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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1996-08-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS AUGUST 15, 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 Paul Young Perry Christensen Billy Cypert ABSENT None CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Plans Examiner Barry LeBaron Clayton Husband Gregory Arrington 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996-1997 Mr. Cypert made the motion to postpone the election of officers until the end of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0. 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1996 Mr. Schopper made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 18, 1996 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christensen. The motion carried 3-0, with Mr. Young and Mr. Cypert 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 15 August 1996 5. BA 96-26 REQUEST OF BONNIE VAN HORN TO VARY FROM THE FRONT YARD FENCE REGULATIONS ON TRACT 1A, CROCKETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 273. (LOCATED AT 6812 SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Ms. Bonnie Van Horn, 6812 Smithfield Road, came forward to speak. She stated she has six children and lives on a busy street. She stated the housing in the area is older, and most of the surrounding houses have fences in the front yards. She stated some of the property across the street is commercial in nature. Ms. Van Horn presented pictures of the area. Mr. Christensen asked the height of the proposed fence. Ms. Van Horn stated the fence would be a 3 foot tall picket fence, and would cross the driveway and walk up to the front door. She stated it would enclose the front of the property. She stated the fence would have gates across the driveway and walk. Mr. Cypert asked if the fence would be painted. Ms. Van Horn stated yes. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve SA 96-26 subject to the fence not to exceed three feet in height, and that the fence must be painted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christensen. The motion carried 5-0. 6. BA 96-27 REQUEST OF STEPHEN LINDBOM TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE TO ENCROACH THE FRONT BUILDING LINE BY 2.5 FEET ON LOT 12, BLOCK 6, MEADOWVIEW ESTATES. (LOCATED AT 8612 TERRELL DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Stephen Lindbom, 8612 Terrell Drive, came forward to speak. He stated the proposed addition to the house includes a bedroom and study. He stated the bathroom would also be relocated. He stated a small portion of the addition would encroach the front building line by about 2.5 feet. He stated the area over the building line is 14 ZBA Minutes - Page 3 15 August 1996 square feet in area. Mr. Lindbom stated that Trey Browning, his contractor, was here to answer any questions. Chairman Duer asked the size of the entire house. Mr. Lindbom stated 2,350 square feet. Mr. Christensen asked if the brick color could be matched on the addition. Mr. Lindbom stated yes. Mr. Trey Browning, 7529 Orchard Court, came forward to speak. He stated they have worked over two years on a design that would fit within the building setbacks and be large enough to use as rooms. He stated the front of the lot curves with the street at an odd angle, and that situation makes it difficult to work within the building lines. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve SA 96-27 as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schopper. The motion carried 5-0. 7. BA 96-28 REQUEST OF LACROIX AUTOMOTIVE TO VARY FROM THE MASONRY REQUIREMENT ON AN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING ON LOT 2R1, BLOCK 1, JACK M. ESTES SUBDIVISION. (LOCATED AT 4028 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) TABLED Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward at this time. Mr. Jim LaCroix, 4028 Rufe Snow Drive, came forward to speak. He stated he owns the existing 40' x 60' metal building that he wants to make an addition to the rear. Chairman Duer asked the size of the addition. Mr. LaCroix stated 1 ,200 square feet. Chairman Duer asked the age of the building. Mr. LaCroix stated about 12-13 years. Chairman Duer asked the zoning designation of the property. Staff advised the zoning designation is C-2 Commercial. ZBA Minutes· Page 4 15 August 1996 Mr. Jesse Lozano, 5517 Wood View, came forward to speak. He stated he works for Hazel Electric, the property which backs up to LaCroix Automotive. He stated they were required to build a brick structure, add landscaping and asphalt the parking lot. He stated the building is used mostly for warehouse space. Mr. Lozano stated Keystone Body Shop is a brick building. Mr. John Hazel, owner of Hazel Electric, came forward to speak. He asked if Mr. LaCroix would have to meet other requirements such as landscaping and asphalt parking areas. Chairman Duer stated the variance request is only for the masonry requirement. He asked if the property would have to comply with the other requirements. Staff advised that the property owner would have to comply with other applicable development requirements. Mr. Hazel stated the building next door to LaCroix is brick on the front. Chairman Duer asked if Mr. Hazel is opposed to a waiver of the masonry requirement. Mr. Hazel stated his building is not open to the public like Mr. LaCroix's building. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the public hearing. Staff advised they have received a letter in opposition to the request from Ms. Ken Littlefield. Mr. Christensen asked if Mr. LaCroix has checked into the cost of bricking the building. Mr. LaCroix stated the contractor advised him the cost could be 40% greater for brick. Mr. Christensen asked Mr. LaCroix if he is aware of the additional development requirements. Mr. LaCroix stated yes. Chairman Duer stated he does not know why the area was not zoned industrial when the development pattern changed years ago. He stated he cannot speak for why the building was not bricked in the first place. He stated he finds it hard to require a business owner to brick the entire building, but it could be screened with landscaping. Mr. Hazel stated he cannot understand why he had to brick his building. Chairman Duer stated that since it was an entirely new structure it had to meet the current code. Mr. Cypert asked Mr. LaCroix if he was willing to brick the front of the building to be similar in character to others on the street. ZBÁ Minutes - Page 5 15 August 1996 Mr. LaCroix stated yes. Mr. Christensen asked if Mr. LaCroix would like to delay action on this case to give him time to look into the cost of bricking a portion of the building. Mr. LaCroix stated yes. Chairman Duer stated he would like Mr. LaCroix to research the cost of landscaping the front and sides of the building. He stated it appears that a full masonry variance does not look as though it will pass based on the Board's discussion. Mr. Christensen made the motion to table SA 96-28 until the September meeting to give the applicant adequate time to research the cost of brick and landscaping. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0. 8. STAFF REPORT None. 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 10. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996-1997 Mr. Cypert made the motion to nominate Tom Duer as Chairman and Bill Schopper as Vice-Chairman. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young. The motion carried 5-0. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. tJ_ 7__ LJ~ . Dr. Tom Duer, Chairman