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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06242021 ZBA Agenda Item 3 West University Place Public Works Department To: Zoning Board of Adjustments From: Clay Chew,Building Official Date: June 24,2021 Re: Staff Report for Docket 2021-0011,5402 Buffalo Speedway Special Exception Request The applicant is proposing installing a circular driveway in the front yard. The ordinance for circular driveways require both openings to be on the front street line. Background Information Due to the negative impact of large tree roots the applicant is requesting one curb cut on Buffalo Speedway and the other on Albans St. Article 7 District Specific Regulation Section 7-101 Regulations and Tables Table 7-5a Parking and Driveways Note 7 - 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. The ZBA may not issue or modify a special exception unless all of the following circumstances are present: (1) The ZBA has determined that 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 ZBA has determined that the proposed special exception will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this section. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Public Works Department (3) If the proposed special exception involves a bar, the ZBA has found that the applicant has clearly demonstrated that there is a readiness, willingness and ability to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances relating to alcoholic beverages. (4) The ZBA has made any additional findings and determinations required by a specific provision of this section. (5) The special exception has been reduced to writing and includes any conditions prescribed by the ZBA or required by this section for the special exception in question. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 Sec. 70-27. Curb cuts and driveways; concrete. (a) Curb cuts, etc. Only one curb cut and only one driveway is allowed along the front street line of any building site less than 60 feet wide, measured along the front street line. (b) Two or more curb cuts. If there are two or more connected curb cuts or driveways on a building site(for example,when there is a circular driveway),the following apply: (1) At the front street line, no part of a curb cut or driveway may be closer than two feet to a side property line. In the street area, no part of the curb cut or driveway may cross the imaginary extension of a side property line, unless the affected neighboring owner consents in writing.The building official may make exceptions to these rules when there is no practical alternative or when necessary to prevent harm to a tree. (2) Measured along the edge of the main traveled roadway: a. The opening width of the driveway and curb cut shall be as specified in table 7-5(a) in appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place: b. The inside edges must be at least 24 feet apart; c. The width of the "island" area may be covered with hard surfaced material if installing a new or replacing an existing public sidewalk; and d. The curb cuts must be located along the front street line. (3) No driveway may be wider than what is allowed or specified in table 7-5a in appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. (4) Within the street area,the edges of each driveway must be perpendicular to the edge of the main traveled roadway. Created: 2021-03-20 22:15:17 [EST] (Supp. No.39) Page 1 of 1 , 1* City of West University Place 1 k APPLICATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY") Address of site: 5402 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Tx 77005 Legal description of the site: Lot 3, Block 88 of West University Place Sec. 2, Harris County Applicant: _tA-k - M"L"-°""" n. Address: 6._it &Jr )t_b 1' JtwpY Contact: e..ai} mv,A,a,re, Phone: l `7 --- ,,. ,1,� W-G�out•- t .7 y Fax: Email:�C.C�k1qq,t,,.�+-t•u.�t,i Decision or Action Requested(check one or more and provide requested data): ria.`t"ya ( ) 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 5 Allows ZBA to issue a special exception for additional curb cuts. • Exact wording of special exception requested: On our corner lot, since there are mature trees preventing both circle drive curb cuts from occurring on the front street (Buffalo Spdwy), we are ( ) Variance. requesting that the the second curb cut occur on the side street (Albans Rd.). • Exact zoning ordinance section from which a variance is requested: • Exact wording of variance requested: Other Data. Are there drawings or other data? ( )No QOYes(list items here and attach them) We have attached the following documents: -Proposed site plan for new house -Current survey -Images of site Attached. The applicant has read the State .nd City regulations attached.