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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
JANUARY 13,1998 -7:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Garry Cope at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Garry Cope
John Larriviere
Michael Augustin
Mary McCaig
Mary Norwood
ABSENT
Michael Dean
CITY STAFF
Building Official
Recording Secretary
Code Enf. Officer
Code Enf. Officer
Ed Dryden
Valerie Taylor
Tim Horvath
Darren Williams
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 1996
APPROVED
Mr. Augustin moved, seconded by Mr. Larriviere, to approve the minutes of the
November 7,1996 meeting. The motion carried 5 - O.
4.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Larriviere moved, seconded by Ms. Norwood for Garry Cope to remain
Chairman. The nomination carried 4 - O.
Ms. Norwood moved, seconded by Garry Cope to elect Michael Augustin as
Vice-Chairman. The nomination carried 4 - O.
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5.
BBA 98-01
REQUEST OF DAVID MADDOX TO RESCIND THE ORDER OF DEMOLITION
FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 9, SMITHFIELD-ACRES ADITION. (LOCATED AT 6951
CRABTREE LANE)
DENIED
Chairman Cope opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. David Maddox presented his request stating that he had not anticipated such
opposition for his request. Mr. Maddox believes the house is repairable, stating
that he feels the only damage to the home is deterioration from weather and
vandalism. Mr. Maddox passed out copies of a document stating that a loan for
$27,000 was secured for rehab from Cambridge Mortgage Corporation and a
written statement of improvements he planned on making.
Chairman Cope informed everyone that Mr. Augustin would be keeping tract of
the time and they plan on staying very strict on the 5-minute limitation for each
person speaking.
Responding to a question, Mr. Maddox stated that he is now the owner of this
property. He purchased it from Mr. Joe Barnett, a personal friend. Mr. Maddox
stated that rehabilitation would begin immediately and would meet city
standards. Mr. Maddox stated that he did not plan on occupying the home; that
he planned on selling it.
Chairman Cope asked staff for their report.
Ed Dryden, Building Official, stated that the original structure was ordered
demolished by this board on November 7, 1996 but wasn't demolished
immediately per instructions from the city attorney. When the city attorney gave
his order to move forward with the demolition, a last Demolition Order was sent
to Mr. Joe Barnett, the record title owner. On January 2, 1998, Mr. David
Maddox hand delivered his request to rescind the demolition order. Mr. Dryden
explained that he had requested a Schedule of Completion from Mr. Maddox;
this was never received.
Responding to a question, Mr. Dryden stated that in his opinion, $27,000 would
not be enough to repair the home. The roof is open to the sky and has been for
quite some time. All of the sheetrock is fallen from the ceilings. All of the walls
are covered with mold and mildew. Most likely, some of the structural frame will
have to be replaced. All of the wiring will have to be replaced. The air
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conditioning system will have to be replaced. The needed repairs are well over
$27,000.
Chairman Cope called for any additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for
any opponents.
Ms. Sheri Beck, 6958 Crabtree Lane, submitted pictures showing the condition of
the vacant home and asked the Board not to rescind the Order of Demolition.
Additional opponents of this request were:
Ms. Carol Pack, 6955 Crabtree Lane
Mr. Kevin Beck, 6958 Crabtree Lane
Mr. Jim Watkins, 6967 Crabtree Lane
Ms. Harriet Hosley, 8104 Cross Drive
Mr. Maddox informed the Board that he believes the home is repairable and
asked the Board to rescind the Order of Demolition.
Chairman Cope closed the public hearing.
The general consensus of the board was that nothing has changed since the
original Order of Demolition that would justify rescinding this order.
Ms. Norwood moved, seconded by Mr. Augustin, to deny Mr. Maddox's request.
The motion carried 5 - O.
6.
STAFF REPORT
There was nothing to report.
7.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Ing no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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