown, Janet Duncan, Allan Elkowitz, Selby Clark, Mac McManus,
Dick Yehle and Patric Stafshede. Noes: none. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.
Attachments:
Preliminary report and amendment relating to Garages, Maneuvering Area, Etc.,
dated 9-13-2007
Preliminary report and amendment relating to Old Stock housing (alternate version),
dated 12-13-2007
Preliminary report and amendment relating to Buildings in Rear Yards dated 12-13-
07
Preliminary report and amendment relating to Garages in Side Yards, dated 1-10-
2008
Preliminary report and amendment relating to Structures, dated 1-10-2008
PASSED THIS DAY, OF, 2008.
Steve Brown, Presiding Officer
ATTEST
Sal ye A. Clark, P ing Assistant
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Exhibit A
Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
September 13, 2007
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning ordinance of the City of West University
Place, Texas ("City") relating to GARAGES,
MANEUVERING AREA, ETC.
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. The proposal would: (i) require at
least two garage parking spaces per house (or one per house, for
old stock housing) in single-family districts (SF Districts);
(ii) require such garage parking spaces to be enclosed or semi-
enclosed and adjoining a driveway; (iii) change the formula for
the maximum number of garage parking spaces; (iv) specify
minimum garage parking space dimensions in SF Districts; (v)
specify minimum garage maneuvering areas in SF Districts; and
(vi) specify when structures above driveways must be
cantilevered or suspended. The proposal includes some
clarifying changes and reorganization.
The principal purpose is to require more garage spaces and
make them readily usable.
Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter so far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposal, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
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makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the proposal,
(ii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider this matter. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
The Vote. The vote on approval of this report was as
follows: Commissioners 3 tth{ &-C,Lal jLjIbO- ) M(Y)bnV) voted
"aye;" no "noes; ' ,~0f f jG l we r- ,(CtOIIbsent .
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By:_
-
For the Commission
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Amendment relating
to garages, maneuvering area, etc.
9-13-07
Amend Table 7-4a as follows:
General Rule: Every building site, garage space and related structure must
Table 7-4a: conform to the applicable regulations shown, by District, in this table. ("N/A"
means the rule does not apply.) Exceptions/Special Rules (1) See special rules
Garage space noted in table. (3) See Article 9 regarding Planned Development Districts. (3)
See Note 1 regarding special exceptions.
SF-1 SF-2 SF-3; TH R G R- G
Item Regulation
Garage Garage Min.imum~. 3-62.0 per DU (LO por .I) f. f'or old :took Mini_m.un1:- 2.0 per DU*
space, in parking horz:~i11g): each must bt eric.tr,;c,d or c m.r e,,_ich -4must be in an
general spaces. See zi ;n.._a:...(.1rivt:._w_z,v. enclosed e.
Article 10. Maximum : 1.0 per '?-r lE3 tl, f`t of building site
area, not to exceed 4.0.
Minimum NJA-It) fee-[ wide, 20 fet.,t deep ff{}r 12 ft. wide. ptr==
garage ga_r r re.?,rk.int, 1> rce) 25 ft. deep !t'c,r ertclr.
I3 Ar'.i<iir~ re,gLare: _ g:u.age
tc:'s r?r:t_rk.i_rr S)ace)
dimen-
sions
Garage Maneuver jwl~egEkJtTnJ at gfi-rage Opefikig. ='r a: .V~, tt , °f e .A.r°tacle 10.
doors or ing area
openings
Door or Prohibited unless: (i) the garage door is set back ten (May affect eligibility
opening feet or more from the front yard, and (ii) there is as QMDS. See
facing only open area above the driveway for at least definitions in Article 2.)
front seven feet inward from the front yard, and (iii) any
street line structure above the driveway { t thip 1,' (et.._o:f
t he t : nt_ v,3 rd) must be cantilevered or suspended
from the building (no special posts or vertical
supports being allowed).
Door or Prohibited unless: (i) the garage door is set back ten (May affect eligibility
opening feet or more from the side street line, and (ii) there as QMDS. See
facing side is only open area above the driveway for at least definitions in Article 2.)
street line seven feet inward from the side street line, and (iii)
any structure above the driveway (a rr (I wj t h r p 1_0
"'lot # + ,-~HJJO _ t r { 4 t. h rw) must be cantilevered or
suspended from the building (no special posts or
vertical supports being allowed).
Garage Limit on Max. 600 sq. ft. GFA in any accessory building N/A
accessory non-garage containing garage space.
buildings space
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Note 1. Special Exceptions. The ZBA may issue a special exception for a parking area, garage or driveway in
another location or with a different design than prescribed by this table, if it finds that: (i) the other location or
design will not unreasonably interfere with available light and air and will not significantly alter access for fire-
fighting and similar needs; (ii) the other location or design will prevent the destruction of a qualified tree; (iii) in
the case of the remodeling of a principal building, the location requested is the same location as an existing
parking area, garage or driveway; or (iv) the location or design requested is necessary for safety considerations.
