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Home My WebLink About03171966 ZPC Minutes2:3 5 RECESSED MEETING OF ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 17, 1966 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place, convened in recessed session at the City Hall om Thursday, March 17, 1966, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: .Chairman Hannah, presiding; Members Bricker, Hiltons Hines and Lott. This recessed meeting was held for the purpose of giving consideration to the rezoning of the 2800 through 3100 blocks of Bissonnet for townhouse development. The following matters were discussed in order to develop information sufficient to file a preliminary report.. Open Area: There shall be 60~ open area,. including any covered parking. Density: An average of 1800 square feet ground area per townhouse (minimum), or for example, not more than three townhouses in a 5400 square foot ground area. Minimum Square Feet: Each townhouse shall have a minimum total living area of no less than 1100 square feet. Parking: Minimum of 1.5 on property parking spaces for each townhouse. No on property covered parking to be permitted in front yard area. Driveway:- Minimum 10-foot in width, for access to on property parking area. Setbacks: 5 foot 10 foot 20 foot 5 feet 5 feet 10 feet frontage setback side street setback from rear property line to any living area from rear property line to any structure side setback from property line on inside lots open space between any two buildings on same lot. Screening Device: At least six feet in height. Type to be approved. Townhouse Construction: Maximum two stories in height,: including first floor parking area, if any. Total height not to exceed 30 feet. Existing Codes and Ordinances of the City of West University Place to apply wherever applicable. Signs: To be determined later. There was discussion as to whether two driveways should be required on adja- cent interior lots, as access to on property parking, but it was decided j~~6 that this was not a zoning matter, but should be handled by the Building Inspector prior to issuance of .any permits-. After considerable discussion of these matters, the following action was taken: Motion by Mr. Bricker, seconded by Mr. Hines, that the .Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission be authorized to prepare a preliminary report, based on tY~e matters heretofore discussed, and that said pre- liminary report be filed with the City Secretary and a copy with the City Commission, as required by law. Voting Aye: All Voting.No: None Mc~ton:by Mr. Lo'trt'secon~,ed by Mr.'Hilton.y that"a Publie Hearing be called for".the date . of.l~pril_ 14, ~.19~~, °.at °8.:~a.m. for the purpose of hearing any interested persons in connection with the rezoning of Lots 1 through 1~, Block l; and Lots 1 through 15, Block 2, Monticello Additt~on for townhouse" development, and that proper legal notice. be given. Voting Ayer .All With no further business to come before the Z at this time, .upon motion duly made, seconded was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ATTEST: Secretary Vgrting No: None and Planning Commission carried, the meeting .l 1 1 4J PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE ZONING AND PLANNIlVG COMNLCSSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, CONCERNING PROPOSED REZONIlVG OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 16, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 15, BLOCK 2, MONTICELLO ADDITION FOR TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WEST UNIVRR.SITY PLACE, TEXAS: Consideration of the desirable alternatives to the present zoning of Lots 1 through 16,,Block 1 and Lots l through 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition has been underway for some time, since no development has taken place in this area for at least 25 years. As the result of this study, it is the concluson':,Qf the Zoning and Planning Commission that it is in the best interests of the City of West University Place for the orderly development of this area, to rezone Lots 1 through 16, Block 1 and Lots 1 through 15, Block 2, Monticello Addition, for townhouse development, under a Townhouse District. For the purpose of this consideration, a townhouse shall. be defined somewhat as follows: "The term townhouse shall mean a structure which is one of a series of dwelling units designed for single-family occupancy, which dwelling units are structurally connected or immediately adjacent to each other." The basic recommended requirements or regulations for a townhouse district are as follows: Open Area: There shall be 60~ open area, including any covered parking. Density:. An average of 1800 square foot ground area per townhouse (minimum), or for example, not more than three townhouses in a 5+00 square foot ground area. Minimum Square Feet: Each townhouse shall have a minimum total living area of no less than 1100 square feet. Parking: Minimum of 1.5 On Property parking spaces for each townhouse. No On Pro perty covered parking to be permitted in front yard area. Driveway: Minimum width 10 feet for access to On Pr operty parking. Setbacks: 5 foot frontage setback 10 foot side street setback 20 feet from rear property line to any living area 5 feet from rear property line to any structure 5 feet side setback from property line on inside lots 10 feet open space between any two buildings on same lot. Screening Device: At least six feet in height.. Type to be approved. ,_ -2 ~ ~ Townhouse Construction: Maximum two stories in height, including first floor parking area, if any.. Total .height not to exceed 30 feet. Existing Codes and Ordinances of the City of West University Place to apply wherever applicable. Signs: To be determined]ater. Final recommendation will be made to-the City Commission after further consideration, and after the Public Hearing is held by the Zon.in~ and Planning Commission on April 14, 1966. This concludes our Preliminary Report. Respectfully', ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION (signed by David Hannah) David'Hannah, Chairman 3/23/66 Date filed with City Secretary - 3/23/66 . 1