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West University
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Zoning & Planning Commission
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MEETING MINUTES
July 13,2023
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Sam Mazzu and
Matthew Fisher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Myrenda Takashima and John Howard
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Scott Bounds, Public Works Director Danny
Cameron, Building Official John McGowan,
Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes and Zoning
Official Joe Newton
GUEST: David Cole
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. There was an introduction of the new
Building Official, John McGowan.
2. Public Comments. There were no public comments.
3. SF District Consolidation. David Cole stated he had several concerns that some of the
language was going to be deleted from the current ordinance, especially the height
requirement of buildings and the requirement of screening of mechanical equipment. Joe
Newton stated there was not any language deleted; it has just been separated into the
newly created article. ZPC asked if the relocation of verbiage could be identified
separately and provide a clean copy for the next meeting. Joe Newton briefly discussed
the additional information that was requested from the ZPC from the previous meeting.
HDR provided staff with the proposed updated map that shows the new overlay districts.
There was some discussion that the overlay needed to be in a different shade so that it is
legible. Staff asked that Joe Newton also make any minor drafting changes to the existing
ordinance. There was general discussion about changing the name of the districts. There
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was general discussion regarding where the projections schedule should be located. The
ZPC asked the item to be brought to the next meeting with the proposed changes for
discussion.
4. Sports Court. Joe Newton briefly discussed the changes from the last meeting. There
was general discussion regarding setbacks on through lots; limits on basketball goals and
if there should be a side yard or rear yard setback requirement. After deliberations,
Richard Wilson made a motion that staff prepare a preliminary report that is consistent
with the proposed draft to review at the next meeting. Second by Matthew Fisher. AYES:
John Cutrer, Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fiser and Sam Mazzu. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
[Adjournment]
Sam Mazzu made a motion to adjourn. Second by Matthew Fisher. AYES: John Cutrer,
Richard Wilson, Bob Powell, Matthew Fisher and Sam Mazzu. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator
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