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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1997-09-18 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH lAND HillS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Paul Young Billy Cypert Jimmy Bellomy Bill Schopper City Staff Director Recording Secretary Plans Examiner Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor P. J. Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Young made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 21, 1997 meeting. Mr. Cypert seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. Chairman Duer explained that this board consists of five voting members and a supermajority is required for a variance to pass; meaning that four of the five members must vote unanimously in order for a variance to be granted. 1 4. BA 97-27 REQUEST OF DOUGLAS POTTER FOR A VARIANCE ON THE 6' FENCING REQUIREMENT AROUND A SWIMMING POOL ON TRACT 1A01C1, ABSTRACT 310, J. CONDRA SURVEY (LOCATED AT 7820 DOUGLAS LANE) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Doug Potter, applicant, explained that his lot is 2.2 acres in size, zoned AG and is totally enclosed by an existing 5'6" fence. Additionally, the pool is 130' from the street and is partitioned by his existing fence as well as his home. Mr. Potter stated that all of the properties abutting his have pools and none of them have 6' fences around them. Mr. Potter doesn't believe safety is an issue because of these issues stated. Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. There being none, Chairman Duer called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-27 97-28 granting the variance on the fence height, but requiring a self closing/latching mechanism on the gate. Mr. Young seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. 5. BA 97-31 REQUEST OF DAVID SCHLEYER FOR A VARIANCE ON THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO BUILD AN AWNING ON LOT 15, BLOCK 4, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7017 CRABTREE LANE) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come forward. Mr. David Schleyer, applicant, presented his request and explained that he had been having trouble with standing water and in turn, foundation problems because of this. An existing retaining wall, 3 1/2' in height had been in place, but the applicant still had continual problem with standing water, causing an uneven upheaval in the foundation. The applicant added on to the top of the retaining wall an additional 3 1/2' and extended a cover up over and attached it to the house. The gutter on this addition drains the runoff into his rear yard, so his 2 neighbor is not affected. In response to a question, Mr. Schleyer stated that the area under the cover is paved and opened at both ends. Mr. Schleyer has owned this home for three years. Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Young made the motion to approve BA 97-31 as presented, with no additional modifications allowed. Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. 6. BA 97-33 REQUEST OF CROWE MID-CITIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES ON LOT 2, BLOCK 2, CARDER ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8701 BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Bob Kildof, 3D International presented this request for Wells Fargo Banks. He explained that the bank currently occupies the first floor of this building that is 950/0 full. The landlord has reviewed the applicants request and has submitted a letter giving his permission for this variance request. This request consists of reducing the number of parking spaces in order that the bank can increase the drive thru lanes of the motor bank. A bypass lane will exist for emergency vehicles. A total of 36 parking spaces will be eliminated. Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. Being none, Chairman Duer called for any opponents. Being none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-33. Mr. Young seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. 7. STAFF REPORT There was nothing to report. 3 I .. There were none. 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ?~~, Chairman Thomas Duer -" 4