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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z MN 09-17-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS MINUTES September 17, 2007 The Planning and September 17, 2007 University Park, met on Monday, University Blvd., Commission Members f\tt~~d..l1g Robert H. West -- Chairman Reed Sha\\'Vef, HI Doug Roach Randy Biddle Ed Freeman Staff Members Harry Persaud - Lorna Balser- Rob Dillard, City Present lmd Seated Bea Humann Jerry Jordan Absent Bill Foose Mr. West opened the the specifics offhe case. 1. Hold a public Texas, amend heretofore Sections districts; standard in of University Park, University Park, as of family; amending ngle family dwelling uses and occupancy consultant hired by recommendation to his presentation through the current and proposed definition of "'no more districts but to change unrelated individuals., ," Mr. West introduced Mr. the City of University the Planning & the use of a standards. His than two (2) the MF -1 through Mr. Sefko asked the board for discussion. He owns 3 units on Hursey With in favor stated that he tbepublic hearing Crarn.ef who With no one else wanting to speak irif'hvor, Bob themselves known. opposition to make 1 James Gamer who resides at 3120 Milton approached the podium. He stated that there are issues with the existing structures and that there is no good in place to benefit the citizens with this change. By creating higher density with multi- he feels like the city would be creating more problems. Frru:ik McEntire who resides at 3439 Westminster approached the . He stated that the parking is already severe and with aU of the duplex being tom down and replaced with multi- family, there is not enough parking spaces to hold many ofthe cars. Mary Graves who resides at 6716 Hursey approached the and stated that the multi- tamilyareas are already c. In school hours, it down Hillcrest and it creates traffic in both the ly area and the Snider streets are too narrow all over the place. The ghbors is keeping the streets sate for the kids, pedestrians and the driv said that the noise level is up and there has not been any enforcement change asked that the P&Z members keep the occupancy rates where they are and to enforce the present ordinance. Mike Haines who resides at 2024 Marquette approached the and stated. that there are other college towns which restrict the number of 0 to increase. He asked that the big question to ask oneself is "why". don't want more traffic and/or people. He it is the "transients~' by this increase. Mr. Haines feels that i council and P&Z do not He feels that the definition of family ark is too narrow and requested that P&Z oppose the proposed amendment and show the desires of the residents by enforcing the codes which present! y exist. Michael Komlan who resides at 310n Milton approached the and stated that he had checked the P&Z member's home addresses to to the Hursey 81. multi- family area. He felt like P&Z is not listening to everyone. He stated that he has to walk the dog on the street because there are so many cars. He then asked for Dan Sefko's qualifications, Dan Sefko approached the podium so as to advise every one of his qualifications and that he was approached by the City of University Park to address this issue for the city. Tom Hoyt who resides at 3113 Milton approached the and stated that he was in opposition to the zoning He stated that the City of University Park has the Snider Plaza area. He asked that the P&Z members ask themselves one question. That question is, "how will increasing the density of CaCS and people improve the lite for the people". Kitty Holloman who resides at 3039 Marquette approached the and stated that the city must keep its little town. She recommends that one nider Plaza would help. Ms. HoHoman also said that it is distressing that the town cannot be kept the way it should be. Dot Gruber who resides at 2905 approached the podium and stated that she feels that the entire area will be affected by he stated that the traffic is increasing all the time. Bob West advised her would not be about the library and that she could talk about that at a 2 Jill Lynn James who resides at 6712 Hursey approached the at her address for 22 years. She said that where per unit and it is never enforced. She said that spaces to open. She &Z members to drive down that there is not room for anymore cars. and stated that she has lived unit, there are 4 laza wait for parking and that they would find Susan Wilson who resides at 3312 Westminster approached the podium and stated that she opposes increasing density for the safety of enforcement and with moving into the one can park in front 0 Ms. Wilson stated that the laws that are on the books and to enforce them. She then, will end and when it is that he should have advised her that a set of amendments to the zoning presented to the council around the beginning of next year. Due to the lack of arisen where no the city to keep Seiko when his contract the council. Dan Setko ordinance will be Benny Parish who resides at 3325 Westminster approached the difficult to park now and that it is really bad when 3 or girlfriends plus friends over. He said that there is no place members to please listen to the residents. and stated that it is feally and have 3 boyfriends to park. He urged the Lillian Hills who resides at 3328 Westminster approached compiled a list of residents on her block of the number of each unit as well as the numbef of cars they park there. and stated that she has occupants which reside in With no further comments, Bob West closed th,e public hearing. Ed Freeman motioned to deny the change. Bob West asked if there was a second motion. Doug Roach stated that without rigorous enforcement, everyone seems fearful of automobiles and that he does not understand how traffic could w. He stated that P&Z has passed an amendment for a 1 car per bedroom, therefore; difference between me and my buddy or me and my brother residing there?" Reed Shawver said, "no I don't think it can get much worse". He stated that he lives in the affected zone and has been living with it for years. Bob West stated that the issue is hard to enforce. Shawver and Doug Roach had stated. He also said certain choices, it doesn't mean that it applies to University Park. that he understands what Reed because other cities make Doug Roach stated that his feelings on this issue are that 3 unit together but because the residents present had been loud side. are acceptable to live in a he was moving to the other Reed Sha\\'Ver questioned that if the city wanted to keep the as is, then how can the city hold up their requirement for I car thinks it feels better to have 3 car spaces. district size regulation bedroom'? He stated that he 3 Randy Biddle made parking space the city could make do with I additional off street Ed Freeman made the Bob West seconded zoning stated. With no ftLrther Randy Biddle opposed. Reed ShawvL>r and Mr. West then asked JOt comments or changes; minutes. Randy Biddle of the minutes from the or changes Ed and the motion 20, 2007 meeting with any Ii motion to approve the with a 5-0 vote. With there being no Board, Mr. meeting. Rober!: H. 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