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Home My WebLink About01212010 ZBA Agenda Item 3 ZBA AGENDA ITEM 3 City of West Uutiversity PlamoTexas Memo To: Zoning Board of Adjustments From: Debbie Scarcella, City Planner Date: January 15, 2010 Re: Staff Report for Docket 2009-14 Applicant's Request The applicant in Docket 09-14, 3219 University is requesting a special exception regarding Table 7-5a, entitled "Parking, driveways, etc." Table 7-5a establishes the maximum number of curb cuts allowed in a single-family district. The applicant is requesting a special exception as authorized in Note 5 to Table 7-5a to allow an additional curb cut along University Boulevard. Backiround Information The applicant is preparing to apply for a permit to construct a new single family dwelling at 3219 University Boulevard. This building site is one-hundred and fifty feet (150') wide and one-hundred and twenty feet (120) deep after being re-platted in 2002. The lot sits at the southeast corner of University Blvd. and Rutgers. During preliminary plan review discussions with the applicant, it was noted that the proposed driveway configurations do not meet the zoning regulations. The applicant's plans propose a side loading 2 -bay garage with driveway and approach from the Rutgers side of the building site. An additional curb cut and driveway along University Blvd serving a second rear situated garage is also proposed. The second garage contains one bay and additional storage area. The driveway serving the 2- bay garage is twenty feet (20) wide with an additional 4' wide apron at the curb. The second driveway is twelve feet (12') wide in the side yard and will not exceed sixteen feet (16) at the curb. Both driveways connect the street area with garage space in the most direct route possible. Staff Response The applicant is seeking the special exception for an additional curb cut in order to facilitate the use of a second single-bay garage accessory structure. Table 7-5a limits the maximum number of curb cuts to "one per subdivided lot abutting the street." Note 5 of Table 7-5a authorizes the ZBA to issue special exceptions for additional curb cuts. In this case, both proposed driveways meet the maximum pavement width allowed per Table 7-5a, and both proposed curb cuts meet the width restriction (which is the maximum driveway width plus four feet). Note: Note 5 of Table 7-5a refers out to other ordinances, which can sometimes allow more than one curb cut. Section 70-27 of the Code of Ordinances allows two curb cuts on a wide lot with a "circular" driveway, and it limits the location and size. A special exception is not generally required for a "circular" driveway. 3219 University Blvd Staff Report Page 1 The applicant is in the process of finalizing the permit drawings and preparing to apply for a building permit. Staff Recommendation Table 7-5a, Note 5 of the Zoning Ordinance gives the ZBA authority to grant a special exception for additional curb cuts. The ZBA must find that the request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and that the request will not cause any significant increase in on-street parking or traffic, traffic congestion, or an unreasonable burden upon public utilities or services. The burden is on the applicant to present evidence to the Board to support each finding and determination required for the issuance of this special exception. 