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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09082022 ZPC Agenda Item 9 OCity of West University Place 9. Meeting Minutes TX BBG CONSULTING,INC. City of West University Place Public Works Department Zoning & Planning Commission MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES August 11,2022 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard MEMBERS ABSENT: Myrenda Takashima STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Scott Bounds and Tommy Ramsey, Building Official Brian Hunt, Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes and Zoning Official Joe Newton GUEST: Mary Beth Gilbert 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. John Cutrer; Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:15 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 proposed changes. ZPC asked that additional language be added regarding the setbacks for both sides of the building. There were also discussion if the special exception option should be removed. After discussion, the ZPC asked that some of the language be cleaned up, revise the verbiage regarding special exceptions and provide the existing criteria to compare the proposed changes to at the next meeting. 4. Driveway width requirement.No action taken. 5. Curb Cuts/Corner Lots. Joe Newton briefly described the additional information that was requested from the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding the following items: the different options that were added, if circular driveway could work on 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department lots that were 50' wide, if there should be added language regarding curb cuts on through-lots and if"important streets" should be listed. The ZPC asked that staff provide sketches of the different options of how circular drives could work on 50' wide lots to the next meeting. 6. Old Stock Housing. There was general discussion regarding if ZPC had any additional language to add to Old Stock Housing. ZPC asked staff to draft a report to City Council stating they do not recommend any changes to the current ordinance. 7. Sports Courts. Joe Newton briefly explained the additional information that ZPC asked for at the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding additional language being added to clarify that courts are to be used for hitting purposes. Other items discussed were the following: should they be permitted in side yards or on the street side, if fencing was installed and it couldn't be seen; if additional language needed to be added regarding driveways, if netting should be required and possibly adding playground equipment. The ZPC asked staff to add additional language and bring back to next month's 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 were only two minor differences in SF Districts 1, 2 and 3 regarding rotated corner lots. The initial reasoning for separating the three districts were the lot sizes. Scott Bounds stated he reviewed the original zoning ordinance; it looks as though each time a different size lot was built on, a new zoning district was established. After general discussion, the ZPC asked staff to draft up tables and bring back to next month's meeting. 9. Selection of Vice-Chairman. John Cutrer made a motion to nominate Richard Wilson as Vice-Chairman. Second by Bob Powell. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 10. Selection of Secretary. Richard Wilson made a motion to nominate Bob Powell. Second by John Cutrer. YES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Motion carried. 11. Minutes. The commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on June 9, 2022. Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Second by John Cutrer. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department [Adjournment] Sam Mazzu made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Cutrer. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2022. John Cutrer, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830