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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08092007 ZPC Agenda Item 2 v • • f City of West University Place Harris County, Texas a Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 00 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING DRIVEWAYS; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECTq~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of Wes University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 July 12, 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 DRIVEWAYS 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) specify a minimum driveway width of 10 feet; (ii) require a driveway loading area at least 18 feet long; and (iii) require hard surfaced pavement for most vehicular areas. The proposal mainly applies to single-family detached houses (SFD uses), and it includes details for measurement and locations. There is a special provision for prior non-conformities (PNC's). The principal purposes are to make driveways easy to use, particularly for large vehicles, and to provide driveway loading areas that can be used without blocking sidewalks. 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 Amendment relating to driveways 7-10-07 Amend table 7-5a as follows: General Rule: Every building site, vehicular area and related structure must Table 7-5a: 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 noted in Parking, driveways, etc. table. (3) See Article 9 regarding Planned Development Districts. (3) See Note 7 regarding special exceptions. (4) See Article 10. Item Regulation SF-1 SF-2 SF-3 TH GR-1 GR-2 C Off-street parking Number, Depends on land use, layout, etc. See this Table, Table 7-4a, and Article 10 spaces and location, size, (including maneuvering areas, design requirements, "same site"rule, yards, street parking areas design areas, loadingspaces, etc.). Grouping or Not allowed, except in a QMDS platted parking reserve serving two or more DU's. Other regulations sharing. But see Note 2. apply: see, e.g. Article 10 Use of parking Parking spaces for non-SFD uses may only be used for motor vehicle parking. See areas Note 3. Emergency Minimum 20 ft, via public or private street, to each principal building and each DU (or to an width. adjacent open area accessible to firefighters and equipment). Other regulations also accessway See Note 1. apply, e.g, fire code. rldl it io t .r 13'~~: . Minimum IU A(~321',~, A~~ A zC ~C ial 7~ C ~ 11~-ir 101 t rr plE ~ +❑S,E la_liP ,7 ill x,11 id ,l( St. -itPil width IE,ri~,t13 ire iJ,rI, i_i_tl~vm ich1 1-m ll+ 1._t zur~, rr,.:are- ;):arl 4a.wi:l)li vlt %~,flk See Note 1. tir _ t~7 r_<r~r=l! = s r?r~ ~iY. For non-SFD residential use Pier r_,_rni_ rt.ru ~z_<:_(th 10 feet, or 17 feet if two-way and serving three or more DU's. For SFD use: (i) Driveway serving any single-bay garage: 12 feet. (ii) Driveway in a Driveways and Maximum front yard serving rear garage or side-facing garage: 12 feet. (iii) Driveway in side private streets width street area of a corner site serving a side-facing garage with three or more bays: 30 See Note 1. feet (iv) Any other driveway: 20 feet. For other residential uses: 24 ft. (or 35 feet if connecting to a major thoroughfare). For any other use: 30 feet (or 35 feet if Oth er regula tions connecting to a major thoroughfare). apply see, e.g. Article 10. For non-SFD uses: 160 feet, driving distance to the nearest street area, measured Maximum along centerline from farthest end point. A longer driveway is allowed if there is an length approved turnaround or second means of egress, or if the driveway is platted as part of the common area in a QMDS. Route, location See Note 6. N/A Spacing For non-SFD uses: There must be at least 40 feet between the "inside" apron edges (at their narrowest points) of driveways serving the same building site. For SFD use: Hard-surfaced pavement required for . ~ t¢ tr 1 r r r lo"r Pavement. Required type twin "ribbons" of pavement are permittedi_)r all See Note 4. other uses: Reinforced concrete, with curbs and drains required for all vehicular areas. Exceptions: See Table 7-3 (pervious pavement) and Note 4. Markings; wheel For non-SFD uses: Parking spaces must be clearly marked on the pavement, and stops. Required type wheel stops are required. See Note I2. f • • Curb cuts :lumber For SFD use: Maximum one per subdivided lot abutting the street. For non-SFD use: Maximum one per 50-ft. segment of street line.See Nate, . Other reticulations Max. width per Four feet (for aprons) plus the maximum driveway width allowed. Each curb cut apply: see, e.g. 50-ft. segment must be confined to the part of the street area that directly abuts the building site(s) Article 10. of street line served. See Note 1. Visibility triangles Forbidden structures, The following are forbidden on parts of a building site within a visibility triangle: See definitions structures, plants or other things taller than 2.0 ft. or shorter than 8.0 ft. This does plants and in Article 2 other things not require removal of trees in existence on July 1, 1992, if kept pruned. Note 1. Width measurement methods . Minimum driveway width refers to l;i.