3219 University Blvd Staff Report Page 2 • APPLICATION TO ZONNING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL EXCEPTION 3219 UNIVERSITY BLVD. WALTER THOMAS WELSH COPY • • i City of West University Place APPLICATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY") Address of site: 3219 University Blvd. Lot (1 )Block (1), University At Rutgers Place, Le aidescription of the site: a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according tcT the map or plat thereof recorded in Film Code No. 516172, of the Map of Records of Harris County, Texas Applicant. Walter Thomas Welsh Address: 510 Farmington Dr. Lafayette, La. 70503 Contact: Walter Welsh Phone: (337) 9 8 9 - 4131Fax: Email: wtwelshl@aol.com 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: ( Special Exception. • Exact zoning ordinance section that authorizes the special exception: Appendix A / Table 7-5a / Note 5. • Exact wording of special exception requested: I request the ZBA grant a special exception to allow an additional curb cut not to exceed 16' wide on University Boulevard. ( ) 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 ( )fYes(list items here and attach them) Appendix A Written Narrative Appendix B Proof of Ownership Appendix C Proximity Map Appendix D Survey Plat Appendix E Site Layout Attached. The applicant 7hs rad th State d Cityegutions attached. O, <i Signature of applicant: ~ Ju Date: 22 ✓ Q C- For Staff Use only Date filed: Date heard: Docket: Form ZBA•102 • APPENDIX A WRITTEN NARRATIVE Appendix A Narrative Application for Special Exception 3219 University Blvd. Walter T. Welsh Walter T. Welsh 510 Farmington Dr. Lafayette, La. 70503 City of West University Place 27 Dec. 2009 Zoning Board OF Adjustment 3826 Amherst, Houston, TX 77005 Attention: Members of Zoning Board of Adjustment Reference to: Application for Additional Curb Cut Dear members of The Zoning Board of Adjustment, We wish to make application for a second curb cut to facilitate access to an accessory garage building for a proposed new home planed for our 3219 University Blvd. property. The location is zoned SF-1 as indicated on the West University Place Subdivision and Zoning map. This corner lot was sub-divided from a previous lot and has 30 ft. set back lines along both University Blvd. and the side street Rutgers. Thus a significant percentage of the property is reserved for front and street side yards. A condition now exists where cars are frequently parked along our vacant lot site on both Rutgers and University. To avoid exacerbating the problem and reduce congestion we wish to avoid parking vehicles of any sort in the street. We also wish to make best use of the property given so much is reserved for front and street side yards. To meet this goal we plan to construct an accessory garage building in the rear/ interior side yard to augment the primary garage along Rutgers St. The location of the accessory garage building meets the guide lines as specified in the West University Ordinance. Both driveways are consistent with existing driveway patterns along University Blvd. and Rutgers St. We do not feel the requested variance is contrary to the public interest. Application to ZBA RevO PUb We do not think the requested Special Exception establishes a special condition for which enforcement of the ordinances would present unnecessary hard ship. We do not think the requested Special Exception alters the spirit of the ordinance. The second drive way and accessory garage space allows amply parking for all owner, visitor and service parking, thus there will be little to no need for any street parking along University or Rutgers. Please find enclosed documents as follows: 1. Application for Special Exception 2. Proof of Ownership a. Title Report b. Property Tax Documents 3. Proximity Map 4. Survey Plat 5. Site Layout 6. Check in the amount of $400.00 For Processing Fees Your consideration is sincerely appreciated. Regards, G / Ae, V It- L f~ .l G ~ Walter Thomas Welsh 1 Application to ZBA RevO • APPENDIX B PROOF OF OWNERSHIP Charter Title r n,)-any 4265. r eiipe Houston. TX 77027 Phone 713-871-j16; Fax COMMITMENT TRANSMITTAL November 3, 2009 Joy Thomas Welsh and Walter Thomas Welsh RE: Order No.: 1042000422 Seller(s).