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City of West University Place
APPLICATION TO THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY")
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( ) Appeal. Hear and decide an appeal from an order, requirement, decision or determination made
by the building official (or other administrative official) of the City.
• Name and title of 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 code of ordinance section(s) involved:
• Grounds for appeal:
( ) Special Exception.
• Exact code of ordinance section that authorizes the special exception:
• Exact wording of special exception requested:
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City of West University Place
APPLICATION TO THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY")
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Decision or Action R quested (check one or more and provide requested data):
( ) Appeal. Hear and decide an appeal from an order, requirement, decision or determination made
by the building official (or other administrative official) of the City.
• Name and title of 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 code of ordinance section(s) involved:
• Grounds for appeal:
( ) Special Exception.
• Exact code of ordinance section that authorizes the special exception:
• Exact wording of special exception requested:
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Notice, completion etc. Demolition permittees shall notify the building official
before work begins shall prosecute the work diligently to completion and shall
complete the removal disposal and grading on or before the tenth day following
the day work begins. It is an affirmative defense in any proceeding to enforce this
section that
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Inclement weather prevented completion and that diligence was used to
complete the work at the earliest practicable time: or
If work occurred before the start of such ten-day period it consisted of
salvage operations only, it took place completely inside a building (without
any outdoor storage without any exterior changes on the site and without
disturbinq any window, outside door or other external part of the building)
and it occurred during the term of the demolition permit
(Ord. No. 1848, § Kapp.'.), 7-9-2007; Ord. No. 1896, § 1, 5-11-2009)
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Northwest ttarris County
BUILDING HOUSES WITH October 15, 2010
GOD'S PEOPLE IN NEED
PO Box 682785 Greetings,
Houston TX, 77268
(281) 820-2307- phone
(281)820-2527-fax
www.habitatnwhc.org Thank you so much for taking the time to consider
Habitat For Humanity NWHC Deconstruction as an
option for your upcoming project.
_Founding Churches
We will need to request special permission from the City
Cypress Creek Christian Church of West University Place in the form of a variance with
Hosanna Lutheran Church regards to time allowed for the completion of the project.
We would be grateful for the opportunity to recycle your
Immanuel United Church of Christ entire house if a variance is granted by the City of West
John Wesley United Methodist Church University.
Kinsmen Lutheran Church The time frame for this option is 4-6 weeks with weather
Klein United Methodist Church as a potential variable.
Northwoods Presbyterian Church We appreciate your willingness to help Habitat For
Humanity NWHC with this project as an alternative to
Plymouth United Church of Christ traditional demolition.
Spring Woods United Methodist Church
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
Carolyn Stevens
Turevine Missionary Baptist Church Project Manager
Wildewood Baptist Church Habitat For Humanity NWHC
Cell: 713-818-8595
Office: 281-820-2307
E-mail: build4habitafij~yahoo.com
Website: habitatnwhc.org
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Project Outline
Address: 3315 University
Time frame: 6 weeks
Deconstruction is the systematic disassembly of a structure in a manner that maximizes the preservation
of building material for reuse and recycle purposes.
Week 1- Put up Perimeter fence to secure site. Recover Freon from HVAC unit. Removal of Interior
Components by Historic Houston and Habitat NWHC.
Week 2 - Complete Removal of Interior Components.
Week 3 - Remove Sheetrock and Insulation. Start removal of Cedar and Stone.
Week 4 - Complete Removal of Cedar and Stone Exterior Components, Shingles, and Disassemble
Frame.
Week 5- Process, De-nail, Trim, and Transport Material.
Week 6 - Cherry Demolition will remove and recycle Concrete drive and foundation components. Final
clean-up of site.
Weather is a variable during the exterior phase of work. Five rain days are factored in to this schedule.
The current ordinance reauires work to be complete within 10 days of commencement.
Our request is for an extension of the 10 day time frame -to a total of 40 days- in order to accomplish
the complete deconstruction and removal of the structure and concrete located at 3315 University.
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STAFF REPORT
Business of the Building and Standards Commission
City of West University Place, Texas
AGENDA OF: December 2, 1020 DOCKET NO.: 2010-04
DATE SUBMITTED: November 16, 2010 DEPARTMENT OF ORGIN: Development
Services
PREPARED BY: John R. Brown, MCP, CFM
Chief Building Official PRESENTER: Jane Elam(Co-owner),
Bridget Wicklander(Co-owner) or Carolyn
SUBJECT: Variance request to allow Stevens with Habitat for Humanity
additional time to demolish a structure, as
required by Chapter 18, Section 18-65(c),
for the reuse of materials by Habitat for STAFF PRESENTER:
Humanity. John R. Brown, MCP, CFM
Chief Building Official
ATTACHMENTS: Letter including pictures from Habitat for Humanity. A list of addresses
where notifications were mailed to residents/businesses within 200 feet of the property
line.
STAFF SUMMARY
Background:
The structure was originally built in 1949 and remodeled in 1984. Ms. Elam & Ms.
