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West University
Place Zoning Board of Adjustment
City of West University Place, Texas
FINAL DECISION TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Docket No: 2023-0005
Address of building site/property: 5502 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005.
Legal description of the Property: TR 3A BLK 79, WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 2, Harris County, TX.
Applicant: Jennifer Hamelet
Decision or Action Requested: The Applicant requests a special exception under the provisions of the City's
Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, — Section 7-101, Table 7-4a, Note 1, to allow the
existing nonconforming driveway to continue in its current configuration for a new home.
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 Danny Cameron, Public.Works Director, City
of West University Place, Texas.
(X) The Hearing was held on: May 25, 2023. 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:
(1) 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, and will
not place an unreasonable burden upon any utility systems, any public facility, or any public service.
(2) The proposed special exception will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this the
City's Zoning Ordinance, including Section 7-101.
(X) Additional findings (if any): The ZBA also finds:
(1) Preserving the existing driveway configuration will not unreasonably interfere with available light
and air and will not significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar needs;
(2) Preserving the existing driveway configuration will prevent the destruction of a qualified tree;
(3) Preserving the existing driveway configuration is necessary for safety considerations.
Decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment granting the request for a special exception (subject to all
applicable appeals): The ZBA grants the Applicant's request for a special exception as permitted by the City's
Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, Section 7-101 — Table 7-4a, Note 1, to allow the
existing nonconforming driveway to continue in its current configuration for a new home.
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
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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
Member: JAY COHEN FOR
Member: OWEN RUTZ FOR
Member: FRANCOIS DAUBE FOR
Member: HAROLD ROCKETTO FOR
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
By: r
Ross Fava
Presiding Officer, Zoning Board of Adjustment
This instrument was filed in the Board's office on M4 (D• 2023.
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Josie M Hayes
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. 2023-0005 to Applicant this-))IS+ day of 1Y)61Vc , 2023.
DELIVERED BY:
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