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Zoning & Planning Commission
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cutrer, Dick Yehle, Bob Powell. Doug Rephlo, Sam
Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John Howard
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Philip Boedeker and Planning & Zoning
Administrator Chris Guess
GUEST: Councilmember, Clay Brett
1. Notices, Rules, Etc. John Cutrer, Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:19
p.m. John Cutrer asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Chris Guess
stated notices were posted per state and local laws.
2. Public Comments. There were no public comments.
3. City Council Updates. Clay Brett provided recent City Council updates for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant stating the city approved a $17.5 million contract for
wastewater treatment plant improvements, including flood resiliency work and a chlorine
system upgrade. The city also received a water rate study, which did not find much price
elasticity to support water conservation efforts. There were concerns about how multi-lot
properties are treated in the tiered pricing structure. Mr. Brett also stated the city
purchased a vacant lot adjacent to the church property, which could be used for future
development or green space by the city.
4. Docket No. 2025-0001, 3804 and 3810 Milton Replat. Chris Guess stated the West U
Baptist Church is seeking to consolidate multiple parcels into one. The purpose of the
replat is to allow for a complete redo and improvement of the parking lot, which was
based on a 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustments approval. It is intended to increase the
flow of the lot, potentially add a few spaces and include beautification, shielded lighting
and landscaping. The property is in the vicinity of land being considered in the city's
facilities master plan and related to Proposition D. However, the executive Pastor for the
church clarified that this specific replat initiative relates back to the 2022 ZBA approval
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for the parking lot project and does not reflect a current future plan to put a building on
the lot. While the replat is happening on land near where the city is considering facility
expansion, this action itself is driven by the church's approved parking lot improvements.
Chris Guess stated the replat meets the city's code requirements and staff recommends
approval. Sam Mazzu made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by John
Howard. AYES: John Cutrer, Dick Yehle, Bob Powell, Doug Rephlo, Sam Mazzu,
Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion
approved.
ACTOIN: After discussion Sam Mazzu made a motion to approve the replat. Second by
Bob Powell. AYES: John Cutrer, Dick Yehle, Bob Powell, Doug Rephlo, Sam Mazzu,
Myrenda Takashima and John Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion
approved.
5. Lighting Regulations. Chris Guess recommended that the City of West University Place
should consider updating the lighting ordinance to include a numeric foot-candle standard
at property lines. The goal is to provide clearer enforcement criteria, rather than relying
on a "reasonable person" standard. Mr. Guess stated the city staff conducted a site visit
and provided sample light readings, showing the potential impact of a 0.25 foot-candle
limit. A full discussion ensued during which ZPC considered balancing enforcement,
accommodating existing conditions, and avoiding unintended consequences.
ACTION: After discussion, ZPC members agreed to alternate using the light meter to
evaluate the 0.25 foot-candle limit in various areas in the city as a way to assess the
reasonableness of that standard, and committed to share and discuss their findings at the
next meeting
6. Meeting Minutes. Meeting minutes were not available for approval. Will be on the next
ZPC agenda for approval.
[Adjournment]
Dick Yehle made a motion to adjourn. Second by Doug Rephlo. AYES: John Cutrer,
Dick Yehle, Bob Powell, Doug Rephlo, Sam Mazzu, Myrenda Takashima and John
Howard. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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