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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: 2022-0006
Address of building site/property: 6218 Auden St., Houston, TX 77005
Legal description of the Property: LTS 6, 7, 8 and 9 BLK 10 COLLEGEVIEW SEC 1, Harris County,TX
Applicant: West University Baptist Church
Decision or Action Requested: The applicant requested a special exception to Appendix A, Article 7, Section 7-
101, Regulations, tables, etc., Table 7-5a,Note 7 to allow a parking area to be constructed in another location and
with a different design than prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance. Applicant also requested to remodel a prior non-
conforming parking lot for an existing place or worship.
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 Brian Hunt, Building Official, City of West
University Place, Texas.
(X) The Hearing was held on: August 25, 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.
(X) Additional findings (if any):
1. The location and design of the driveways and maneuvering areas proposed by the Applicant will not
unreasonably interfere with available light and air on the Property or on adjacent properties.
2. The location and design of the driveways and maneuvering areas proposed by the Applicant will not
significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar needs.
3. The Applicant's request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. The Applicant's request will not cause any significant increase in on-street parking or traffic,traffic congestion or
an unreasonable burden upon public utilities or services.
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Decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment granting the special exception (subject to all applicable appeals):
A. After hearing the evidence, presentation and comments of all concerned, the Board of Adjustment voted to
approve the special exception request by Applicant to allow a parking area to be constructed in another location
and with a different design than prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance.
B. This special exception is granted subject to the following conditions and reservations:
C. The parking area shall be constructed in accordance with the Application and the plans submitted with the
Application of the Applicant, and all outdoor lighting for the parking area shall be shielded so that substantially all
emitted light falls within the property lines of the property from which the light emanates.
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: FIVE for; NONE opposed, to this decision.
Member: Ross Fava FOR
Member: Lawrence Foust FOR
Member: Owen Rutz FOR
Member: Frank Monacelli FOR
Member: Michael Tucker FOR
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
CITY OF T UNI SITY ACE, TEXAS
By:
Ross Fava
Presiding Officer, Zoning Board of Adjustment
This instrument was filed in the Board's office on AS D\--) , 2022.
By: gV'1. ..14CN, Z
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. 2022-0006 to Applicant this 26th day of August, 2022.
DELIVERED BY:
Josie M. Hayes
Printed Name
Public Works Administrative Coordinator
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