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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10152009 ZBA Agenda Item 4 City 1 West Univeisity Place *Texas Memo To: Zoning Board of Adjustments From: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner Date: June 16, 2008 Re: Staff Report for Docket 09-12 The applicant in Docket 09-12 3420 Albans is requesting a special exception under Article 7 Section 7-5a Note 7 of the zoning regulations The applicant requests to be allowed a curb cut and driveway section up to 40' wide instead of the maximum 24' width allowed. Background Information The applicant received a permit to construct a new residence with an attached, side loading (from Sewanee) two- car garage with a driveway width of 20' and curb cut width of 24'. The property is located on the northeast corner of Albans and Sewanee. The driveway and curb cut widths are within the maximum dimensions specified in Table 7-5a of the zoning regulations. There was an additional 10' x 15' (appr) concreted area"parking pad" connecting the driveway to a side entrance into the structure shown and approved on the plans. The applicant now wishes to utilize the existing curb cut and approach to the garage located on the south side (right side if facing the driveway looking from Sewanee). By doing this, the applicant would effectively increase the driveway width to 30' and the curb cut width to 40'. Staff Response Table 7-5a, Note 7 provides for a special exception to be granted for alternative parking areas, driveways and maneuvering areas. The applicant consulted with the Urban Forester regarding a 26" Ash tree located adjacent to the driveway. The Urban Forester stated that although there will be some impact to the tree no matter what plan is followed, utilizing the existing driveway would create less of an impact to the Ash tree than the approved parking pad. The ZBA has the authority to grant a special exception for parking areas, driveways, and maneuvering areas if it finds that (1) The other location or design will not unreasonably interfere with available light and air and will not significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar needs; (2) The other location or design will prevent the destruction of a qualified tree; (3) In the case of the remodeling of a principal building, the location requested is the same location as an existing parking area, garage or driveway; or 2708 Pemberton Page 1 6-16-08 (4) The location or design requested is necessary for safety consideration. Section 11-02 further requires that the ZBA consider the following circumstances and find them to be present: (1) The proposed special exception will not cause any significant increase in on-street parking, will not cause any substantial traffic congestion, will not cause any substantial increase in traffic or an unreasonable burden upon utility systems or upon any other public facility or public service. (2) The proposed special exception will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance. The burden is on the applicant to present evidence to the Board to support each finding and determination required for the issuance of a special exception or variance. If the Board grants a special exception or variance, the Board can attach conditions. I 2708 Pemberton Page 2 6-16-08 City of West University Place APPLICATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY") Address of site: 3420 Albans Legal description of the site: The South One Hundred feet (S.100') of Lot Three (3), in Block Ninety-One (91), of Second Addition to West University Place, an addition in Harris County, Texas, according to the map of plat thereof, recorded in Volume 538, Page 147 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas. Applicant: David A. Novelli and Amy W. Novelli Address: 5000 Holt, Bellaire, Texas 77401 Contact: David Novelli Phone: 713-806-1389 FAX. 713-664-7822 Email: davidenovelli.net Decision or Action Requested (check one or more and provide requested data): ( ) Appeal: Hear and decide an appeal from an order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Administrative Official. • Is the official's action in writing? Yes; copy is attached. No, but the action appealed is as follows: • When was the action taken? Note: Appeals must be filed within a reasonable time. Please explain any delay below: • Exact zoning ordinance section(s) involved: • Grounds for appeal: (X) Special Exception: • Exact zoning ordinance section that authorizes the special exception: Table 7-5A Note 7 of appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances. • Exact