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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS
JUNE 20, 1996 - 7:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Duer at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
ZBA Members
Dr. Tom Duer
Billy Cypert
Paul Young
Jimmy Bellomy
Perry Christensen
ABSENT
None
CITY STAFF
Planning Director
Plans Examiner
Barry LeBaron
Gregory Arrington
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1996
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to approve the minutes of the May 16, 1996 meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 3-0, with Mr.
Cypert and Mr. Christensen abstaining.
Chairman Duer 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
20 June 1996
4.
BA 96-23
REQUEST OF HENRI ECKHARDT TO ALLOW A CARPORT TO ENCROACH
THE SIDE BUILDING LINE ON LOT R9A, BLOCK 34, HOLIDAY WEST
ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 5732 WESTCHASE DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. Henri Eckhardt, 5732 Westchase Drive, came forward to speak. He presented a
letter from his neighbor in support of the request. He stated he is seeking a variance to
allow a carport in the back yard to encroach the side building line. Mr. Eckhardt stated
the carport would be about one foot from the side fence. He stated the lot is very small
and has several trees and a storage building in the rear.
Chairman Duer asked if most of the carports in the area are in the rear yard.
Mr. Eckhardt stated yes.
Chairman Duer read into the record a letter from Norita Sabito, 5730 Westchase Drive,
in support of the request.
Mr. Christensen asked how the water will run off the carport.
Mr. Eckhardt stated a gutter will be installed and the water will run off into the yard.
Mr. Christensen asked if there is concrete where the carport would be located.
Mr. Eckhardt stated yes.
Staff advised that Mr. Eckhardt has applied for a building permit.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve SA 96-23 as requested. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Christensen asked if staff would take care of any drainage requirements.
Staff advised that they will address this issue at the time of permitting.
ZBA Minutes - Page 3
20 June 1996
5.
BA 96-24
REQUEST OF KATHY KIRKHAM TO ALLOW A PORCH COVER TO
ENCROACH THE FRONT BUILDING LINE ON LOT 11, BLOCK 3,
WOODLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6804 NOB HILL DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Ms. Kathy Kirkham, 6804 Nob Hill Drive, came forward to speak. She stated they
intend to extend the hip and ridge of the roof to extend the porch. She stated the
columns of the cover would encroach the building line. Ms. Kirkham stated there is
some room to work with since the lot has a curved building line. She stated the
extension would enhance the value of the property. She stated she has spoken with
some of her neighbors. She presented a letter from Sam Morrow, 6813 Nob Hill Drive,
in support of the request.
Chairman Duer asked what type of columns would be used.
Ms. Kirkham stated the columns would be fluted aluminum. She stated she wants the
cover to look like it was built when the house was constructed. She presented a copy
of the plans from the contractor.
Mr. Christensen asked if the columns would be placed on the existing patio.
Ms. Kirkham stated the columns would have their own footings.
Mr. David Barfield, 6821 Nob Hill Drive, came forward to speak. He stated his support
for the request. He stated his concern over the number of cars on the street due to the
day care Ms. Kirkham operates in her house.
Mr. Bob Seago, 6801 Nob Hill Court, came forward to speak. He stated his opposition
to the request. He stated the porch extension would make the house look too large for
the lot and too close to the street.
Mr. Christensen stated that if aesthetics is the concern, the homeowners association can
address that if they have to approve all additions.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to approve SA 96-24 subject to a seven foot
encroachment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0.
ZBA Minutes - Page 4
20 June 1996
6.
STAFF REPORT
None.
7.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Dr. ~r, Chairman