- Joy Thomas Welsh and Buyer/Borrower(s): TBD Walter Thomas Welsh Property Address: 3219 University Blvd., West University, TX 77005 On your behalf, pursuant to the terms of your Contract, we have delivered an original of -f• enclosed Commitment for Title Insurance to your Buyer in the referenced transaction. All requirements shown on Schedule C must be satisfied at or prior to closing. Items 1 through 4 are standard for every transaction. Other items, if any, are specific to your property and this transaction. If you have any questions about these matters, you may talk with your real estate broker, consult your attorney, or call me. I may also be contacting you or your broker in regard to these matters. We are required to report all sales of real property to the Internal Revenue Service, unless the transaction is exempt from reporting. In this regard, we enclose the following documents for your review and possible return. Any questions about 1099-S reporting should be directed to your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service. ® 1099-S Certification Exemption Form. Please read this will be able to sign this form at closing, you may disregard the other form(s). ❑ Information Required for Form 1099-S. If you will not be signing the Exemption Form at closing, please complete this form and return it to us prior to closing. This will allow us to properly prepare a 1099-S form for your signature at closing. ❑ Multiple Sellers/Transferors Allocation of Gross Proceeds. Multiple sellers (who are not husband and wife) - please complete this form and return it to us along with the Information form. This will allow us to complete a correct 1099-S form for each of you for your signature at closing. Government-issued picture identification (like a valid driver's license) for all sellers must be presented at the time of closing. I will be your closer and look forward to seeing you at closing. Thank you for allowing us to serve your title insurance needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. James If JWolf@ltic.com Copy to : Commitment to Seller (order No. 1042000422) Page 1 COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE SCHEDULE A Effective Date: October 26, 2009 GF. No. 1042000422 Commitment No.: Not Applicable issued: November 3, 2009 (if applicable) 1. The policy or policies to be issued are: (a) OWNER'S POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE (Form T-1) (Not applicable for improved one-to-four family residential real estate) Policy Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: (b) TEXAS RESIDENTIAL OWNER POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE - ONE-TO-FOUR FAMILY RESIDENCES (Form T-1R) Policy Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: (c) LOAN POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE (Form T-2) Policy Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: Proposed Borrower: TBD (d) TEXAS SHORT FORM RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGEE POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE (Form T-2R) Policy Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: Proposed Borrower: (e) MORTGAGEE TITLE POLICY BINDER ON INTERIM CONSTRUCTION LOAN (Form T- 13) Binder Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: Proposed Borrower: (f) OTHER Policy Amount: PROPOSED INSURED: 2. The interest in the land covered by this Commitment is: Fee Simple 3. Record