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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11181982 ZPC Minutes (2)REGULAR MEETING 1 1 1 ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 1982 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session at the City Hall, Thursday, November 18, 1982 at 7:30 p.m, with the following members present: Chairman Casey, presiding: Members Abell, Allen and Norton present. Mr. Bettler absent. Mr. 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 Q to add a double car garage, with study on second floor to be attached to Q existing townhouse. Mr. Geeslin-presented a rough model of existing townhouse and showed the remodeling he proposed along with two sets of blueprint drawings. He stated that he was seeking premiliary approval to see if such remodeling would be feasible. Mr. Casey stated that application #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 Mr. Perry if he had taken some measurements as to what 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. Mr. 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 Mr. Geeslin if the total that was vested to him designated 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. Mr. McDade, Ms. McDades father approached the table and told of his objections to the addition to Mr. Geeslin's townhouse. There 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 tre 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 townhome. 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 purchase. 1 2 It was again discussed by all members of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Geeslin and the McDade's excused themselves from the meeting and Mr. Casey called for a five minute reccess at 8:40 p,m. Meeting resumed to order at 8:45 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 on: Application #82-7. Application-for rezoning of Twelve existing apartment residences to twelve townhouse or patio home residences located at 2728, 2732, and 2736 Wroxton. Lots 197.3 ft. X 108.15 ft. A,C. Reynolds Survey Addition, each facing Wroxton, This application was expanded to include area on North side of Wroxton from Wakeforest to within 180 feet of Kirby Drive. Described below: Tract 2E, 268 ft X 108 ft, acreage out of the A.C. Reynolds Survey, 2704, 2708,. 2712. and 2716 Wroxton. Tract 2D, 67 ft. X 108 ft, acreage out of the A,C. Reynolds Survey, 2718 Wroxton, Mr. Casey passed out copies of a letter from Mr. 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. Mr. 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 Mr. Allen. Voting Aye: Casey Voting No: Norton Abell Allen Three for - Once. against; Motion Carried. 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 Wroxton as described in the application for Public Hearing for the townhouses with proper criteria recommodations to be made; Voting Aye: Casey Voting No: Allen Norton Abell L [1 113 Mr. Casey asked Mr. 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 everything that goes along with it and presenting it to the City Commissioners as agreed upon. 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. Q 1 Mr. 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 ~•:orkshop on December 2, 1982, 7:30 p.m. in th.e Conference room at the City Hall of West University Place. Mr. Allen made a motion to deny application No #82-9 due to the fact that it was not applicable to the parking requirements of the City of West University Place Townhome Ordinance No. #1025. Mr. Abell seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Casey Voting No: 0 Norton Allen Abell All in favor. Motion Carried. With no further b~isiress to come before the Commission, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried,-the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ,. } C•~ha-iYirman ~:..