+-4 unobstructed vehicular access path and._: r pavement. Maximum driveway width refers to maximum width of pavement in a front yard or street area, excluding complying curb cut aprons. Maximum curb cut width refers to the width of the driveway plus aprons, measured at the edge of the roadway. Note 2 Grouped or shared parking. Article 10 also provides for a special exception, in certain circumstances. Note 3. Parkinge.Yclusivity (non-SFD uses). Required parking spaces must be kept open, readily accessible and used for parking only, with no sales, dead storage, display, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind. Required guest parking spaces must be kept open and reserved for that use only. Note 4. Pavement. The ZBA may issue a special exception to allow other materials if it finds that they will provide equal or better durability. Note b. Curb cuts. The ZBA may issue a special exception for additional curb cuts. Circular driveways specifically allowed by another ordinance are not prohibited. Note 6. Route; Alternatin,- Drive wavs. Each driveway must connect garage space to the street by the most direct route. On narrow sites where alternate side yard areas apply (see "Yards" table), the following special restrictions also apply: (A) there must be a driveway located as nearly as practicable to one side of the site; (B) the side is determined in accordance with the established driveway pattern for the block face in question, if there is such a pattern; and (C) if there is no such pattern, and if there is an adjacent driveway on one adjoining building site but not the other, the driveway must be on the side farthest from the adjoining driveway. Exceptions: (i) this paragraph does not prohibit circular driveways specifically permitted under another ordinance of the City, and (ii) a driveway may be curved or moved away from the most direct route to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid destroying or seriously injuring a tree. Note 7. Special E,Yceptions. The ZBA may issue a special exception for a parking area, garage or driveway (or other maneuvering area) in another location or with a different design than prescribed by this ordinance, 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 GO the location or design requested is necessary for safety considerations. Note 8. Curb Cuts in PDD-THI. G) If a building site abuts both Bellaire Boulevard and another street, then all vehicular access shall be from the other street, and no more than two curb cuts shall be allowed. However, in the case of the development of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and the east ten feet of Lot 10, Block 1, Kent Place Addition, if Lot 6 is included in the same building site or in a joint development with the other lots, vehicular access shall be limited to one curb cut on Mercer Street. (ii) If a building site abuts only Bellaire Boulevard, vehicular access shall be limited to two curb cuts. Note 9. Curb Cuts in PDD-TH6. Q) If a building site abuts both Academy and Bissonnet, no curb cuts on Bissonnet and no more than two curb cuts on Academy are permitted. (ii) If a building site abuts only Bissonnet, there may be no more than two curb cuts. Note 10. Driveways in PDD-7H7. Cul-de-sac driveways in PDD-TH7 may not exceed 50 feet in length, or 200 feet if a terminus is provided with dimensions adequate for turning. Note 11. Curb Cuts in PDD-TH2. Q) If a building site abuts both Kirby Drive and another street, there may be one curb cut on Kirby Drive and on each other abutting street. (ii) If a building site abuts only Kirby Drive, vehicular access shall be limited to two curb cuts. Note 12. Curbs as Wheel Stops. Curbs may be used as wheel stops. Area outside a curb-wheel stop counts toward minimum parking space dimensions if actually usable as "overhang" and not needed for maneuvering area. Amend the second page of Table 7-5a in the same manner as shown above, so that each change also applies to each PDD. Amend subsection (g) of Section 12-103 as follows: X (g) Driveways. If the PNC item is non-compliance withldf4gwayy regulations in an SF District oIlt t[".111 I)III! IIIIIIni Nkidth, it llI LEN"?',~_T iI ;l t7t ~t~ I i~,'.i T "Cl.kill.]i)ii I PNC statLls is lost if: (1) a new driveway is constructed, (ii) an existing driveway is either replaced or expanded, or (iii) space is added to the principal building so that its gross floor area is increased to 200 percent or more of its gross floor area on the 1987 effective date. Exhibit B 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: Driveways. This proposal would: (i) specify a minimum driveway width of 10 feet; (ii) require a driveway loading area at least 18 feet long; and (iii) require hard surfaced pavement for most vehicular areas. The proposal mainly applies to single-family detached houses (SFD uses), and it includes details for measurement and locations. There is a special provision for prior non-conformities (PNC's). [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 City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. i AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING GARAGES, MANEUVERING AREA, ETC.; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 July 12, 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) specify the minimum number of garage parking spaces (generally two per dwelling unit, one per dwelling unit for old stock housing); (ii) require that garage spaces in SF Districts be enclosed or semi-enclosed, (iii) change the formula for the maximum number of garage parking spaces in SF Districts; (iv) specify minimum garage dimensions; (v) require garage maneuvering areas with specified minimum dimensions and locations; and (vi) clarify when structures above driveways must be cantilevered or suspended. The principal purpose is to require more garage spaces and make them readily usable, particularly for large vehicles. 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 i • Amendment relating y to garages, maneuvering area, etc. I 7-10-07 Amend Table 7-4a as follows: General Rule Every building site, garage space and related structure must conforin Table 7-4a: 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 noted in table. (3) Garage space See Article 9 regarding Planned Development Districts. (3) See Note 1 regarding special exceptions. Item Regulation SF-1 SF-2 "SF-3 TH GR-1 GR-2 C Minimum. 4-.02_0 per (1.0 per DU for Ty~ Garage parking old stock housi ust be enclosed or Minimum. 2.0 per DU_ Garage spaces. See semi-enclosed. aximum . 1.0 per 2,500 WI-Y, flQ space, in Article 10. 2,225 sq. ft of building site area, not to Mmust be in anrenclosed- general exceed 4.0. Minimum. garage N/A-.1 feet wide, 20 feet, dee or each 12 ft. wide, pet -spa+~C-; 25 t. deep 3 dimensions required gara =e ace) for each re aired ara aco ) Maneuvering NfA- Required at- immediately- outside garage opening _to facilitate ~cc to area _ each required garage ,space. See Note 2. Prohibited unless: (i) the garage door is set back ten feet or more from the front yard, and (ii) there is only open area above the Door or opening driveway for at least seven feet inward (May affect eligibility as QMDS. facing front from the front yard, and (iii) any structure street line. above the driveway (and within 1.0 feet of See definitions in Article ~ the front yard) must be cantilevered or Garage suspended from the building (no special doors or posts or vertical supports being allowed). openings Prohibited unless: (i) the garage door is set back ten feet or more from the side street line, and (ii) there is only open area above Door or opening the driveway for at least seven feet inward facing side street from the side street line, and (iii) any (May affect eligibility as QMDS. I line structure above the driveway (and within See definitions in Article.) 10 feet of the side street line) must be cantilevered or suspended from the building (no special posts or vertical supports being allowed). Garage acces_ Limit on non- Max. 600 sq. ft. GFA in any accessory N/A sory garage space building containing garage space. buildings 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. Note 2. Garage man~veringarea . For SFD use: (i minimum dimensions are 20 ft_.lonn_and 10 ft. wide, for each ret aired ara w,-q1 ace, (ii) the area may be located on the building site or in tIi adiarVnt stye E t area, or par tlv_.in E. an (iii) the area may overlap any required driveway loading area. For non-SFD uses: (0 m inimum dimensions are 24 ft. long and at-',<, 2 ft. wider than the garage opening. _and (ii) the area ._must be located entirely on the building site. Reasonable, usable "overhang" above low landscaping and similar areas may be counted toward required maneuvering area. See, also, Table 7-5a and Article I.Q. i ~I 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). i i Exhibit B 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: Garages, Maneuvering Area, Etc. This proposal would: (i) specify the minimum number of garage parking spaces (generally two per dwelling unit, one per dwelling unit for old stock housing); (ii) require that garage spaces in SF Districts be enclosed or semi-enclosed, (iii) change the formula for the maximum number of garage parking spaces in SF Districts; (iv) specify minimum garage dimensions; (v) require garage maneuvering areas with specified minimum dimensions and locations; and (vi) clarify when structures above driveways must be cantilevered or suspended. [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 f • City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING BUILDINGS IN \v REAR YARDS; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 • i Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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)." 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 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 Amendment relating to buildings in rear yard (Table 7-6) 8-9-2007 Amend Note 3 of Table 7-6 as follows: Note 3. Buildings In Rear Yard or SF Bit fferyard. A building may be located in a rear yard or SF Bufferyard if it meets all of the following criteria: (a) No part of 4 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 ofaque- non-operable openings or skylights. (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. 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: Buildings In Rear Yards. 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)." [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 i s • • City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 1 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING GARAGES IN SIDE YARDS; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. s • • Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. 0 • PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on 20 AttesVSeal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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 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 subject proposal, for the assistance of the Council as well as other interested persons. Scope of Proposal. Note 5 of Table 7-6 of the current zoning ordinance allows some building space (e.g., rear garage) to "project" into an interior side yard, but not closer than three feet to the property line. This proposal would revise Note 5 as follows: (i) clarify that eaves may project closer to the side property line, (ii) clarify that stairways may be in the projecting part of the building, (iii) provide that certain openings may be "translucent (but not transparent)," and (iv) revise and tighten some wording. The principal purpose is to clarify the status of eaves, stairways and openings under Note 5. 