wording of special exception requested: Requesting to be allowed a curb cut and driveway section up to 40' wide instead of the maximum 24' allowed as per Table 7-5A. ( ) Variance: • Exact zoning ordinance section from which a variance is requested: • Exact wording of variance requested: Other Data: Are there drawings or other data? ( )No ( X)Yes(list items here and attach them) 1. Narrative description of request 2. Site plans from approved homebuilding plans illustrating approved and requested proposed changes 3. Photos of current property and explanation of proposed changes 4. Email from City of West U Urban Forester, Craig Koehl 5. Warranty Deed indicating homeownership of the property 6. Survey of property Attached. The applicant has read,th.p State aqd City regulations attached. Signature of applican ! f C t t: - DDate: f 0 For Staff Use only~Date filed: (1 Date heard: 0/ 0 Docket#: Forth ZBA-102 Application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of West University Place, Texas 3420 Albans We are requesting a special exception to extend the curb cut and drive way for the home for 3420 Albans up to 40' instead of the maximum 24' allowed as per Table 7-5A. The home is built on a corner lot and the curb cut is located on the Side Street of Sewanee, north of Albans. Sewanee is a narrow street and parking on the street creates challenges for city residents entering and leaving West University Place. Additionally, Sewanee serves as the frontal street for two of our neighbors and beyond these two homes are two churches located at the corner of Sewanee and Bissonnett. On occasion, Church activities force members to park along Sewanee, Albans and other area streets. The City originally approved a 10' parking pad for 3420 Albans adjacent to the house, but it is feared construction of this pad might endanger the life of a large Ash tree. The design of the house accommodates a two car garage which will be utilized for parking two of the homeowner's three automobiles. The special exception will allow the homeowner to retain existing driveway flatwork from the previous home. If the entire original driveway is retained, it would result in a curb cut of approximately 40'. This flatwork sits adjacent to an Ash tree and has been in this location since the 70's. As a result of this long time frame, the Ash tree's roots have evolved to acquire their nutrients from other locations. Building the originally approved parking pad would be on soil which likely feeds the ash, thereby risking the tree's root system. Craig Koehl, West University Place Urban Forester has indicated, "...leaving the existing drive section would have less of an impact on the adjacent Green Ash tree than construction of the proposed 10' parking pad". The special exception will allow the homeowner to abandon the originally approved parking pad in favor of the existing driveway. By extending the curb cut, the driveway will also allow access to the new garage which is located north from the previous garage. The drive will be suitable for all three of the homeowner's automobiles, having two parked in the garage and one on the old driveway. By allowing the homeowner to park their third automobile in the driveway, the board will help reduce congestion on the narrow street of Sewanee. Reducing parking on Sewanee will also reduce the risk that Church members will park further into West University. 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' n s t j+: riD 37YS . r- 0 e _ The original home's driveway does not align with the new home's garage. Olt 4&, ` ` However, the old drive has been in this r location for over 30 ears. The homeowner would like to add to the ' old drive in lieu of what was approved in the building permit r The new drive will require the curb cut to extend beyond the ordinance to allow access to the new home's - _~-~-garage. The homeowner estimates the additional length to be 16', extending the driveway to approximately 40', if the entire old drive is retained. r"-.a %r1, ~TT MONO= f Finally, the existing driveway sits adjacent to a Green Ash Tree. The approved plans sited a 10' parking pad adjacent to the tree where no concrete has been. The homeowner v believes that adding the parking ad will be . detrimental to the tree's health. The City Urban Forester believes leaving the existing A-A drive would be a superior solution for the health of the tree. 3420 Albans - Tree Considerations Page I of 2 Novelli, David A [GWM-GWAS] From: Craig Koehl [CKoehl a@westu.