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Home My WebLink About11162000 ZBA Minutes• City of ~est Uni~ersity P1ace ~ RecycledPaper ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT City Council Chamber 3800 UNTVE.RSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES November 16, 2000 7:30 p. m. I. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Segal, Frank Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn Panebianco II. MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Mazoff, Mark Plagens, Michael Neal, Bill Ricliardson and Rich Langenstein III. STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mack, Building Official and Sallye Clark, Planning and Development Assistant IV. CALL TO ORDER: 7:40 p.m. • • Agenda Item Discussion Action Called the meeting to order Frank Billings moved to accept that all notices 1 and Protocol. Chairman Steven Segal called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. had been properly posted and distributed for Steven Segal asked all members to introduce themselves. this meeting. Carolyn Panebianco 2nd. Steven Sallye Clark stated all notices were posted as required by city Segal, Franlc Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and state law. and Carolyn Panebianco voted aye. Motion passed. None. 2 Citizens who wish to be None. heard. There were no citizens who wish to address agenda items. 3 ag~end~astem°s. W~sh to address Swearing in of witnesses. Steven Segal, Chairman administered the oath to all witnesses. 4 Hearing of the Public Docket Jeff and Tracy Everist, property owners at G531 Westchester Frank Billings moved to close the evidentiary 00-21, G531 Westchester. gave a presentation requesting a variance to allow construction portion of the hearing. Motion was 2nd by Request for a Variance to of a garage no closer than 54 feet from the front street line to Elizabeth Wilder. Steven Segal, Frank allowconstructionofagarage eliminate the destruction of an 84" Pecan tree. Sallye Clark Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn no closer than 54 feet from p~esented the staff report, recommending approval of the panebianco voted aye. Motion passed. the front street line to ~'ariance due to preserving or protecting a tree shall be Evidentiary portion of hearing closed eliminate the destruction of an 84" pecan tree. considered a hardship. No one spoke in favor or opposition of the requested variance. Frank Billings moved to grant the variance to allow construction of a detached garage with a 63' foot setback from the front street line with the condition that all the recommendations made by William B. Kopf, Consulting Urban Forester are also complied with to prevent damage to the tree per the attached letter that was composed by the Consulting Urban Forester. Motion was 2"d by Elizabeth Wilder. Steven Segal, Frank Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn Panebianco voted aye. Variance granted. ~~ ~~i~~~~~ 00o p 0 3800 University Boulevard • Houston, Texas 77005 • 713/668-44~1 ~ ~ Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes November 16, 2000 u 5 Hearing of the Public Docket Steven and Gloria Getz, property owners at 4130 Marlowe and Frank Billings moved to close the evidentiary 00-23, 4130 Marlowe. resident of 4204 Southwestern gave a presentation requesting a portion of the hearing. Motion was seconded Re uest for a S ecial 9 p Special Exception to allow construction of a new home with a by Elizabeth Wilder. Steven Segal, Frank Exception to allow ara e with a three foot minimum setback from the front ard S g Y Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn construction of a ara e with g g a three-foot minimum setback line. Sall e Clark resented the staff re ort recommendin a roval Y p p° g pp Panebianco voted aye, motion passed. from the front yard line. of the special exception as it met the criteria outlined in Article Evidentiary portion of hearing was closed. 7, Table 7-4a, Note 1, (i). Marlene and Harry Moskowitz Frank Billings made a motion to grant the residents at 4135 Marlowe spoke in opposition of granting the Special Exception to allow construction of a Special Exception. The Moskowirz spoke for Laurie Wilcox at garage with a three-foot minimum setback from 4137 Marlowe also in opposition of granting the Special the front yard line. Motion was 2"d by Carolyn Exception. A resident at 4126 Marlowe spoke in favor of Panebianco. Steven Segal, Frank Billings, granting the Special Exception. Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn Panebianco voted aye, motion passed. Special Exception granted. Approval of Minutes for Frank Billings made a motion to table the ~ October 19, 2000. meeting minutes of October 19, 2000. Motion was 2"d by Elizabeth Wilder. Steven Segal, Frank Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn Panebianco voted aye, motion passed. Minutes were tabled until the next meeting. Frank Billings made a motion to adjourn the 7 Adjournment. meeting at 9:15 p.m. Carolyn Panebianco 2"a Steven Segal, Franlc Billings, Elizabeth Wilder, and Carolyn Panebianco voted aye, motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. _. _~ ` ~ ~ S. L. ANDERSON COMPANY, LI'D. CONSULTING URBAN FORESTERS • Tracy Everist 6531 Westchester Houston, TX 77005 Re: 6531 Westchester, West University Place, Texas Pecan Tree in Back Yard Deaz Ms. Everist: August 30, 2000 The following are my observations, conclusions and recommendations from my site visit on August 29, 2000 of the large~pecan tree located in the back yard of your residence at 6531 Westchester in West University Place, Texas. Qhservatinnc - The pecan tree located in the back yard appeazs to be in relatively good condition, as evidenced by good foliage color, fullness of the crown, and lack of significant deadwood or limb dieback. - It appears the tree has received root loss and damage on the west side of the tree root zone . during the installation of the pool and the plumbing for the pool pumps. Approximately 25- 35% of the critical root zone of the tree has been lost or damaged. - A large portion of the crown is located on the south sicie of the tree. - The pool pumps are currently located on the southern side of the tree root zone. - It is my understanding that the new addition is required to be relocated approximately 7' to the east from the current proposed location. - The current proposed location of the addition will cause minimal additional root damage or disturbance and require minimal clearance pruning. Concluci~nc - It is my opinion that p~.can trees typically do not tolerate root loss or disturbance well. - It is my opinion that the tree will likely recover from the root loss associated with the pool construction if there is no additional disturbance to the tree's root zone and the tree receives proper care. . - By relocating the proposed addition 7' to the east, the following will occur: . The pool pumps and associated plumbing will require relocation farther to the east. The tree may receive additional root loss or disturbance during the relocation procedure. . A large portion of the crown will require removal for clearance for the new addition. . Additional root zone on the south and west sides will be lost due to construction methods required for foundation installation for the new addition. - It is my opinion that relocating the proposed addition 7' to the east will cause additional root loss to the tree and require a large portion of the crown. The tree may not recover from these • additional disturbances. P.O. Box 571435 Houston, Texas 77257-1435 (713) 974-2208 FAX (713) 974-1674 ~.,t ~ ~ ~ • 6531 Westchester August 30, 2000 Page 2 Rgc~mmendations - In order to aid the tree in recovering from the root loss from the pool installation, the following should be peiformed: . Water thoroughly on an infrequent basis. Soil should be allowed to dry between . waterings. Soil should not remain wet. ~ . Deep root fertilize the entire root zone using ArborGreen (30-10-7) at 40 pounds per 100 gallons of water in October 200, Apri12001 and October 2001. . Prevent and control insect and.fungal infestations by spraying or pruning. - To m;n;m»e root disturbance during construction and the relocation of the pool pumps and plumbing, any excavation within the tree root zone should be accomplished using hand tools and to preserve roots 1" in diameter and larger. - Roots that must be removed should be cut clean with the edge of the cut. - Roots exposed during construction should be covered with dirt, moist sand, or mulch within 24 hours of their initial exposure. - Place a layer of 6mil plastic within root zones of any trees prior to pouring concrete. If you have any questions, please call me at (713) 515-2787. • Sincerely, ~,,,.,~-- l~. ~ui~i William B. Kopf Consulting Urban Forester /wbk •