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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1996-03-21 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS MARCH 21, 1996 - 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Robert Skinner at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice-Chairman ZBA Members Robert Skinner Bill Schopper Billy Cypert Paul Young Perry Christensen Jimmy Bellomy ABSENT None CITY STAFF Planner Plans Examiner Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 1996 Mr.' Cypert made the motion to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1996 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0. Vice-Chairman Skinner stated that the State law requires four affirmative votes for a variance request to pass, regardless of the number of members in attendance. He stated the Board consists of 5 voting members and 2 alternate members. ZBA Minutes - Page 2 21 March 1 996 4. BA 96-11 REQUEST OF DAVID INGRAM TO VARY FROM THE SIDE BUILDING LINE REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 10, BLOCK 1, OAK RIDGE ESTATES. (LOCATED AT 7416 WOODHAVEN DRIVE) APPROVED Vice-Chairman Skinner opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. David Ingram, 5123 Ledgestone, Fort Worth, came forward to speak. He stated he is seeking a variance on the side building lines to change the 1 0 foot side building line to 7.5 feet. He stated there is a 7.5 foot utility easement on that side of the property. Mr. Ingram stated there was no information on side building lines in the deed restrictions. He stated the plans for the house have already been completed. He stated the house will not encroach the utility easement. Mr. Cypert asked if Mr. Ingram could do six feet and eight feet. Mr. Ingram stated yes. He stated he has six inches to play with on either side. Mr. William Buck, 7833 Aubrey Lane, came forward to speak. He stated his opposition to the request. He stated there has been dumping on the lot. He stated there has been a lot of noise from cutting down trees. Mr. Buck stated the Board should not deviate from zoning laws. Ms. Nancy Joule, 7829 Aubrey Lane, came forward to speak. She stated her opposition to the request. She stated lack of privacy was her main concern. Mr. Ingram came forward. He stated he had his house designed in accordance with the deed restrictions. He stated his neighbor had to appear before the Board also for a side yard adjustment. There was general discussion regarding the development of the property, the cutting down of trees, and side yard requirements. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Skinner closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 96-11 subject to side yards of six feet and eight feet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schopper. The motion carried 5-0. ZBA Minutes - Page 3 21 March 1 996 5. BA 96-12 REQUEST OF SCOTT MCGOUGH TO ALLOW A GARAGE TO BE ENCLOSED WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED COVERED PARKING ON LOT 34, BLOCK 7, NORTH PARK ESTATES. (LOCATED AT 7133 NEWCASTLE PLACE) TABLED Vice-Chairman Skinner opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Scott McGough, 7133 Newcastle Place, came forward to speak. He stated he would like to enclose his garage without constructing a carport. He stated the ordinance requires covered spaces for two cars. He stated a carport would be too close to the street. Mr. McGough stated there are some garage enclosures and carports in the neighborhood. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked how large the house is. Mr. McGough stated about 1 ,400 square feet. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked what was the purpose of the enclosure. Mr. McGough stated increased living area. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked where the cars will be parked. Mr. McGough stated in the driveway. Mr. Cypert asked if Mr. McGough has considered leaving the garage door in place rather than removing the door. Mr. McGough stated he would not like to buy a house with a wall behind the garage door. Mr. Young stated leaving the garage door in place allows a future owner to convert the room back to a garage when the house sales. Vice-Chairman Skinner stated if the garage door is removed the wall would have to be bricked. Mr. Schopper stated that garage conversions have a detrimental impact on the value of the neighborhood. He stated what creates value is having look generally the same. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked if Mr. McGough would be opposed to tabling this item for one month to give him time to think about some of the options discussed during this hearing. ZBA Minutes - Page 4 21 March 1 996 Mr. McGough stated that would be fine. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Skinner closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Cypert made the motion to table BA 96-12 until the April meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christensen. The motion carried 5-0. 6. BA 96-13 REQUEST OF RENE HARO TO VARY FROM THE MASONRY REQUIREMENT ON LOT 17, BLOCK 19, RICH LAND TERRACE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 5104 CLOYCE COURT) APPROVED Vice-Chairman Skinner opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Rene Haro, 5104 Cloyce Court, came forward to speak. He stated he wants to enclose the patio of the house to add bedrooms at the rear of the house. He stated six people live at the house. He stated he cannot match the brick on the house and proposes to use siding on the rear elevations. He stated there would be windows on the addition. He stated he intends to use siding on the exterior of the addition. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked if a contractor has looked at this addition. Mr. Haro stated no. Mr. Schopper stated his concern about the thickness of the slab. Mr. Arrington stated the slab is extra thick, as if someone had plans to add on to the house when it was built. Mr. Cypert asked how the room would be accessed. Mr. Haro stated there is a door at the rear of the house that would open into the addition. Mr. Schopper asked if Mr. Haro would be opposed to painting the siding to match the existing brick. Mr. Haro stated no. Vice-Chairman Skinner asked if there has been any correspondence regarding this case. Mr. Husband stated no. ~ ZBA Minutes - Page 5 21 March 1 996 There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Skinner closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve BA 96-1 3 subject to matching the color of the siding as close as possible to the color of the brick. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0. 7. BA 96-14 REQUEST OF BIRDVILLE ISD TO VARY FROM THE MASONRY REQUIREMENT ON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACT 7 A2, WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606. (LOCATED AT 4100 FLORY STREET) APPROVED Mr. Cypert stepped down and excused himself from discussion and voting so he could present this case on behalf of the school district. Mr. Bellomy, acting as alternate, stepped in to vote in place of Mr. Cypert. Vice-Chairman Skinner opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Billy Cypert, 6304 Edenborough Court, came forward to speak. He stated the school district is requesting a variance from the masonry requirement on some corridor enclosures and window inserts at Mullendore Elementary school. He stated most schools are zoned U Institutional, which does not require masonry. Mr. Cypert stated this school was zoned R-2 Single Family Residential which requires masonry on all exteriors. He stated they propose to use stucco material to close in several windows and corridors. Mr. Cypert explained the construction in detail. He stated these renovations are part of a $1.8 million renovation of this school. He stated this is the last school to be updated with these renovations by the school district. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice-Chairman Skinner closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Young made the motion to approve BA 96-14 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christensen. The motion carried 5-0. 8. STAFF REPORT None ZBA Minutes - Page 6 21 March 1 996 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~l~~ Robert Skinner, Vice-Chairman