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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12091975 ZPC MinutesQ REGULAR MEETING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1975 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session at the City Hall, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 1975, with the following members present: Chairman Bartholomew, presiding; Members Dahlin, Norton and Weatherby. Mr. LaCook was absent. Proper notice of meeting had been posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting as required by HB3, Amending 625217, V.C.C. The Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. W. E. Cole, owner, to subdivide 'd,, ~ Lot 5, Block 92 Q West University Place 2nd Addition ~ 3504 Albans Q into two lots, one 112.6 ft. x 100 ft. facing Albans, and one 54.4 ft. x 100 ft. facing Sewanee, was opened at this time. The Chairman ascertained from the secretary that notice was published in The Southwestern Argus, Wednesday, November 19, 1975, and that all property owners within 200 ft. of the above property were notified by letter dated November 19, 1975, of the Public Hearing. The Chairman administered the oath to all those present who wanted to make statements 'or= ask questions either for or against the application and explained the procedure. to be followed for the Public Hearing. Mr. Cole reviewed his application, stating he desired to sell the lot facing Albans, if subdivision is approved, and build a new house on the lot facing Sewanee. It was pointed out to Mr. Cole that the subdivision, i# approved, would not be a legal subdivision until off street parking was provided for the premises now existing on the lot facing Albans St. and the: existing building facing Sewanee Street is removed. Coverage of lot to leave 4086 open space was also discussed and it was determined that with the existing house, and even with the addition of a garage, there would be ample open ~ s~laee on the lot facing Albans. Mr. Edward A. Borgelt, 3512 Albans, asked if a garage were constructed would it be located directly against his property. He was advised that a garage attached to the west side of the existing residence would be within the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires a three (3') ft. side set back. Motion by Mr. Dahlin, seconded by Mr. Weatherby, that application to subdivide Lot 5, Block 92 West University Place 2nd Addition 3504 Albans into two lots, one 112.6 ft. x 100 ft. facing Albans and one 54.4 ft. x 100 ft. facing Sewanee, be approved subject to compliance with all building setback requirements, building code, in particular the Offstreet Parking Ordinance, or other governing ordinances, whether or not herein specified, for subsequent construction During discussion of the motion, Mr. Weatherby,. Mr. Norton, and Mr. Dahlin stated that it was their feeling that in most instances key lots, as in this situation should not be allowed, as the overall benefit to the City is not necessarily served by such a subdivision, as it adds to the population density, adds parking problems, etc., especially if such action constitutes initial subdivision in an area where no other key lots exist. They stated that in this particular area a key lot is already in existence directly across the street and others are in close proximity. Voting Aye: Mr. BartholomewVoting No: Mr. Norton Mr. Dahlin Mr. Weatherby Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried the Public Hearing was closed. A site plan for construction of townhouses at the northeast corner of Buffalo Speedway and Bellaire Boulevard was submitted for approval from Mr. Wm. Perlmutter. After consideration of this application at the November 11th meeting of the Commission, a request was made to Chief Ben Wilcher, Fire Chief, for his opinion and recommendations in regards to firefighting on the proposed site. The following is a letter from Chief Wilcher on this subject: -,: ; , "November 21, 1975 Mr. O. C. Bartholomew, Chairman Zoning and Planning Commission City of West. University Place, Texas Dear Mr. Bartholomew: A site .plan for townhouses at the northeast corner of Buffalo Speedway, and Bellaire Boulevard has been presented to me along with your request for an opinion as to workability of the plan as it concerns firefighting. After a careful study of the plan, I can .see no objection insofar as firefighting is concerned. The driveways are adequate and the turning radius at the corners are adequate for firefighting equipment to manuever. There appears to be awalk-through near the center of the row of houses facing north which could be used to lay hose in the event of a fire in the front areas of these residences. Of course, the east and west sides of both rows are free for the laying of hose down driveways and those facing Bellaire Boulevard could easily. be reached from that street. I would like for .you to consider requiring the builder to have signs erected in all driveways which read "NO PARKING. - FIRE LANE", which would necessitate all vehicles to be either in garages or in properly marked parking spaces. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ben F. Wilcher Fire Chief" Motion. by Mr. Weatherby, seconded. by Mr. Dahlin, that the site plan as submitted be approved subject to the following: 1 1 C1 1. "No Parking -Fire Lane" signs be erected in all driveways. 2. Setback at rear property line be twenty (20') feet as required by Ordinance No. 1025. 3. Buildings on north side may be enlarged to extend into. green area, leaving a five (5') ft. minimum setback. and also subject to compliance with building code or other governing ordinances, whether or not herein specified, for any subsequent construction. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None [f'' ~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on November 11, 1975 ® were approved as corrected. "", ~ The Commission continued its discussion and study of certain items as related to the existing A Zoning Ordinance in preparation for a report and recommendations to the City Commission concerning same. With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. at 10:00 p.m. A`ttest• ecretary Chair-man