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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04132023 ZPC Minutes City of West University Place Public Works Department Zoning & Planning Commission MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Sam Mazzu (left meeting at 7:10 p.m.), Myrenda Takashima and John Howard MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Powell and Matthew Fisher STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Tommy Ramsey, Building Official Brian Hunt, Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes and Zoning Official Joe Newton GUEST: Alida Drewes 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. Alida Drewes spoke in regard to curb cuts and doesn't think it should be discussed again. As far as artificial turf, she doesn't think it's going to make a difference; there should be other things that need to be looked at. She is against the book sharing ordinance. 3. 3/7 Exception. Joe Newton stated there were only minor drafting changes, not any content changes to the final preliminary report that was approved at the last meeting. Sam Mazza made a motion to submit the final report as drafted to the City Council. Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: John Cutrer, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: Richard Wilson. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed 4-1. 4. Curb Cuts. There was discussion regarding the few minor changes to the Zoning Ordinance that Sam Mazzu made to the approved preliminary report at the last meeting. After a brief discussion, Richard Wilson made a motion to submit the final report as drafted to the City Council. Second by Sam Mazzu. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 5. Artificial Turf. Richard Wilson made a motion to submit the final report as drafted to the City Council. Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 6. Book Sharing Exchanges. Richard Wilson made a motion to submit the final report as drafted with the proposed change. Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 7. SF District Consolidation. Joe Newton stated the drafting is still underway; Mr. Newton indicated that staff were making sure there were no inconsistencies throughout the current Zoning Ordinance. All draft changes should be completed by the end of April and brought back to ZPC at the next meeting for discussion. 8. Sports Court. John Cutrer stated he met with City Council at the workshop in February and gave a brief overview of their concerns and direction. Sound, lighting and visibility of the sports courts were some of the items City Council highlighted as concerns. There was general discussion regarding the proposed draft ordinance. This item will be brought to ZPC at its next meeting for further discussion. John Cutrer made a motion to approve the ordinance language as drafted for the four final reports (3/7 Exception; Curb Cuts; Artificial Turf; and Book Sharing Exchanges) that were approved earlier in the meeting by ZPC. Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. [Adjournment] Myrenda Takashima made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Howard. AYES: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department PASSED THIS Lf DAY OFvs't4e- , 2023. John Cutrer, Ch irman ATTEST: ‘-\ -Q. \("). . \--1%-t-05 Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinato 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830