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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1988-07-21 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JULY 21, 1988 - 7:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Ron Hubbard, at 7:00 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Members Planning Manager P & Z Coordinator Ron Hubbard Forrest Grubb Harold Schubert Billy Cypert Jeff Bunting Jim Kemp Tom Duer George Tucker Wanda Calvert Alt. Members CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1988 Mr. Kemp made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Grubb and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Schubert and Mr. Cypert abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1988 Dr. Duer made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kemp and the motion carried 5-0 with Mr. Bunting and Chairman Hubbard abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. 1. BA 88-6 Request of Bill VanOrden to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 15, Block 9, Windcrest Addition, to allow an accessory building to be beyond the side yard requirement and beyond the 10 foot height limit. This property is located at 7250 Windcrest Court. Chairman Hubbard stated Mr. VanOrden was called out of town and was unable to get a flight back in time for the meeting so his request will need to be postponed until next month's meeting. . BA 88-6 POSTPONED Mr. Grubb made the motion to postpone BA 88-6 until August 18, 1988. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bunting and the motion carried 5-0. Page 2 Z B A Minutes July 21, 1988 . 2. BA 88-7 Request of Timothy D. Duckett to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 11, Block 32, Nor'East Addition, to allow a fence to be beyond the side yard building line. This property is located at 5400 Greenwood Way. Chairman Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Mr. Duckett came forward. He stated he needed to ask for a variance to allow the extension of his yard 28 feet by 71 feet which would make his yard approximately 1,000 square feet larger. Mr. Duckett said he needs this for privacy. He said he presently has a chain link fence, but would like to install a stockade fence. He stated there is no house directly behind him and his neighbor to the north is about 28 feet. Mr. Duckett showed pictures to the Board of the area. Mr. Duckett stated he needs this fence for privacy. He said he has a portable trailer he would like to hide behind the fence and sometimes the children leave toys in the yard, but the neighbors have not complained. Mr. Duckett said he lives close to Davis Boulevard and he would like the fence for safety. He said Davis Boulevard is so busy. He said they had a child killed about two blocks from his house the other day and also a house was burglarized recently. Mr. Duckett submitted to the Board a list of 8 signatures of neighbors who do not object to the fence. He stated Greenwood Way is a fairly busy street, but Randol hardly has any traffic. . Page 3 Z B A Minutes July 21, 1988 . Mr. Duckett said he plans to set back 8 feet from the front of the house and go back 82 feet. He said he also plans to landscape the back yard. Mr. Duckett said he feels the fence would enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Duckett said as far as safety, there would be plenty of time to see any traffic coming. Mr. Grubb stated he feels the fence would create a blind spot at the back of the lot. Dr. Duer asked if there is a stop sign at Greenwood Way and Randol. Mr. Duckett stated there is not a stop sign, but you have to slow down for the curve. . Mr. Grubb said if the fence were chain link, there would be no blind spot. Dr. Duer said if you moved the fence to the back of the house, it would take away the blind spot at the front. Mr. Duckett said he could move the fence back 8 feet from the front of the house. Chairman Hubbard stated there is a long sloping curve and you are going to have to slow down. Mr. Schubert stated the present chain link fence is beyond the building line. Mr. Bunting asked Mr. Duckett if he would consider using chain link instead of stockade. . Mr. Duckett said no, he needed stockade for privacy. Page 4 Z B A Minutes July 21, 1988 . There was discussion with the Board and Mr. Duckett regarding the pictures and where to place the fence. Mr. Schubert stated when a developer lays out these lots, he does not think of the problems he causes. He said they fall in the Board's lap. Mr. Schubert said he does not feel they should allow the fence to come so close to the street. Mr. Duckett stated he bought this place because of the large yard. He said he is a family man and wants a safe place for his children to play. Mr. Cypert suggested Mr. Duckett terminate his fence at his neighbor to the north's fence line. . There was considerable discussion about where the fence should go. Patricia Duckett came forward. She stated that Ken Miller, City Code Enforcement Officer, came out and he saw no problem with where they wanted the fence. She said Mr. Miller stated they needed to get a variance for the fence, then they could build a building in the back without a variance. Mrs. Duckett said she does not feel they should be penalized for things they could not help. Mr. Grubb stated the Board would not be taking away from them they would be giving to them more usable yard. Mr. Cypert said he felt they should come back 16 feet from the curb. . Mr. Duckett said he would start his fence 8 feet from the front of the house and set in 16 feet from the curb and angle it to where the neighbor's fence line is. . . . Page 5 Z B A Minutes July 21, 1988 BA 88-7 APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Chairman Hubbard called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Grubb made the motion to approve BA 88-7 as agreed on by Mr. Duckett and the Board and these changes and drawing be entered into the record showing a 16 foot side yard. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bunting and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Hubbard stated he had received a letter from the Mayor regarding absenteeism. Mr. Tucker said it was up to the Board to adopt guidelines. Mr. Bunting said he felt the members could handle it themselves. Mr. Cypert said he has to go before Boards in three other cities and he is thankful for our alternates. Mr. Cypert said he plans his business around so he will be free for this Thursday night each month. Chairman Hubbard said he would address a letter to the Mayor stating the Board has no problems with absenteeism. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P. M. Chairman Zoning Board of A justment