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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1980-11-13 Minutes . . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 13, 1980 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, H. B. Helton, at 7:02 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBERS H. B. Helton Jack Roseberry Dr. E. K. Hahn Jesse Range Marie Hinkle COUNCILMAN DIRECTOR OF P.W. BUILDING INSPECTOR P & Z COORDINATOR Bob Brady J. M. Madera Del Browning Wanda Calvert CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 1980 Dr. Hahn said that on the last page, paragraph 8, it should read lIacquaintancell. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Dr. Hahn, to approve the minutes with this one correction. The motion carried 4-0 with the following vote recorded: Helton, yea, Roseberry, yea, Hahn, yea, and Range, yea. Mrs. Hinkle abstained due to being absent at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS BA 80-17 APPROVED Request of David Barfield to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on a portion of Tract 3R, Abstract 1055, to be allowed to convert a building previously designated as a barn or storage building to a temporary residence for a period of 3 years until such time as a permanent residence can be completed. This property is located on the west side of Precinct Line Road, approximately 700 feet south of Amundson Drive. David Barfield came forward. He said he brought his plans and perk test in to Mrs. Calvert as was requested. Mr. Barfield asked if the Board wanted him to explain his request again for the record. Mr. Helton said that would not be necessary. . . . Page 2 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 Mr. Range asked if the city staff had reviewed the plans. Mr. Browning said the plans meets the city codes except for the 75% brick. Dr. Hahn asked Mr. Barfield about the perk test. Mr. Barfield said he was required to have a one inch drop per hour and his tested to have one inch drop per 35 minutes. Mr. Roseberry asked Mr. Barfield if he planned to convert the structure back to a barn at the end of the 3 years. Mr. Barfield said that was his plans now, but if something changed, he would come back before the Board. Mr. Barfield showed the Board his plans. He said the building is of sheet metal, Mesco type building. Mr. Barfield also showed the Board an architectural rendering of the house he plans to build which will be octagon shape with solar heat. He said it would take approxi- mately 2 years to build. Mr. Barfield said the house would have 3000 sq. ft. floor space and appraised at $196,000. The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Range moved that BA 80-17 be approved with the stipulation that after 3 years, it be reverted back to a barn or storage building. This motion was seconded by Mr. Roseberry, and the motion carried 5-0 with the following vote recorded: Helton, yea, Roseberry, yea, Hahn, yea, Range, yea, and Hinkle, yea. Page 3 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 . BA 80-21 POSTPONED Request of Rolling Hills Baptist Church to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on Lots 1 & 2, Block C, Richland Oaks Addition, 3rd Filing, to be allowed to remodel an existing building which does not nor can be made to meet the city building codes, and that they not be required to replat the lots into one lot since the building extends across the lot line. This property is located at the northeast corner of Oakridge Terrace and Bridal Path. John Higgins came forward to represent the Trustees of Rolling Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Higgins said this is a small building which is being used as a temporary meeting place for different church groups. . Mr. Higgins said the church is in the process of future development of a retirement center. He said they want to convert this 2000 sq. ft. building into a mock-up apartment complex illustrating the proposed Retirement Center. Mrs. Calvert said the person that came in and talked with Mr. Caldwell, City Building Official, and her said they planned to have a Day Care Center in this building. Mr. Higgins said he did not know who came in nor where the idea came from about a Day Care Center; he has not heard anything about this. Mr. Browning said the city was never contacted for a re-ok permit and inspection to use the building. He said the City Inspector and the Fire Marshal is supposed to inspect the build- ing before they are allowed electrical power. Mr. Browning said he had talked to the Fire Marshal, Johnny Howard, and he said he had not been contacted, either. Mr. Range asked Mr. Higgins if this building was to be a display, not to be used. Mr. Higgins said that was correct, but that it is now being used by church groups. . . . . Page 4 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 Mrs. Hinkle asked Mr. Higgins to explain again what they plan to use the building for. Mr. Higgins said they plan, in the future, to build a Retirement Center; in order to sell the people on the idea, they need to have a IIMock Apartment" to show. He said the plumbing would not be hooked up. Mr. Roseberry asked what the zoning was on this property. Mr. Higgins said it was residential. Mr. Helton said he felt the church should re-submit their request. Mr. Roseberry asked if they had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Higgins said they had not as yet. Mrs. Hinkle asked Mr. Higgins about the floor plan that was submitted with the application. Mr. Higgins said he had not seen this floor plan and did not know where it came from. Mr. Higgins said they want to see if there is enough interest in a Retirement Village before they come in for a zoning change. Dr. Hahn said it seemed to him that they have a request for one thing and they are asking for another. Mr. Helton said it looks like the Board should postpone this request until the church makes up its mind or decides what they want. Mr. Higgins said he was telling the Board what the church wants to do. He said he doesn1t know where the idea of a Day Care came from. