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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1990-02-15 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 15, 1990 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Tom Duer, at 7:32 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Alt. Member Building Official P & Z Coordinator Tom Duer Robert Skinner Ron Hubbard Billy Cypert Jeff Bunting Jim Kemp Bob Williams Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Richard Lawson Since all regular members are present, Alternate Member, Jim Kemp, will not vote. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 1990 Mr. Hubbard made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Skinner and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Bunting abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. 1 . BA 90-01 Request of J. Marc Hesse, Attorney for Hilltop Apartments, to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 1, Block 2, Tapp Addition, to allow building to be built 3 feet beyond the building line parallel to Industrial Park Boulevard. This property is located on Industrial Park Boulevard, west of Rufe Snow Drive. Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to come forward. . Marc Hesse, Attorney, came forward. He stated his client acquired this property in December and when the survey was done, they found a 3 foot encroachment to the building line. Page 2 Z B A Minutes February 15, 1990 . Mr. Hesse stated that these apartments have been in existence since 1984, and as new owners, they felt they needed this variance. Chairman Duer called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. BA 90-01 APPROVED Mr. Cypert made the motion to approve BA 90-01 as requested. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hubbard and the motion carried 5-0. . Bob Williams stated he came to work for the City in 1984 and this project was already completed. He stated he did not know when the project started or how the error happened. Chairman Duer recognized two Richland High School Students, Angie Carpenter and Sheri Stanislaw, who came as a class project to observe this Board. Chairman Duer explained the duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He also stated that after the Board acts, the only recourse for the applicant is the Courts. The girls asked if it offended the Board when they are taken to court. Chairman Duer stated it did not. Mr. Kemp stated that lots of their cases are from people who do not get building permits. . Mr. Skinner explained that the Board consists of residents of North Richland Hills appointed by the City Council. He stated their main purpose is to interpret the Zoning Ordinance. Page 3 Z B A Minutes February 15, 1990 . ADJOURNMENT . . The students asked if the Board got paid for their services. Mr. Skinner stated they get no money. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. )} L þ~ Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment