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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01141991 BSC Minutes~ 1 L • • • BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1991 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. 6:30 The Building and Standards Commission convened in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on January 14, 1991, with the following members present: John Farrell, Sharon Mathews, Nick Aschliman, Barnett Gershen, Carolyn Hodgins, Dale Reid, and Drew McManigle, also present was Wayne Perry, Chief Building Official, and Elizabeth Bethune, Secretary with the City of West University Place. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3507 CASON: Ken Thompson the owner of the property located at 3507 Cason was present. Mr. Thompson said he will be building a new house very soon and according the the Ordinance, he will be required to build a sidewalk. Mr. Thompson said there is a Magnolia tree in the direct spot where the sidewalk should be constructed. The sidewalk will have to curve around to avoid the tree. He explained that he is requesting a variance to not build the sidewalk. Mr. Farrell asked Mr. Perry to give the City's viewpoint. Mr. Perry said under the ordinance, it is the duty of each person who applies for a permit for any major development or remodeling to provide new sidewalks along all streets abutting the building site from the front, side and rear. Mr. Thompson said that he didn't believe there was a need for a sidewalk on his street. Carolyn Hodgins said to protect the tree it could be moved to another area of the property. Dale Reid asked if the tree would be cut down if the sidewalk was constructed. Mr. Thompson said the tree would not be cut down, the sidewalk would have to go around the tree. Mr. Thompson said the chemicals in the cement kills the tree, it is not the actual sidewalk that kills the tree. Mr. Gershen asked if there was a way to find out what chemicals are killing the trees and is there a way to minimize this. Mr. Farrell said there are a lot of tree specialist in the West University area who could help with this. After some discussion, Sharon Mathews made motion seconded by Nick Aschliman to deny the request for variance for no sidewalk. • Voting Aye: John Farrell, Sharon Mathews, Carolyn Hodgins, Nick Aschliman, Barnett Gershen Voting No: None CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6408 WAKEFOREST: John Wawrose, the owner of the property located at 6408 Wakeforest was not present. Sharon Mathews said the two trees in question seem to be where the sidewalk should be. She asked if a sidewalk can be built to bypass the trees. Mr. Perry said the sidewalk can be constructed closer to the curb or up into the yard to avoid the trees. Mr. Aschliman asked if the permit was filed prior to the sidewalk variance. Mr. Perry said the permit was filed prior to the new ordinance for the sidewalk to go around the street corner, which does not apply in this case. After some discussion it was determined to withhold a • decision until the next board meeting. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2907 QUENBY: Mr. Farrell asked Mr. Perry to inform the board on what progress has been made. Mr. Perry said he has been by the property and there is material and debris where the garage used to be and the porch on the backside of the house is not completely removed. Mr. Perry said the roof has not been repaired as required. Mr. McManigle asked if the termite inspection had been done. Mr. Perry said Mr. Whittington did have a termite inspection. Mr. McManigle then asked Mr. Perry if it would be reasonable to call Mr.Whittington and let him know that everything needs to be finished without any other recourse. Mr. Perry said it was a reasonable request. Mr. Aschliman made motion seconded by Mr. Gershen to write a letter to Mr. Whittington to let him know what is expected to be repaired, and to request his presence at the next meeting. Voting Aye: John Farrell, Sharon Mathews, Carolyn Hodgins, Nick Aschliman, and Barnett Gershen Voting No: None • { i `. ~ ~ • • CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3112 AMHERST: Mr. Mike Hollis and Ms. Pat Hollis, representing 3112 Amherst were present. Mr. Farrell asked Mr. Perry to summarize what was asked to be repaired at 3112 Amherst. Mr. Perry said he went by the property and Mr. Hollis has done some repair work on the house. Mr. Perry said a letter was sent to Mr. Mike Hollis and Ms. Pat Hollis giving them a list of repair work required and requesting their presence at the next meeting. Mr. Hollis showed the Board a contract he has with a contractor to finish all repairs that are remaining on the house. Mr. Hollis said the contractor would be starting as soon as the weather is permissible. Mr. Farrell asked if permits were required for this type of repair. Mr. Perry said permits were not required for this type of repair work. Mr. Farrell asked that 3112 Amherst be added to February's agenda to be sure all necessary repairs are complete. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Board asked for a change to be made concerning 4126 Lehigh. Carolyn Hodgins made motion seconded by Sharon Mathews to approve the minutes as amended. Voting Aye: John Farrell, Sharon Mathews, Carolyn Hodgins, Nick Aschliman, and Barnett Gershen Voting No: None ADJOURNMENT: Drew McManigle made motion seconded by Barnett Gershen that the meeting be adjourned. Voting Aye: John Farrell, Sharon Mathews, Nick Aschliman, Barnett Gershen, and Carolyn Hodgins Voting No: None The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.