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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1987-11-19 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 19, 1987 - 7:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jack Roseberry, at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator Jack Roseberry Billy Cypert Harold Schubert Forrest Grubb Jeff Bunting Jim Kemp Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Alt. Members ABSENT: Ron Hubbard CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 1987 Mr. Grubb made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schubert and the motion carried 5-0. . 1. BA 87-18 Request of W. H. Addington to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 19, Block 22R, Holiday West Addition, to allow the construction of an accessory building 12 feet high instead of the maximum limit of 10 feet. This property is located at 5737 Rio De Janeiro. Chairman Roseberry opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Mr. Addington came forward. He said his accessory building is 12 feet high but the ordinance says 10 feet. He said he did not know the city had a height limit. Mr. Addington said the ordinance was approved in April and he got his permit in June. He said he felt there was a time in there that nothing was printed telling about the height restriction. Page 2 Z B A Minutes November 19, 1987 . Mr. Addington said he had a stake out inspection and found he was 5 feet to the side instead of the required 6 feet. He said he had previously lived in Hurst which had 5 foot side yards. Mr. Addington moved it to conform. He said his permit was approved without the height on it. Chairman Roseberry said it looks like Mr. Addington is trying to comply with the regulations. Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Royston if this wasn't about the time of the change in his department. . Mr. Royston said possibly it was. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission has asked him to review the Zoning Ordinance to see if some changes are needed. He said this is one area that possibly should be changed. Mr. Grubb asked where the measurement should be made from. Mr. Royston said the inspector has the leverage to use his own judgement. He said if it is one foot or less, he could approve it, but not two feet. Mr. Royston said the inspector probably measured from the concrete to the top. Chairman Roseberry said most buildings would be taller than 10 feet if they had anything other than a flat roof. Mr. Schubert asked how near finished is the building. Mr. Addington stated it is already finished. He said he called for a final inspection and found it was too tall. . Mr. Bunting asked Mr. Royston if there is a handout given out with the requirements in it. Page 3 Z B A Minutes November 19, 1987 . Mr. Royston stated there is. He said when they take out a permit, they are given this handout. Mr. Bunting asked how long this had been done. Mr. Royston said it had been since the ordinance was inacted. Chairman Roseberry said they would continue to have this problem if the buildings do not have flat roofs. Chairman Roseberry 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. . BA 87-18 APPROVED Mr. Schubert made the motion to approve BA 87-18 as requested for 12 feet. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bunting and the motion carried 5-0. 2. BA 87-19 Request of Kenneth W. Parchman to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 on Lot 1, Block 10, Windcrest Addition, to allow the installation of a fence beyond the side building line. This property is located at 7300 Shady Hollow Lane. Chairman Roseberry opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Mr. Parchman came forward. He stated he and his Brother started building the fence with no permit. He said he went to his neighbor and asked if he had a problem with him putting up the fence and he said he didn't. Mr. Parchman said his neighbor's house is built so far back on his lot, his fence would be in the front of his house. Mr. Parchman showed the Board pictures of the area. Page 4 Z B A Minutes November 19, 1987 . Mr. Royston stated there is an error in the drawing that was submitted. He said Mr. Parchman measured from the curb. He said it is one foot from the property line. Mr. Parchman said he and his Brother built the retaining wall and he wants the fence outside of it. He said he just wants enough room between the wall and the fence to get the lawn mower through to the next level. Chairman Roseberry asked how high the wall was. . Mr. Parchman said it is 5 railroad ties high. He said there are several reasons why he needs the fence. He said there would be more room for his children to play; and with children walking to school, it would keep them out of his yard. Mr. Parchman stated he checked how much sight he needed when he backs out of his driveway. He said with the 12 feet from the fence to the curb, you can see both ways when you back out. Mr. Bunting asked how much grassy area there is. Mr. Parchman said 12 feet. Mr. Schubert asked how much has he got done on the fence. Mr. Parchman said he has the fence built to the back edge of the house and the posts are already set. Chairman Roseberry called for those wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. . Arthur Asbury, 7321 Shady Hollow, came forward. He said he lives directly across the street. He said he was not necessarily against this request, but Page 5 Z B A Minutes November 19, 1987 . he had the same problem and it cost him $200.00. He said they just told him to tear his fence down, he said he was not told he could go before anyone. Chairman Roseberry stated he could have come before the Board. Mr. Asbury said he guessed he would need to see the results of this request and then petition the Board. Mr. Grubb stated there are different circumstances for each case and the Board would study them on an individual basis. Chairman Roseberry asked Mr. Royston if he had seen the property. . Mr. Royston said not recently, but he was aware of the problem and knew this request would be in. Chairman Roseberry asked if he felt there would be a visual problem. Mr. Royston stated there would be no sight problem. He said in regard to the traffic on Woodbend, Starnes Road will be bid on December 1 and will be put through and there will no longer be a problem. Mr. Bunting asked if a permit was taken out for the fence. Mr. Parchman said no. He said he was not aware he needed one, but he stopped and went the next day and got a permit. Mr. Bunting asked if there were handouts pertaining to fencing. . Mr. Royston said no, there are too many different circumstances involved. Chairman Roseberry closed the Public Hearing. Page 6 Z B A Minutes November 19, 1987 . BA 87-19 APPROVE ADJOURNMENT . ,/,,) Î f Adjustment . Mr. Grubb made the motion to approve BA 87-19 as requested. This motïon was seconded by Mr. Cypert and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Roseberry asked if there was any old business. Mr. Grubb asked what had happened to the fence requirement between the school and Quintin's Crossing. Mr. Royston said it is still in court. He said an attorney came in today to refresh his memory on the case so it will probably be heard soon. Mr. Royston said it has been postponed several times. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P. M. nt