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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1997-11-20 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 20,1997 -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 Paul Young Cindy Martin Billy Cypert City Staff Director Recording Secretary Plans Examiner Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor P. J. Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1997 APPROVED Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 1997 meeting. Chairman Duer seconded the motion and it carried 5 - o. Chairman Duer explained that this board consists of five voting members and it requires four affirmative votes in order for a variance to pass. 1 4. SA 97-35 REQUEST OF DERALD EVANS FOR A VARIANCE TO RECONSTRUCT A CARPORT IN THE REAR BUILDING LINE SETBACK ON LOT 25, BLOCK 19, RICHLAND HILLS WEST ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6327 ONYX DRIVE SOUTH) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Derald Evans, applicant, presented this request. Mr. Evans presented pictures of the carport before it was rebuilt and pictures of the refurbished carport. He explained this carport was rebuilt in the exact location as the previous carport and he had spent approximately $250.00 on these repairs. He replaced the rusted metal posts with new wood posts, which are inset 32" with concrete, replaced shingles and updated its appearance. Mr. Evans stated he does plan on rebuilding the house that was originally destroyed by fire. Responding to a question, Mr. LeBaron stated that there is a 6' side building line setback that is being encroached upon as well. Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. There being none, he called for any opponents. Being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Cypert stated that if in fact the carport was an existing structure and the improvements did not exceed 50% of the value of the structure, he didn't believe the variance could be denied. Much discussion ensued between the Board members. They voiced concern over the need for a carport on a lot that has no residential structure. Mr. Cypert asked the applicant the reason the work was performed prior to a permit being taken out. Mr. Evans stated that Code Enforcement found him doing the work without a permit. He was already setting the new posts when they stopped work. Mr. Evans stated that construction of a new home at this location should commence in January of 1998. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-35. Mr. Young seconded the motion and it carried 4 - 1. Mr. Schopper was opposed. 2 5. BA 97-38 REQUEST OF KELLY BEEBE FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE FRONT BUILDING LINE SETBACK ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOT 49, BLOCK 1, BRIDLEWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7713 BRIDLEWOOD COURT) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked any proponents to come forward. Mr. Kelly Beebe, applicant, presented this request stating that his home is currently under construction and every home on this street is built at a 20' front building line. If he is required to conform to the 25' front building line, his house will look out of place. Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve BA" 97-38. Ms. Martin seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. 6. BA 97-39 REQUEST OF SANDRA L. SUDWISCHER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A CARPORT OVER THE FRONT BUILDING LINE ON LOT 5, KELLY ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 4309 KEN MICHAEL COURT) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Terry Battle presented the request for his wife. He stated that they were just married last week, that they have 3 teenage children and a 1-car garage. They are simply trying to protect some of their vehicles from the weather. Mr. Battle explained that this home is approximately 45 years old. The carport will be 25' from the street Chairman Duer called for any additional proponents. Being none, he called for any opponents. Being none, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Martin made the motion to approve BA 97-39. Mr. Cypert seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. 3 7. BA 97-40 REQUEST OF PHILLIP HAYNES TO CONSTRUCT A CARPORT OVER THE FRONT BUILDING LINE ON LOT 8, BLOCK 82, FOSTER VILLAGE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6864 HICKORY HOLLOW LANE) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Phillip Haynes, applicant, presented this request. He explained that he had his home built 10 years ago, very soon after being injured. At that time he had a handicap-equipped mini-van and the garage was raised for it. However, the mini-van is not able to handle the weight of his power-chair and they have recently purchased a modified full-size van. This van will not fit into the garage. The variance is being requested to allow a carport to be constructed to protect Mr. Hayes from the weather. He explained that his wheelchair cost $22,000 and repairs are costly. Mr. Haynes presented the Board members with a brochure showing the proposed carport. He stated that it is an expensive carport that will be taken with him should they ever sell this home. Chairman Duer asked for additional proponents. Mr. Ty Borgerman, 6861 Hickory Hollow Lane was in favor of this request. Having no additional proponents, Chairman Duer asked for any opponents. Being none the public hearing was closed. Mr. LeBaron stated that 2 letters of opposition had been received. Responding to a question, Mr. LeBaron stated that while it would be hard to monitor, a variance could be granted requiring Mr. Haynes to remove the carport when he sells or moves from the home. The Board discussed the issue of setting a precedent since no carports currently exist in this neighborhood; however, Mr. Haynes clearly has presented a hardship because of his disability. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 97-40 subject to the removal of the carport should the Haynes ever move and/or sell their home. Mr. Young seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. 4 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 8:20 p.m. "/~. J~ Chairman Thomas Duer 5