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West University
Place Zoning Board of Adjustment
City of West University Place, Texas
FINAL DECISION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Docket No: 2022-0011
Address of building site/property: 3122 Robinhood St., Houston, TX 77005
Legal description of the Property: TRS 19 &20A BLK 12, MONTICELLO, Harris County, TX
Applicant: Dr. &Mrs. Sheldon Rubenfeld
Decision or Action Requested: The Applicant requested a special exception to Appendix A, Article 7, Table 7-5a,
Note 7 to allow a parking area in another location and with a different design(an uncovered parking pad for two
cars without garage).
Notice,Hearing, Findings, Vote:
(X) Notice of the hearing was given by: regular mail (to nearby property owners) and by posting on-site in
accordance with Article 11 of the Zoning Ordinance, by Alfonso Acosta, Building Official, City of West
University Place, Texas.
(X) The Hearing was held on: May 26, 2022. All plans, documents, and letters contained in the City's files and
submitted at the hearing regarding this matter are made a part of the record of this hearing.
(X) The ZBA finds that:
The terms of the Zoning Ordinance authorize the Board to hear and decide this request for special
exception.
(X) The location and design of the parking and maneuvering area will not unreasonably interfere with available
light and air, and will not significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar needs.
( ) Additional findings (if any): None.
Decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment granting the special exception (subject to all applicable appeals):
1. After hearing the evidence, presentation and comments of all concerned, the Board of Adjustment voted to
approve the special exception request by Applicant to construct and use a parking area in another location and with
a different design than that required by Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance), Article 7, Table 7-5a, pursuant to
Zoning Ordinance Note 7, "Garage Space" which permits the Board to grant a special exception to allow a
parking area in another location and with a different design.
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2. This special exception is granted subject to the following conditions and reservations:
A. The parking area shall be constructed in accordance with the plans submitted with the Application of the
Applicant— Subject C, attached hereto.
B. This special exception expires upon construction of a new home or reconfiguration of the parking areas or
garage on the building site.
C. The applicant may reduce the parking area or move it in any direction up to two feet but not to exceed the total
area shown on Application.
D. THIS DECISION APPLIES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC ITEMS DEFINED ABOVE. IT DOES NOT
APPLY TO ANY OTHER ASPECT, USE OR PART OF THE SITE OR STRUCTURE IN QUESTION, NOR
DOES IT APPLY TO ANY OTHER ACTIVITY, SITE OR STRUCTURE. TO OBTAIN A RULING FOR ANY
OTHER ITEM REQUIRES SEPARATE APPLICATION, NOTICE, HEARING, PROOF AND BOARD
FINDINGS.
Effective Date & Administrative Remedies: This decision takes effect on the date it is filed in the Board's office
with the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005. Any
appeals of this decision are subject to and governed by applicable ordinances and laws, including: the Zoning
Ordinance and Chapter 211, Tex. Local Government Code. UNDER CHAPTER 211, PETITIONS FOR
JUDICIAL REVIEW MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THIS DECISION IS
FILED IN THE BOARD'S OFFICE.
The vote was: 5 for; 0 opposed, to this decision.
Member: Ross Fava FOR(X) OPPOSED NOT VOTING
Member: Jay Cohen FOR(X) OPPOSED NOT VOTING
Member: Lawrence Foust FOR (X) OPPOSED NOT VOTING
Member: Francois Daube FOR(X) OPPOSED NOT VOTING
Member: Harold Rocketto FOR(X) OPPOSED NOT VOTING
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
CITY OF ERSIT ' ACE, TEXAS
By:
' oss Fava
Presiding Officer, Zoning Board of Adjustment
This instrument was filed in the Board's office on AlY)Q._ , 2022.
By: 3U51 Q rn• Tell'3
Name:Josie M Hayes
Title:Administrative Coordinator
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Delivery of Decision:
The undersigned personally delivered a copy of the foregoing Final Decision of the Board of Adjustment
in Docket No. 2022-0011 to Applicant this 8TH day of JUNE , 2022.
DELIVERED BY:
JOSIE M. HAYES
Printed Name
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Title
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