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Amend the second page of Table 7-4a in the same manner as shown above, so that (i)
changes applicable to SF Districts apply to "PDD-SF" Districts and (ii) changes
applicable to the TH District apply to "PDD-TH" Districts (but not PDD-C).
Amend subsection (c) of Section 10-102 as follows:
(c) Ad4rH+H-I-ManeuveringAreas. In addition to the minimum dimensions
for parking spaces, there must be sufficient driveways and other maneuvering areas
to allow ordinary, practical use of each rcjc,(u,ir-f:r(i parking space. {ty1_
Nl arieuverrina rar(.ins tnust gals(earn k with i.he ollo iit((:
(1) "E' - i£liE? t-i k f 3 ? T } E? Fl £3 1£i k 'E'i l tt ?E'tf To fa iLitate c cee.`'s to each
i'(L(juirxed garage. parking ti )c`1('{' tlrt:r'e must Ix ering area
nirinl.Lnnuin
inllilat:',d_IcrtEl.y lCtsi.Clie, the ,cak°21,gyf? £):?£i'a.iYr"r. For S.t' ti4(3: (i) the
<irrL niwions are 20 $t, long and 10 ft. ~ de for each ~ .pace, unle s the
adin'ri'strative official deterrni ies that a d_nfferent Confiatiratinn will alt a«-
Lky isag I/t i f'11(',lls to enter and leave the sii)ace ea,-J..1v (_I.rl(j. apJj)1.o ('s the
COIA. ic,,a.nr ation as T)art of ani { ffi(i al wipe lsl<~ta} and (ii) Ole area may located
on i he btlddini a hit( or j,n di(.W_.%II<. (ant , stn(.,-(A or par fly 'n each. non-
SFD tr_~;e the inimint nr (fiii uni ,jo ns .at-c 24 f't. loniy =and 2 ft, wider tlian the
£)p( ling, im the aj.-ea rnust be i(icat.ed e~ntir°ejy on. the building site.
(2) Maneuvering areas may not be counted toward the required number of
parking spaces (except on sites with SFD use only).
(3) Maneuvering areas (exc:e it tliost sere-ir_ n 011lr-, one or two dwelling knits) must
be ;:a.rm-N ed, sized and arranged so that a large vehicle can leave the street
driving forward, enter any required parking space driving forward, park in
that space, and then re-enter the street area driving forward, all with no
more than two stops to change directions. As used in this section, "large
vehicle" means a truck 18 feet long, with a turning radius of 24 feet (outside
of bumper). Ic 1 big'(~r rtt X111 tea rat:
lit;<LSOTi , Ed zal)1.~~ 'f)i.'( rli n ` `a P3G t, low 1.Fi.Trd.sc` ping t3t2f~ 1.na'lll<3.1` ~Ji e;a ni.%9t'
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Attachment to 1-10 -2008 ZPC minutes
Exhibit A
Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
December 13, 2007
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning ordinance of the City of West University
Place, Texas ("City") relating to OLD STOCK
HOUSING
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. Under the existing definition of "old
stock housing," housing does not qualify if it: (i) had more
than 1,700 square feet of gross floor area when built, (ii) is
less than 40 years old, or (iii) currently has more than 3,400
square feet of gross floor area. This proposal would: (a)
eliminate the 1,700-square-foot original size restriction, (b)
change the "rolling" 40-year age test to a date certain (pre-
1980), and (c) change the size restriction from 3,400 square
feet to "2000 of the gross floor area of all the buildings on
the site when the principal building was built." Changing this
definition would affect three provisions in the zoning ordinance
and other building-related ordinances (see Section 18-20 of the
Code of Ordinances). The proposal includes conforming
amendments to those provisions and Section 18-20.
The principal purpose is to expand the definition to
encourage the preservation and renovation of old stock housing.
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Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter so far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposal, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the proposal,
(ii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider this matter. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
The Vote. The vote on approval of this report was as
follows: Commissioners voted
"aye;" no "noes;" absent.
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By:
For the Commission
Attachment to 1-10 -2008 ZPC minutes
Amendment relating to
definition of
"old stock housing"
(alternate version)
12-13-07
Amend the definition of "old stock housing" in the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Old stock housing. One or more buildings on a SFD site meeting all the following
criteria, at any given time: (i) the principal building was built before 1980, more than 40 years
pr-eviously iwith a gross area „r 1,700 square feet or- less, and (ii) the gross floor area of all
buildings on the site (at the given time) does not ettffen4ly exeee 3,400 .,quay-e et exceed
200% of the gross floor area of all the buildings on the site when the principal building was built.
