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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1979-11-08 Minutes . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1979 . NEW BUSINESS BA 79-15 APPROVED . ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 8, 1979 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, H.B. Helton, at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: H.B. Helton Jack Roseberry Dr. E.K. Hahn Jo Ann Williams Jesse Range CITY STAFF PRESENT: Gary Caldwell Wanda Calvert Mr. Range stated that on Page 12, paragraph # 8, he believed they did not word the motion correctly. He stated the Board agreed to grant r~r. Reynold1s request.1.Mr. Reynolds needed 30 feet, which would be a 20 ft. build- i ng 1 i ne . There was discussion regarding the motion. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams, to amend the minutes on page 12, paragraph # 8, to read: IIMr. Roseberry moved, seconded by Dr. Hahn, to APPROVE BA 79-16 to allow a 20 ft. building line in lieu of the 50 ft. building line as prescribed in Ordinance # 179. Motion carried 5-0.11 This motion carried 5-0. Request of Steve Simpson to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on Lot 3, Block 4, Irish Meadows Addition, to allow house to be built 2 feet over the building line. This property is located at 7908 Irish Drive. Mr. B.H. Sanders represented Mr. Simpson in his request. He stated that he was sort of a silent partner of Mr. Simpson1s. He said he usually takes care of things like this for him. Mr. Sanders stated this house was on a cul-de-sac and he guessed the concrete man, when he went to square up the house, he must have moved the stob forward instead of moving the other corner back. ~ Page 2 Z B A Minutes November 8, 1979 . Mr. Range asked if this plot plan was just as it was built. Mr. Sanders stated that it was. Mr. Range stated that it looked like an honest mistake to him. Mr. Roseberry stated he almost had this to happen to him on a house he built. Mr. Sanders stated that he usually checks them, but this one slipped by him. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Roseberry, to APPROVE BA 79-15 as requested. Motion carried 5-0. BA 79-17 APPROVED Request of LaDonna Ballas to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 on Lot 8, Block 8, Briarwood Estates, to be allowed to have a fence 15 ft. beyond the south building line. This property is located at 6929 Post Oak Dr. . Byron Ballas presented his and his wifels request to the Board. He stated that they made a mistake out of ignorance. Mr. Helton asked Mr. Ballas if he put the fence up, himself. Mr. Ballas stated he got a fence company to put it up. Mrs. Williams asked what fence company it was. Mr. Ballas said the man IS name was Rickey Whitaker. Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Ballas if the man told him they needed a permit to put up a fence. Mr. Ballas stated he didnlt. He said their house is on a curve. He showed pictures of the fence and of the view from several angles. . ~ Page 3 Z B A Minutes November 8, 1979 . He stated that these pictures show that it is no safety hazard. It does not block the view. Mr. Ballas stated that he is not trying to make excuses for his error. Mr. Helton asked Mr. Ballas why he put the fence there. Mr. Ballas said that he and his neighbor plan to drape it with roses. He also stated he put it there because of a drainage pro- blem. He said the builder did not take care of the drainage. Mr. Ballas stated he has built a retainer wall to keep water out of his garage. He said they had a lot of erosion. Mr. Helton asked how high was it slanted down to. Mr. Ballas stated it slanted down to 3 ft. high. He said to look at the drawing he had prepared for them. . Mr. Range said he wanted to compliment Mr. Ballas on the neatness of his drawing. It was very explanatory. Mr. Helton asked Mr. Caldwell if it was alright to have it 3 ft. high. Mr. Caldwell stated that only if it were shrubs. Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Ballas why he has the fence only on one side. Mr. Ballas said he built a retainer wall on the other side and a plume to keep the water out of his house. Mrs. Williams said she wanted to ask another question about the fence. She asked if this Rickey Whitaker was a fence builder, and if he owned the company, and if so, '¡what was the name of it. Mr. Ballas stated that he called a fence supply company and asked if they had someone to install the fence. He said they told him . ~ Page 4 Z B A Minutes November 8, 1979 . they did not, but they would have someone contact him. Mrs. Williams stated she was of the opinion that all fence companies knew they had to have a permit to install a fence. Mr. Caldwell stated that we have this happening every day. He said the city could not catch everyone, but when they run across one, they shut him down. Mr. Ballas stated that this Rickey Whitaker works at G.D. and does this after hours. Mr. Roseberry stated that he felt that this fence supply company on Smithfield Road should be contacted and told that one must be bonded and must take out a permit before he installs a fence in North Richland Hills. . Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Ballas to explain again why he put up the fence. Mr. Ballas stated it was mostly aesthetic. He stated he also was putting rocks there to help in the drainage and erosion. Mr. Range stated it was an attractive fence. Dr. Hahn asked Mr. Ballas why he didn1t check to see if it was legal. Mr. Ballas stated that his wife called the city hall and a Mr. Brown told her they could build it, so they did, and then this Mr. Brown came out and stopped them. Mr Ballas said Mr. Brown never told them they would need a variance or a permit. Mr. Helton stated he had looked at the pictures and he sees no safety problem. Mr. Ballas said he did not feel there was a safety problem. He said he wanted to apologize again for his error. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. . ~ Page 5 Z B A Minutes November 8, 1979 . Camille Schenk stated she lives next door to Mr. & Mrs. Ballas. She said she drives a little Toyota and she has no problem seeing to back out of her driveway or any- thing. She said the erosion is very bad and this should help. She said she likes the fence and is proud they put it there. Mr. Helton stated that Mr. Ballas had tried to do what was right. Mr. Roseberry moved, seconded by Mr. Range, to APPROVE BA 79-17 as requested. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. / 'Î . ~ S . .