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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05162019 ZPC Agenda Item 8 0 C. The City of West University Place ....) . l ,Veighberltcxxi City Zoning & Planning Commission Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd Meeting Minutes April 11,2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley MEMBERS ABSENT: Mac Jensen STAFF PRESENT: Alan Petrov, City Attorney, Gerardo Barrera, Assistant Public Works Director,Debbie Scarcella, City Planner, and Josie M. Hayes, Public Works Administrative Coordinator 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Richard Wilson; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm, and asked commission members and staff to introduce themselves. Richard Wilson asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie Hayes stated notices were posted per state and local laws. 2. Structure Heights, Front Porches/Balconies and Fence-like hedges. The ZPC discussed the proposed amendments that are subject to a joint public hearing on April 22, 2019 with City Council. The purpose of discussion was to talk about possible clarifications in the ordinances that can be discussed further at a meeting following the joint public hearing with City Council. Staff provided pictures of hedges that will comply and hedges that will not comply, and pictures of elevated structures on Braeswood to augment the discussion. There were 10-15 residents that spoke regarding the fence-like hedges and porch/balcony proposals.No action was taken. 3. Property Maintenance Regulations. The ZPC reviewed proposed amendments regarding the definition of weeds, stagnant water and provisions regarding the upkeep of yards and general premises. Staff was instructed to return with minor corrections at the next regular meeting for approval. 4. Noise Regulations. Staff presented revisions made from the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding establishing maximum decibel limits for day time and night time, in addition to the general requirements as already contained in the regulations. Staff was instructed to insert separate general decibel limits for day and night and then list those special noises that may require a different limit. Quiet hours were also briefly discussed. 0 104, TOP WORK PLACES< 3800 University Boulevard ( West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov 'file City of West University Place .....) I :\ei hlx)t h(x) d(in 17,5. Outdoor Lighting. There was continued discussion regarding outdoor lighting. Staff presented a hybrid mix of existing regulations and regulations recommended by the planning consultant as discussed at the last meeting. After a long discussion, ZPC asked staff to identify a meeting in the next few months that can be devoted to only outdoor lighting concerns. 6. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meetings held on March 14, 2019. Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes. Second by John Cutrer. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES: None. Motion carried. [Adjournment] Mimi Tsai made a motion to adjourn. Second by Brian Brantley. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF ,2019. Presiding Officer ATTEST: Ms.Josie M. Hayes,Public Works Administrative Coordinator 0 II III 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov cyThe City of\\Tcst University Place ....) I .\C,,,„,Nl!h(x)c1 Cm Zoning & Planning Commission Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd Special Meeting Minutes April 22,2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner, and Josie M. Hayes, Public Works Administrative Coordinator 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Richard Wilson; Presiding Officer, called the special meeting to order at 9:11 pm and asked commission members and staff to introduce themselves. Richard Wilson asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie Hayes stated notices were posted per state and local laws. 2. Structure Heights. There was general discussion regarding the proposed amendments. Richard Wilson made a motion to instruct staff to draw up a final report and include minor clarification of height limits and return at the next meeting for approval. Seconded by Mimi Tsai. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES:None. Motion carried. 1 3. Fence-Like Hedges in Front Yards. John Cutrer made a motion to table fence-like hedges in front yards indefinitely. Seconded by Mimi Tsai. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES:None. Motion carried. 4. Balconies on Second Floors that Project into the Front Yard. There was general discussion regarding the proposed amendments. Richard Wilson made a motion to have staff prepare a final report and include minor clarifying language that makes it clear that no useable space may project above a projecting p orch. Staff is to bring the re p ort back at the next meeting for approval. Seconded by Mimi Tsai. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Mac Jensen, Michael McEnany, Pete Johnston, Mimi Tsai and Brian Brantley. NOES:None. Motion carried. [Adjournment] Michael McEnany made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Cutrer. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. ii. ,vy , 4,,,, , 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov "fl � 'he C i ty rf\VVest L n ersi t` Place . t l\cif;l11Orh(x)d(in PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2019. Presiding Officer ATTEST: Ms.Josie M.Hayes,Public Works Administrative TTEST: Ms.J0 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov