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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH lAND HillS, TEXAS
OCTOBER 16,1997 - 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
Jimmy Bellomy
Perry Christensen
Bill Schopper
Absent
Cindy Martin
City Staff Director
Recording Secretary
Plans Examiner
Barry LeBaron
Valerie Taylor
P. J. Skare
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
APPROVED
Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 18,
1997 meeting. Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 4 - o.
Chairman Duer explained that this board consists of five voting members and
only four members are present, which means all members will have to vote
unanimously in order for a variance to be granted.
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4.
BA 97-32
REQUEST OF CUSTOM DESIGN HOMES TO VARY FROM THE MAXIMUM
SIZE OF A NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGN FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 24,
KINGSWOOD ESTATES. (LOCATED AT 7817 WOOD HAVEN DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Marvyn Smith, applicant, stated that the sign is larger than what's allowed
and this happened by accident. But he believes the sign will be able to come
down in seven (7) months.
Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for
any opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve BA 97-32 with a seven month limit on
the permit.
Mr. Christensen seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
5.
BA 97-34
REQUEST OF STEVE PACE TO VARY FROM THE FENCE REQUIREMENTS
SURROUNDING A SWIMMING POOL ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PACE ACRES
ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8340 SHADY GROVE ROAD)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come
forward.
Mr. Steve Pace, applicant, explained that he wanted a fence below sight line but
is proposing a fence that is harder to climb than chain link, it will be 4' wrought
iron fence and will have self latching mechanisms.
Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any
opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Christensen made the motion to approve BA 97-34 subject to the fence
being four (4') in height and wrought iron with a self latching mechanism on the
gate.
Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
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6.
BA 97-36
REQUEST OF DAVID DODSON TO VARY ON THE SIDE YARD BUILDING
LINE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 7, BLOCK 1, CARSTON COURT
ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6612 CARSTON COURT)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. David Dodson, applicant, stated that because the way this lot is situated they
would have to have a dining room with no windows. If the garage were allowed
to encroach on the side building line five feet (5'), they would be able to add a
window.
Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents.
Mr. John Pena, 6620 Carston Court, spoke in favor of this request.
Chairman Duer called for any opponents. Being none the public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Christensen made the motion to approve BA 97-36 stipulating that only the
garage may extend into the building line.
Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O.
7.
BA 97-37
REQUEST OF STEVE BRISCOE TO VARY ON THE REAR YARD SETBACK
REQUIREMENT ON LOT 6, BLOCK 2, WOODCREST ADDITION. (LOCATED
AT 4820 WEYLAND DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Steve Briscoe, applicant, stated that he was building a 16 x 16 accessory
building with a carport that will have a concrete block exterior.
There being no additional proponents, Chairman Duer called for any opponents.
Mr. Charles Cotton, 4821 Wedgeview, was opposed to this request. He stated
he was concerned about possible drainage onto his property from this structure.
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It was explained to Mr. Cotton that since Mr. Briscoe's property sits lower than
his, it was highly unlikely that drainage would ever become an issue.
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to approve BA 97-37.
Mr. Perry seconded the motion provided that drainage is adequately handled
and it carried 4 - O.
8.
STAFF REPORT
There was nothing to report.
9.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8: 15
p.m.
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Chairman fhomas Duer
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