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 t Amendment relating to garages in side yards (Table 7-6) ~ Revised 8-9-07 Amend Note 5 of Table 7-6 as follows: Note S. Garages In Side Yards. A bitildii q 3 p-oigct to ird tazi_ iAtej ~r 'ide property tille._~~ of a side street. Iiiie) if' ii, rn ct~ Atl the foll~~aw'nL- c°rtterli ar: amt ESE iii ~Y~3P"aFCJ'sy'IT1 E„~ G'!'fpCCY 1dA.. (a) N« art of the 1~atil~l ng nia he c k),cr thsaa~ three feet fi-oai=+-to the close 4, ~i}atic,ll ~~a~~~ i t ~afl t side property line _.t _tcevtiow Lives rmiv_ b _ as (b) The projecting part may only contain garage space and space above the garage t f (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-tlh t>aailding may have no window, door or other opening above the ground floor (and facing the property line of the other building site). _L_, ceL)iioir 'fhere Illay he f t-# >a 3i_ i tzdtra~lt cast L~~a_rwt ar~aaas}?cirgt_), non-operable openings or skylights. Exhibit B 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: Garages In Side Yards. Note 5 of Table 7-6 of the current zoning ordinance allows some building space (e.g., rear garage) to "project" into an interior side yard, but not closer than three feet to the property line. This proposal would revise Note 5 as follows: (i) clarify that eaves may project closer to the side property line, (ii) clarify that stairways may be in the projecting part of the building, (iii) provide that certain openings may be "translucent (but not transparent)," and (iv) revise and tighten some wording. [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 City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARDS; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. • • Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. • • PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 f • • Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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 MECHANICAL EQUUIPMENT 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. The current ordinance requires mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning equipment) located in a rear yard to be installed near the ground. Before the current ordinance took effect, some equipment was lawfully installed above the ground (e.g. on an elevated structure). The proposal would allow replacement of such equipment on the same structure and in the same location. The proposal would require a wall (at least 50% solid, such as lattice) to separate the equipment from the rear lot line. The principal purpose is to allow replacement equipment to be installed where there is existing equipment, which should help to avoid expensive retrofitting and help to save energy (retrofitting generally involves longer coolant lines, which are less efficient). 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 Amendment relating to mechanical equipment in rear yard or side yard (Table 7-6) 8-6-07 Amend Note 6 of Table 7-6 as follows: Note 6 Equipment In Rear or Side Yard. ,:REAR YARD: Indicated equipment may project into a rear yard only if: (a) separating the equipment from any building site across the rear lot line, there is a solid wall at least one foot higher than the highest part of the equipment; (b) if the equipment occupies any part of an easement under the control of the City, the City has issued a separate acquiescence or consent to the occupancy of the easement; (c) there has been formally granted to the city any utility easement deemed necessary by the City's chief utility official; (d) the base of the equipment is not higher than 14 inches above the ground (Exception: the base may be elevated to the minimum level of the lowest floor of the principal building, as established by the City's flood damage prevention ordinance, if that level is higher than 14 inches above the ground.), and (e) if located within five feet of any property line, the equipment is fully encased in a sound-absorbing cabinet or is otherwise designed and operated to comply with the City's noise regulations; see Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances. J~!__SIDE YARD: Indicated equipment may project into an interior or street side yard (but not closer than three feet to a property line) only if it is fully encased in a sound-absorbing cabinet, or is otherwise designed and operated to comply with the City's noise regulations; see Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances. However, equipment replacing older equipment in a side yard may project as close as 18 inches to a property line, if the fire marshal determines that such projection will not significantly interfere with emergency access, either on the same site or on another site NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT: These rules apply to all new and replacement equipment. FLc(,y?ti« rr if caic:lg cdr.,i raaerat tk a~ la~kfully iostalted oti a€i elegy atedl struclklrc ira rc<ir vardl, €epl aceme€It c2i iiic€at in ay he Installed o[) the sa€ne strkacture in the s<aalie 199 atio€i. If Ifie older ari iaient wa,, liIt0'e111y inSttritCd v,\ ?th0trt the rc:~la€1€Lcl ~epa€~rtisa~ wall, the ~v ail €11rrst be lr ~rdecl.... h~ it'It._inay I)e elik r s0 1J l or at lc<a~t 501 solid~.~T, l rtttc_e) All other rules apply. 