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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08061990 BSC Minutesi BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1990 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. The Building and Standards Commission convened in special session in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place on Monday, August 6, 1990, with the following members present: Philip C. Lewis, John M. Farrell, Nicholas J. Aschliman and Sharon Mathews. Also present was Wayne Perry, Chief Building Official. Members for Position 1, Philip C. Lewis, Position 2, John M. Farrell, Position 3, Nicholas J. Aschliman, and Position 4, Sharon Mathews, were sworn in as the Building and Standards Commission. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6012 CHARLOTTE: Myles Sherman, owner of Myles Sherman Builders, Inc., and Robert Easton, construction coordinator, described the situation involved with this property. One home had been built on two adjoining lots and once this home was demol- ished, the site became two building sites again. The problem is the existing pool in the back yard; once the site becomes two separate lots again, the existing pool will be too close to the property line - 1'2" by the pool steps and 2'S" for the rest of that side of the pool. Wayne Perry said they are originally two individually platted lots and it was used as one building site. The pool was put in with the idea the home would be there indefinitely. However, for the pool to remain where it is with two building sites, a variance would have to be granted. Myles Sherman said he would volunteer to remove the pool steps if he could leave the rest of the pool at 2/4". On Lot 3, they would be will- ing to put the driveway on the left side. In light of the pre-existing condition and the hardship it could create, motion made by Mr. Farrell to grant the variance to the builder, Myles Sherman, for the setback of the pool, was seconded by Sharon Mathews. The variance will allow the pool to remain with the existing setbacks with the stipulation that they ask him to straighten out the north boundary of the pool at 2'4" and that no main building be built on Lot 3 any closer than 5' to the common property line. Motion carried unani- mously. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nicholas Aschliman, Sharon Mathews Voting No: None Absent: None , CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2907 QUENBY: Mr. Lewis reviewed the condition of the house located at 2907 Quenby, owned by Richard Whittington. Mr. Whittington was asked to appear before the board again and was warned, in writing, of his deadline and no response has been received. Jim Daugherty, City Attorney, was asked to attend tonight's meeting to determine what the city has the right to do. Mr. Daugherty advised that legislature has recently changed and the city will have to start from the beginning again, as far as Mr. Whittington's property is concerned. John Farrell asked if Mr. Daugherty could advise them of the procedures to follow. Mr. Daugherty went over what the Building and Standards Com- mission's responsibilities are, as well as its authority and limitations. He also brought copies of "Preliminary Notice of Intent to Refer to Building and Standards Commission" and "Rules of Procedure of the Build- ing and Standards Commission of the City of Bellaire, Texas" that the City of Bellaire, Texas uses. These were brought to possibly consider as a guideline. The procedures to follow are 1) file a petition to the BSC for Mr. Whit- tington to vacate the building until it is repaired or demolished, 2) get a title search to determine any lienholders, 3) send out Notices of Intent, 4) put 2907 Quenby on the agenda for the next meeting, and 5) prepare an order to be entered the night of the meeting. Philip Lewis called for the next meeting to be the second Monday of Sep- tember. Mr. Whittington will be advised of the new laws and the letter will be sent to any lienholders and the owner of the property, ten (10) days prior to the meeting. The letter is to be drafted by Wayne Perry and passed by Jim Daugherty to check for legality of the letter. Mr. Lewis requested to have election of officers as Item 1 on the agenda for September. Item 2 should be to adopt the new rules. Item 3 should be the consideration of the property located at 2907 Quenby. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3112 AMHERST: Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Perry of the condition of Mr. Hollis' property located at 3112 Amherst. Mr. Perry advised that the roof has been replaced but no other work has been done. The yard is very overgrown. Mr. Perry asked if he should file court violation charges for not doing other repairs that Mr. Hollis was to do. Mr. Perry also asked if Mr. Hollis should be advised of the new rules. Mr. Lewis suggested that this issue be carried over to the September agenda. GENERAL APPEALS BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Motion was made by Sharon Mathews, seconded by John Farrell, that the minutes of the General Appeals Board be approved: ~ a) Regular Session, July 9, 1990 Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nicholas Aschliman, Sharon Mathews Voting No: None Absent: None Suggestions for additional members were discussed. Names need to be submitted to Audrey Nichols, City Secretary. Mr. Aschliman sug- gested Dale Reid and Georgia Wilson. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by John Farrell, seconded by Sharon Mathews, that the meeting be adjourned. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Nicholas Aschliman, Sharon Mathews Voting No: None Absent: None BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE Reference: 6012 Charlotte Appeal No: Date of Application: 7/31/90 Receipt No: ~ Hearing Held on Monday, August 6, 1990 DECISION/INTERPRETATION: In light of the pre-existing condition and the hardship it could create, motion made by Mr. Farrell to grant the variance to the builder, Myles Sherman, for the setback of the pool, ~as seconded by Sharon Mathews. The variance will allow the old pool to remain with the existing setbacks, with the stipulation that they ask him to straighten out the north boundary of the pool at 2'4" and that no main building be built on Lot 3 any closer than 5' to the common property line. Motion carried unanimously. : City of West University Place Building & Standards Commission Date : AuQust 7 , 1990 !~~ ~'r ~~ cc: Building Inspector Diana Wright, Secretary