Cityof West University Place  Public Works Department  Zoning & Planning Commission MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES August 8, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  John Cutrer, Dick Yehle, Bob Powell, Doug Rephlo, Sam  Mazzu and Myrenda Takashima  John Howard  Legal Counsel Philip Boedeker, Asst. Public Works Director, Brett Cast, Building Official, John McGowan, Administrative Coordinator Josie Hayes, Permit Technician, Angela CeZar and Zoning Official Joseph Councilmember, Clay Brett, Alida Drewes and Sam  Newton Harwell  GUEST:  1. Notices, Rules, Etc. John Cutrer, Presiding Officer, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. John Cutrer asked staff to confirm that appropriate notices were given. Josie Hayes stated notices were posted per state and local laws. John Cutrer asked commission members and staff to introduce themselves. John McGowan informed the commission 2. Public Comments. Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham spoke regarding a current survey needing to be required before any fence can be replaced. Clay Brett provided an update regarding the Facilities Master Plan, the closing oft the ELF Pipeline to provide a drainage solution on the west side and the Harris County Flood District has announced plans to repair the north side of the Poor Farm Ditch. Sam Harwell, 3809 Marquette stated the definition of structure should be edited and keep track of anything that is considered a structure, that it gets treated the same way each time; limiting the generator testing times; taking into consideration the size of the generator enclosure because it will limit where the unit can be placed on the property, the 18' driveway length when sidewalk is blocked is usually because ofc other things and regarding basketball goal noise, considered making  that he has resigned and this would bel his last meeting.  itd disallowed during quiet hours.  3826. Amherst St. West University Place, TX: 77005 713-662-5830  .zestut.gor    Cityof West University Place  Public Works Department  3. Discussion Items from City Council.  Lighting Ordinance - Joe Newton stated late last year a lighting study was done and did not find any broad violations at that time. They did notice there was significant overspill from commercial lighting. A recommendation was made that restrictions should be added for commercial lighting. The current ordinance does not account for temporary lighting for Halloween. Joe recommended the date in the ordinance be changed to October 15. There was general discussion regarding light trespassing with houses being illuminated and the time frame of when Christmas lights should be allowed. ZPC asked that the study that was done be Noise Ordinance- - There was general discussion regarding the existing ordinance that does not include generators, ifo cabinets should be required to be installed on them or any of the existing generators already installed. ZPC: asked that additional information regarding the number of generator permits issued, the housing and the draft ordinance be submitted for the next meeting. Quiet Hours - Joe Newton recommended making a new definition that allow social gatherings that outline what type of activities would be included such as barbeques. There was general discussion ift the existing ordinance should be HVAC unit Location - Joe Newton explained where the current ordinance allows for units to be set on the property. ZPC asked staff to get more clarification as to why this was on the agenda and bring it back to the next meeting. Driveway Length from Garage Door and Materials Joe Newton stated the issue for this has already been addressed while the edits were being done in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff does get a lot of push back from developers for the 18' requirement. Joe thinks some oft thej pushback will go away now that the inconsistencies have been cleaned up in the Zoning Ordinance. Basketball Goal Location - Joe Newton stated during the sports court ordinance project, basketball courts were incorporated into that. There was general discussion regarding the existing setbacks. Staff stated there has been some complaints by residents. By the time the Code Enforcement Officer goes out, there is no longer an issue. There was general discussion what the setback should be ifone was imposed. There was also discussion regarding the safety concerns ofhaving a basketball goal in the front yard. Staff was asked toj provide more background information to the next meeting for discussion. Definition of Structure - Joe Newton stated City Council asked the ZPCi ifthe definition needed tol be changed. There was discussion if artificial turf would be  submitted for the next meeting.  changed.  3826. Amherst St. West University Place, TX: 77005 713-662-5830  ozzzestut.gou    City rof West University Place  Public Works Department  considered a structure. Staff was asked to provide additional information to the  next meeting for discussion.  [Adjournment  Sam Mazzu made a motion to adjourn. Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: John Cutrer, Dick Yehle, Bob Powell, Doug Rephlo, Sam Mazzu, and Myrenda Takashima.  NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.  PASSED THIS John Cutrer, Chairman ATTEST:  Soplomlopr  2024.  Ge  Jose MHOgos  Ms. Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator  3826. Amherst St. West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830  e.tuestui.gou