HomeMy WebLinkAbout10082020 ZPC Minutes The City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
Zoning & Planning Commission
Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd
Meeting Minutes
via teleconference due to the Coronavirus(COVID-19) health threat and in the Municipal Building
October 8, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Winfield Campbell, Bob
Powell and Brian Brantley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sylvette Bobb and David Kuykendall
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Clay Chew, Legal Counsel Alan
Petrov and Administrative Coordinator, Josie M. Hayes
GUESTS PRESENT: Dick Yehle, Reid Wilson, Hugh Tanner and Anita Major
1. Notices,Rules,Etc. Richard Wilson; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:16
p.m. 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. Framed areas of homes and pervious coverage/materials. Evan Duvall with BBG
summarized the additional information the ZPC asked for regarding the framed areas of
homes, pervious coverage and materials for residential properties. After some general
discussion, the ZPC asked BBG and staff to provide a larger sampling of pervious areas on
existing homes in West University Place. The ZPC also requested diagrams of homes on
lots with the proposed pervious areas and how it would affect lot coverage and bring it back
for next month's meeting.
3. Through-lots and rear setbacks. Evan Duval with BBG summarized the additional
information that was requested from the ZPC. There was discussion regarding the proposed
ordinance amendment and single depth lots vs through lots that consisted of two lots. The
current ordinance requires a through lot to have two front yard setbacks which on a single
depth lot requires a special exception to just have one front yard setback. Evan stated there
are no intentions of changing the interior through lots because that would change the
character of the neighborhood. The ZPC approved the suggested language for making the
proposed change to the ordinance and will pick the language back up at a later time.
4. Residential side street yards adjacent to front yards. There were four residents who
spoke on this agenda item; Dick Yehle, Reid Wilson, Hugh Tanner and Anita Major. All
were in agreement that the current ordinance on a rotated lot is a safety issue and needs to
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be changed. There was general discussion regarding corner lot fences and how they affect
homes on the adjacent side streets. The ZPC discussed enlarging the visibility triangle and
other restrictions that would prevent fences from causing visibility issues. ZPC asked staff
to bring potential solutions to the next meeting.
5. Lighting Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. Evan Duvall stated there would be a
joint public hearing with City Council soon regarding the lighting ordinance. The ZPC
approved that Section 8-107. —Outdoor lighting needed to be repelled in lite of the
enactment of the lighting ordinance that was approved outside the zoning ordinance
several months ago.
6. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on September 10,
2020. Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Second by Brian
Brantley. AYES: Richard Wilson, John Cutrer, Winfield Campbell, Bob Powell and
Brian Brantley. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion Carried.
[Adjournment]
Richard Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Cutrer. AYES: Richard
Wilson, John Cutrer, Winfield Campbell, Bob Powell and Brian Brantley. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator
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