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Home My WebLink About11181982 ZPC Minutes\ , r 1 ~'~~, . , ' ^.~~~.~r. .. i ~ ~ ~ REGULAR 1~4EETING ZONING AND PLANNING COI~ff9ISSI0N ~'~' 1 / Q d~,, NOVEI~9BER~ 18, 1982 ~, ~ . Q 1 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of tiVest University Place convened in regular session at the City Hall, Thursday, November 18, 1982, 7:30 p.m, with the following members present: Chairr~an Casey, presiding.; T~embers Abell, Allen and Norton. ~a..~. ~~/ . T9r. Casey introduced himself and gave his residence address in the City followed by other members of the Commission. Mr. Lee Gaddis Geeslin approached the Board for consideration of: Application #82-9 Lot ~25 of Lot 6 Block 10 6112 Kirby to_.add a double car garage, with study on second floor to be attached to exist'ing to~anhouse. I~9r. Geeslin presented a rough model of existing townhouse and showed the remodeling he proposed along k~ith two sets of blueprint drawings. He stated that he ~aas seeking premiliary approval to see if such remodeling would be feasible. • T9r. Casey stated that anpli.cation #82-9 had been brought to the Zoning and Planning Commission by Mr. Perry, Building Inspector because the Zoning and Planning Commission needs to review all plans for construction of the townhouse district. " Mr. Casey asked P~9r. Perry if he had taken soMe measurements as to ~~hat the predominate setback on Kirby Drive is. Mr. Perry responded with "the proposed addition is set back 16 feet off the property line. A lengthy discussion.began with Mr. Casey, Norton, Allen and Abell talking of the feasibility of such an addition. D9r. Casey stated that there had to be at least two and one-half parking spaces per unit, for a total of five parking spaces for both townhouses. He also asked h1r. Geeslin if the totle that was vested to him designate the parking area now provided as common area or not. Mr. Geeslin did not know. Mr, Brad Hamilton was in the audience, and is the attorney for Ms. McDade who resides next door to the Geeslin residence. Mr. Hamilton stated that he was not aware of a designated common area, only property line to ~ ~ property line. . A1r. P~9cDade, r9s. McDades father approached the table and told of his objections to the addition to Mr. Geeslin's townhouse. They were:. 1) The added wall would be higher than the original structure.' 2) Wall will not~ conform to original structure. " 3) When he purchased.the property at 6114 Kirby he was under the impression that it was a common parking area. The addition of the wall would be denying him his parking privileges for he and his guests. 4) It was not fair for someone to be able to effect the value of his ~ property. 5) The remodeling could possibly effect the existing slab and wall of his townhouse. ~ 6) Mr. McDade stated that he would not have considered buying the townhouse if the proposed attachment had been added to the townhouse at the time of his purchase. ~ Zoning and Planning Commission Meetin~ , November 18, 1982 c~nued' ~ • . , Page 2 of 3 ~. ~~ '- It was again discussed by all members of the Zoning and Planning Commission. ` Mr. Geeslin and P.fr. T9cDade and Ms. A9cDade excused themselves from the meeting and Pdr. Casey called for a five minute reccess at 8:40 p.m. u • ~ r4eeting resumed to order at *:45 p.m. Mr. Casey then asked the Commission members if they objected to discussion of the second item on the agenda and would return to Mr. Geeslin's application later in the evening. All members agreed. The Zoning and Planning Commission began the discussion onP ~~a ' ~ ~ This application ti~as expanded to include area on North side of Wroxton from l9akeforest to within 180 feet of Kirby Drive. Described below: o Application for rezoning of Twelve existing apartment residences to t-,~elve townhouse or patio home ~ residences located at 2728, 2732 and 2736 lUroxton, Lots 197.3 ft. by 108.15 ft. A.C. Reynolds Survey Addition, each facing ti9roxton. Tract 2E, 268 ft. x 108 ft., Acreage out of the A.C. Reynolds Survey, 2704, 2708, 2712 and 2716 1~'roxton. Tract 2D, 67 ft. x 108 ft., Acreage out of the A.C. Reynolds Survey, ~2718. i~'roxton. T4r. Casey passed out copies of a letter from A4r. Lilley, Director of Operations regarding availability of utilities in the 2600 and 2700 block of Wroxton. Mr. Perry stated that the area facing South is zoned for apartments and the South side of Wroxton is zoned for single families and duplexes. A4r. Allen stated that he was concerned about the density this would create with parking and traffic increasing on the Southside. A lengthy discussion began with many questions asked. After discussing the above for an extended time: Mr. Abell made a motion not to rezone the Southside of Wroxton between Kirby and Wakeforest, but to keep it zoned as it is currently, which is single family residences and/or duplexes. Seconded by T9r. Allen. '~ Three for - One against. Voting Aye: Gasey Abell Allen Motion Carried. Voting No: Norton After much discussion concerning the Northside of Wroxten for rezoning: Mr. Norton made a motion to recommend the rezoning of the property from Wakeforest to the East to the rear of the commercial property fronting on Kirby and North of 11'roxton as described in the application for Public Hearing for the townhouses with proper criteria recommodations to be made. ~~oting Aye: Casey Voting No: Allen Norton Abell~ Three for - One against. A7otion Carried. Mr. Casey asked t~lr. Abell if he had a clear understanding of what he had voted on. Mr. Abell stated that it was his understanding that the motion was that the Commission has decided on the first step and that is depending on the outcome of this motion as to whether or not to recommend that the area be rezoned for townhouses, and if the vote is favorable then we will move into another phase of it that would be making requirements for parking, etc.... and every- thing that goes along with it and presenting it to the City Commissioners as agreed upon. Zoning and Planning ~~mmission November 18, 1982 c~nued' ~ ~ Page 3 of 3 . _~,.. • . ,----_ • Mr. Casey suggested that a workshop for the Zoning and Planning Commission be held to formulate the criteria to present to the City Commissioners. Mr. Casey asked if all members would/could attend. All members stated yes. 1~4r. Norton volunteered to outline the rough draft and have it ready for the upcoming workshop. The members could then give their input and make necessary changes. Mr. Casey advised the members that they should look closely at Ordinance #1025 before coming to the workshop. It was agreed to hold the workshop on December 2,. 1982, 7:30 p.m, in the Conference Room at the City of 1Vest University Place City Hall. More discussion from all members. Mr. Allen made a motion that the Zoning and Planning Commission instruct the Building Inspector, Mr. Wayne Perry not to issue any building permits for new construction until the Zoning and Planning Commission had an opportunity to measure the proposal against the criteria. Mr. Norton~seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Casey Allen Abell Norton • All in favar. A9otion Carried. The members returned to application ~82-9. After much discussion: Mr. Norton made a motion to deny application ~82-9 due to the fact that it ~!~ ~'~d l~~e o°~0=n~ to the parking requirements . A9r, Abell ~ seconded the motion. ` Voting Aye: Casey ~ ~~~ ~?L (/ , ~ Allen ~~~~ Abell Norton ~ All in favor. Motion Carried. ~~. ~~~ °2"~ ~ With no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. L _I ATTEST: ' Secretary Chairman ~