HomeMy WebLinkAbout12132018 ZPC Agenda Item 8 0 The City of West University Place
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Zoning & Planning Commission
Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd
Meeting Minutes
October 11,2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete
Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Wilson
STAFF PRESENT: Alan Petrov, City Attorney, Debbie Scarcella, City
Planner and Josie M. Hayes, Public Works
Administrative Coordinator
GUEST: Mallory Agerton
1. Notices,Rules,Etc.Mimi Tsai; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:19 pm,
and asked commission members and staff to introduce themselves. Mimi Tsai asked staff
to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie Hayes stated notices were posted per
state and local laws.
2. Public Hearing regarding an application for replat of a property located at 2715
Bissonnet.The property owner stated they are planning to demolish the existing 22,000
plus square foot, two-story retail/business buildings and construct a new single story,
19,000 square foot, retail/office center. Once completed, the site will contain a sidewalk,
access and egress from Bissonet St. only and trees and shrubbery screening the parking
area. Debbie Scarcella stated the property was initially developed in the 1950's or 1960's
and was never platted. City of West University Place ordinances require a platted
property in order to construct a new building. Mac Jensen made a motion to close the
evidentiary portion of the hearing and incorporate all testimony into the record. Seconded
by John Cutrer. AYES: John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnson, Mimi
Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES: None. Motion Carried. After discussion and
deliberation, Pete Johnston made a motion to approve the preliminary and final plat.
Seconded by Brian Brantley. AYES: John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete
Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES: None. Motion carried.
3. Outdoor Lighting.There was general discussion regarding the proposed amendment.
Mimi Tsai gave a presentation on the differences in incandescent, fluorescent and LED
lighting as they relate to energy efficiency and costs. She also spoke about low output and
decorative lighting outdoors. After deliberation, ZPC was not sure that this was an issue
enough to tackle. They asked staff to try to do an information campaign emphasizing the
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neighborly way to light your yard and see if there is any feedback regarding the need for
lighting regulation changes and if the issue is a widespread one.
4. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on September 13,
2018. Michael McEnany made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
Second by Brian Brantley. AYES: John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete
Johnson, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES:None. Motion carried.
[Adjournment]
Brian Brantley made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Cutrer. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
PASSED THIS DAY OF ,2018.
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Mrs. Josie M. Hayes,Public Works Administrative Coordinator
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