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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
MINUTES
March 20, 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park met on Monday,
March 20, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3800 University Blvd.
University Park, Texas. The following are minutes of that meeting.
Commission Members Attending
Staff Members Attending
Robert H. West - Chairman
Randy Biddle
H. Reed Shawver III
Ed Freeman
Bill Foose
Doug Roach
Bea Humann
Harry Persaud - Community Dev. Mgr
Rob Dillard - City Attorney
Jennifer Deaver- Administrative Assistant
Absent and Excused
H. Reed Shawver
Randy Biddle
Mr. West opened the public hearing and then read the specifics of the first case.
PZ 06-002 - Lincoln Property Company, representing Highland Park lSD, requesting
approval of an amendment to Planned Development District PD-17 to allow for a batting
cage facility to be located on Douglas Avenue, North of and abutting the existing Seay
Center. The subject tract is zoned PD-17 and owned by the Highland Park Independent
School District. A public hearing was held on February 20, 2006 and this item was
tabled for further consideration on March 20, 2006.
Mr. West stated that the Lincoln Property Company, representing Highland Park ISD has
submitted written request to postpone this item for a later meeting. He then read the
specifics of the next case.
PZ 06-005: Hold a public hearing and consider 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 13-100 (1) to require a permit for a
fence; amending Section 28-105 (1)(d) to provide fence requirements in residential
districts; amending section 11.106 (a) regulating waste collection; providing for the
repeal of all ordinances in 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.
Mr. Persaud briefed the commission and audience members via a power point
presentation.
Mr. West inquired if there were any opposing parties that wished to speak, none came
forward. He then closed the public hearing.
Mr. West inquired of Mr. Persaud if the ordinance currently requires 6 feet and how
many receptacles will fit into the 6 foot space.
Mr. Persaud stated that per the sanitation department manager, the 6 foot requirement is
no longer working.
Mr. Foose inquired if this was in the fencing section of the ordinance.
Mr. Dillard stated that it is a right of way issue not a fence issue.
Mr. Bill Mead, owner / resident of 4301 Ryer and builder came forward and suggested
that the ordinance be approved by the percentage of lot sizes.
A discussion ensued regarding rear entry garages using a portion of the drive for extra
receptacles. Sliding gates would be the only situation that would not allow use of the
concrete on the end of a drive.
Mr. Freeman stated that he feels the ordinance is too vague leaving open room for
interpretation.
Mr. West made a motion to table the item until the April 17th meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission, with a second from Mr. Freeman the motion was approved
unanimously 7-0.
Mr. West then read the specifics of the next case.
PZ 06-006: Hold a public hearing and consider an Ordinance of the City of University
Park, Texas, amending the comprehensive zoning ordinance, as heretofore amended, by
repealing Section 21-100 (4) (c) iii to eliminate the twenty feet and ten feet limitations on
cumulative side yards in the single family dwelling districts; and providing an effective
date.
Mr. Persaud briefed the commISSIOn and audience members via a power point
presentation showing the requirements of different size lots; he then explained the benefit
of changing the ordinance. He showed examples of other lots including ones on
Centenary, Hanover and Mcfarlin.
Mr. West inquired if other cities were currently complying with this, and Mr. Persaud
stated yes.
Mr. West then inquired if there were any favoring or opposing parties who wished to
speak.
Mr. James T. Bradley resident / owner of 3529 Centenary, came forward to speak in
favor of the change. He expressed concerns of large homes causing increased taxes.
Mr. West then closed the public hearing
Mr. West asked for a motion. Mr. Freeman made a motion and with a second from Ms.
Humann the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the request as written, with a second from Mr.
Freeman the motion carried.
Mr. Freeman made a motion to approve the minutes with a second from Mr.
Roach, the minutes were approved unanimously 5-0
There being no further business before the Commission, Mr. West adjourned the meeting.
Approved by:
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