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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence 500 Cooner, College Station TX (Earlier photos and a building permit applied through Mr. Terry Boriskie, College Station Building Inspector/Plans Examiner-who also inspected the rotted lumber and job site for the original site location before any work started and before any damaged lumber was hauled away.) What was discovered (hidden from inspection) as work started: Rotted 12 LF 4"x6"north elevation beam. Tips of floor joists showed rot as well. Rot around front(north) window elevation. Rotted 36 LF beam along west elevation. Rot around two west windows and several areas of roof decking. Rotted 12 LF beam along rear(south) elevation. Rot around rear windows and roof decking. What was changed to fix the hidden damage: Front elevation 12 LF beam (9) 12"floor joists Front stud wall that had rot around the window, and thus, a new window. West elevation 36 LF beam No floor joists West stud wall and new windows due to rot around the windows. New roof decking on west elevation only. South elevation 12 LF beam South elevation stud wall, new window and roof decking, all due to hidden rot damage. I took a gable roof(24 feet long) tied into a flat roof(12 foot by 12 foot), and made it into one gable roof(12 feet by 36 feet) to stop leaks. The existing west elevation three tab shingles would be replaced to match the east elevation, or I will replace all of the roof to improve it all. We are considering replacing the entire roof to an upgrade, since the existing roof is showing its wear and tear. That decision has not been made yet, but we do have a bid to get this done by a roofer. These 3 bedrooms had carpet in them and that is what is going back into them when the work is finished. Some outlets were turned off and removed, and will be reconnected by a certified electrician once the framing is complete. The old siding is being replaced with hardy plank siding and trim that matches everything else in the neighborhood. With 1/3 of the house being replaced, we may try to replace all of the siding to hardy plank. This entire repair has caught us by surprise and we are evaluating our funds to try to repair as much as possible at this time. 500 Cooner(continued) If we had to reduce the original size of this house to meet new building setbacks,the bedrooms would be 12 feet by 4 feet. More of a closet than a bedroom, and destroy the value of the existing house. This started out as a small repair, and only grew as we discovered more and more rot and damage. We now have 25%of the house under repair with new material. BUT THE ORIGINAL FOOTPRINT OF THIS HOUSE REMAINS THE SAME DATING BACK TO 1937. ?C-f-5-1"" es Flex- 202 359 1972 May 11, 2007 From: James and Deborah Flex Owners of 500 Cooner College Station TX TO: City of College Station Texas ATTN: Mr. Jason Shubert Variance Board of Adjustment 1101 Texas Ave College Station TX 77842 Dear Mr. Shubert: This letter requests your help, and that of Mr. Terry Boriskie,to get my shingles on my roof before I have serious water issues with rain and wind. I hope that approval can be given to protect the larger part of this structure which has no damage whatsoever. I appreciate Mr. Boriskie help in this matter, coming to the site, and directing me to your office for help. Time is important to us to protect our investment and none of this was planned on our part-the hidden damage took us by total surprise. Currently, we are seeking funding to complete these repairs and would like to continue the work on the original site of this house since 1937. My explanation is that 90%of the floor joists on the west elevation(area in question) remain on the original concrete pilings that have held up this building probably since 1937. Only the north end floor joists were added due to the ends of the existing floor joists having rotted away. Further, more than 70% of the original flooring on the west elevation remain in place and has not been modified. Only a four foot wide strip was removed and replaced so the exterior far westerly beam could be replaced. The interior 'no load bearing walls' between the three bedrooms were replaced after discovering the old walls were built directly on the floor joists, and not on top of a sub floor system, allowing insects and moisture to enter the structure if not corrected. The original fence posts on a small section of fence at the south west corner of the building remain in place, and never moved. I think Mr. Boriskie can confirm this for you since he inspected the property last week. I saved all the rot for the city to inspect prior to hauling it off I took before and after pictures. I called city hall before, and during the work, which was all hidden damage. Page 2-500 Cooner I am the home owner for over 7 years, and do my own work with help from others who do this work for a living. I am improving a 1937 structure that is showing its age and reasonable issues that can be corrected for many more years of use. Hopefully, I can retire into this home in the next few years, thus, a much greater reason to get it in good condition while I am in good health. I ask that first,you allow the roof to be installed through a local roofer with a permit and properly. I ask then that we figure out what needs to be done and get it done. I am reasonable,willing and able to meet all of the city's requirements, except for this delay that I cannot accept for much longer without having water damage inside. Thank you for your consideration in this very important matter. J. es Flex 1502 Pinecrest St Dickinson TX 77539 202 359 1972 (*. CITY OF COT.I.FGE STATION Planning dr Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 June 27, 2007 RE: Variance Case 07-00500123 — 500 Cooner Street Dear Mr. Flex: The Zoning Board of Adjustments voted (5-0) to grant the variance for the side street setback requirement for the above-referenced case. This vote was taken at the Board's regular meeting on June 26, 2007. For further information, please contact me at 979.764.3784. rel eborah G.ce Staff Assistant Secretary to the Board PC: File Sent via e-mail (*1,411114 CITY OF COI T FGE STATION Planning d Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM May 31, 2007 TO: James S. Flex II, via email flexisme@aol.com FROM: Jason Schubert, Staff Planner SUBJECT: 500 COONER ST (ZBA VAR) —Variance Request Staff reviewed the above-mentioned variance application as requested. Your project has been scheduled for the next available Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue. The agenda and staff report for your project can be accessed at the following web site on Friday the week before the ZBA meeting. http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=32 Please note that as a courtesy the City of College Station will put out and pick up public hearing signs prior to and following the ZBA meeting. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. pc: Case file #07-00500123 0 OWNERNAME BULLARD, JAMES L BULLARD, JAMES L WAKEFIELD, EDITH ANDERSON ETAL PIERSON, AYRES NELDA CROW &AYRES DENISE JONES, MICHAEL C & GRETCHEN S CARTER, JAMES LEE & HOMER FRANKS SZABUNIEWICZ, CHARLES H STOCKTON, MARCELLA J HARRIS, CHARLES E JR FLEX, JAMES S II & DEBORAH S BARRYCHUCK, DAVID CARTER, JAMES LEE BURCH, JACK M JR & JANET L CLICK, SHERMAN L MCLEWIS, SAM BURCH, JACK M & JANET L BULLARD, JAMES L BURCH, JACK M JR & JANET L BULLARD, JAMES L MCCRORY, DONALD B MCCRORY, DONALD B LOE, THOMAS R ETUX WRIGHT, ARTHUR & NANCY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WRIGHT, ARTHUR & NANCY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WRIGHT, ARTHUR & NANCY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TORRES, PAUL E ROMAN, STUART P 505 CENTER L.P.