--� t Signature of applicant: — ,,,,_ �. _. ,,� : _ Date: _ ..Nt ,t v��c�' t For Staff Use only Date filed: (O-3 2 1 Date heard: G -2 9 -Z / Docket#: P2- 2 /- O 00i l Form ZI3A-102 C S I WI A N R Cii I T 4;11 SlRFET HOUSTON i 'kAs 7-Dol June 3,2021 West University ZBA Exception Request Project Address: 5402 Buffalo Speedway Houston, Tx 77005 Property Owner: Scott Maclaren To whom it may concern, We are seeking an exception for our proposed new construction residential project based on Table 7-5b, note 5 in the West U Code of Ordinances, which allows the ZBA to issue a special exception for adcitional curb cuts. We are requesting that since there are mature trees preventing both circle drive curb cuts from occurring on the front street (Buffalo Spdwy) of our corner lot, that the second curb cut occur on the side street (Albans Rd.). Please see the attached documentation to further evaluate our request. Best Regards, Cusimano Architects em. Property owner printed name ,)e +4 tvico,i-Larc. 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FAX: 281-996-0012 1 2 -...,,Suck,.- FR FFR IE1I $fC I91o I DO HEREBY CERTIFY AT THis R DAY MADE ON THE / IWD CORRECT CCPESMiPlAtIEZIDQEfarSEMCWAS OE IRR NORINALORKM OPNCN glaggarrAZ=STSCUTS ®2021 PRO-SURE-ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS WARRANTY DEED WITH'VENDOR'S LIEN MACIAREN Leen Number.505718050032094 MIN:1 WO 1 95-3000209954 NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS:IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL 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. THE STATE OF TEXAS )( KNOW AU..MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF HARRIS THAT JOHN El STYLES JR AND BRIDGET R STYLES , hereinafter called "Grantor" (whether one or more),for and in consideration of the sum of TEN Dollars($10.00)and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor paid by SCOTT MACLAREN,A MARRIED PERSON, hereinafter called"Grantee"(whether one or more),the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed,and the further consideration of the execution and delivery by said Grantee of one certain promissory note{s)hereinafter called"Note", in the principal sum of$1,100,000.00,of even date hereWith,payable to the order of ZR,N.A.dba AMEGY BANK,hereinafter called"Mortgagee", bearing interest at the rate therein provided;said Note containing the usual reasonable attorney's fee clause and various acceleration of maturity clauses in case of default,and being secured by Vendor's . Lien and superior title retained herein in favor of said Mortgagee,and being also secured by a Deed of Trust of even date herewith from Grantee to GEORGE M.MARSHALL,Trustee;and WHEREAS, Mortgagee has, at the special instance and request of Grantee,paid to Grantor a portion of the purchase price of the property hereinafter described, as included in the above- described Note,said Vendor's Lien against said property securing the payment of said Note is hereby assigned,transferred and delivered to Mortgagee,Grantor hereby conveying to said Mortgagee the said superior title to said property, subrogating said Mortgagee to all the rights and remedies of Grantor in The premises by virtue of said liens;and Grantor has GRANTED, SOLD,and CONVEYED,and by these presents does GRANT,SELL, and CONVEY unto said Grantee,the following described property,to-wit: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 88, OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, SECOND ADDITION, A SUBDIVIS/ON IN HARRIS COUNTY,TEXAS, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 538, PAGE 147, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY,TEXAS. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above-described premises, together with all and singular, the rights and appurtenances thereunto in anywise belonging unto said Grantee, his heirs and assigns, forever. And Grantor dots hereby bind himself,his heirs,executors,and administrators,to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto said Grantee,his heirs and assigns,against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. 0V241-00039TXX(01/1C) 63.80 I 42 Parts) W4241; Taxes for the current year have been prorated and their payment is assumed by Grantee. This conveyance is made subject to any and all valid and subsisting restrictions,easements,rights of way,reservations,maintenance charges together with any lien securing said maintenance charges, zoning laws, ordinances of municipal and/or other governmental authorities, conditions and covenants, if any,applicable to and enforceable against the above-described property as shown by the records of the County Clerk of said County. The use of any pronoun herein to refer to Grantor or Grantee shall be deemed a proper reference even though Grantor and/or Grantee may be an individual(either male or female),a corporation,a partnership or a group of two or more individuals,corporations and/or partnerships,and