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REGULAR MEETING OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 8, 196~-
The Zoning and Planning Commission convened in regular session on Thursday,
October 8, 196-, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: .Chairman
David Hannah, presiding; Members Bricker, Goff, Hilton and Lott.
Mrs. Wilma Whitaker, 6519 Buffalo Speedway, appeared before the Commission
in behalf of her request for subdivision of Lot 9, Block 11, West Univer-
sity Place First Addy ion_ being a lot 100 X 200', into two lots each 50 X
200' to front on Buffalo Speedway. She stated that the garage shown on
the plot plan is no longer there; it has been removed. There would there-
fore, be no encroachments-into the side setback requirements.
Motion by Mr. Lott, seconded by Mr. Hilton, that the Zoning and Planning
Commission recommend to :the City Commission that Lot 9, Block 11, West
University Place First Addition, be subdivided into two lots, each 50 X
200' to front on Buffalo Speedway, as requested by the owner, Mrs. C. W.
Whitaker.
Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
Mr. D. J. Bratton appeared before the Commission in behalf°'of the request
of Mrs. Julia Bott for permission to subdivide
Lot Block 28 West Universit P1 c t ddition, into two lots each
5 x 15o to front on Westchester. Mr. Bratton explained to the Comms.-
sion that Mrs. Bottler understands that the lot cannot be subdivided until
the existing dwelling is removed, or moved onto one of the 50' portions of
the lot in order to have no part of the dwelling extending into the side
setback requirements. He stated that at this time, Mrs. Bottler merely
wanted to know whether the lot could be subdivided, if the dwelling is
moved.
The Commission advised Mr. Bratton that they could take no official action
until the setback requirements are satisfied, but that they felt there
would be no problem in having the lot subdivided if this were dune. They
told Mr. Bratton that they would submit this opinion to the City Attorney
to see if it were correct.
Mr. J. F. Whittington, of Soconv Mobil Oil Company, appeared before the
Commission in behalf of their request for rezoning of Lo~__~~., Rl n~k
2, Bissonnet Place, to permit use as a service station. He stated that
this property is on the west side of Weslayan and is approximately
11,000 square feet in area. After discussion the following action was
taken:
Motion by Mr. Goff, seconded by Mr. Lott, that the Zoning and Planning
Commission recommend to the City Commission that the request of Socony
Mobi 1 Oil Company for rezoning of Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Bissonnet Place,
to permit use as a service station site, be denied inasmuch as this
would be considered. spot zoning, and might prejudice the position of
the city in future requests similar to this one.
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Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
The Commission again considered the formulation of re~ula.tions in con-
nection with construction of chL~;~ches in the City of West University
Place. Each of the. members gave their ideas on the various points
which were set out at the previous meeting, as being. the most impar-
tant: The Commission feels that after these ideas are combined, they
.will be able to Make their final report to the City Commission at
their November meeting. `
With no further business to come before the Co ssion at this tip,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, t was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Secretary `
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