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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
THURSDAY JUNE 6, 1991
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
The Building and Standards Commission convened in the
Municipal building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City
of West University Place, on June 6, 1991, with the
following members present: Philip Lewis, John Farrell,
Sharon Mathews, Carolyn Hodgins, and Margaret Williamson.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3221 PLUMB: Sterling
Burton, the owner of the property located at 3221 Plumb was
present and explained that there is a pine tree in his front
setback area which creates a big mess with pine needles and
pine cones. The city will issue a permit for a tree to be
removed only if the tree is diseased or dead. The pine tree
in ques~ion is neither.
Mr. Perry said that Mr. Burton has quite a few qualified
trees growing in his yard. The pine tree in question is
very close to an oak tree.
• John Farrell made motion seconded by Carolyn Hodgins to
allow Mr. Burton remove the pine tree on his property
because of the number of qualified trees growing on the
property at the present time.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Sharon Mathews,
Carolyn Hodgins, and Margaret Williamson.
Voting No: None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6524 BELMONT: Timothy
Adcock representing McDougal Steel was present. Mr. Adcock
explained that the property located at 6524 Belmont is under
construction and McDougal Steel is requesting to remove one
pine tree on the City easement and 2 maple trees in the
front setback on the property. Mr. Adcock said if McDougal
Steel is allowed to remove these trees, they will plant 2
live oak trees in their place.
Mr. Perry confirmed that the trees requested to be removed
are qualified trees and do require a permit to be removed.
After a brief discussion John Farrell made motion seconded
by Sharon Mathews to allow the applicant to remove the pine
tree an~ 2 maple trees with the provision that the trees are
• replaced with a minimum of 2, 7 inch live oaks trees.
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~ Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Sharon Mathews,
Carolyn Hodgins, and Margaret Williamson
Voting No: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carolyn Hodgins made motion seconded
by Sharon Mathews to approve the minutes.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Sharon Mathews,
Carolyn Hodgins, and Margaret Williamson.
Voting No: None
The Building and Standards Commission decided to change the
next meeting night from July 4, to July 1 because of the
holiday.
ADJOURNMENT: John Farrell made motion seconded by Carolyn
Hodgins to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Sharon Mathews,
Carolyn Hodgins, and Margaret Williamson
• Voting No: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
Chairman
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