title to the land on the Effective Date appears to be vested in- WALTER THOMAS WELSH AND JOY THOMAS WELSH 4. Legal description of the land: Lot One (1), Block One (1), UNIVERSITY AT RUTGERS PLACE, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Film Code No. 516172, of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas. Lawyers. Title Insurance Corporation Schedule A, Page 1 Form T-7: Commitment for Title Insurance-08 Form 1177-15A (Rev. 11/01/09) - - C, 0 LEO VASQUEZ Tax Assessor-Collector - 2009 Pro ertP.O. Box 4622 - -1 p y Tax Statement Houston, Texas 77210-4622 Statement Date November 6, 2009 IIII~IIIlII IIIIIBIIIIIHIIIiIIlIIIIIIMIIIIII111111IBIII1111111111111! Account Number 123-316-001-oool *0 8068 WELSH WALTER T & JOY T Q3507 MOSS TRAIL DR MISSOURI CITY TX 77459-3823 Illltlll+ltlll+++tllr°ltl+t+~tnltt,►l,t,t+„ll,lt~lltlll This combined bill includes your I.S.D. ~ Taxing Jurisdiction Exemptions Taxable Value Rate pers100 !.Houston S.D. Taxes Property 0 1,476,000 1.156700 7 Description Harris County 17,072.8 UNIVERSITY BLVD 77005 Harris County Flood Control Dist 0 1,476,000 .3922400 5,789.4 LT 1 BLK i '.Port of Houston Authority 0 1,476,000 .0292200 431.29 UNIVERSITY gTRUTGERS PLACE Harris County Hospital District - 0 1,476,000 .0163600 241.47 -4133 AC - , Harris County Dept. Hospital Education 0 1,476,000 .1921600 2,836.2 Houston Community e System 0 1,476,000 .0060500 Appraised Values College 89 30 Land - Market Value .City of West University Place 0 1,476,000 .0922200 1,361.1 Impr-Market Value 1,476,0.00 0 1,476,000 .3587500 5,295.1 Total Market Value Ca 1,476,000 Less Total 2009 Taxes Due By January 31, 2010 Appraised Value 1,476,Flu . Payments Applied To 2009 Taxes - 33'11701 Exemptions/Deterrals Total Current Taxes Due (Including Penalties) (0.00 Prior Year(s) Delinquent Taxes ❑ue /lf nnvl 33,117.01 , 0.00 I Total Amount Due By January 31, 2010 33,1.17.01 Penalty and interest for Paying Late Rate Pay this Amount By February 28, 2010 7% Current Taxes Delinquent Taxes Total . 35,435.16 0.00 3y March 31, 2010 9% 35,435.1 36,097.55 0.00 3y April 30, 2010 11% 36,097.5 36,759.88 36.759.8 iy May 31, 2010 13e ~0 0.00 37,422.23 0.00 ly June 30, 2010 15% 37,422.2 38,084.56 0.00 - 38,084.5 APPENDIX C PROXIMITY MAP .Appendix C Proximity Map Application for Special Exception 3219 University Blvd. Walter T. Welsh ItISS11NNF:'I' ( ~ LAw K'kOX'CUN F -1 FIF~ \VROYTON =r At BANS ALRANR 64 - - A1.IIkANS ALBANS MOU 111 IF SI'NSF.'t' - F• - SUNSF7 SUNSET lAM ~ITII Iy -LF.1HGt1=~~-? 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ISYRUN.~ 11 3 r•-1: ~~ON:C West NA N1LtIN.\ =y O11F:RLIN I1 N,1 I s I (IRF:k1.IN University cc CAROLINA=s - VII,I,ANOVA= Place ' N / W :G JI M,\RIZUF"I'TI4 -i=MARQi£TTF Street Map I - CF:V'IFINANY ~u SOIITHW1:51'F:kN R 5. ti0U'1'H\Y FSCF:NN I) l'.4RNF.(i1F \RNIi'KLF ~NILFaNILFY ❑-Park I nn F: TAI.I{u. _ . COL I.F.F 050 _ 1000 E---- Puar Farm Ditch i C NIt1KIN - Y I I I v NIiSKIN it i -r w u u CA IN 1 ~ II ('AKIN N C tY ~ (ARONUO r ~ I F.RLI?lN i ~ ❑ LLF..F. , 1 Il--~ STF:1.1..4 f.INK III ❑ U ~ ❑ IIFA.I.AIRF BELLAIRE ~f u IIOIA,OMRy. u • APPENDIX D SURVEY PLAT JOY THOMAS WELSH AND WALTER THOMAS WELSH ch-°U N I VE R S I TY BOULEVARD 3219 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD ~6 1 O O' FR. O. W.) TREES HOUSTON, TEXAS 77005 TBM B/C 1) 19" TREE 2) 6" OAK 3) 31" OAK 4 4 49" OAK 6 ` 5 0~ 3 5 32" OAK 6 34" OAK FNDA/2"I.R.W/ SIDEWALK 2 - FND.1/2"I.R.W/CAP 8 38" OAK 9) 39" OAK aGJ~ ~ 10) 31" PINE 1D RELEASE OF EASEMENT BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY W 1 DATED 11-06-08 W g 6 Q JOB NO. REL8796Z.102 a0' p0 0`q~ *30'B.L. MAP NO. 525563 7 C- NO RECORDING INFORMATION O DOCUMENT