Amend Note 6 of Table 7-3 in the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Note 6 Old Stock Housing. The ZBA may issue a special exception to reduce the open area
requirement in the rear yard, if the ZBA determines: (i) the reduction is reasonably necessary to
preserve or protect old stock housing; as it then exists or as it may be proposed to be remodeled
or expanded (up to a total gross floor area, for all buildings on the site, that does not exceed
200% of the gross floor area of all the buildings on the site when the principal building was built,
before 1980), of 3,400 squar-e feet);-and (ii) there will be no substantial adverse impact upon
nearby properties.
Amend Note 13 of Table 7-6 in the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Note 13. Old Stock Housing. The ZBA may issue a special exception to authorize projection of
buildings and attached structures into a side yard, rear yard or an SF Bufferyard, if the ZBA
determines: (i) the projection is reasonably necessary to preserve or protect old stock housing; as
it then exists or as it may be proposed to be remodeled or expanded (up to a total gross floor
area, for all buildings on the site that does not exceed 200% of the gross floor area of all the
buildings on the site when the principal building was built, before 1980), of 3,400 s, uar-e feet);
and (ii) there will be no substantial adverse impact upon nearby properties.
Amend Section 11.104 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Section 11-104. Variances for old stock housing.
The ZBA may consider protection or preservation of old stock housing as a factor in
determining whether the "hardship" test for a variance is met, either for such housing as it then
exists or as it may be proposed to be remodeled or expanded A(up to a tetal gfess floor- area, for- all.
buildings, of 3,400 squar feet).
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Amend paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Section 18-20 of the Code of
Ordinances as follows:
(d) Permissive factors. In considering a variance, the BSC may take the following into
account:
(1) Whether the variance will assist in the protection or preservation of historic
structures or in the protection or preservation of old stock housing (as such housing then exists or
for-
as it may be proposed to be remodeled or expanded)., tip to a total gross floor- area,
buildings, of 3,400 square feet).
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Exhibit A
Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
December 13, 2007
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning ordinance of the City of West University
Place, Texas ("City") relating to BUILDINGS IN
REAR YARDS
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. Note 3 of Table 7-6 of the current
zoning ordinance allows some building space (e.g., accessory
buildings, garage space) to "project" into a rear yard. This
proposal would revise Note 3 to provide that certain openings
may be "translucent (but not transparent)." It would also
eliminate a reference to "skylights."
The principal purpose is to clarify Note 3.
Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter so far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposal, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the proposal,
(ii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider this matter. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
The Vote. The vote on approval of this report was as
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follows: Commissioners voted
"aye;" no "noes;" absent.
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By
For the Commission
Attachment to 1-10 -2008 ZPC minutes
Amendment relating to
buildings in rear yard
(Table 7-6)
12-13-2007
Amend Note 3 of Table 7-6 as follows:
Note 3. Buildings In Rear Yard or SF Bufferyard. A building may be located in a rear yard or SF
Bufferyard if it meets all of the following criteria: (a) No part of it the building
may be closer than five feet to the rear property line (or to any SF District, if in a
SF Bufferyard). (b) Within ten feet of another building site in an SF District
(whether on the side, rear or otherwise), it may have no window, door or other
opening above the ground floor (and facing the property line of the other building
site), except for epee-'° as Iuc S.l r -1t}, non-operable openings
^r ghts. (c) Space in any projecting building may only be used for single-
family (detached) use. (d) A principal building may not project unless the ground
floor of the projecting part is at least 51% garage space, and there is no more than
600 square feet of building space, other than garage space, in the projecting part.
See garage restrictions in Article 10.
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Exhibit A
Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
January 10, 2008
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning ordinance of the City of West University
Place, Texas ("City") relating to GARAGES IN SIDE
YARDS
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subje t proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. Note 5 of able 7-6 of the current
zoning ordinance allows some buildi g space (e.g., rear garage)
to "project" into an interior side ard, if the separation from
the property line is at least thre feet. This proposal would
revise Note 5 to: (i) make the re ire separation proportional
o the site wi~i on sites at leas 55 feet wide (where the
equired separation would be 6% o the site width), but maintain
he existing three-foot minim ati 5
ee wide; (ii) allow eaves to b a leers-~ to
the side property line; clarify that stairways and eaves
may be in the projecting p t of the building; ( ) provide that
certain openings may be "t anslucent (but not tr sparent);"( 'o
eliminate a reference to "skylights," and (v) r ise and tighten
some wording. I
The principal purposes re to specify arage setbacks
proportional to site width and to clarify tae status of eaves,
stairways and openings under Note 5.