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 2:13 PM To: Novelli, David A [GWM-GWAS] Subject: RE: 3420 Albans -Tree Considerations fxlt. NoveIIi, rorn zi trey star,dpoint...leavii g the existing drive; section wo ild have €;,ss of an inlpa-t o.n the adjacent Green ,11h 1- e'e the€' zP;.;szri Lt r?rl of the prof,os-',d 10' parking pad ilke nn'-' kstt7'4';l if YOU lir"V ail}' • Uestion> or rit ed a8't'y il-A ional i:1Tl rm. ticn, I hank' You,. a , Front: Novelli, David A [mailto:david.a.novel Ii@citi.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 3:15 PM To: Craig Koehl Subject: 3420 Albans - Tree Considerations Craig, I am concerned about the 26" tree located on the west side of my house at 3420 Albans. The house is under construction. In reviewing the current plan for adding flatwork for my drive way and 10' concrete parking pad which would sit adjacent to the house and on the east side of the tree in question, I believe the tree would benefit from an alternative plan. Would you please provide your opinion on the merits of eliminating the 10' parking pad and instead retaining the current curb cut which has been in place for many decades. This would allow the location to the east of the tree where the parking spot has been drawn to remain pervious. The result of this would be a wider than typical curb cut, running from the current drive way north to incorporate the new garage and extend the distance between curb cuts byond the current standard of 24'. Thank you. David David A. 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Incorporated and the Smith Barney division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. combined into Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a new investment advisor and broker/dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The URL on this e-mail is not indicative of the sender's employer. 4/8/2009 WARRANTY DEED NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS. IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALI, OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER. Date: February a, 2048 Grantor: ELIZABETH B. SELLERS, a married person, as tier sole and separate property and estate, joined herein pro-forma by her husband, W. HAROLD SELLERS Grantor's Mailing Address (Including county): 14 Greenway Plaza, Unit 20T Houston, Harris County, Texas 77046 Grantee: DAVID A. NOVF;LLI and AibIY W. NON' ELLI, husband and wife Grantee's Mailing Address (including county): 3420 Albans Houston, Harris County, Texas 77005 Consideration: For Ten and No/100 Dollars and other valuable consideration. Property (including any improvements): The south one Hundred Feet (100') of Lot 't'hree (3), in Block Ninety-One (91), of SECOND ADDITION TO WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, an addition in Barris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 538, Page 147 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas. Reservations from and exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty: Easements, rights-of-way, and prescriptive rights of record; all presently- recorded instruments, other than liens and conveyances, that affect the property. Taxes for the current year have been prorated and are assumed by Grantee. Grantor, for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty, grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee the property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging, to have and hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns forever, Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to warrant and forever defend all and singular the property to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, except to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. f,z " •l ELIZ E B. SELLERS W. HAROLD SELLERS THE, STATE OF TEXAS { COUNTY OF HARRIS ~u/ J`1 This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ~ day of February, 2008, by ELIZABETH B. SELLERS. -------r ffp :DAVID W. P1TSO HMANN Notary Public, State of Texas ryPuMic,StateofTexa~ Notary's printed name: y Commission Expires BRUA Y 07 2010 Notary's commission expires: THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of February. 2008, by A'4'. HAROLD SELLERS. DAVID W. "ITS-C-. Notary Public; ate of Texas Notary Public, State of Texas Notary`s printed name: N htyy Commission Expires FE+SRUARY 07, 2010 i~.~ r»st_ Notary's commission expires: (f';;ik oyUirici-a1Febna ry06i.1UI04667 UP) -w- = CHAIN LINK FENCE -Ir-- = WOOD FENCE a 0 m F.LP 1-3/a Bas: o REMAINDER 5 61'06'50 W. 0.68' LOT 3 FND. 4 W.P. BRS. N 30'1 5'Ii' w. 064' 3 EAST 100.00' / O •'CINC . 