PROVIDED BY OWNER O O WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE U l n 6 0 0 N Q V.444, P.560 a~ a0 x~ k~1 ~0• -OI~h H. C. D. R. I ~ BM COWUP RM NO. 5 0 8 NAVD 1988 2001 ADJ. ELEV. 51.55 (V ~0' TBM SO. CUT TOP OF INLET LLLL a ::D ELEV. 47.46' W O 10 O BASE FLOOD 48.5' SURVEYOR HAS MADE NO INVESTIGA- TION OR INDEPENDENT SEARCH FOR o I 0`9~ EASEMENTS OF RECORD, ENCUM- 9 0 J BRANCES, RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, OR U ~0. a~' ~o,• gyp. 6 OWNERSHIP TITLE EVIDENCE. SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION WAS BEYOND ~1p1~ SET 1/2"I.R.W/CAP THE SCOPE OF THIS SURVEY a~J~ 1• 0 04D 91 ALL BEARINGS AS TO pp~' L - - - .Jx PLAT, DEED, OR WEST 150.00 ASSUMED. ALL ABSTRACTING FND.1/2"I.R. Z (D*2'EASEMENT BY TITLE COMPANY w 1 5'U.E. I WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE THIS SURVEY CERTIFIED Q - G rte;°L V.444, P.560 FOR THIS TRANSACTION w LOT 2'~, ONLY. ~g.G~ s s;,A q \ H.C.D.R. fD~.' e~ GRAPHIC PLOTTING *30'81. ONLY AS TO FLOOD DETERMINATION ;<C. N. FAUQUIER SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL The above tract of land Is not located In the 100-flood as1 9 ~3t2 RECORDED AND UNRECORDED ~v. to the National Flood Insurance Program, Community-Panel, No, ~ Ify that the above is a EASEMENTS 480201C- 0860L ZONE XSHAD¢p6-18-07 SURVEY IS VALID ONLY IF PRINT R n of an actual survey rude PARTNERS TITLE COMPANY The Surveyor Is not responsible for final deterMlnatlon and under m HAS ORIGINAL SEAL & SIGNATURE y supervision, Closer: Jim Wolf OF SURVEYOR 5851 San Felipe, Suite 880 * PLATE C 2003 ZANY AND ALL oston, 77057 ONING ORDINANCE G.F. NO. 2717001719 REVISE: 03-31-09 713) 9117-1500 TFox:(713) 784-827 SUBDIVISION: UNIVERSITY AT RUTGERS PLACE SECTION: N/A SURVEY: A.C. REYNOLDS ABSTRACT NO: 61 SCALE: 1' = 30' LOT: 1 BLOCK: 1 U.S. SURVEYING COMPANY, INC. REF V, N/A P. 51 'N0 M,R, DATE: 9-21-06 A Professional Land Surveying Company COUNTY: HARRIS STATE: TEXAS 321 Century Plaza Drive Suite 105 Houston, Texas 77073 JOB NO, 08-1882 DRAWN BY: LGS (281) 443-9288 FAX (281) 443-9224 • APPENDIX E SITE LAYOUT • Appendix E Site Layout Application For Special Exception 3219 University Blvd. Walter T. Welsh Ac essory Pri nary corlo. r f age- - - - - - - - - 30~~ - - G a age - - - - DwvENAr I ~ 1 I I ~ I I 1 II I 1 I I ~ PORGiI , I I II , L I 1 II 1 ~ CIO II II ~ I HI W 1 J I I I , I.L > ~ - - - - I PoPLN ~ 30T91. J I 1 I - - - I I I 1 I GOF1G. YIALK ( I H I 17 GONG. DRIVemy 1 - 1 1 1 3 ° I w°' 1 p RMLIG WALK Q = Application for 2nd. Curb Cut a 5' RAO. ,o r S' PAD. TY? TYP rn • GONG. APPROAGN GUNC. APPROACH $ 3219 univerisit blvd. k STRMr ELLIv-Dm 0 ,lot coverage Z LOT ARtA 1"00 50. FT. N.X15E PAD 715a 50' FT. DRIVEMALK 140690. PT. o POGL DEiGKIN5 10 0 50. FT. lot l TOTAL GOV. 10 164 50. IR. PMC. GOV. (60 % MAX) 56% block • - s note: section ° fro AARROvE LOCATION OF N0U9E ON Lm, o AND TO V MPY ALL rJiOe'Q(15 AM> EMMI& rn LINES, PRIOR TO START OFGONS,RUOnoIL university at rudgerS pl. - 4' MMLIG NALK A5 rim WA"V oiow y e FNIS/m FLOGR ELEVATION TO BE I'-0' MWJ ABOVE S I e p I a n wA tmT ~*"-e COVER fIIRVNS TW8 mew ABOVE MOWMTIGN Is BASED ON AN ASSUMED G MAXLE GOvM ELEATION Or -14", ACTUAL 311! SGALE I/tl' . I'-O• "MV11CATION 6V MMLDER 5RALL M Rd01J . - MANAGE DESIGN IS BEYOND THE SOGFE OF HOW N or TM6 FIRK &M#4 CATS *4MLD OE TAKEN N PLAN NO. rLTg„QT MANAGE E'VALUATW TIE DIIAMAGE YIWIP!ft-005. § 7-101 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MUNICIPAL CODE General Rule: Every building site, vehicular area 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. SF-1 SF-2 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 maneuvering areas, design requirements, "same Other