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ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
BILL WATSON CONFERENCE ROOM
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, DeDe DeStefano, Bruce Frankel,
Lauren Griffith and Bob Higley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dick Yehle and Sam Parikh
COUNCIL: none
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STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner; Sallye Clark,
Planning Assistant; Dave Beach. Assistant Public
Works Director and Josh Golden, City Legal
Counsel
Call to Order With quorum present at 6:17 p.m., Steve Brown called the meeting to
order and those present introduced themselves.
1. Notices, Rules, Etc. ZPC and staff introduced themselves.
2. Minutes.
January 11, 2010 Bruce Frankel made a motion to approve the minutes as written.
Motion was seconded by Lauren Griffith. Ayes: Steve Brown, Lauren Griffith, DeDe
DeStefano and Bruce Frankel. Noes: none. Minutes approved.
Bob Higley arrived at 6:23 p.m. during agenda item 3 after January 14, 2010 minutes
were approved.
3. Rezone Request for 5800 Kirby Drive. The ZPC members discussed the comments
received at the public hearing held on February 8 with City Council. They then
discussed the options to take in writing the final report to council. Reid Wilson, 3824
Case, legal counsel representing the applicant and Bob Orkin, applicant gave a
presentation of the rezone request. Rosemary Beauvais, 5902 Lake Street spoke in
opposition of the request because of parking issues and her faith in the City as a
homeowner being broken if the property was rezoned. A lengthy discussion followed
concerning the applicability of conditions upon the rezoning request and the
enforcement authority of the city as it pertains to any concessions agreed to by the
applicant. Bob Higley made a motion to table the discussion and take no action until
the next meeting. De De Destefano seconded the motion. Ayes: Bob Higley and De
De Destefano. Noes: Steve Brown and Lauren Griffith. Bruce Frankel abstained.
Motion failed. A discussion ensued concerning additional information to consider
before taking any action. The applicant indicated he would not be averse to waiting
until the next meeting for action on a final report to council. The commissioners
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agreed to e-mail staff with their thoughts and requests for additional information. The
consensus of the commission was that careful consideration should be given to the
rezoning request in order not to break the trust with the neighboring residents as well
as any proposed tenant. ZPC agreed to end the discussion with no action taken.
4. Fences. Dave Beach, Assistant Public Works Director addressed ZPC concerning the
traffic safety standards for visibility triangles. Mr. Beach went over the height
standards as recommended by the City's traffic safety engineer. (see attached door
hanger) The rest of the discussion concerning this proposal was tabled until the next
meeting.
5. Basements. This item was tabled until the next meeting.
Adjournment. Bob Higley made a motion to adiourn. Lauren Griffith seconded.
Ayes: Steve Brown, DeDe DeStefano, Bruce Frankel, Bob Higley and Lauren
Griffith. Noes: none. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45p.m.
PASSED THIS I DAY, OF K4 2010.
Steve Brown, Presiding Officer
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The City of West universill
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The City of West University Place
has observed or received a
complaint regarding the following:
❑ Traffic Sign Obstruction
❑ Sight Distance Obstruction
❑ Visibility Triangle Violation at Intersection
(see diagram A-1) City Ordinance 82-7
❑ Road Clearance Issue (see diagram A-2)
International Fire Code Section F503.2.1 requires
the road to be free of obstructions to a minimum
clearance of 13'-6"
❑ Sidewalk Clearance Issue (see diagram A-3)
ADA - Standards for Accessible Design Section
4.4.2 requires a minimum clearance of eighty
(80) inches.
❑ Other
If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact one of the following:
Traffic Control Division 713-662-5842
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Public Works Department 713-662-5839
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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