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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1979-12-13 Minutes . . . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 1979 NEW BUSINESS BA 79-18 APPROVED ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, DECEMBER 13, 1979 Dr. Hahn called the meeting to order in the absence of the Chairman, H.B. Helton, a t 7: 06 P. ~1 . PRESENT: Dr. E.K. Hahn Jo Ann Williams Jack Roseberry Jesse Range H.B. Helton ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Ga ry Ca 1 dwe 11 Wanda Calvert Mrs. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Range, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 4-0. Request of Barfield & Hoover Builders to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 to be allowed to build house 10 inches over the front building line. This property is located at 7320 Forrest Ct. Mr. Bob Hoover with Barfield & Hoover Builders presented their request to the Board. He stated their concrete men made an error in setting the foundation of this house. Mr. Hoover stated the foundation was layed in May of 1977, but did not realize they had a problem until they sold it in October, 1979. He stated the house is owned and occupied - now. Mr. Range stated he sees no problem with granting this variance. 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 Mrs. Williams, to approve SA 79-18 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. ~ Page 2 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 . SA 79-19 Approved Request of Westcliff Company to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 to be allowed to build house approximately 1 ft. 6 inches over the side building line. This property is located at 6801 Starnes Rd. Mary Jo Clark represented Westcliff Co. in their request. She stated the foundation was set up on a 10 ft. building line instead of the 12 feet. 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 Mrs. Williams, to approve BA 79-19 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. BA 79-20 Approved Request of Cambridge Co. Dev. Corp. to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 to be allowed to have a dry cleaning plant in Local Retail zoning instead of the required Commercial zoning. This property is located on the north side of Watauga Road at Rufe Snow Drive. . Mr. Neil Cukerbaum represented Cambridge Co. Dev. Corp. in their request. He stated it was an error on their part because they signed a contract with Comet Cleaners to have a dry cleaning plant in their shopping center without realizing that a dry cleaners required Commercial zoning, and their shopping center is Local Retail. Mr. Cukerbaum stated that the cleaners will have 1200 ft. of area for the plant and they will only clean clothes that is brought in at that location only. Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Caldwell if there was a way they could grant this to Comet Cleaners only so if they ceased to be there, the variance would be void. Mr. Caldwell stated they could. Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Cukerbaum if Cambridge would object to this. . . . . ~ Page 3 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 Mr. Cukerbaum stated it would be fine with them because if Comet Cleaners could not make a go of it, no one could. Dr. Hahn asked how they worked this. Mr. Cukerbaum stated this would be vented through the roof. He stated Mr. Caldwell could explain the structure of the building better than he could. Mr. Caldwell stated Cambridge had built their building to commercial specifications such as the 90% fire exterior which is required in commercial zoning but not required in Local Retail zoning. Mrs. Williams asked what the difference was in the washateria that has a dry cleaning machine and this dry cleaners. Mr. Caldwell stated the only difference is our lIordinancell. He stated that at the washateria the public would be doing their own cleaning in this machine and the other way would be done in the back room for you. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Mrs. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Range, to approve BA 79-20 to allow Comet Cleaners to have a dry cleaning plant in Local Retail zoning as shown in Exhibit A. Motion carried 4-0. BA 79-21 Approved Request of N. G. Chesser to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 to be allowed to build a car port over the front building line. This property is located at 7920 Odell Street. Mr. Chesser presented his request to the Board. He stated he had lived here 24 years. He stated he called a firm in Arlington to build him a car port but they said he would have to get a permit first. He stated he then tried to get a permit and was told he would have to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance. Mr. Chesser stated the house was built in 1950 before there was a curb. He stated the curb was put in about 3 years ago. He said there is approximately 12 ft. on one side and approximately 4\ or ~ Page 4 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 . 5 ft. on the other side. Mr. Chesser stated the car port would be approximately 16 ft. from the curb. Mrs. Williams asked if it would come out as far as the tree on the side of the yard. Mr. Chesser stated he was not sure which tree she was speaking of. He said the car port would be 18 ft. x 23 ft. Mr. Roseberry asked if this drawing was to scale. Mr. Chesser stated that it was not, that a man at his work drew it and it was only approximate. Mr. Range stated he was out there today and the house was not built according to any ordinances or regulations, it was built befa~e the ordinances were established. He stated that he did not feel that Mr. Chesser should be restricted. . Mr. Roseberry asked Mr. Chesser what the car port would look like. Mr. Chesser stated it would be put up by Lane and it would be all metal. Mrs. Williams asked if it was going to look like the one down the street. Mr. Chesser state it would not look like the one down the street. He said it would look real nice. