HomeMy WebLinkAbout12112025 ZPC Minutes West University Place Public Works Department
Zoning & Planning Commission
Municipal Building
3800 University Boulevard
MEETING MINUTES
December 11,2025
Name Role/Function
John Cutrer Chair(Zoning and Planning Commission)
John Howard Commissioner(Voting Member)
Allan Elkowitz Commissioner(Voting Member)
Richard "Dick" Yehle Commissioner(Voting Member)
Carolyn Galfione Commissioner(Voting Member)
Doug Rephlo Commissioner(Voting Member)
Sam Mazzu, III Commissioner(Voting Member) Absent
Christopher Guess Planning and Zoning Administrator(City Staff)
Chuck Sandifer Chief Building Official (City Staff)
Josie Hayes Administrative Coordinator(City Staff)
Philip Boedeker City Attorney (Olson& Olson)
I. Call to Order, Introductions, and Procedures
• Meeting Called to Order: John Cutrer(Chair) called the meeting to order and confirmed the meeting had
been properly posted in accordance with state and local requirements.
• Roll Call/Introductions: Commissioners and City Staff introduced themselves. Newly appointed
members provided brief background information.
• Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items): No public comments were received.
• Oath of Office:
• All Zoning and Planning Commission members present were formally sworn in.
• The required Oath of Office and Statement of Officer were administered and completed.
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• Legal Training:
• Philip Boedeker(City Attorney) provided mandatory training on the Texas Open Meetings Act
(TOMA), Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), and Conflicts of Interest.
• Topics included quorum requirements, walking quorums, deliberations outside posted meetings,
public comment procedures, use of personal electronic devices, public records retention, and
disclosure/recusal requirements for conflicts of interest.
II. Discussion Item: City Council Requested Zoning and Ordinance Topics
Presenter: Christopher Guess, Planning and Zoning Administrator
• Background:
• Mr. Guess presented a staff overview of topics requested by City Council following the December
City Council meeting and outlined expectations for future reports to Council.
• Topics Identified for ZPC Review:
• Sexually Oriented Businesses
• Other Restricted Businesses
• Yard Art and Sculptures
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Lighting Ordinance
• Kirby Drive Zoning and Land Use Review
• Exterior Beautification
• Staff Direction and Discussion:
• Staff explained that some topics have prior ZPC history, while others involve new or evolving
development pressures, including regional impacts from development along Kirby Drive and adjacent
Houston properties.
• Commissioners discussed the complexity and historical significance of Kirby Drive land use and
recommended prioritizing that topic early due to long-standing transition and buffering issues
between commercial and residential areas.
• Staff outlined an anticipated sequencing approach, grouping related topics and addressing them over
multiple meetings as needed.
• Sexually oriented business regulations were identified as a near-term priority due to upcoming City
Council consideration of a related fee schedule.
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• Consensus Direction:
• The Commission provided consensus directions for staff to prioritize and structure future agendas
around City Council's requested topics, with emphasis on:
o Sexually Oriented Businesses (near-term)
o Kirby Drive Zoning and Land Use Review(early and ongoing)
No formal action or vote was taken on this discussion item.
III.Other Business
• Approval of Previous Minutes:
• No prior meeting minutes were presented for review or approval.
• Future Meetings:
• Staff confirmed the next regular Zoning and Planning Commission meeting date consistent with the
adopted meeting schedule.
IV.Adjournment
• MOTION to adjourn—Richard"Dick" Yehle
• Seconded by: Doug Rephlo
• VOTE: Unanimously in favor.
Meeting Adjourned.
PASSE HIS DAY OF
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