Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1977-07-21 Minutes . . . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES ELECTION OF OFFICERS BA 77-17 ~ MINUTES OF THE REGUlAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HILLS, TEXAS, JULY 21, 1977 The meeting was called to oroer by the Chairman, H.B. Helton at 7:32 P.M. PRESENT: H.B. Helton Dr. E.K. Hahn Jack Roseberry Jo Ann Williams Jesse Range DIR. OF P.W. CLERK Ray H. Britton Pauline Spain The Minutes were approved as written. Dr. Halm moved, seconded by J. Range to hold this item to the end of the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Request of Suntex Western, Inc. (Snappy Fox Apartments) to construct a 24" high decorative fence approximately 500' on each side of College Circle and place identification sign approxirrately 9' from curb. line. Mr. Doug Foro, mcmager of Cypress Garclens, (Process of changing from Snappy Fox) pre- sented this request. Mr. Foro stated the fence would improve the appearance and bring continuity to the apartments. With College Circle dividing the buildings, many people think there are two separate apartments. The sign will be 1 by 4, painted white. The sign will not block the view of traffic on College Circle. Jo Ann Williams stated the fence had to be at least 9~ feet from the curb as that is the City R.O.W. Mr. Jack Roseberry corrnnented on the fact that the City would have no control over the maintenance of this fence. Mr. Foro assured the Commission the maintenance would be taked care of; otherwise it would have a negative effect on the property. After discussion by the Commission members, Dr. Hahn moved, J. Range seconded to approve BA 77-17 changing the distance of the fence from the curb to 9~ feet. Motion carried 4-0. . . ,"¥",:,j." ;. Page 2 ZBA Minutes July 21, 1977 BA 77-18 ELECTION OF OFFICERS ADJOURNMENT ~ Request of W.F. Polster to allow the con- tinuance of single family residence in the house and use the building at the rear of the property for industrial in a commercial zoned area. Mr. Bill Polster, 6640 Marie, presented this request. Mr. Polster is leasing the building at the rear of the property from Mr. Ray Meyers. The house at the front of the property is occuppied by the same family that lived there when Mr. Meyers puæhased the property. J 0 Ann asked 'Mr. Polster how the property is zoned. Mr. Polster answered that everything from his shop at :Harmonson to Highway 121 is all corrnnercial. Ray Britton stated that he believed one tract is still local retail. Mr. Polster stated that the cleaning fluid, Acetone and Epoxy, is stored out- side in another building. The building where we work is left open all the time for ventilation. Eventually Mr. Meyers will sell and we hope to purchase it and use the house as an office and enlarge the drapery shop and later add fonnica to our present business. Mr. Roseberry explained to Mr. Polster the problems of using the building for office as the building would not conform to com- mercial or industrial building codes. Mr. Polster stated that he could not tear down the house and start over. Jo Ann Williams asked if the board. granted this request, could it be granted to Mr. Polster and should he move, would the variance be void · Dr. Hahn asked if something happened to the house, would it effect Mr. Polster's property? After discussion, Jo Ann moved, seconded by Mr. Range to grant' this variance to allow the continuation of single family residence in the house to Mr. Meyers , and at the back of property to Mr. Polster for use of a synthetic shop. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Range moved, seconded by J 0 Ann Williams to elect H. B . Helton, Chairman. Motion carried 4-0. Dr. Halm moved, seconded by Jo Ann Williams to elect Jack Roseberry, Secretary. Motion ,ca.rried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 8: 45 P.M. {·ì// yÆV k- CHAIRMAN, ZONIN