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SUBJECT PROPERTY DOES NOT LIE IN A F.I.A. a[caocD /.ro DESIGNATED FLOOD ZONE AS PER ROOD MAP ND. - 5ue.ccr r0 ANr ARD .1 ANR "es.R~ERC"w:cno wo XASSwERrs ~,oPiar1MpEE"own. ~ OF 480318 0860K 4-20-00 ZONE x vn wwrs. ~P- GISTERFF-/- s E7 01 L ER BY +Nrs N' `1P Rexoo":eu- .w1 a^.~cerew.w.no., no..ss,n.e 11 1 - s m .TORY P: COUCHMAN m 1pp6 Rao-svRV Sully G -ANY rnn BE, 4L IN-- cR wes[aENr 5 6 ~p wcE4 0)04114 "OB4 O]OII14 . TD RESrRMn1i CpK-- 45 Pw -cuulra"r ~S cF.4 4X02461 0A1 -I9-,] REV -20-0 FIELD WORK D "O[REaY -FY PRO-S U RV TB Ivq p, °~a~o"~ p, P.O. BOX 1366 ATY. 1. T AS DRAFnNC rpC `DES OR L.APR .1 PER- ..RAND er FRIENDSWOOD,TX 77549 A -E 111 .1 OR 11 IIEDI 11 FINAL CHECK T" "P PP ^ PHONE- 281-996-1113 Fax-281-996-0112 § 7-101 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MUNICIPAL CODE General Rule: Every building site, vehicular urea and related struc- ture must conform to the applicable regulations shown, by District, in this table. ("N/A" means the rule does not apply.) Exceptions/Spe- cial Rules: (1) See special rules noted in table. (3) See Article 9 re- Table 7-5a: garding Planned Development Districts. (3) See Note 7 regarding Parking, driveways, etc. special exceptions. (4) See Article 10. 9F-1 SF-E I SF-3 TH GR-1 GR-2 C Item Regulation. Off-street parking spaces Number, location, size, de- Depends on land use, layout, etc. See this Table, Table 7-4a, and Ar- and parking areas sign ticle 10 (including rnaneuuering areas, design requirements, ",same Other regulations apply; see, site" rule, yards, street areas, loading ,'paces, etc.). e.g. Article 10 Maneuvering areas See Article 10. Grouping or sharing. Not allowed, except in a QMDS platted parking reserve serving two or more DU's. But see Note 2. Use of parking areas Parking spaces for non-S'FD uses may only be used for motor vehicle parking. See Note 3. Emergency accessway Minimum width. See Note 1. 20 ft, via public or private street, to each principal building and each DU (or to an adjacent open area accessible to firefighters and equipment). Other regulations also apply, e.g, fire code. Driveways and private Minimum width. See Note 1. For SFD use: nine ft. streets For non-SFD residential use: 10 feet, or 17 feet if two-way and serv- Other regulations apply; see, ing three or more DU's. e.g. Article 10. Maximum width (in front For SFD use: (i) Driveway serving any single-bay garage: 12 feet. (ii) yard or street area) Driveway in a front yard serving rear garage or side-facing garage: See Note 1. 12 feet. (iii) Driveway in side street area of a corner site serving a side-facing garage with three or more bays: 30 feet; (iv) Any other driveway: 20 feet. For other residential uses: 24 ft. (or 35 feet if con- necting to a major thoroughfare). For all other uses: 30 feet (or 35 feet if connecting to a major thoroughfare). Maximum length For non-SFD uses: 160 feet, driving distance to the nearest street area, measured along centerline from farthest end point. A longer driveway is allowed if there is an approved turnaround or second means of egress, or if the drive-way is platted as part of the common area in a QMDS. Route, location See Note 6. N/A Spacing For non-SFD uses: There must be at least 40 feet between the "in- side" apron edges (at their narrowest points) of driveways serving the same building site. Pavement Required type For SFD use: Hard-surfaced or pervious pavement required for each See Note 4. required driveway and parking space; twin "ribbons" of pavement are permitted. For all other uses: Reinforced concrete, with curbs and drains required for all vehicular areas. Exceptions: (i) See Table 7-3 (pervious pavement) and Note 4, below. iii) See Article 10 re- garding "overhang." Markings; wheel stops. Required type For non-SFD uses: Parking spaces must be clearly marked on the pavement, and wheel stops are required. See Note 12. Curb cuts Number For SFD use: Maximum one per subdivided lot abutting the street. Other regulations apply; For non-SFD uses: Maximum one per 50-ft. segment of street line. see, e.g. Article 10. See Note 5. Max. width per 50-ft. seg- Four feet (for aprons) plus the maximum driveway width allowed. ment of street line Each curb cut must be confined to the part of the street area that directly abuts the building site(s) served. See Note 1. Visibility triangles Forbidden structures, plants The following are forbidden on parts of a building site within a visi- See definitions in Article 2 and other things bility triangle: structures, plants or other things taller than 2.0 ft. or shorter than 8.0 ft. This does not require removal of trees in ex- istence on July 1, 1992, if kept pruned. Supp. No. 6 CDA:40 