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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 05-13-08327 MINUTES #2734 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL MODULAR BUILDING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008, 4:15 P.M. Mayor Holmes opened the special City Council Meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the Fire Department Training Room in City Hall. Present were Mayor Pro-Tempore Harry Shawver and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Jerry Grable and Kelly Walker. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston and City Secretary Kate Smith. MAIN AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-101 (4) (B) VI TO REGULATE GARAGE ENTRIES FACING A SIDE STREET IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. Residents in the multi-family neighborhood west of Snider Pla.za have addressed the City Council in recent meetings regarding the current construction policies in the multi-family districts and that they allow for garage doors facing the side street. The cumulative result on the corner the lots presents the appearance of a"warehouse use" that negatively impacts the neighborhood. Council received a report on February 12, 2008 and provided direction to staff to amend the current zoning ordinance to prohibit garage doors that face a side street in the multi family districts. This item was discussed with the Multi-Family Development Standards Committee on Monday March 17, 2008 and then reviewed with the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee on Tuesday April 22, 2008. Both Committees unanimously recommended approval. Mayor Holmes sought clarification from Community Development Manager Harry Persaud that this ordinance would not allow garage doors to face the streets in the multi-family districts. Mr. Persaud confirmed that fact. Councilmember Carter verified that this restriction was city-wide, not just in the multi-family area adjacent to Snider Plaza. Mr. Persaud confirmed. Mayor Holmes opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak on the issue, Mayor Holmes closed the public hearing. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-101 (4) (B) VI TO REGULATE GARAGE ENTRIES FACING A SIDE STREET IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. Councilmember Grable moved approval of the ordinance amending section 22-101 (4) (b) vi to regulate garage entries facing a side street in multiple-family dwelling districts. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance amending section 22-101 (4) (b) vi to regulate garage entries facing a side street in multiple-family dwelling districts. ORDINANCE NO. 08/28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNNERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-101 (4) (b) vi TO REGULATE GARAGE ENTRIES FROM SIDE STREETS IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; 32~ PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-101 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD SUBSECTION (5) TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED (SF-A) DEVELOPMENT IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. The current development trend in the multi-family district is characterized by the demolition of existing duplexes and the construction of new four unit buildings. The result is a dramatic change of existing neighborhoods with larger buildings and higher densities. Over the past year, following direction from the City Council, ordinances were put in place in the multi-family districts, to require additional off-street parking, limit the number and spacing of driveways, and to establish minimum standards for driveway ramps to underground parking garages. The current zoning ordinance allows for duplex (D-1) and single family attached (SF- A) developments in the multi-family districts. The proposed ordinance provides detailed development standards for promoting single family (SF-A) construction in the multi-family districts. This item was discussed by the Multi-Family Development Standards Committee on March 17, 2008 and then reviewed with the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee on Tuesday April 22, 2008. Community Development Manager Harry Persaud noted that the permeable coverage is the same; it has just been rearrange to allow for approximately 70% of structures to be built in the rear. Mayor Holmes clarified with Mr. Persaud that the builders were in favor of this amendment. Mr. Persaud stated that they were. Mayor Holmes noted that this ordinance should work to reduce density in the area. He noted that, over time, if it does not, the City may want to look into re-zoning the properties to reduce density. Mayor Holmes asked Mr. Persaud to keep the City Council updated on this issue. Mayor Holmes opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak on the issue, Mayor Holmes closed the public hearing. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22-101 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD SUBSECTION (5) TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED (SF-A) DEVELOPMENT 1N MULTIPLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance amending section 22-101 of the zoning ordinance to add subsection (5) to provide standards for single-family attached (sf-a) development in multiple-family dwelling districts. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance amending section 22-101 of the zoning ordinance to add subsection (5) to provide standards for single-family attached (sf-a) development in multiple-family dwelling districts. ORDINANCE NO. 08/29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-101 TO ADD SUBSECTION (5) TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED (SF-A) DEVELOPMENT IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES 1N CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. -- 329 INAUGURATION AND RECEPTION FOR NEW CITY COUNCIL At 5:00 p.m. the City Council Inauguration was held in the Fire Department Day Room. Municipal Court Judge James P. Barklow, Jr. swore in the 2008-2010 City Council which includes: Mayor James H. Holmes, III, Councilmember Kelly Walker, Councilmember Syd Carter, Councilmember Jerry Grable and Councilmember Robert Clark. Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver stepped down due to term limitations. Mayor Holmes thanked Mr. Shawver for his service to the City of University Park and presented him with his nameplate and rocking chair. City Manager Bob Livingston also thanked Mr. Shawver for his service and presented him with a watch and street sign. Following remarks by Mayor Holmes, the inauguration ceremony adjourned and a reception was held in honor of the new City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May 2008. ATTEST: Ka Smith, C~tyJSecretary J es H. Holmes, III, ayor