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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05141981 ZPC MinutesI~ REGULAR MEETING ZONING AND PLANNING COT~AdISSION b4AY 14 , 19 81 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session at the. City Hall, Thursday, May 14,.1981, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Chairman Casey, presiding;. Members Abell, Allen and Norton. Notice of meeting .was posted in the City Hall on May 8, 1981. Chairman Casey introduced himself and gave .his address in the city followed by other members. John Starnes and Jerry Doneel of the Starnes Group and Charles Porter, Unicenter Properties, developers and builders. of Rutgers Place townhouses; and Bob Williamson, 6714 Belmont and John Claine, archetectural planner, attended the meeting to dis- cuss certain sections. of the townhouse ordinance no. 1025 as it referred to pro- perty they each own at the northwest corner of Bellaire Boulevard. and BElmont, namely: S100' x 140' of Lot 1 and S 35' x 140' of Lot 2 and Lot 3 Block 3 West University Place 1st Addition Owned by the Starnes Group N100' x 60' of Lot 1 and N 35' x 60' of Lot 2 Block 3 West University Place 1st Addition Owned by Bob 1illiamson Mr. Starnes. stated they had talked with Mr. Williamson and at this time they had not reached any agreement as to the sharing of a common driveway, utilities, res- ponsibility of common or shared area. He presented two proposed plans showing a common driveway shared by the two properties off BElmont whereby the entire driveway was located on the Starnes Group property, but stated that if this plan was accepted, a large. elm tree would have to be removed, or if rerouting around the tree it would partially intrude into. the Williamson property which cut down on the area he could develop. Another plan he proposed showed that part of the guest parking for the Starnes Group would have to be forfeited to accomodate Mr. Williamson's development. Mr. Williamson stated that he and his family had lived at this address for approxi- mately four years and that he desired to construct three townhouses, live in one of them and sell the other two.. That developing with the Starnes Group on their adjacent property would be the only feasible way, because of the twenty foot set- back required on the north of his property which cut down considerable the area he could develop. He presented a proposed plan in conjunction with the one al- ready presented by Mr. Starnes in which he could construct three townhouses and meet all setbacks with the commmon drive on the adjacent property. II,I _J 1 /~ A lengthy discussion ensued between the representatives of the property for development. and Board members. Representatives were advised the .Commission could give an interpretation of setbacks and advise what had been done in the past which was to pass on each plan as presented for approval. They discussed the twenty foot rear se back requirement, the waiving of a side setback for common walls and stated that they encouraged the owners to develop a joint property which would meet the ordinance requirements.. Mr. Williamson pointed out several times that he was willing to cooperate to the fullest with the Starnes Group, i.e., paying his pro- rata share of expenses on the common drive and utilites, etc. The Commission advised that the owners of the property should develop a plan and/or plans ~ present it for approval on which the Commission could pass an opinion but at this time. it was up to the parties to reach an agreement, The following action was taken in the election of new officers for the new Commis- sion: Q Nomination of Mr. Norton of Mr. Casey for Chairman. There being no other nominations, Q Mr. Casey was elected by acclamation. Nomination by Mr. Allen of Mr. Norton for Vice-Chairman. There being no other nomi- - nations, Mr. Norton was elected by acclamation. Nomination by h4r. Allen of Mr. Abell for secretary. There being no other nominations, Mr. Abell was elected by acclamation. Members reviewed proposed Rules of Procedure governing the Zoning and Planning Commission for the present term. Motion by Mr. Abell, seconded by Mr. Allen, that the Rules of Procedure as submitted be adopted and establishing the second Thursday of each month as the regular meeting date. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None Chairman Casey briefly reviewed the proposed recommendations to the City Commission for amending the Zoning Ordinance and reminded members the City Commission had set May 27th to hold a public hearing jointly with the Zoning and Planning Commission at the Community Building at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning. and Planning Commission on April 9, 1981 were approved as submitted. With no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:.00 p.m. ''~ ~ -, ..~ Chairman ATTEST: Secretary