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Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter so far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposal, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the proposal,
(ii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider this matter. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
The Vote. The vote on approval of this report was as
follows: Commissioners t<~w~ Wn~ CIarK~ 1AJ2 J S-hfSWe voted
"aye;" "noes;" 0D f)fW-, absent.
Respectfully submitted:
Dw~aIp ~qQf- 1l.h ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By:
For the Commission
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Amendment relating to DRAFT
garages in side yards
(Table 7-6)
Revised alternate version, 1-10-08
Amend Note 5 of Table 7-6 as follows:
Note 5. Garages In Side Yards. A building may project toward an interior side property line (not
a side street line) if it nteets all. the following criteria. T "
tile (a) No part of the building Inay be closer
ti n = r: 1'. to the side
T- ~
property li t
ui.ldin.~ site is at ~ r Irce ~tioli: Eaves n~a ~ be as close
(b) The projecting part may only contain garage space and space above the garage 11us
stait :....:w._.
(c) Any projecting part must be at least seventy feet from the front street line.
(d) Within ten feet of another building site in an SF District (whether on the side, rear or
otherwise), 4-the biildiip&may have no window, door or other opening above the ground floor
(and facing the property line of the other building site). haception: There play l)c e e p4c.r
epaqLtetranslUcent (but not transparent), non-operable openings or- skylights.
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Exhibit A
Zoning & Planning Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
January 10, 2008
Honorable Mayor &
Members of the City Council
City of West University Place
3808 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Subject: Preliminary report on a proposal to amend the
zoning ordinance of the City of West University
Place, Texas ("City") relating to DEFINITION OF
STRUCTURES
To the Honorable Mayor
& Members of City Council:
The Zoning & Planning Commission of the City submits this,
its preliminary report, on the subject proposal, for the
assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons.
Scope of Proposal. In the current ordinance, certain
functional criteria define "structure" (e.g., something not
portable, usually left in one place, fixed to the ground, etc.)
The proposal adds a specific category to this definition: "A
canopy or similar object designed or used to shelter a motor
vehicle, a boat or similarly-sized items . . .even if it is
readily portable, frequently moved and unattached."
The principal purpose is to regulate awnings, canopies and
similar objects that can resemble carports.
Preliminary Recommendation. Based on the limited review
given this matter so far, and subject to further review
following public hearing, the Commission: (i) finds that the
proposal, if adopted, would be in the public interest, (ii)
makes a preliminary recommendation favorable to the proposal,
(ii) recommends that the City Council call a joint public
hearing to consider this matter. The Commission invites all
interested persons to participate in the joint public hearing.
Attachment to 1-10 -2008 ZPC minutes
The Vote. The vote on approval of this report was as
follows: Commissioners voted
"aye;" no "noes;" absent.
Respectfully submitted:
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By:
For the Commission
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Amendment relating to
definition of V
J
"structures" ~ Y n 6SIYA
1-10-08 (,tJ 1 o b jak
Amend the definition of "structure" as follows:
Structure . Anything made by humans which: (i) is not readily portable; (ii) is usually left
in one location for an indefinite period of time; or (iii) requires either permanent or fixed location
on or in the ground or attachment to something having a permanent or fixed location on or in the
ground for its use. Examples of structures, which do not limit this definition, are: sculptures;
lampposts; sidewalks; driveways; playground equipment and facilities; buildings; flagpoles;
antennas and pools. A canopy or similar object designed or used to shelter a motor vehicle, a
boat or similarly-sized items is deemed to be a structure it is readily portable, frequently
moved a unattached. p-2 OAdj&, / ,Q
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Exhibit 8
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Zoning & Planning Commission and the City Council of the
City of West University Place, Texas ("City") will hold joint
public hearings in the Council Chamber of the Municipal
Building, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005 during
the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 PM on
. Each hearing may be recessed and continued to the
City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on
at the same place. The purpose
for the hearings is to provide an opportunity for parties in
interest and citizens to be heard in relation to proposal(s) to
amend the City's Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
Definition of Structures. In the current ordinance, certain
functional criteria define "structure" (e.g., something not
portable, usually left in one place, fixed to the ground,
etc.) The proposal adds a specific category to this
definition: "A canopy or similar object designed or used to
shelter a motor vehicle, a boat or similarly-sized items
. even if it is readily portable, frequently moved and
unattached."
[Insert others]
Additional details on the proposal(s) as well as the Zoning
ordinance are all available for public inspection in the
Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas
77005. The proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance would apply
generally within the City, and any person interested in such
matters should attend the hearings. The proposal(s) may be
adopted only after notice and hearing and would control over
anything inconsistent in the current Zoning Ordinance.
Date: /s/ Kay Holloway, City Secretary