P&Z Minutes 02-20-24CITY OF NEDERLAND
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
5:00 p.m. February 20, 2024
1. MEETING
The meeting was held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the City of Nederland D. Bob
Henson Office Building, 1903 Atlanta Avenue, Nederland, Texas and was called to
order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Scott Watjus.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Watjus, Mark Byars, and Alex Rupp
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dylan Fairley and Lance Howell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: George Wheeler, Chief Building Official and Beth
Merren, Inspections Department Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Rickie Salenga and Richie Salenga
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Alex Rupp and seconded by Mark Byars to approve the
minutes of the October 17, 2023 meeting. All voted aye.
3. REPLAT
Rickie Salenga, owner of the property located at 2120 Helena Avenue, described as
the SW Y4 of Lot 1, Block 2, Cottage Groves Addition requested a replat of his
property into Tracts 1-A and 1-B to build two (2) single-family dwellings. After a
full discussion, a motion was made by Mark Byars and seconded by Alex Rupp to
send to the City Council a recommendation to approve the re -plat contingent upon the
floorplans of each dwelling meeting the ordinance lot setback requirements. All
voted aye.
4. ZONING
Discussion on a request to consider proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Section 15.1.8 Food Trucks for establishing regulations that will allow food trucks to
operate within the City limits of Nederland in an orderly, safe and heathful manner.
After a full discussion, a motion was made by Alex Rupp and seconded by Mark
Byars to recommend proposed amendment to City Council with the addition of a food
truck violation/penalty clause. All voted aye.
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5. COMMUNICATION
Discussion regarding the opening of Jingo's Cajun Eatery.
6. ADJOURN
There being no other business a motion was made by Alex Rupp and seconded by
Mark Byars to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. All voted aye.
Scott Watjus, Chairma