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Zoning & Planning Commission
Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd
Meeting Minutes
August 8,2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Wilson,John Cutrer, Michael McEnany and Mimi
Tsai
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mac Jensen, Pete Johnston and Brian Brantley
STAFF PRESENT: Gerardo Barrera, Interim Public Works Director, City
Attorney, Alan Petrov, Debbie Scarcella, City Planner,
and Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator
GUEST: Clifford Moy, Diane Moy and Larkin Matthews
1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Richard Wilson; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at
6:15 pm. Richard Wilson asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie
Hayes stated notices were posted per state and local laws.
2. Rules of Procedure. The ZPC discussed and reviewed the proposed amendments to the
Commission's Rules of Procedure. Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the
changes. Seconded by Mimi Tsai. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael
McEnany and Mimi Tsai. NOES: None. Motion carried.
3. Front Porches and Balconies. The ZPC considered modifications to the front porch and
balconies proposal since the council meeting in July. There was some additional language
added to clarify how to measure the height of permissible railings above the ceiling of a
porch, and to clarify the definitions of "porch" and "balcony". Richard Wilson made a
motion to forward a revised final report to City Council for its consideration. Seconded
by Mimi Tsai. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael McEnany and Mimi Tsai.
NOES:None. Motion carried.
4. Property Maintenance Regulations. There was general discussion regarding from ZPC,
staff and residents length of time for a condition to be present before it is considered a
violation and discussion regarding intrusive vs. invasive plants. Staff was directed to
prepare an updated draft of the regulations.
5. Noise Regulations. There was general discussion regarding the construction noise section
and the lawn equipment noise section. ZPC was given three handouts from the CDC
website regarding dangerous noise levels that contained charts listing common noise
generating activities and the average decibel rating for the noise. There were several
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comments from the public in attendance and some discussion regarding minor changes to
the proposal. Staff was directed to prepare an updated draft of the regulations.
6. Subdivision Regulations. Staff gave an overview and highlighted some of the changes to
Chapter 74. The consultant thought that reorganizing the chapter was a good idea with the
end result being a more unified development code that could be easily amended an added
to in time. Several charts with time frames and hearing/noticing requirements were
developed and added. Cross references to applicable code sections in other chapters of the
Code of Ordinances were inserted in order to help the public navigate and find regulations
that pertain to their projects. Processes and responsibilities were also spelled out. The
ZPC asked staff to present in full at the next available ZPC meeting.
7. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meetings held on June 13, 2019.
Mimi Tsai made a motion to approve the minutes. Second by John Cutrer. AYES:
Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael McEnany and Mimi Tsai. NOES: None. Motion
carried.
[Adjournment]
Michael McEnany made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Cutrer. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2019.
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Ms.Josie M. Hayes,Administrative Coordinator
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