HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1997-05-15 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
MAY 15, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Duer at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present
ZBA Members
Chairman Duer
Bill Schopper
Jimmy Bellomy
Billy Cypert
Absent
Perry Christensen
City Staff Director
Recording Secretary
Planner
Barry LeBaron
Valerie Taylor
Bill Longnecker
Mr. Don Ferguson read into the record the Oath of Office for newly appointed
officials.
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRil 17,1997
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 1997
meeting. Mr. Cypert seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
Chairman Duer explained that this board consists of five voting members, State
Law requires four affirmative votes for a variance to pass. Only four members
were present, so the audience was informed that in order for a motion to carry,
the board would have to vote unanimously.
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4.
BA 97-12
REQUEST OF JACK RENSHAW TO VARY FROM THE MINIMUM SIDE
BUILDING LINE REQUIREMENT FOR A CARPORT ON LOT 15R, BLOCK 26,
RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7328 OAKLAND LANE)
DENIED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come
forward.
There being none, Chairman Duer called for any opponents. There being none
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. LeBaron stated that staff had driven by Mr. Renshaw's property earlier that
afternoon and the carport had been removed. The applicant was informed of the
meeting.
Chairman Duer called for a motion. No motion was made. Chairman Duer
stated that BA 97-12 was denied due to the lack of a motion.
5.
BA 97-15
RECONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF PATRICIA RUSSO TO VARY
FROM THE MINIMUM SIDE BUILDING LINE REGULATION FOR A CARPORT
ON LOT 1, BLOCK 7, BRIARWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT
6916 POST OAK DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Frank Russo and Patricia Russo, applicant, stated they had reconfigured the
carport request from the April meeting. They have reduced the size of the
carport to 18' x 18', from 20' x 20'. The Russo's also submitted a note from Mrs.
Russo's physician stating a medical condition that should be protected from the
harsh elements of the weather as well a handicapped sticker. Mrs. Russo
submitted pictures showing her home and yard.
Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents.
Mr. Don Lewis, 7708 Turner, spoke in favor of this request. Mr. Lewis also
submitted a business card from an additional neighbor at 7709 Turner, stating he
was not opposed to this request and could be contacted if the Board had any
questions.
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Mr. Phillip Cunningham, 6921 Post Oak Drive, is in favor of this request.
Chairman Duer asked for any additional proponents. There being none,
Chairman Duer asked for any opponents, there being none, Chairman Duer
closed the public hearing.
Mr. Cypert stated that Mrs. Russo's medical condition showed a hardship that
was not indicated at the previous meeting.
Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-15 with the reduced carport size
of 18' x 18'.
Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
6.
BA 97-17
REQUEST OF ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY TO VARY FROM THE
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR A SIGN ON LOT AR-1 , CALLOWAY ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 7718-A NE LOOP 820)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Heath Middleton, Enterprise Leasing Company, presented this request. He
presented pictures of signs in other locations. Mr. Middleton explained that
because of the height of the traffic along the freeway they feel they could use an
additional sign. Enterprise Leasing rents this property from Allan Young, and Mr.
Young has submitted a letter of permission for filing this variance.
Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. There being none,
Chairman Duer called for any opponents. There being none, the public hearing
was closed.
Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-17.
Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
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7.
STAFF REPORT
Mr. LeBaron stated that the Board members would soon be receiving an updated
version of the Zoning Ordinance.
The board members discussed the increase of applicants returning to the Board
after being denied originally, and stated they would like to see any requests for a
re-hearing have to be scheduled as an agenda item first; the Board would then
vote on whether the case warranted a second hearing, and if so, then it would be
scheduled for the following months agenda. Essentially the applicant would wait
two months to be reheard. It was determined that this would be discussed in
more detail after the City Attorney's opinion has been rendered.
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:20
p.m.
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Chairman Thomas Duer
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