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ZO1vING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BILL WATSON CONFERENCE ROOM, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MEETING MINUTES
February 21,2002
6:30 p.m. .
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Segal (voting), Michael Neal (voting), Michael Silver (voting),
Carolyn Galfione (voting), John l~ntz (voting) and Ja~s Jordan
(voting until agenda item4 when Michael Neal arrived at 6:42 p.m)
II. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Plagens, Bill Richardson and Jeann Hov~se
Mayor Linda Lewis, Council Liaison
III. STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mack, Building Official, Neslihan Tesno, Developrnnt
Coordinator and Sallye Clark, Planning and Developr~ant Assistant
N. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Item
Discussion
Action
1 Call the meeting to Steven Segal called the meeting to order at 6:30 John Rentz moved to accept that all
order and Protocol. p.m. Steven Segal asked all members and staff to notices had been properly posted and
introduce themselves. Sallye Clark stated all distributed for this meeting. James
notices were posted as required by city and state Jordan 2nd. Steven Segal, James
law. Jordan, Carolyn Galfione, Michael
Sallye Clark stated that James Jordan (voting until
agenda item 4), Carolyn Galfione and Michael Silver and John Rentz voted aye.
Motion passed.
Silver were the voting alternates for the rreeting.
2 Citizens who wish to None. None.
be heard on items that
are not on the agenda.
3 Citizens who wish to Those citizens who wish to address agenda items Steven Segal, Chairman administered
address agenda iteus identified therrnelves. the oath to all witnesses.
Swearing in of witnesses.
3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713•668•4441 • www.westu.org
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4 Public Hearing of Rob Reeder, 5111 Cazew, Parishioner at St. John Rentz moved to close the
Docket 02-O1. Matters Mark's Episcopal Church gave a power point evidentiary portion of the hearing.
related to a request for a presentation on the history of the church and Motion was 2°d by Michael Silver.
Special Exception at school. Bill Merriman, with Merriman Holt Steven Segal, Michael Neal, John
3816 & 3836 Bellaire Architects and property owner at 2135 Sunset gave Rentz, Michael Silver and Carolyn
Boulevard regarding a brief presentation and clarified that the special Galfione voted aye, motion passed.
Article 12, Prior Non- exception is for the new primary school (2 story) as Evidentiary portion of hearing closed.
Conformities, Section labeled in St. Mark's Church and School Master After discussion, Michael Neal moved
12-105, Special plan drawing. There was no correspondenoe to grant the Special Exception Request
Exceptions of the presented in favor or opposition of the granting of at 3816 & 3836 Bellaire Boulevard,
Zoning Ordinance to the special exception or variance. Neslihan Tesno authorizing the existing church and
extend PNC Status. presented the staff recommendation for pocket 02- existing accessory uses in a single-
The request for the O1. family district As per attached site
Special Exception is to plan (Existing Conditions). John
authorize the existing Rentz 2"d. Michael Neal, Carolyn
church and school use Galfione, Steven Segal, Michael
and the addition of a Silver and John Rentz voted aye.
new educational Motion passed. Special Exception
building in a single- granted.
family district. The applicant must record this
... ... _ ~ _ _ ... ... - decision in the Real Property Records
Request for a variance of Harris County, Texas. The
at 3816 & 3836 Bellaire decision will go into effect once the
Boulevard regarding decision is recorded and a certified
Table 7-2: Yards (or copy is returned to the Board's Office
'setbacks') of the (c/o Secretary of the Zoning Board of
Zoning Ordinance. The Adjustment, 3826 Amherst, Houston,
request for a variance is Texas 77005), City of West
to allow construction of University Place.
a new educational - - ~ ~ - ~ - - - "' "' " " " "
building with a 20'-0' Michael Neal moved to grant a request
side setback along the for a variance to allow the
east property line. construction of an accessory use
building subject to a 20' minimum
setback on the East and North Sides of
the property, such construction must
meet the then current building and fire
codes and is further subject to the
installation and maintenance of an 8'
opaque masonry wall with finished
sides on the outside of the North and
East property lines, which must extend
the length of the building on the North
and East sides with access gates to be
installed on East and West College for
Fire Department access only and all
subject to the attached site plan.
The applicant must record this
decision in the Real Property Records
of Harris County, Texas. The
decision will go into effect once the
decision is recorded and a certified
co is returned to the Board's Office
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(c/o Secretary of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, 3826 Amherst, Houston,
Texas 77005), City of West
University Place.
Carolyn Galfione 2"d the motion.
Michael Neal, Steven Segal and
Carolyn Galfione voted aye. John
Rentz and Michael Silver voted no.
Motion failed. Variance was not
granted.
Public Hearing of Sophia Mafrige, 1881 Bering Drive #3, Houston, John Rentz moved to close the
5 Docket 02-02 Matters Texas 77057, President of Parish Council for St. evidentiazy portion of the hearing.
related to a request for George Orthodox Church gave a brief introducdon. Motion was 2°d by Michael Silver.
an amendment to an Tom Stovall, SDT Architects, 6363 Woodway gave Steven Segal, Michael Neal, Carolyn
existing Special a brief presentation of the proposed changes. Nes Galfione and John Rentz voted aye,
Exception at 3505 Tesno read a letter from Joseph and Mary Studlick motion passed. Evidentiary portion of
Bissonnet (Docket 99- in opposition of the granting of the variance. No hearing closed. After discussion, John
11) regarding Article correspondence was presented in favor of the Rentz moved to grant the Special
12, Prior Non- granting of the variance. Neslihan Tesno Exception Request at 3505 Bissonnet,
Conformities, Section presented the staff recommendation for pocket 02- subject to agreement with City Staff
12-105, Special 02. with regard to on street parking and to
Exceptions to extend sidewalks on Mercer and Sewanee
PNC Status to add an including the granting to the City,
educati~al building for appropriate easements and previous
church use. Decision Docket 99-11 attached. The
applicant must record this decision in
the Real Property Records of Harris
County, Texas. The decision will go
into effect once the decision is
recorded and a certified copy is
returned to the Board's Office (c/o
Secretary of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, 3826 Amherst, Houston,
Texas 77005), City of West
University Place.
Motion was 2°d by Michael Silver.
Steven Segal, Michael Neal, John
Rentz, Carolyn Galfione and Michael
Silver voted aye, motion passed.
Special Exception granted.
6 Meeting Minutes. Michael Neal made a motion to
Approval of the minutes approve the November 15, 2001
from the meeting held minutes as amended. Motion was
on November 15, 2001. seconded by Michael Silver. Steven
Segal, Michael Neal, John Rentz,
Carolyn Galfione and Michael Silver
voted aye, motion passed. Minutes
approved.
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7 Adjournment. Michael Neal made a motion to
adjourn the meeting. Motion was 2"~
by John Rentz. Steven Segal, Michael
Neal, John Rentz, Carolyn Galfione
and Michael Silver voted aye, motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:50
p.m.
Attachments: St. Mark's Church and School Master Plan (Docket 0~01)
St. Mark's Church and School Existing Conditions (Docket 0~01)
St. George Church Decision Docket 9911 to Grant Special Exception (Docket 02-02)
Letter of Opposition from Joseph and Mary Studlick, re: St. (~orge Church (Docket 02~02)
PASSED THIS ~~ DAY OF 2002.
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• ~ City of West University Place, Texas ("City") _
' DECISION TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Address of Site: 3505 Bissonnet
Legal Description of Site: Lot 1& 2, Block 92, West University Place Second Addition
Building Permit Number:
Permittee/Applicant: St. George's Church
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Decision or Action Requested or Proposed: A request for special exception to authorize Church use and a New Day ..
Care, maximum of 60 children (using,existing education facilities) in.a
Single Family District.
N'otice, Hearing, Findings, Vote:
( X) Requiied nodce given by: Mail and on-site posting in accordance with Article 11 by
Leslie Montisano, Planning & Development Assistant
~ City of West University Place
( X) Required determinations have been made by the ZBA with respect to the special exception as granted
below: .
( X) Additional Findings: Proposed special exception will not cause any significant increase in on street
parlting; proposed special exception will not cause any substantial traffic congestion; proposed
special exception will not cause any substantial increase in traffic; proposed special exception will not
cause an unreasonable burden upon utility systems or upon any other public facility or public
service; and the proposed special exception will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
this ordinance. '
( X) Hearing held on: September 16,1999
( X) The vote: Frank Billings, Steve Mazoff, Mark Plagens, Sue Porretto, and Steven Segal for, no one
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Decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (su6ject to all applicable appeals): Under and subject to the City's Zoning
Ordinance and applicable law; a special exception to "allow a new Day Care (maximum of 60 children), which will
operate Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m, as an accessory use as altowed by Table
7-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, is granted: (i) to the permittee/applicant named above, (ii) to operate a day care at 3505
'8issonnet, and (iii) subject to the following conditionc fif any): A traffic plan will be implemented to ensure traf6c
along Mercer and Sewanee is kept to a minimum during daycare hours.
This special exception is for an indefinite period unless a temporary period' is indicated above. This special exception
remains subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the city, and it does not grant any property right or vested right of any kind.
Ef}'ective Date & Appeals: T1us decision takes effect on the date it is filed in the Board's office (c% Secretary of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas 77005) unless otherwise
indicated above. Any appeals of this decision are subject to and governed by applicable ordinances and laws,
including: the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code. Under chapter 211, petitions for
judicial review must be presented within 10 days after the date this decision is filed in the Board's office.
By: ~ 4t'~_. rt'~ Attest: J~~ 1. /~ 1~!(~(~
a~rperson, Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Representative, City of West Unive~sity Place
tTiled in the Board's o~ce o u['T`' ,.~ ~~ ~~~it ~~~ .-~
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Houston, Tx. 77005
February 18, 2002
Steven Segal
Chair, Zoning Board of Adjustment
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard ~
West University Place, Tx. 77005-2899
CERTIFIED LETTER
SUBJECT: ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO EXISTING EXCEPTION
ADDITION OF EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
FEBRUARY 21, 2002 DOCKET
Dear Mr. Segal:
We regret that we cannot attend the subject meeting as we have a commitment at our
daughter's school. We are adjoining property owners and any actions by the Church
affect us. We are willing to discuss these concerns at any time and can be contacted at
713.666.5850.
We are OPPOSED to this construction unless the following are agreed to in writing as
part of the granting of the exception:
1. Parking spaces, sidewalks, and curb cuts for Mercer and Sewanee streets next
to the Church property will be in agreement with the planned infrastructure
replacement requirements and Z&P guidelines and discussions. The Church has
inadequate parking and much of their parking is in the City's ROW.
2. Movement of the dumpster "fence" on Sewanee to comply with City ordinances.
(It took us more than 13 months of concerted effort to have the dumpster moved
into compliance and other ordinances (sanitation and hours of pick-up) to be
enforced).
Sincerely,
Joseph R.J. Studlick
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~ S. Yehl, City Manager
C. Nelson, Chair, Z&P Commission