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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
JULY 18, 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 Schopper
Jimmy Bellomy
Perry Christensen
ABSENT
None
CITY STAFF
Planner
Plans Examiner
Clayton Husband
Gregory Arrington
3.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996-1997
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to postpone the election of officers until the next meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Christensen. The motion carried 4-0.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 1996
Mr. Christensen made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1996 meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bellomy. The motion carried 3-0, with
Mr. Schopper 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.
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5.
BA 96-25
REQUEST OF LARIN TOMPKINS TO ALLOW A CARPORT TO ENCROACH
THE FRONT BUILDING LINE ON LOT 12, BLOCK 7, SKYLINE HOMES
ADDITION . (LOCATED AT 4612 MACKEY DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come
forward at this time.
Mr. Larin Tompkins, 4612 Mackey Drive, came forward to speak. He stated he wishes
to construct a carport over the existing 40 foot long driveway. He presented a picture
of the proposed carport. He stated it would be 19 feet wide and 20 feet long. He
stated he has room for a five foot carport without the variance. Mr. Tompkins stated
the carport would not cause any visibility problems.
Mr. Bellomy asked if he was unable to park in the garage.
Mr. Tompkins stated no, that the garage can be used for parking cars. He stated the
carport is for added convenience.
Mr. Bellomy asked if the city received any correspondence.
Staff advised that the city has not received any letters regarding this request.
Chairman Duer asked how long the carport next door has been up.
Mr. Tompkins stated about 5 or 6 years. He stated a variance was granted for that
carport as well.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bellomy made the motion to approve SA 96-25, subject to a 1 5 foot encroachment.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Schopper.
After further discussion about the amount of encroachment, Mr. Bellomy amended his
motion to approve SA 96-25 subject to an encroachment not to exceed 20 feet from the
front of the garage. The amended motion was seconded by Mr. Schopper. The motion
carried 4-0.
6.
STAFF REPORT
Staff reminded the Board of the upcoming APA planning and zoning workshop in Hurst
on Monday, July 29th, at 6:30 p.m.
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7.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Dr. T m Duer, Chairman