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: Mechanical Equipment in Rear Yard. The current ordinance requires mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning equipment) located in a rear yard to be installed near the ground. Before the current ordinance took effect, some equipment was lawfully installed above the ground (e.g. on an elevated structure). The proposal would allow replacement of such equipment on the same structure and in the same location. The proposal would require a wall (at least 50% solid, such as lattice) to separate the equipment from the rear lot line. [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 a City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF n, (A WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING OLD STOCK { HOUSING; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; 1 CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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 had more than 1,700 square feet of gross floor area when built. This proposal would eliminate that size restriction (but keep the requirement that the house be more than 40 years old). Changing the definition would affect not only the zoning ordinance but also other building-related ordinances (see Section 18-20 of the Code of Ordinances). The principal purpose is to expand the definition of "old stock housing." 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 Amendment relating to definition of "old stock housing" (base version) 8-9-07 Amend the definition of "old stock housing" as follows: Old stock housing. One or more buildings on a site meeting all the following criteria: (i) the principal building was built more than 40 years previously with a bFess f4ear area of inn squar-e feet of less, and (ii) the gross floor area of all buildings on the site does not currently exceed 3,400 square feet. Exhibit B 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: Old Stock Housing. Under the existing definition of "old stock housing," housing does not qualify if it had more than 1,700 square feet of gross floor area when built. This proposal would eliminate that size restriction (but keep the requirement that the house be more than 40 years old). Changing the definition would affect not only the zoning ordinance but also other building-related ordinances (see Section 18-20 of the Code of Ordinances). [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 ~ • • City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING OLD STOCK HOUSING; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. t • • Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 Attest/Seal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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: (i) it had more than 1,700 square feet of gross floor area when built, or (ii) it currently has more than 3,400 square feet of gross floor area. This proposal would: (i) eliminate the 1,700-square-foot original size restriction (but keep the requirement that the housing be more than 40 years old), and (ii) change the current size restriction from 3,400 square feet to "twice the gross floor area of all the buildings on the site when originally built." Changing this definition would affect not only the zoning ordinance but also other building-related ordinances (see Section 18-20 of the Code of Ordinances). The principal purpose is to expand the definition of "old stock housing." 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 Amendment relating to definition of "old stock housing" (alternate version) 8-9-07 Amend the definition of "old stock housing" as follows: Old stock housing. One or more buildings on a site meeting all the following criteria: (1) the principal building was built more than 40 years previously with a .s fleef area of 1,700 squafe feet or- less, and (ii) the gross floor area of all buildings on the site does not etiffently exceed twice the gross floor area of all the buildings on the site when originally built. 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: Old Stock Housing. Under the existing definition of "old stock housing," housing does not qualify if: (i) it had more than 1,700 square feet of gross floor area when built, or (ii) it currently has more than 3,400 square feet of gross floor area. This proposal would: (i) eliminate the 1,700-square-foot original size restriction (but keep the requirement that the housing be more than 40 years old), and (ii) change the current size restriction from 3,400 square feet to "twice the gross floor area of all the buildings on the site when originally built." Changing this definition would affect not only the zoning ordinance but also other building-related ordinances (see Section 18- 20 of the Code of Ordinances). [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 City of West University Place Harris County, Texas Ordinance No. , AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON A~ PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS REGARDING DEFINITION OF \ STRUCTURES; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES AND NOTICES; 1 , CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission ("Z&PC") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") has submitted a preliminary report on a proposal to amend the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City, as last reformatted and re- adopted by Ordinance No. 1672, adopted March 12, 2001, and as amended thereafter ("Zoning Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the Z&PC's preliminary report is attached to this ordinance as ' Exhibit A and made a part of this ordinance by reference; and V WHEREAS the City Council desires to call a joint public hearing on such proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE: Section 1. The City Council hereby calls a joint public hearing before the City Council and Z&PC on the proposal described in Exhibit A. Unless rescheduled, the hearing shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005 during the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on . The hearing may be recessed and continued to the City Council meeting set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on at the same place, unless rescheduled. The