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Mr. Roseberry asked Gary if they would allow Mr. Chesser have it 16 ft. from the curb. Mr. Caldwell stated it would be ok. . Mr. Roseberry moved, seconded by Mr. Range, to approve BA 79-21 with the stipulation that it would not extend more than 16 ft. from the curb. Motion carried 4-0. ~ Page 5 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 . BA 79-22 Request of David Sauerwein to vary from the Zoning Ordinance #179 to be allowed to build on property with only 13 ft. road frontage in Agricultural zoning. This property is located approximately 200 ft. west of Crane Road and approximately 800 ft. north of Main Street. . Mr. Albert W. Sauerwein, father of David Sauerwein, presented David1s request to the Board. He stated that his son wishes to build a 2000 sq. ft. single family home on approximately 2 acres. He stated this property only provides a 13 ft. entrance into it. Mr. Sauerwein stated they understand that the Board is concerned with being able to get the utilities in and able to get fire equipment in there should there ever be a fire. Mr. Sauerwein stated that David had talked to North Richland Hills Fire Marshall Jack Long and he stated 13 ft. would be enough. He talked to North Richland Hills Director of Utilities Allen Bronstad and he stated that he would only need 10 ft. apart for water and sewer and the water meter is already set, so there would be no problem. Mr. Sauerwein stated that David then talked to a representative of Lone Star Gas, Mark Spivey, and he said there would be no problem with only 13 ft. Then he called TESCO and spoke with R. L. Fain and Mr. Fain stated there would be no problem. Mr. Sauerwein stated David then called W. R. Rossard with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and he stated there would be no problem with only 13 ft. road frontage. Mr. Sauerwein stated he did not feel this would devalue the surrounding property, but would enhance the value and would increase the tax revenue. He stated this would in no way add any cost to North Richland Hills. Mr. Sauerwein stated his son has offered one neighbor $15,000 for 17 ft. of land. He stated he may be able to purchase more frontage, but has not been able to at this time to do so. Mr. Sauerwein stated that David has been in business in North Richland Hills for several years and they both live in North Richland Hills. He stated if David . ~ Page 6 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 . is granted this variance he will move out of his home and into his own home. He stated David has been in his home for 28 years and its time he IS moving out. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this request. Mrs. Williams asked where this property was located. She said she went out and thinks she found it. Mr. David Sauerwein told her what it was close to. Mr. Roseberry stated this request is not valid because it is less than 2 acres. . Mr. Caldwell stated that he and Mr. Anderson had discussed this and they request that if the Board grants this variance, they also grant that Mr. Sauerwein be allowed to build on this 1.96 acres since it is so near the 2 acres requlation. Mr. Caldwell stated the staff should have told Mr. Sauerwein that he could ask for both requests at this time. Mrs. Williams asked Mr. Sauerwein if he had tried to buy enough property from adjoining property owners so he would have more road frontage. David Sauerwein stated he had talked to Mr. Hobbs and Mr. McCormick both. He stated Mr. McCormick is here tonight. David stated that neither Mr. Hobbs nor Mr. McCormick said they would sell, but Mr. McCormick is concerned about what type of house will be going in there as he has plans to build a 3000 sq. ft. home. Mr. Range stated he went out to look this property over and he could not drive his car down that road. Mr. Sauerwein stated that it would have to be leveled first. . Dr. Hahn asked if the road would be permanent covered. Mr. Sauerwein stated he understands that if there is a problem, it would have to be dug up. Page 7 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 . . . ~ Mr. Caldwell stated the drive way would have to be 12 ft. He stated he will probably have a septic tank, but the water and sewer can go in the same ditch with the water on top. Mr. Caldwell stated this would be private lines and Mr. Sauerwein would have to bear the expense. Mrs. Williams asked if it was allowed to have the lines under the driveway. Mr. Caldwell stated that since these would be private lines, he can do this because it would be put in and maintained at his expense. Mr. Roseberry asked David if he was aware that he would probably not be able to get financing for this piece of property. David stated he already has it. Dr. Hahn asked if he plans to have a septic tank or sewer. David stated œ would probably have a septic tank because he fèels the sewer will not be put in that area for several years. Mr. Range asked David if he had exhausted every means to acquire enough land for a 30 ft. fronta ,e. David stated he had discussed this with Mr. McCormick and they might could work out a trade since Mr. McCormick needs some for his septic tank. Mrs. Williams asked why they would leave a piece of land with only a 13 ft. ingress. Mr. Caldwell stated this was done a long time ago. He stated they keep selling off pieces of land until they almost had a dead piece of land so they left this gravel road for ingress into the property. Dr. Hahn asked Mr. Caldwell if he sees any problems with this. . . . ~ Page 8 B & A Minutes December 13, 1979 Mr. Caldwell stated he did not see any problem but would request that if the Board grants this to also grant the variance so he can build on the 1.96 acres. Mr. Range moved, seconded by r~r. Roseberry' to approve BA 79-22 and also stipulate that Mr. Sauerwein be allowed to build on the 1 . 96 acre tract. Mrs. Williams asked if this request could be postponed to give him time to try to purchase more frontage. Mr. David Sauerwein stated he has to close the deal before January 1. Mr. Sauerwein stated the property meets the state law, but it just doesnlt meet North Richland Hills zoning ordinance. The motion carried 4-0. With all members voting afirmative. 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