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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1990-06-21 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 21, 1990 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Duer at 7:32 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Member Alternate Member Dir. Community Dev. Building Official P & Z Coordinator Tom Duer Robert Skinner Ron Hubbard Richard Lawson Barry LeBaron Bob Williams Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Billy Cypert Jeff Bunting Jim Kemp CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1990 Mr. Skinner made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hubbard and the motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Lawson abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. . 1. BA 90-08 Request of Classic Concepts Custom Homes to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 4, Block 4, Sunnybrook Addition, to allow house to be 5 feet beyond the side building line. This property is located at the southeast corner of Westgate Drive and Southgate Drive. Chairman Duer opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Bob Kohsmann with Classic Concepts Custom Homes came forward. He stated he is building in Sunnybrook Addition; he has 10 lots. He said he built the house across the street from this lot and some people want to buy one like it on this lot. Mr. Kohsmann said he did not realize the setback was different on this lot from the one Page 2 Z B A Minutes June 21, 1990 . across the street until he had the plans drawn up. He said it is a large house over 2,500 square feet and the garage will be open to the Southgate side. Mr. Kohsmann submitted a letter from the property owner across the street stating he had no objection to this variance. Mr. Kohsmann stated that Classic Concepts owns the lots adjoining this lot. He said he had checked and the visual effect is non-existent. . Chairman Duer explained to Mr. Kohsmann that there are only 4 Board members present tonight and it takes 4 affirmative votes to approve a variance. He said if Mr. Kohsmann wanted to, they could postpone this request until there are 5 members present. Mr. Kohsmann stated he would rather have it heard tonight. Mr. Skinner asked how large the house would be. Mr. Kohsmann said it would be 2,540 square feet. Mr. Skinner asked what the address would be. Mr. Kohsmann said it would be 6444 Westgate Drive. He said he had to do a little revising to get the house to fit on the lot with the 5 foot variance. Chairman Duer stated the plat must have been done before the plans for Cardinal Lane. Mr. Kohsmann said Lot 1, Block 5 is unbuildable. . Page 3 Z B A Minutes June 21, 1990 . Mrs. Calvert stated that is because it is located in the flood plain. Chairman Duer said Lot 1, Block 6, is a corner lot and it does not show a side building line. Mr. Skinner asked Mr. Kohsmann if he plans to build a fence. Mr. Kohsmann said they do not usually put up fences, but he would if necessary. Mr. Skinner stated the fence would have to be built on the original 25 foot building line. Mr. Hubbard asked Mr. Kohsmann if he said he owns the house next to this lot. . Mr. Kohsmann said he does; he owns 10 lots in the subdivision. Mr. Hubbard asked Mr. Kohsmann if he would write the purchasers of this house a letter stating about the fence and send the city a copy of it for our files. Mr. Kohsmann said he would. Chairman Duer called for those 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. Chairman Duer asked if there had been any correspondence received. Mrs. Calvert stated there had been none. . Mr. Hubbard stated he would feel better if they requested a letter regarding the fence. Page 4 Z B A Minutes June 21, 1990 . BA 90-08 APPROVED ADJOURNMENT . . Mr. Hubbard made the motion to approve BA 90-08 as requested with a stipulation that the applicant write a letter to the buyers of the property stating the fence would have to be on the 25 foot building line and a copy sent to Wanda Calvert at the city. This motion was seconded by Mr. Skinner and the motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. -2;, /~ LJ~ Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment