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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06141977 ZPC Minutes REGULAR MEETING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION June 14, 1977 The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West University Place convened in regular session at the City Hall at .7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 1977, with the followingmembers present: Chairman Bartholomew, presiding; Members Norton and Weatherby. The Chairman. ascertained from the secretary that proper notice of the meeting ~,,, had been posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall three (3) days prior to ~ the scheduled meeting.. O '"~ Preliminary and final pans for the construction of townhouses by Pino Farinola, ~ owner, on Q Lot 10, Block 2 .Belle Court Addition 2700 Block of Bellaire Boulevard were presented to the Commission for their consideration. Mr. Dahlin came to the meeting at this time. Mr. Farinola's .plans were for two townhouses facing Bellaire Boulevard and containing 2,282 sq, ft. with single car garages. He stated he plans to live in one of the townhouses and hopes to lease the other one and-that they would be priced at approximately $90,000 to $100,000 each. Concern was expressed about the plans requiring backing into Bellaire Boulevard for egress and the placement of guest parking in front of the garages at the front of the townhouses. Mr. LaCook came to the meeting at this time. Mr. Farinola stated that he had inspected singe-family houses on Bellaire Boulevard and they .had to back into the street from 12 ft. to 14 ft. approaches whereas his approach is planned for 32 ft. which would give more sight into the street and on a one lot development the front entry off Bellaire could not be avoided. He also said if property adjacent was developed later. as townhouses he would be glad to work with the developer to reach a more advantageous plan for both, if possible. Motion by Mr. Weatherby, seconded by Mr. taCook, that the preliminary and fina l plans for the construction of townhouses on 1 Lot 10, Block 2 Belle Court Addition 2700 Block of Bellaire .Boulevard ¢¢~~ __ _ __ C~. be approved as submitted subject to compliance with all building setback requirements, building code, or other governing ordinances, whether or not herein specified, for any subsequent construction. Voting Aye: All Application of Arnold L. Shields to subdivide Voting No: None East 114 ft. of Lot 6, Block 13 West University Place lst Addition 6402 Belmont into two. lots, each 50 ft. x 114 ft., each fronting on Belmont, was presented for discussion. Mr. Dahlin, who was not present at the Public Hearing concerning the above application was asked by the Chairman if he had reviewed the minutes of the Public Hearing. He stated he had. The Chairman reviewed the application and stated that Mr. Shields had told the Commission that he proposed to sell the two lots, if subdivided, and had buyers for the lots to build two single-family residences. He also stated that a number of people attended the Public Nearing and objected to the subdivision by reason of creating two small lots in an area where there are predominately large lots, although most are 50 ft. in width they are 200 ft. in depth. Mr. Weathery said he had inspected the lot since the Public Hearing and recognized, if subdivided, greater density would be created, more burden would be placed on sewer and. other city services, but on the other hand recognizing inevitable change around the city, energy shortage, return of persons to urban areas, is it realistic to keep West University at approximately 14,000 population and that although one lot would not be a major detriment, it would certainly set a precedent. He also stated that the only consideration in making a decision should be what is best for the City of West University Place. Mr. Norton said he thought the goals of West University is to continue to have a strong single-family residential community and if this is to be maintained over the next 25 years, a seemingly excessive subdivision of .lots should not be embarked upon, and that this particular area is made up of the largest lots in the city, with the exception of one other area, and that he felt the creation of a higher density in population, going with the changes in .Houston would be detri- mental to the goals of the zoning ordinance. He also stated that an adjustment to change has been made with the creation of the townhouses districts; and although the aesthetic quality of~-the lot would be improved with the removal of the run down house now on it and two new houses replacing it, he did not believe the zoning ordinance should be -used to improve property. Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, 6420 Belmont., read the following statement: "Zoning Commission City of West University Place 1 1 ~~ Sirs:. Having lived here since 19.50 and having enjoyed the many: advantages, especially the spacious grounds surrounding our home, we wish to protest the division of the lot at 6402 Belmont. This would detract from the family character of this area. With cities becoming ever more crowded, it would be nice to know that this unique character of West University Place would be preserved for generations to come. ~ /s/ Bruce & Elizabeth Barnes" 21~ ~ Mr. J. F. Jolly, 6415 Belmont, said that it was his opinion that lots this ~ small could not meet the 40% open space requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Jolly was advised that, if subdivided, the two lots would contain 5,700 sq. ft. each, which was larger than the minimum size lot required by the zoning ordinance and that a resi-deuce-could be constructedf on such size lots and meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance. The Chairman advised those in the audience that although they wished everyone to be allowed to express their opinion, that the Public Hearing was over and that in the interest of time, the Commission would continue its discussion in order to arrive at a decision. Mr. LaCook stated that. al though normally in favor of subdivision where it was. beneficial to the neighborhood, he did not believe this subdivision would do that and that if the residence now located on the lot is demolished, a large attractive lot would be created for the construction of a single-family resi- dence in keeping with other large lots in the area. The Chairman advised that the following motion was made at the meeting on May 3, 1977 and was now ready fora vote: Motion by Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. LaCook,-that application from Arnold L. Shields, owner, to subdivide East 114 ft. of Lot 6, Block 13 West University Place 1st Addition 6402 Belmont into two lots, each 50 ft. x 114 ft., each facing Belmont, be denied. Voting Aye: Norton Voting No: Dahlin taCook Bartholomew Weatherby Preliminary and final presentation for the construction of six townhouses from John Pipkin, owner, on .... ._ _._.._.. ~~ Lot 3, Block 43 West University Place lst Addition Northeast corner of Sewanee ~ Bellaire Boulevard were presented for consideration. After a review of the plans, it was determined they met all the requirements of the Zoning and Planning Commission GUIDELINES and the ordinance governing same. Motion by Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Weatherby; that the preliminary and final plans for the construction of townhouses.. on Lot 3, Block 43 West University Place lst Addition Northeast corner of Sewanee & Bellaire Blvd. presented by Mr. John Pipkin, owner, be :approved as submitted subject to compliance with all building setback requirements, bul ding code, or other governing ordin- ances, whether or not herein specified, for any subsequent. construction. Voting Aye: All Voting No: None A preliminary plat plan for the construction of townhouses from Mr. H. J. Buckley on Lots 1 & 2, Block 93 West University Place 2nd Addition Southwest corner of Bissonnet & Mercer was presented for discussion. The Commission discussed with Mr. Buckley and his associate various require- ments of the ordinance controlling development of this property,. including setbacks, parking, dedication of public street, City of Houston curb cuts, ample space for manueveribility of service trucks and fire equipment. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on May 3, 1977 were approved as submitted. With no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9::30 p.m. Chairman