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Notice of Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday, April 14, 2022,
beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 3800 University Blvd.,West University Place,Texas,for
the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
Notice: The Commission reserves the right to convene in a closed session for any agenda item if the need arises
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code
Call to Order
1. Notices,Rules, Etc. Matters relating to notices,rules and meeting procedures, identifying parties, swearing of
witnesses,etc.
2. Public Comments.
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak relating to agenda items. The speaker can either speak at this time
or defer his/her comments until such time the item is discussed. Speakers are advised that comments cannot be
received on matters which are the subject of a public hearing. Public comments must be kept relevant to the
subject before the Board. The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of comments. Persons making
irrelevant, personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further
comment before the Board during the meeting. Speakers must limit their presentations to three minutes each.
3. Zoning Ordinance Presentation. Presentation and discussion of the current regulations found within the
Zoning Ordinance.
a. Residential Standards
b. Commercial Standards
4. Discussion Items from City Council. Discuss, review, and consider action on amending the City's Zoning
Ordinance with regard to the following matters:
• Two(2)Curb Cuts: Review process for approval of two(2)curb cuts on one building site.
• Side-Garage Setbacks: Review side-loading garage setbacks to ensure consistency between Zoning
Ordinance and Chapter 70,regarding 18-foot setback requirement.
• Sound Attenuating Enclosures for Generators: Review sound attenuating requirements for generator
enclosures installed on private property.
• Recreational Courts Setbacks: Review requirements for recreational courts (e.g. tennis, basketball,
batting cages,pickleball,etc...).
• Permitted Commercial Uses: Review commercial uses allowed in Commercial Districts based upon
the type of business. (Appendix A, Sec. 2-102)
• Zoning Ordinance Format: Review format of Zoning Ordinance — Appendix A;Consider individual
articles for the different Zoning Districts (e.g. Single-Family Residential, Commercial Districts,PDD,
etc. and revise or minimize use of summary table and notes); Consider methods to simplify the Zoning
Ordinance for understanding by residents,builders and contractors.
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• Circular Driveways / Garage Doors / Off-Street Parking: Review the rules (Chapter 40, Chapter 70
and Zoning Ordinance — Appendix A) related to circular driveways, garage doors, and off-street
parking.
• Old Stock Housing: Review methods for retention and possible replacement of"old stock housing".
5. Discussion on 3/7 Exception from Table 7-2: Yards. Matters related to possible amendments to the 3/7
Exemption for narrow lots within the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Meeting Minutes.Matters relating to the approval of minutes from March 11,2021.
ADJOURN
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a
disability that requires special arrangements, please contact the person that signs this below at least 24 hours
prior to the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made to assist in your participation in the meeting.
The Municipal Building is wheelchair accessible from the west entrance and specially marked parking spaces are
available in the southwest parking area. Special seating will be provided in the Meeting Chambers.
I CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION ON APRIL 14, 2022 WAS POSTED
ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BULLETIN BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL
2022,AT OR BEFORE 6:15 P.M.
tCfonso .Acosta
Alfonso Acosta,Building Official,
aacosta@westutx.gov
3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830