City Manger may reschedule either date and time, or both, to accommodate other pending matters, but the rescheduled date(s) and time(s) may not be later than 30 days past the later of the two dates set by this ordinance. Section 2. The purpose for the hearing is to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to the proposal described in Exhibit A Section 3. The procedures for adoption of the proposal shall be as follows: (1) notice as required by this ordinance, (2) hearing as called by this ordinance, (3) report by the Z&PC, and (4) vote by the City Council on the question of adoption. The procedures for enforcing the proposal shall be as set out in the existing Zoning Ordinance. The proposal described in Exhibit A is hereby submitted and re-submitted to the Z&PC for its consideration. Section 4. The City Secretary shall give notice of such hearing as prescribed by this section. The notice shall be in substantially the form set out in Exhibit B, which is attached and made a part of this ordinance by reference. The notice shall be published in the City's official newspaper (or another newspaper of general circulation in the City) at least once on or before the 16th day preceding the date of the hearing. In addition, the notice shall be mailed to the persons on the mailing list for the City Currents newsletter. The notices shall be deposited in the United States mail on or before ninth day preceding the date of the hearing, properly addressed with postage prepaid. The notices may be included within the newsletter, or with utility bills or may be separate. The City Council specifically approves giving combined notice of two or more hearings in a single notice document, as this would save money and also provide better information about the full scope of possible amendments to all interested persons. Section 5. The City staff is authorized to make all necessary arrangements for the hearing and to assist the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council. Section 6. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this ordinance to any other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which this ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and that such meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. Because the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance is vitally important and should be considered at the earliest possible date, a state of emergency is declared requiring that this ordinance be read and adopted finally at this meeting. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be adopted finally on first reading and shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature. PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND SIGNED on , 20 AttesVSeal: Signed: City Secretary Mayor Recommended: Prepared: City Manager James L. Dougherty, Jr. Approved as to legal form: City Attorney forms/ORD 54 o calling zoning hearing 7-06 Exhibit A Zoning & Planning Commission City of West University Place, Texas 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 August 9, 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 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. Under the existing definition of "structure," The principal purpose is to amend the definition of "structure" to help with enforcement. 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 Amendment relating to definition of "structures" 8-9-07 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 ht nwn-inadl oE~je a that re trasains in one locatit?ta for 180 dav,, or longer is nresurrag4to h ~a Structttrc 1[ it weiglis inore than SO poufids or is att aclied to the growl for a ~tructurej ; this. )I t~raIatron i re ut: able. G G G Exhibit B 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. [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 Page 1 of 1 i ~ Sallye Clark From: Debbie Scarcella Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:27 PM To: Sallye Clark Subject: FW: Garages in the side yard Please include this to hand out on Thursday. From: Steve Ralls Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 12:50 PM To: Debbie Scarcella; Alton Seward Cc: Sean Landis Subject: RE: Garages in the side yard Debbie, Ideally, I would like to see the eaves stop at the 3' line which would leave 6' between the eaves. For every 4 feet of ladder needed to go up, the heel of the ladder moves out 1 foot. It takes approximately 20 - 22 feet of ladder to reach a two story eave. This places the heel of the ladder 5 to 6 feet from a plane perpendicular from the edge of the eave to the ground. Steve Rails Fire Chief Emergency Management Coordinator City of West University Place 3800 University Blvd. West University Place, TX 77005-2802 713.662.5836 - Phone 713.662.5303 - Fax From: Debbie Scarcella Sent: August 06, 2007 15:27 To: Steve Ralls; Alton Seward Cc: Sean Landis Subject: Garages in the side yard Steve and Alton, The ZPC will be considering ordinance amendments that govern garage structures projecting into the side yard setback. The ordinance is currently not clear on what portions of the garage building can project. These amendments will hopefully clear up what can project and how far. The issue that ZPC was interested in obtaining your comments on was the allowance for the eaves to project into the 3 foot setback. Keep in mind that building code requires any structure within 3 feet of a property line to be one hour protected and contain 0 openings, including soffit vents, etc. in that area. Please look this over and forward any comments to me. The ZPC will be discussing this amendment this Thursday, August 9. Thank you for your help. Debbie Scarcella 8/7/2007