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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06092022 ZPC Minutes City of West University Place Public Works Department Zoning & Planning Commission MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES June 9, 2022 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Lawrence Smith, Public Works Director Gerardo Barrera, Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes and Zoning Officials Evan Duvall and Joe Newton GUEST: Sabina Walia 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. John Cutrer; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. John Cutrer asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie Hayes stated notices were posted per state and local laws. John Cutrer asked commission members and staff to introduce themselves. 2. Public Comments There were no public comments. 3. 3/7 Exemption. Joe Newton briefly discussed the additional information that was requested from the ZPC from the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding the required distance the neighbor's house has to be in order for someone to take the 3/7 Exemption. There was general discussion if garages should be located at the rear of the property if the exemption is taken. Richard Wilson made a motion to abolish the 3/7 Exemption. There was no second. Motion failed. The ZPC asked staff to modify the existing ordinance that states the garage would be required to be placed at the rear yard; if not; a special exception or variance would be required if certain criteria was not met and bring back to the next meeting. 4. Driveway width requirement. Evan Duvall stated the survey of Mercer was done and there were only two prior nonconforming driveways. There was brief discussion regarding the driveway width requirement. Richard Wilson made a motion to indefinitely table the item. Second by Bob Powell. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 5. Curb Cuts/Corner Lots. Joe Newton briefly described the additional information that was requested from the previous meeting. The different kind of configurations that currently exist in the city and the proposed changes were discussed. After general discussion, the ZPC asked staff to get with the city attorney to modify the language and bring back to the next meeting. 6. Old Stock Housing. Joe Newton briefly described the proposed changes from the last meeting. There was discussion regarding the following items: why the 1980 date was used for the definition for Old Stock Housing and if the date should be changed; reduced fees for going before the ZBA and if reduced taxes should or could be allowed for Old Stock Housing. The ZPC asked staff to research the 1980 date and bring back to the next meeting. 7. Sports Courts. Evan Duvall and Joe Newton briefly explained the additional information that ZPC asked for at the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding the additional information provided. The additional definition of sports courts and batting cages. There was some discussion as to where the 20'x30' requirement came from. The ZPC asked staff to modify the proposed language and bring back to the next meeting. 8. SF District Consolidation. Joe Newton gave a brief overview of the additional information that ZPC requested from the previous meeting. He stated there was one minor difference in SF Districts 1, 2 and 3 regarding rotated corner lots. There was discussion of it could be combined in a meaningful way that would make it easier to read. There was brief discussion regarding subdividing lots and what the requirements are. Evan Duvall asked that the item be tabled until the next meeting so the City Attorney, Scott Bounds can explain it better. 9. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on May 12, 2022. Sam Mazzu made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Second by Bob Powell. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. [Adjournment] 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department Sam Mazzu made a motion to adjourn. Second by Richard Wilson. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. PASSE DAY OF ►-lA UJne , 2022. John Cutrer, C,airman I1 ATTEST: ,1 Q G4 Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordiliator 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830