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Home My WebLink About05282026 ZBA Minutes West University Place Public Works Department ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 28,2026 6:30 p.m. I. MEMBERS Ross Fava(voting), Jennifer Sickler(voting), Harold Rocketto PRESENT: (voting), Shaffer Braun (voting), Myrenda Takashima(voting), Scott Miller and Gerardo Paez II. MEMBERS Gerry Spedale ABSENT: III. STAFF PRESENT: Philip Boedeker, Legal Counsel, Josie Hayes, Administrative Coordinator, and Chris Guess, Planning& Zoning Administrator IV. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. 1. Call the meeting to Ross Fava called the meeting to Ross Fava administered the oath to all order.Notices,Rules, order at 6:30 p.m. Ross Fava asked witnesses. etc. members to briefly introduce themselves. Ross Fava then described the hearing procedures. Swearing in of witnesses. 2. Docket No.2026-0008; Applicant's Request The applicant presented their request for the regarding property at The applicant, Yi Ye requests special exception. 2612 University Blvd., approval of a special exception West University Place, pursuant to Appendix A—Zoning Motion to close the deliberation portion of Texas 77005(Special Ordinance; Article 7A—Residential the hearing was made by Jennifer Sickler. Exception). District-Specific Regulations; Table Second by Shaffer Braun.AYES: Ross Fava, a. Public hearing 7A-7—Projection Schedule,Note 12 Jennifer Sickler, Harold Rocketto, Shaffer regarding a special of the City's Code of Ordinance to Braun, and Myrenda Takashima. Motion exception to Appendix A authorize the projection of buildings carried(5-0). —Zoning Ordinance; and attached structures into a side Article 7A—Residential yard,rear yard, or an SF buffer yard After deliberation,Jennifer Sickler made a District-Specific for the property located at 2612 motion to approve the special exception Regulations; Table 7A-7, University Blvd., legally described request. Second by Harold Rocketto.AYES: Note 12 to authorize a as Tracts 7A&9, Block 13,Virginia Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler,Harold carport located 36 inches Court. Rocketto, Shaffer Braun and Myrenda from the side property Takashima. NOES: None. Motion carried 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 West University Place Public Works Department line. Received correspondence from (5-0). b. Deliberation, Ambreen Chaudhary,2604 decisions,other action, University Blvd. in favor of the etc.regarding the special exception. preceding matters. Back2round Information The applicant has proposed an addition of an attached porte-cochere (carport) that projects to the east of the existing structure, over the driveway and locating itself 3 feet (36 inches) from the property line. The purpose of this structure is to cover/protect the vehicle parked in the driveway and is necessary due to an awkward alignment with the drive aisle and the driveway door. The applicant submits that the addition structure will be compatible with the existing development pattern on the site and surrounding properties. 3. Docket No.2026-0009; Applicant's Request The applicant presented their request for the regarding property at The applicant,Kirsten and David variance request. 3752 Wroxton Rd., Polyansky request approval of a West University Place, variance from Appendix A—Zoning Motion to close the deliberation portion of Texas 77005(Variance). Ordinance, Article 7A—Residential the hearing was made by Shaffer Braun. a. Public hearing District—Specific Regulations, Second by Myrenda Takashima. AYES: regarding a variance from Table 7A-2,yards(or"Setbacks")to Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler,Harold the required 20-foot rear permit a 10-foot rear setback as Rocketto, Shaffer Braun, and Myrenda yard setback prescribed in opposed to the required 20-foot rear Takashima. Motion carried(5-0). the City's Zoning setback for the property located at Ordinance, Appendix A— 3752 Wroxton Rd.,legally described After deliberation,Jennifer Sickler made a Zoning Ordinance, as Lot 14 and Tract 13A,Block 7, motion to approve the special exception Article 7A—Residential Sunset Terrace Section 9. request. Second by Shaffer Braun. AYES: District-Specific Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler,Harold Regulations; Table 7A-2. Back2round Information Rocketto, Shaffer Braun and Myrenda b. Deliberation, The applicant seeks a variance from Takashima.NOES:None. Motion carried decisions, other action, the required rear yard setback along (5-0). etc.regarding the the northeastern property boundary preceding matters. to allow for the construction of the primary structure to project further than otherwise permitted by ordinance. The applicant has 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 West University Place Public Works Department submitted a conceptual site plan illustrating the potential location of a structure. City staff acknowledges the triangular shape of the site and its proximity to Bissonnet St. Additional,staff identified through aerial images that the neighboring residential structure is 10 feet from their rear property line which is adjacent to Bissonnet St. Upon review of the conceptual site plan proposed,it did not trigger any technical or design concerns that would necessitate substantial reconfiguration of the proposed layout. 4. Docket No.2026-0010; Applicant's Request The applicant presented their request for the regarding property at The applicant, St.Andrew's variance request. 3303 Bissonnet St.,West Presbyterial Church,request University Place,Texas approval of a special exception Motion to close the deliberation portion of 77005(Special pursuant to Appendix A—Zoning the hearing was made by Jenifer Sickler. Exception). Ordinance; Article 7A—Residential Second by Shaffer Braun. AYES:Ross Fava, a. Public hearing District-Specific Regulations; Table Jennifer Sickler, Harold Rocketto, Shaffer regarding a special 7A-1,Note 3 of the City's Code of Braun, and Myrenda Takashima. Motion exception provided in the Ordinances to authorize an accessory carried(5-0). City's Zoning Ordinance, structure at the property located at Appendix A—Zoning 3303 Bissonnet St., legally described After deliberation,Jennifer Sickler made a Ordinance; Article 7A— as Lot 2,Block 90, West University motion to approve the special exception Residential District- Place, Section 2. request. Second by Shaffer Braun.AYES: Specific Regulations; T Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler, Harold able 7A-1,Note 3 to Background Information Rocketto, Shaffer Braun and Myrenda authorize an additional The subject property is located at Takashima. NOES: None. Motion carried structure at St. Andrews 3303 Bissonnet St. and is operated (5-0). Presbyterian School. by St.Andrew's Presbyterial Church b. Deliberation, as their Day School/Children's place, decisions,other action, a lawful primary use within the etc.regarding the applicable zoning district.Table 7A- preceding matters. 1,Note 3 provides that additional accessory uses and structures may be authorized by the Zoning Board of Adjustments through the issuance of a special exception, provide the board determines that the qualifying 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 West University Place Public Works Department criteria are satisfied. 5. Meeting Minutes. Approval of meeting minutes of Jennifer moved to approve February 26, February 26, 2026. 2026,minutes. Second by Shaffer Braun. AYES: Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler,Harold Rocketto, Shaffer Braun and Myrenda Takashima. Motion carried(5-0). Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 Jennifer Sickler moved to adjourn the p.m. meeting. Second by Shaffer Braun. AYES: Ross Fava,Jennifer Sickler, Harold Rocketto, Shaffer Braun and Myrenda Takashima. Motion carried(5-0). APPROVED THIS DAY OF 02 Presidin Officer ATTEST: Tosie NI. Hayes Josie M. Hayes, Administrator Coordinator 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830