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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09102015 ZPC Minutes 'file City of West University Place A Arei ;11boI.J1ocx1 City ZONING& PLANNING COMMISSION Municipal Building 3800 University Boulevard MEETING MINUTES September 10, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Michael McEnany, David Kuykendall, Mimi Tsai, Bob Higley, and Mac Jensen STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner; and Shelly Eversole, Legal Counsel 1 . Call to Order and Notices, Rules, Etc. Richard Wilson, Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He asked the ZPC members and City Staff to introduce themselves. 2. Administer the Oath of Office. Mr. Wilson asked Shelly Eversole, Legal Counsel, to administer the oath of office to all members for the new term. 3. Elect Officers. The commissioners elected to defer this item to another meeting date. 4. Miscellaneous Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Staff informed the new members about the miscellaneous ordinance provisions discussed and voted on by the previous commission. To go forward with a recommendation to City Council, the commission would need to discuss them again. a. "Through lots". Mr. Wilson explained this provision and in his opinion he does not see the reason to require some configurations to observe a second front yard setback if there are no other front setbacks along the street frontage. Discussion followed regarding changing the wording to exempt those lots that do not abut a building site with a front yard setback b. Definition changes. A discussion followed that focused on preliminary City Council goals for the 2015-2017 terms. Several of the goals involve interaction by the ZPC. ZPC had asked staff to look at the possible zoning provisions from other cities regarding certain types of "educational centers"/"schools". Staff was instructed to look into amending the definition of a school so that it reflects language that would encompass both traditional and alternative educational entities, but not negatively affect those home based educational entities. 4. Future Possible Ordinance Recommendations. On June 24, 2015 the City Council discussed possible goals for 2015-2017 term that pact,Itill11111 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.g©v would entail involvement of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Staff briefly discussed the possible goals and how the ZPC might be involved. a. Post all Board/Commission agendas and minutes on the City's website and include a statement of objectives and goals. b. Review recent Town Center related zoning ordinance changes, especially as they pertain to the parking requirements,use and setbacks. c. Evaluate potential zoning categories for public/institutional uses. d. Update the Comprehensive Master Plan. Aleda Drewes asked to speak to the commission regarding townhomes, the town center, library and flooding. 6. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on July 9, 2015. Motion to approve the minutes by Richard Wilson. Second by Michael McEnany. Motion Carried. 7. Executive Session (if necessary). Not used. Adjournment. Bob Higley made a motion to adjourn. Second by Richard Wilson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. PASSED THIS 1 6AY OF '4 , 2016. Richard J Wilso P'esiding Officer A E : Debbie Scarcella, City Planner