Wicklander, co-owners of 3315 University Boulevard wish to demolish the structure(s)
located on the lot. Their desire is to allow Habitat for Humanity to "Deconstruct" the
structure, thus allowing the reuse of most if not all of the materials used in the original
construction.
Variance request:
To allow 4 to 6 weeks (40 days) to complete the deconstruction of all structures located
on the property.
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Code reference:
Chapter 18,
Section 18-10(a) Permit Term, renewal
Demolition permit expires the 60th day following the day of issuance.
Chapter 18
Sec. 18-65. - Demolition.
(a) Duty to remove, restore. It shall be the duty of each permittee on a demolition permit, at
the time required by this section:
(1) To remove and properly dispose of each demolished structure and all equipment,
slab, beams, porches, rubble, steps and other debris resulting from the work; and
(2) Grade the surface of all the ground affected by the work so that water will not
accumulate and the ground can be mowed with ordinary lawnmowers.
(b) Demolition of principal building. If a principal building is demolished, the permittee shall
also demolish all other structures on or appurtenant to the site (including private driveways,
sidewalks, curb cuts, etc. in the adjoining street area) and remove, dispose, grade, etc. as
provided above. Exceptions:
(1) This subsection does not apply to existing structures that are proposed to be kept
as accessory structures for a new principal building, if: (i) they comply with applicable
regulations; (ii) a building permit for the new building is issued at or before issuance of the
demolition permit; and (iii) the building is completed within the time allowed by that permit.
If a swimming pool or similar impoundment is proposed to be kept under this subsection, it
must be fenced, covered and maintained so that children cannot enter (and water cannot
become stagnant or breed insects).
(2) This subsection does not apply to a driveway between the curb and sidewalk in the
street area, if the owner of the site: (i) declares an intent to re-use them to begin
construction on a new principal building within one year; and (ii) submits a written request
for the city to remove them (if not so re-used), together with a cash deposit to cover the
estimated cost of removal, plus 50 percent.
(c) Notice, completion, etc. Demolition permittees shall notify the building official before work
begins, shall prosecute the work diligently to completion and shall complete the removal, disposal
and grading on or before the tenth day following the day work begins. It is an affirmative defense
in any proceeding to enforce this section that:
(1) Inclement weather prevented completion and that diligence was used to complete
the work at the earliest practicable time; or
(2) If work occurred before the start of such ten-day period, it consisted of salvage
operations only, it took place completely inside a building (without any outdoor storage,
without any exterior changes on the site and without disturbing any window, outside door
or other external part of the building), and it occurred during the term of the demolition
permit.
(ord. No. 1848, § 1(app. A), 7-9-2007, Ord. No. 1896, § 1, 5-11-2009)
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Permissive factors. In considering a variance, the BSC may take the following into account:
(1) Whether the variance will assist in the protection or preservation of historic
structure or in the protection or preservation of old stock housing (as such housing then
exists or as it may be proposed to be remodeled or expanded).
(2) Whether the application involves remedial work necessary to bring a structure into
compliance with applicable ordinances.
(3) Whether there are other similar circumstances in existence.
Mandatory factors. In considering a variance, the BSC shall take the following into account:
(1) Whether the applicant has made an earnest, good faith effort to comply with the
requirement.
(2) Whether the applicant brought the matter to the attention of the city on his own motion,
without intervention or enforcement action by any city official.
(3) Whether alternative methods or procedures will achieve the same, or substantially the
same, result as literal compliance with the requirement.
Required findings. The BSC may not issue a variance unless it affirmatively finds all of the following:
(1) The imposition of the requirement imposes an exceptional hardship upon the applicant. It
is the general intent of this section that financial cost, alone, would not ordinarily constitute an
exceptional hardship.
(2) No reasonable and feasible method or procedure is currently available to comply with the
requirement.
(3) The imposition of the requirement is unjustified because of good and sufficient cause
demonstrated to the BSC.
(4) The variance will not introduce or increase any threat to public health or safety.
(5) The variance is consistent with the purpose and intent of the ordinance in question.
(6) The variance will not cause a nuisance and will not unreasonably interfere with the use of
nearby property.
(7) The variance will not cause a fraud to be worked upon the public or any individual.
(8) The variance will not cause an increase in public expenditures or budgets.
(9) The variance will not create an irreconcilable conflict with any other ordinance, law, rule or
regulation.
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NOTICE OF BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION HEARING
The Building and Standards Commission ("BSC") of the City of West University Place, Texas
("City") will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 3800 University Blvd. City of West
University Place, Texas 77005, during a meeting set to begin at 6:00 p.m. on December 2, 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: 3315 University Blvd.
Legal description of the site: TR 8A, BLK 22 West University Place Sec. 1
Docket No.: 2010-04 Applicant: Jane Elam and Bridget Wicklander
Action Requested: Variance to Chapter 18, Section 18-65(c) allowing for additional time to
demolish structures.
Applicable regulations include the City's Development Regulations and Chapter 18, Section 18-65
, Texas Local Government Code and the rules of the BSC. 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 hearing.
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please
contact the Development Services Office at 713-662-5834 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 East entrance
and specially marked parking spaces are available in the southwest parking area.
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