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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVER5ITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
The Building and Standard Commission convened in the
Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City
of West University Place, on December 10, 1990, with the
following members present: Philip C. Lewis, John M.
Farrell, Nick Aschliman, Sharon Mathews, Carolyn Hodgins,
and Margaret Williamson, also present was Wayne Perry, Chief
Building Official.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCA'
and Vicki Herrin the owners of
were present, also present was
Attorney. Mr. Lewis asked Mr.
viewpoint. Mr. Perry said the
a permit approximately a month
rED AT 2803 UNIVERSITY: Joe
the property located at 2803
Jim Tyler, the Herrins
Perry to explain the City's
Herrins contractor was issued
ago. It is questionable
whether the circular driveway ordinance actually pertains to
~ this installation in that the curb cuts are not on the same
street. The problem is the width of the driveway as it goes
across the yard. The ordinance requires a maximum width of
14', and the width of this driveway is 20' in some areas.
Mr. Herrin explained that Teas Nursery designed the driveway
installation and had not put dimensions on the drawings.
The dimensions of the approaches were discussed and it was
determined that they complied with minimum requirements.
Mr. Herrin explained to the Commission that the corner of
University and Wakeforest is a dangerous intersection. In
discussion Mr. Tyler said a permit was issued and
inspections were made by more than one person from more than
one department. There was apparently some confusion on the
correct dimensions of the driveway and a sewer manhole was
located in the center of the Wakeforest approach. It was
determined that they could pour the approach concrete around
the manhole. A petition was presented signed by neighbors
in favor of leaving the driveway as is.
Mr. Harold Green the next door neighbor stated he had no
problem with the driveway and it was an improvement to the
property.
Sharon Mathews made motion seconded by John Farrell to allow
• the 20' width of the driveway.
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Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nick Aschliman,
Sharon Mathews, and Carolyn Hodgins.
Voting No: None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6127 CHARLOTTE: Mr.
Lewis asked Mr. Perry to explain the application concerning
this property. Mr. Perry said plans were submitted by Luis
Seade the owner of this property and they were approved
showing a tree on the plans. The tree is located 12' from
the building line. Mr. Seade said the tree will die during
construction if it remains where it is. Margaret Williamson
asked if Mr. Seade would have to plant a tree if he were
allowed to remove the tree in question. Mr. Perry said he
would have to plant a tree if there were not any other
qualified trees in the front yard. Mr. Perry said if the
tree is not removed, all of the limbs next to the building
line will have to be cut.
~ Mr. Farrell made motion seconded by Carolyn Hodgins to allow
Mr. Seade to remove the tree, providing he plant a qualified
tree in the front yard to replace the one removed.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nick Aschliman,
Sharon Mathews, and Carolyn Hodgins
Voting No: None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4126 LEHIGH: Terry
Stevenson, the Fire Chief for the City of West University
Place, discussed with the Commission the problems concerning
the house located at 4126 Lehigh. Chief Stevenson said the
house has been vacant 17 years and has been remodeled
several times over the years but never had been completed.
At the present time there is siding on the house that is
beginning to rot. Chief Stevenson said the main problem is
not being able to contact the owner and the grass not being
cut.
Jay Tennyson the resident living at 4120 Lehigh questioned
that there might be a problem with termite infestation at
4126 Lehigh. Frank Austin the resident living at 4127
Lehigh said over the years he has seen minor remodeling
being done but nothing has been done in the last 2 or 3
years.
. After some discussions the Commission asked Chief Stevenson
to compile more data concerning this property. The
Commission determined that there is not enough information
to take action at the present time.
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CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2907 QUENBY: Mr.
Whittington was present and said that he had been ill, but
he would work to finish all that was required by the
Commission. Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Perry to check on Mr.
Whittington periodically to see what progress is being made.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3112 AMHERST: Mr.
Farrell asked Mr. Perry to send a letter certified mail to
Mr. Hollis stating that the Building and Standards
Commission will begin accessing fines as may be appropriate
for the circumstances and the inspection office will inspect
the house before the next regular meeting scheduled for
January 14, 1991.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carolyn Hodgins made motion seconded
by Philip Lewis that the minutes of the Building and
Standards Commission be approved.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nick Aschliman,
Sharon Mathews, and Carolyn Hodgins.
• Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: Nick Aschliman made motion seconded by Carolyn
Hodgins that the meeting be adjourned.
Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nick Aschliman,
Sharon Mathews, and Carolyn Hodgins
Voting No: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
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