r § 7-101 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MUNICIPAL CODE Note 1. Width measurrment inethods. Minimum driveway width refers to unobstructed vehicular access path and, for non-SFD use, pavement. Maximum driveway width reters to maximum width of pavement in a front yard or street area, excluding complying curb cut aprons. Maximum curb cut width refers to the width of the driveway plus aprons, measured at the edge of the roadway. Note 2. Grouped or shared parking. Article 10 also provides for a special exception, in certain circumstances. !Vote 3. Parking exclusivity (non-SFD uses). Required parking spaces must be kept open, readily accessible rind used for parking only, with no sales, dead storage, display, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind. Required guest parking spaces must be kept open and reserved for that use only. Note 4. Paoement. The ZBA may issue a special exception to allow other materials if it finds that they will provide equal or better durability. Note 5. Curb cuts. The ZBA may issue a special exception for additional curb cuts. Circular driveways specifically allowed by another ordinance are not prohibited. Note 6. Route; Alternating Driveways. Each driveway must connect garage space to the street by the most direct route. On narrow sites where alternate side yard areas apply (see "Yards" table), the following special restrictions also apply: (A) there must be a driveway located as nearly as practicable to one side of the site; (B) the side is determined in accordance with the established driveway pattern for the block face in question, if there is such a pattern; and (C) if there is no such pattern, and if there is an adjacent driveway on one adjoining building site but not the other, the driveway must be on the side farthest from the adjoining driveway. Exceptions: (i) this paragraph does not prohibit circular driveways specifically permitted under another ordinance of the City, and (ii) a driveway may be curved or moved away from the most direct route to the extent reasonably necessary to avoid destroying or seriously injuring a tree. Note 7. Special Exceptions. The ZBA may issue a special exception for a parking area, garage or driveway (or other maneuvering area) in another location or with a different design than prescribed by this ordinance, if it finds that: W the other location or design will not unreasonably interfere with available light and air and will not significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar needs; (ii) the other location or design will prevent the destruction of a qualified tree; (iii) in the case of the remodeling of a principal building, the location requested is the same location as an existing parking area, garage or driveway; or (iv) the location or design requested is necessary for safety considerations. Note 8. Curb Cuts in PDD-TH1. (i) If a building site abuts both Bellaire Boulevard and another street, then all vehicular access shall be from the other street, and no more than two curb cuts shall be allowed. However, in the case of the development of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and the east ten feet of Lot 10, Block 1, Kent Place Addition, if Lot 6 is included in the same building site or in a joint development with the other lots, vehicular access shall be limited to one curb cut on Mercer Street. (ii) If a building site abuts only Bellaire Boulevard, vehicular access shall be limited to two curb cuts. :Vote 9. Curb Cuts in PDD-TH5. (i) If a building site abuts both Academy and Bissonnet, no curb cuts on Bissonnet and no more than two curb cuts on Academy are permitted. (ii) If a building site abuts only Bissonnet, there may be no more than two curb cuts. Note 10. Driveways in PDD-TH7. Cul-de-sac driveways in PDD-TH7 may not exceed 50 feet in length, or 200 feet if a terminus is provided with dimensions adequate for turning. Note 11. Curb Cuts in PDD-TH2. (i) If a building site abuts both Kirby Drive and another street, there may be one curb cut on Kirby Drive and on each other abutting street. (ii) If a building site abuts only Kirby Drive, vehicular access shall be limited to two curb cuts. Note 12. Curbs as Wheel Stops. Curbs may be used as wheel stops. Area outside a curb-wheel stop counts toward minimum parking space dimensions if actually usable as "overhang" and not needed for maneuvering area. Supp. No. 6 CDA:42 Sallye Clark From: Debbie Scarcella Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 10:24 AM To: Sallye Clark Subject: FW: Albans Drive Way From: David Novelli [mailto:david@novelli.net] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 7:01 AM To: Debbie Scarcella Cc: 'Joseph Studlick' Subject: FW: Albans Drive Way Debbie, Please see the note below from Joe Studlick. Joe and Ralph Pokluda are my neighbors who live on Sewanee and who would be most impacted by any decision by the ZBA. Please include this as part of our application and if necessary, contact Joe or Ralph at the numbers below. I have also attached Joe's e-mail for your reference. Thank you! David From: Joseph Studlick [mailto:jstudlick@mac.