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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
MINUTES
June 19, 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park met on Monday,
June 19, 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
Bill Foose
Reed Shawver, III
Doug Roach
Harry Persaud - Community Dev. Mgr
Lewis Nichols - City Attorney
Jennifer Deaver- Administrative Assistant
Present & Seated
Ed Freeman
Bea Humann
Mr. West opened the public hearing and then read the specifics of the first case.
PZ 06-009: Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Analytical Surveys
representing the property owner, for approval of a replat and site plan for Lot 14, Block
2, Idlewild Addition, being an Addition of the City of University Park, Dallas County,
Texas, and more commonly known as 4212 Lovers Lane. The replat will subdivide the
lot into two single family attached lots located in Planned Development District PD-7
zoned for Single Family Attached housing development. A variance is not required for
the approval of this replat.
Mr. Persaud gave a brief over view of the specifics and confirmed that this replat met all
of the city requirements.
Mr. West inquired if there was any favoring / opposing parties that wished to speak.
Mr. Doug Bradley, owner / resident of 4201 Amherst came forward. He introduced
himself and stated that he was opposed to the replat for fear it would result in other
properties being changed to SF A and that it would not be favorable for the property
value. He then inquired of the process of approval of replats reviewed by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Mr. West explained that replats must meet all requirements of the city ordinance in order
for city staff to place on the agenda of The Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Bradley then inquired ifhe could have guidance as to what measures to take
preventing his own lot from being re zoned.
Mr. Nichols gave direction to Mr. Bradley in the process of rezoning a lot.
Mr. Bradley inquired when was the lot rezoned PD- 7.
Mr. West stated that change was made was in 1996.
Mr. Bradley inquired if the neighbors could have any influence with the builders as to the
design of the house on the re-zoned lot.
Mr. Persaud stated that the design must meet certain requirements for the set back lines
according to the ordinance, be approved and have a permit issued, and a resident may
contact a builder with any concerns.
Mr. West then closed the public hearing.
Mr. Foose made a motion to approve the replat, with a second from Mr. Roach the
motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
Mr. West then read the specifics of the second case.
PZ 06-010: Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Analytical Surveys
representing the property owner, for approval of a replat for Lot 1, Block 2, Thackeray
Addition, being an Addition of the City of University Park, Dallas County, Texas, and
more commonly known as 3625 Asbury. The replat will subdivide the lot into two
single family attached lots located in Planned Development District PD-6 zoned for
Single Family Attached housing development. A variance is not required for the
approval of this replat.
Mr. Persaud gave a brief over view of the specifics and confirmed that this replat met all
of the city requirements.
Mr. West inquired if there was any favoring / opposing parties that wished to speak.
None came forward
Mr. Biddle made a motion to approve the replat, with a second from Mr. Shawver the
motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
Mr. West then read the specifics of the third 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
amending Section 21-100 (4)(b) to regulate features allowed in the required front yards of
Single family Districts, providing for a repeal of all ordinances in conflict and providing
for effective date. This item was tabled at the May 15, 2006 meeting.
Mr. West inquired ifthere was any favoring / opposing parties that wished to speak.
None came forward.
Mr. Foose inquired of an example of a freestanding column.
Mr. Persaud reminded him of the power point presentation from the May 15th meeting.
Mr. Foose suggested that the ordinance read no more than four items as opposed to four
columns allowed in required front yards.
A discussion ensued suggesting the re wording of the ordinance and it was determined
that the item be tabled until the July 17th meeting of the Planning and Zoning commission
when Mr. Dillard could be present to assist in the correct wording change in the amended
ordinance.
Mr. Biddle made a motion to table the decision until the July 17th meeting, with a second
from Mr. Roach the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
Mr. West then read the specifics of the fourth 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 gave a brief over view of the specifics of this case, reminding the
commission members that this item was tabled at the May 15, 2006 meeting.
Mr. West inquired if there was any favoring I opposing parties that wished to speak.
None came forward.
Mr. Roach inquired of what the fee for a fence permit was.
Mr. Persaud stated that the fee was $50.00; he then reviewed statements from Mr.
Smallwood from the May 15th meeting.
Mr. Foose inquired if a the ordinance change was driven by staff because of the large
sanitation trucks needing more alley space.
Mr. West suggested that the larger homes may playa factor in the smaller alley ways.
Mr. Foose made a motion to the amendment to the zoning ordinance, with a second from
Mr. Roach the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Biddle made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 15th meeting, with a second
from Mr. Freeman, 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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Robert H. West, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
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