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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11102022 ZPC Miinutes City of West University Place Public Works Department Zoning & Planning Commission MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES November 10, 2022 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Tommy Ramsey, Building Official Brian Hunt, Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes and Zoning Official Joe Newton GUEST: Dick Yehle 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 minor changes from the ZPC at the previous meeting. After a brief discussion, Matthew Fisher made a motion to approve the preliminary report and forward it to the City Council for approval. Second by Richard Wilson. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 4. Curb Cuts/Corner Lots. Joe Newton briefly described the additional information that was requested from the previous meeting. There was general discussion regarding curb cuts on corner lots being prohibited which connect two intersecting streets. The ZPC asked that minor changes be made and brought back to the next meeting for review. 5. Old Stock Housing. Joe Newton briefly explained the additional changes of the preliminary report that the ZPC asked for at the last meeting. After general discussion, Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the preliminary report and forward it to the 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department City Council for approval. Second by Matthew Fisher. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myranda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 6. Sports Courts. Joe Newton briefly explained the additional information that ZPC asked for at the previous meeting. There was general discussion and review of other city's currently enacted ordinances that pertain to sports courts. There was also a brief discussion regarding possible outdoor lighting requirements and possible limitations on the hours of operation. The ZPC asked staff to make the proposed changes and bring back to the next meeting for review. 7. SF District Consolidation. Joe Newton gave an overview of the proposed preliminary report. After brief discussion, Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the preliminary report with minor changes and bring it back to the next meeting for approval. Second by Sam Mazzu. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 8. Artificial Turf. Joe Newton explained the changes from the last meeting. After a brief discussion, Richard Wilson made a motion to approve the preliminary report with minor changes and bring it back to the next meeting for approval. Second by Matthew Fisher. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 9. Front and Side yard Setback Requirements. There was general discussion regarding the proposed ordinance regarding free little libraries (a/k/a book sharing exchanges), including, for example, whether or not a permit should be required or if approval should be at the discretion of the City's Building Official. Brian Hunt stated there is a Free Little Library registry online where people can register them but this is not controlled by the City. There was general discussion regarding a possible ordinance and its scope, including size limitations, along with location of where permitted exchanges could be placed. The ZPC requested that staff bring back some proposed criteria for review at the next meeting. 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 Matthew Fisher. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. PASSED 1HIS 7 DAY OF S'pir cm 1,e r , 2023. 0C-D John Cutrer, Chairrr ATTEST: \.Q �. VVAv.cs Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator` 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830