regulations apply; see, site" rule, yards, street areas, loading spaces, 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 1. Use of parking areas Parking spaces for non-SFD 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 g Y 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 ervioue See Note 4. P pavement required for each 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: W See Table 7-3 (pervious pavement) and Note 4, below. (ii) 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 er 50-ft. se see, e.g. Article 10. P gment of street line. 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 7-101 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MUNICIPAL CODE Note 1. Width measurement inethods. Minimum driveway width refers to unobstructed vehicular access path and, for non-SFD use, pavement. Maximum driveway width refers 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. Note 3. Parking exclusivity (non-SFD uses). Required parking spaces must be kept open, readily accessible and 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. Pavement. The ZBA may issue a special exception to allow other materials if it finds that they will provide equal or better durability. =Note1.,,,C.W,b cuts The ZBA may issue a special exception for additional curb cuts. Circular driveways specifically d 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: (i) 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-THI. (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. Note 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. W 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 Welsh Walter T & Joy. Thompson Robert C & Rachel Balhorn Randall D 510 Farmington Drive 6309 Rutgers Ave 6317 Rutgers Ave Lafayette, LA 77459-3823 Houston, Texas 77005-3317 Houston, Texas 77005-3317 Tanner Hugh Earl & Pamela Perry John Eddie & Judye Schube Stuart & Priscilla 6318 Rutgers Ave 6321 Rutgers Ave 6324 Rutgers Ave Houston, Texas 77005-3318 Houston, Texas 77005-3317 Houston, Texas 77005-3318 Cukier Jean Jaffe Richard & Amy Allendar John R 3201 University Blvd 3301 University Blvd 6316 Buffalo Speedway Houston, Texas 77005-3351 Houston, Texas 77005-3353 Houston, Texas 77005-3310 Sullivan Jane Fassino 10834 Saint Marys Lane Johnson James P & Sungi J Goff Joanne M Houston, Texas 77079- a 6320 Buffalo Speedway 6324 Buffalo Speedway Ho Ho 3315 University Blvd Houston, Texas 77005-3310 Houston, Texas 77005-3310 Re: Day Terry L & Lynn Charles Kuck Inc 6325 Rutgers Avenue Fulenwider David & Marcela DBA Classic American Homes Houston, Texas 77005-3317 6311 Westchester Avenue 6647 Rutgers Avenue Houston, Texas 77005-3329 Houston, Texas 77005-3852 Re: 6315 Westchester (LMN) 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 January 21, 2010. The hearing maybe recessed and continued to a ZBA meeting set to begin at 6:30 P.M. on Februaryl8, 2010. 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: 3219 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Legal description of the site: Lot One (1), in block One (1) University at Rutgers Place, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Film Code 516172, of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas Docket No.: 2009-14 Applicant: Walter Thomas and Joy Welsh Action Requested: Applicant requests a Special Exception to allow an additional curb cut not to exceed 16' wide on University Boulevard. 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 assist your 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. /1 A Signed: , for the ZBA 1-8-2010. _,&Ow (lulaL Sallye A. Clar Planning Assistant. 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 713066804441 0 www.westu.org