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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08111983 ZPC Minutes (2)15 f~ REGULAR MEETING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 1983 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session on Thursday, August 11, 1983; 7:30 P.M_, with the following members present: Chairman Kendrick, presiding; Members Bettler, O'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 19, 1983 was amended with necessary changes. The minutes dated June 9, 1983 were re-submitted for final approval. Voting Aye: Bettler Voting No: None Kendrick O',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. O'Leary. Voting Aye: Bettler Voting No: None Kendrick O'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%) percent 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 applications for subdivision. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan was represented by Mr. O'Leary. The purpose of the comprehensive plan is to examine current and potential alternative uses of tkee property of the 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 responsibility 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 and outside-the City (water, sewer, electrical, water wells, sidewalks, etc. - Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Norton. 1 15'7 3) Traffic and Transportation - Mrs. Taitte; 4) Future Development Potential Mr. Kendrick; 5) Documentation and Coordination with Long Range Planning Committee - Mr. O'Leary 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. Q ATTEST: SECRETARY CHAIRMAN.