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mrs. Hinkle, to postpone SA 80-21 until next month and that they re-submit their application. Page 5 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 . This motion carried 5-0 with the following vote recorded: Helton, yea, Roseberry, yea, Hahn, yea, Range, yea, and Hinkle, yea. Dr. Hahn asked Mrs. Calvert if the property owners within 200 feet of this property would have to be contacted again. Mrs. Calvert said they would not since it was in the motion to be heard at the next month1s meeting. BA 80-22 APPROVED Request of Victor L. Caldwell to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, A. G. Walker Subdivision, to be allowed to install a metal rail 1811 above the ground on pipe posts around 3 sides of his building. This property is located at 7131 Grapevine Hwy. Victor Caldwell came forward. He said this property is located at the intersection of Grapevine Highway and Glenview Drive. . Mr. Caldwell said this is a very busy inter- section and lots of cars dash through his property to save having to wait for a traffic light. Mr. Caldwell said he needs this rail fence up for that reason and also for security. He said he had 3 autos stolen from his property. Mr. Helton asked if the fence would be open during the day. Mr. Caldwell said it would not be, but there would be entrances into the property which would be open in the day and blocked at night. Mr. Helton asked what the ordinance was regard- ing this. Mr. Browning said that Ordinance #179 does not allow any type of structure past the front of the building. Mr. Roseberry said a rail fence is required now by the City Council on every car lot that is allowed in North Richland Hills. . . . . Page 6 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 Mr. Caldwell said he has the property leased. He said he doesn1t know where the property line is, but the owner furnished the Board with a plat of the property. Mr. Madera said they were well within their property line. Mr. Browning said the property pin shown on the plat shows the fence would be within their property line. Dr. Hahn asked how close together the rods would be. Mr. Caldwell said he wasn1t sure how close he would have to put them until he started; he would need to see how close they needed to be to make it sturdy enough. Mr. Roseberry asked Mr. Caldwell if he would object to using two inch pipe. Mr. Caldwell said he had already purchased the one inch pipe. Mr. Range asked Mr. Caldwell if there were many pedestrians in that area. Mr. Caldwell said there were not. Mr. Roseberry asked Mr. Caldwell if he could weld some plates on the rail fence and paint them so the fence could be seen. Mr. Caldwell said the posts would be 8-10 feet apart and he guessed he could hang "no parkingll signs on it. The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request to please come forward. Martin Erck came forward. He said he occupies the building next door to this property. Mr. Erck said the danger is the cars running through their property. He said he feels this is more dangerous than someone not being able to see the rail fence. . . . Page 7 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 Dr. Hahn asked Mr. Caldwell what kind of posts he plans to have. Mr. Caldwell said they would be 2 inch pipe posts. Dr. Hahn said he was concerned if it would be strong enough to keep out intruders. The Chairman called for anyone else wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one else to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Roseberry moved, seconded by Mr. Range, to approve BA 80-22 with the stipulation that the one inch pipe rail fence be marked and inspected by the city. This motion carried 5-0 with the following vote recorded: Helton, yea, Roseberry, yea, Range, yea, Hahn, yea, and Hinkle, yea. BA 80-23 APPROVED Request of Michael H. Smith to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on Lot 6R, Block 10, Richland Terrace Addition, to be allowed to build a carport beyond the front building line. This property is located at 5017 Roberta Drive. Michael Smith came forward. He said he was requesting to be allowed to build a carport in front of his garage because he uses his garage for a model railroad. Mr. Helton asked what the carport would be constructed of. Mr. W. F. Smith, father of Michael Smith, came forward. He said it is of enamel metal which he feels would be an asset to the property. He said it would be 17 feet by 19 feet. Mrs. Hinkle asked how far it would be from the street. Mr. Smith said they plan to move the posts in toward the house 3 feet. . . . Page 8 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request to please come forward. Tim Carroll came forward. He said he lives directly across from Mr. Smith and he represents most of the neighbors. Mr. Carroll said they feel this this carport is a nice addition to the area and they do not see why he shouldn't be allowed to finish it. Paula Gifford, 5100 Roberta Drive, came forward. She said they have a problem with this area deteriorating. She said the man has ample property to put the carport on one side of the house. Mrs. Gifford said if she had to sell her house, she feels no one would buy it because of the house across the street with a carport stick- ing out on the front. Mrs. Gifford said she had lived here 16 years. Bob Richmond, 5013 Roberta Drive, came forward. He said he believes the carport enhances the property. Mr. Richmond said it looks good and he wishes he could afford one like it. Mrs. Hinkle said there was another carport on the block and it looks nice. Mrs. Wayne Massie, 5008 Roberta Drive, came forward. She said she thinks the carport would help the looks of the neighborhood. Mrs. Massie said she had lived here 21 years and there are some in the neighborhood who just likes to complain. Dr. Hahn asked why it could not be built on the side of the house. Mr. Smith said the concrete is already there and also that is where you always would park your car. Mr. Range asked if it was built on the north side of the house, would they have to have a variance also. Mr. Browning said they would. Page 9 Z B A Minutes November 13, 1980 . Mrs. Gifford said she doesnlt like it sticking out on the front because it breaks the continuity of the front of the houses. Mr. Helton said Mrs. Gifford stated she bought in this area 16 years ago; did nit she buy with a carport in the neighborhood. Mrs. Gifford said the other carport was down the block. . Mr. Massie, 5008 Roberta Drive, came forward. He said he felt the carport would look better in the front. He said the one down the street they are speaking of is next door to him, and he has no objections to it. He said he feels the carport would increase the value of the property in the area. Bob Richmond said one thing should be considered if it was put on the side of the house, it might obstruct the view of traffic. The Chairman called for anyone else wishing to speak regarding this matter to come forward. There being no one else to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Range said he felt it would make an economic hardship for Mr. Smith to have to tare the carport down, and if the variance were granted, it would not cause a safety problem, and ,t would protect Mr. Smith's property. Mr. Range said that in view of this, he would make a motion to approve BA 80-23 as requested. This motion was seconded by Dr. Hahn, and the motion carried 5-0 with the following vote recorded: Helton, yea, Roseberry, yea, Hahn, yea, Range, yea, and Hinkle, yea. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M. .