West University Place public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a property at 3908 Riley St. The board will also discuss the selection of a Vice-Chairman.
- Public hearing for Docket No. 2021-0018: variance request for a second gas meter for a back-up generator at 3908 Riley St.
- Selection of Vice-Chairman for a term ending August 31, 2023
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss improvements to Judson Park and pickleball. The agenda includes updates on the Edloe St. Pathway and the City Landscape Improvement Plan.
- Judson Park Improvements
- Pickleball discussion
- Edloe St. Pathway (Transportation Improvement Project)
- City Landscape Improvement Plan
- Holiday Events
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will also discuss potential amendments to its rules of procedures and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 3908 Riley St. to install a second gas meter for a back-up generator
- Variance request for 0 Kirby Dr. to allow reduced side yards for the development of four building sites on three lots
- Discussion of amendments to the rules of procedures
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 28, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on city landscape and transportation projects. The board will discuss goal setting for park improvements and facility use policies.
- Edloe St. Pathway Transportation Improvement Project update
- City Landscape Improvement Plan update
- Judson Park improvements goal setting
- For Profit Trainers/Instructors Parks and Facility Use Policy Review
- Discussion on pickleball, fees, and community greenspaces/greenways expansion
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to allow an additional curb cut for a combined building site. The board will also discuss potential amendments to its rules of procedures and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for Docket No. 2021-0017 regarding a special exception for an additional curb cut at 6328/6330 Mercer St.
- Discussion of amendments to the Rules of Procedures
- Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2021 and October 4, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to nominate and vote for a Secretary and Vice-Chair. The session includes overviews from the Friends Board Chair and the Parks and Recreation Director.
- Nominations and vote for Secretary and Vice-Chair
- Approval of June 2, 2021 and September 1, 2021 minutes
- Overview by Sami Morrison, Friends Board Chair
- Overview by Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct member swearing-in, an orientation session, and a review of rules of procedure. The meeting focuses on establishing the board's roles regarding zoning relief, variances, and appeals.
- Swearing in of Zoning Board of Adjustment Members
- Board Member Orientation covering legal issues and ZBA responsibilities
- Review of Rules of Procedure for meetings and applications
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates from staff regarding Huffington & Judson Park improvements, tennis and pickleball, and fall events. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2022 budget and strategic planning.
- Huffington & Judson Park Improvements
- 2022 Budget & Strategic Planning
- Tennis & Pickleball updates
- Fall Events updates
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet via teleconference to consider a variance for a second gas meter at 6317 Belmont St. The board will also review a request for a special exception to operate a child care facility at 6729 Stella Link Rd.
- Variance request: install a second gas meter for a back-up generator at 6317 Belmont St.
- Special exception request: operate a child care facility at 6729 Stella Link Rd.
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 24, 2021
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet via teleconference to consider two property requests. These include a variance for a second gas meter at 6317 Belmont St. and a special exception for a circular driveway curb cut at 5402 Buffalo Speedway.
- Variance request: install a second gas meter for a back-up generator at 6317 Belmont St.
- Special exception request: allow a curb cut for a circular driveway on a side street line at 5402 Buffalo Speedway
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 27, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to receive staff and council updates. Discussions include the 2022 budget process and operational updates related to COVID-19.
- Fees Schedule Review
- Huffington & Judson Park Updates
- COVID Operational Updates regarding activities, facility hours, and reservations
- Strategic Planning for the 2022 Budget Process
- Judson Park Planning
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. The board will decide on a property's request for a reduced front setback and a front-yard parking area, as well as a request to install a second gas meter.
- Docket No. 2021-0007: Request for a 10-foot front setback variance and a special exception for a front yard parking area at 4121 Judson Ave.
- Docket No. 2021-0008: Request for a variance to install a second gas meter for a back-up generator at 3764 Arnold St.
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 22, 2021.
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to receive staff updates and park ambassador reports. Discussions include the 2022 budget process and planning for Judson Park.
- Strategic Planning for the 2022 Budget Process
- Judson Park Planning
- Huffington Park Update
- Fees Schedule review
- COVID Operational Updates
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a property at 3223 Tangley Rd. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard open area from 60% to 54% to accommodate a garage apartment addition. City staff recommends denying the request.
- Docket No. 2021-0005: Variance request for 3223 Tangley Rd. to reduce rear yard open area to 54%
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 25, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to receive staff and council updates. Discussions include the Huffington Park improvements timeline and planning for Judson Park.
- Huffington Park Improvements Timeline
- Judson Park Planning
- 2022 Budget Process strategic planning
- COVID operational updates
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a teleconference to review two special exception requests. The board will decide on rear yard open area and garage space for a residence and parking requirements for a drive-through business.
- Docket 2021-0002: Request for 4260 Judson Ave to allow 47% rear yard open area (instead of 60%) and 790 sq ft of non-garage space (instead of 600 sq ft)
- Docket 2021-0004: Request for 5706 Kirby Dr to allow 3.3 parking spaces per 1,000 sq ft of gross floor area for a drive-through (instead of 10 spaces)
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 25, 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to receive updates on park facilities and staff. The board is scheduled to discuss fees and hours of operation as new business.
- Staff update on Huffington Park Improvements
- Discussion of fees and hours of operation
- Review of pickle ball and field use policies
- Reports from Park Ambassadors for Colonial, Friends, Huffington, Jennie Hughes, Judson, Whitt Johnson, and Wier parks
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to review senior survey results and receive updates from the Friends Board and City Council. The board will discuss and take action regarding the Huffington Park Improvement Project and consider new business regarding pickleball.
- Huffington Park Improvement Project discussion and action
- Parks Programming and Senior Survey Results presentation
- New business regarding Pickle Ball
- Reports from Park Ambassadors for Colonial, Friends, Huffington, Jennie Hughes, Judson, Whitt Johnson, and Wier parks
City Council
The City Council will discuss 5G network facilities and COVID-19 updates. The body is deciding on a significant utility account bad debt write-off and a property lease for construction use.
- Proposed write-off of $218,641.71 in utility account bad debt for balances prior to 2018
- Lease agreement with SER Construction Group for city property at 5004 Dincans for Buffalo Speedway reconstruction
- Appointment of Kelly Hill to Position 19 of the Friends of West U Parks Fund Board
- Workshop discussion on 5G network facilities
- Recognition of Jonathan Graham as 2020 Employee of the Year
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet via teleconference to receive updates from staff and the Friends Board. The board will discuss the park use policy and updates regarding Huffington Park.
- Huffington Park update discussion
- Park Use Policy discussion
- Staff updates on COVID-19, Colonial Park East, and surveys
- Old business regarding Friends Park Christmas Tree
- Proposed temporary time change for future virtual meetings