when this Deed is executed by or to a corporation,or trustee,the words"heirs,executors,and administrators" or "heirs and assigns" shall, with respect to such corporation or trustee, be construed to mean "successors and assigns". It is expressly agreed that the Vendor's Lien is retained in favor of the payee of said Note against the above-described property,premises,and improvements,until said Note and all interest thereon shall have been fully paid according to the terms thereof,when this deed shall become absolute. EXECUTED this I day of , ;-tiI ,but to be effective as of tha •a of JUNE,2° 8. JOHN H • YLES JR 0.1 wr RS 08 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS This instrument was acknowledged before me this Sit..4.4...n-r at',4 by JOHN H STYLES TR AND BRIDGET R STYLES. Si-<1.004l0,---QAC1TuiltIT ( itature of officer) (Title of offiCer) lyfy Commission Expires: Attl 3 ao ca./ GRANTEE'S ADDRESS: 2417 RALPH ST UNIT A SUSAN HOSELICA HOUSTON,TEXAS 77006 Notary ID*7824946 My Commission Expires August 31,2021 OV2.41-00039TXX(OW 0) (p.ge 2(12 pages) • (4n e7- Em■ Cr � m c co na(a it_ 100.00' 3 i iI IC I I.F 11.11. 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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: 5402 Buffalo Speedway,Houston,TX 77005 Legal Description: LT 3 BLK 88 of West University Place Sec.2,Harris County,TX Docket Number: 2021-0011 Applicant: Scott& Tara MacLaren Action Requested: The applicant is requesting a special exception to allow a curb cut for a circular driveway to be on a side street line instead of both on the front street line. Section 70-27(b) (2) d. Additional Details: The applicant is proposing installing a circular driveway in the front yard. The ordinance for circular driveways require both openings to be on the front street line. Due to the negative impact of large tree roots the applicant is requesting one curb cut on Buffalo Speedway and the other on Albans St. Applicable regulations include the City's Zoning Ordinance, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and the rules of the ZBA. The application is available on the city's website at www.westutx.gov. Additional details on such matters, as well as the applicable regulations are also 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 Building Official at 713-662-5830 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 and Southwest entrances and specially marked parking spaces are available in the Southwest parking area. Signed: Clay Chew,for the ZBA posted and mailed on or before June 7,2021. cchew@westutx.gov 713-662-5830 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 MACLAREN SCOTT CURRENT OWNER CURRENT OWNER 5402 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 3206 ALBANS RD 3206 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2124 HOUSTON TX 77005-2102 c/o 3212 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005 ANDREWS JAMES TODD ANDREWS JAMES TODD CURRENT OWNER 3220 ALBANS RD 3220 ALBANS RD 3206 ALBANS RD c/o 3216 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2102 HOUSTON TX 77005-2102 HOUSTON TX 77005-2102 CURRENT OWNER WESTERFIELD RICHARD B& DARIA WU WEI & BETSELL RICHARD R 3304 SUNSET BLVD 3303 ALBANS RD 3223 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2142 HOUSTON TX 77005-2103 HOUSTON TX 77005-2101 CURRENT OWNER PEREZERRAZQUIN ALBERTO BELL JASON J & LORI SIELSKI 3215 ALBANS RD 5410 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 5414 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY HOUSTON TX 77005-2101 HOUSTON TX 77005-2124 HOUSTON TX 77005-2124 GUAN YUNING &ZHU ZHENGHUA MCDONALD PAUL S& MARY L KEVIN H & HEATHER A HULSEY TRUST 5422 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 5426 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 3214 SUNSET BLVD HOUSTON TX 77005-2124 HOUSTON TX 77005-2124 HOUSTON TX 77005-2140 HUGHES BRADY KENT& MARY DUENSER MARK & RUTH TEAS BARBARA LEE CATHERINE 3224 SUNSET BLVD 3129 SUNSET BLVD 3220 SUNSET BLVD HOUSTON TX 77005-2140 HOUSTON TX 77005-2151 HOUSTON TX 77005-2140 PURSELLEY HENSLEE H CURRENT OWNER GARCIA JEFFREY J 3132 SUNSET BLVD 3128 SUNSET BLVD 3122 SUNSET BLVD HOUSTON TX 77005-2152 HOUSTON TX 77005-2152 HOUSTON TX 77005-2152 TATEN JACQUELYN TRAM LIEM MCGLOTHLIN CHARLES& MICHELE 3131 ALBANS RD 2520 SOUTH BLVD 3127 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2147 c/o 3129 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77005-2147 HOUSTON TX 77098-5112 SICINSKI MATTHEW &ADRIENNE R DEY JACQUELINE WALT MATTHEW R &WURZER MOLLY 3130 ALBANS RD 3126 ALBANS RD 124 DREW HOUSTON TX 77005-2148 HOUSTON TX 77005-2148 c/o 3124 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 77006-1528 DHALLUIN CHRISTOPHER DHALLUIN CHRISTOPHER&ANNIE 2726 BISSONNET ST STE 240 PMB 3125 WROXTON RD c/o 3131 WROXTON RD HOUSTON TX 77005-4028 HOUSTON TX 77005-1352