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 6:32 PM To: david@novelli.net Cc: Joseph Studlick Subject: FW: Albans Drive Way David, As discussed today, both Ralph Pokluda (5320 Sewanee) and 1 (5321 Sewanee) support your petition for a longer curb cut. Please have the CoWUP contact us if needed. Joe Studlick 832.472.1334 Ralph Pokluda 713.523.8148 Forwarded Message From: David Novelli <david @ novelli.net> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:08:32 -0500 To: Joseph Studlick <jstudlick@mac.com> Subject: Albans Drive Way Joe, 1 I Between baseball and church youth group this afternoon, I am hopeful to get by and show you what I am proposing. It will eliminate the need for me to park my F150 on Sewanee and reduce congestion on the narrow street. David David Novelli End of Forwarded Message z City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING The Zoning Board of Adjustment ("ZBA") of the City of West University Place, Texas ("City") will hold a public hearing in Bill Watson Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, City of West University Place, Texas 77005, during a meeting set to begin at 6:30 P.m. on October 15, 2009. The hearing may be recessed and continued to a ZBA meeting set to begin at 6:30 P.m. on November 19, 2009. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for all persons to be heard in relation to the following matter: Address of the site: 3420 Albans, West University Place, Texas 77005 Legal description of the site: The South One Hundred feet (S. 100') of Lot Three (3), in Block Ninety-One (91), of Second Addition to west University Place, an addition in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 538, Page 147, of the deed records of Harris County, Texas Docket No.: 2009-12 Applicant: David A. and Amy W. Novelli Action Requested: Applicant requests a Special Exception to allow a curb cut and driveway section up to 40' wide instead of the maximum 24' allowed. Applicable regulations include the City's Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and the rules of the ZBA. Additional details on such matters, as well as, the applicable regulations are available for public inspection in the Public Works Center, 3826 Amherst, West University Place, 77005. Any person interested in such matters should attend the hearings. If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the Planning & Development Assistant at 713.662.5843 in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assistyour participation in the meeting. The Municipal Building is wheel chair accessible from the west entrance and specially marked parking spaces are available in the southwest parking area. y r Signed: Jam. _ t ~ for the ZBA 10-5-2009. Sallye A. Cla Planning Assistant. 3800 University Boulevard • West university Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713.668.4441 • tivww.westu.org NOVELLI DAVID A & AMY W BAKER S JOSEPH & JUDITH M 5000 HOLT ST %BAKER FAMILY LIVING TRUST GRICE W R BELLAIRE TX 77401-5725 3401 ALBANS RD 3423 ALBANS RD Re: 3420 Albans Rd HOUSTON TX 77005-2105 HOUSTON TX 77005-2105 WOBBE PAUL L & SCHACHTEL ANN M PEARSON JOHN PIRTLE LAWRENCE J & JUDY H 3419 ALBANS RD 3415 ALBANS RD 3407 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2105 HOUSTON TX 77005-2105 HOUSTON TX 77005-2105 WEI CATHERINE T WALDROP JR ALLISTER & RUTH COVINGTON BUILDERS LTD 6730 WILLOW LN 3511 ALBANS RD 3419 MERCER ST DALLAS TX 75230-2317 HOUSTON TX 77005-2107 HOUSTON TX 77027-6507 Re: 3412 Albans Rd Re: 3512 Albans Rd PATRICK JOHN R HOSTER CLAY WILLOUGHBY TERRI L OTT JOHN PAUL JR & MARY C 3504 ALBANS RD 3503 ALBANS RD 3406 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2108 HOUSTON TX 77005-2107 HOUSTON TX 77005-2106 4 JORDEN DAVID E & MELANIE A STUDLICK JOSEPH R & MARY E POKLUDA RALPH 3408 ALBANS RD 5321 SEWANEE AVE 5320 SEWANEE AVE HOUSTON TX 77005-2106 HOUSTON TX 77005-2129 HOUSTON TX 77005-2130 ST GEORGES ORTH CHURCH W UNIV CHURCH OF CHRIST GREISS ISIS M MD 5311 MERCER 3407 BISSONNET ST 5320 WESTCHESTER AVE HOUSTON TX 77000 HOUSTON TX 77005-2115 HOUSTON TX 77005-2138 RE: 3505 Bissonnet