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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08111983 ZPC Minutes. ~~ ~~ ti ~ ~ ~ -/y ~~ REGULAR MEETING. ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 1983 ' * * * * * * * ~ * * * * * ~ * ~x * * ~ * * * * ~ * * * * * * * * The Zoning and Pla~ning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session on Thursday, August 11, 1983; 7:30 p.m., with the following member:~ present: Chairman Kendrick, presiding; Members Bettler, 0'Leary and Taitte. Notice of regular meeting was posted in the City Hall on Monday, August 9, 1983. Chairman Kendrick introduced himself and gave his address in the City followed by other Board members. ~ Minutes of past meeting dated July ig; 1983 was amended with necessary changes. The minutes dated June 09, 1983 were.re-submitted for final approval. Voting Aye: Bettler Voting No: None Rendrick 0'Leary Taitte A draft of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment was submitted for further consideration. After discussion and changes for final draft, a motion by Mrs. Taitte to except the draft in proposed form. The motion was seconded by Mr. 0'Leary. Voting Aye: Bettler Voting No: None Rendrick 0'Leary Taitte Chairman Kendrick stated that-before the next regular scheduled meeting; he would like the members to consider a possible change in the Zoning Ordinance 111 in regards to setback requirements for front building lines. Chairman Kendrick asked that the Board consider removing the exception to the setbacks in reference to blocks that are twenty-five (25%) built-up, in which case the existing dwellings determines the front setback which superceeds setbacks requirements that are determined by lot depth. Due to the Subdivision Ordinance still being held in abeyance, the Commission was unable to review said Ordinance. The Commission is still not accepting any application for subdivision. • • Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan was represented by Mr. 0'Leary. The purpose of the comprehensive plan is to examine current and potential alte rnative uses of the property of tlie City and determine if the City's current zoning ordinances encourages appropriate uses of the land, both now and in the future. It was recommended that five subcommittees be designated with specific respon- sibility to examine if the City's current zoning ordinances should continue in effect or if they should be'amended to encourage a more appropriate use of the land. The subcommittees and chairperson(s) are as follows: 1) Existing land use and non-conforming uses - Mr. Bettler; 2) Existing community facilities both within andvoutside thevcity.(water, sewer, electrical,-water wells, sidewalks, etc.~- Mr. 0'Leary an~ Mr.'Norton; 3) Traffic and transportation - Mrs. Taitte; 4)~ Future development potential - Mr. Kendrick;.5) Documentation and coordination with Long Range Planning Commi~.~ee = Mr. 0'Zeary and Mr. Norton. - -` • 'A special date to finalize forms and procedures was scheduled for August 23, 1983 at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room. With no further.business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.