HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 2017-09-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
WORK SESSION
Call to Order
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, met in work
session on the 28th day of September 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom
prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular session.
Present: Tom Duer Place 5, Chairman
Jim Kemp Place 1
Doris Elston Place 7
Fonda Kunkle Place 4
Bill Gibbs Place 6
Robert Housewright Place 3, Alternate
Absent: Brian Crowson Place 2, Alternate
City Staff: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Chairman Tom Duer called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Principal Planner Clayton Husband discussed upcoming events in the City of North
Richland Hills.
2. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
Principal Planner Clayton Husbad introduced the item and presented a historical
analysis of the property and the variance requested by the applicant. Mr. Husband
asked for questions from the Board.
Alternate Board Member Robert Housewright asked Mr. Husband if the variance to
encroach the front building line is to allow the proposed stairwell to conform to
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building code. Mr. Husband stated yes.
Chairman Tom Duer asked if any support or opposition had been filed. Mr. Husband
stated no support or opposition had been filed prior to the start of the meeting.
Chairman Duer, Alternate Member Housewright, and Mr. Husband discussed an
aerial overview of the property and its surrounding.
Chairman Duer adjourned the work session at 6:50 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tom Duer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Tom Duer Place 5, Chairman
Jim Kemp Place 1
Doris Elston Place 7
Fonda Kunkle Place 4
Bill Gibbs Place 6
Robert Housewright Place 3, Alternate
Absent: Brian Crowson Place 2, Alternate
City Staff: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Tom Duer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
4. MINUTES
4.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2017, ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER JIM KEMP, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER BILL GIBBS TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2017, ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
5. GENERAL ITEMS
5.A. BA 2017-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 118-373 "LOT AND AREA
REQUIREMENTS" OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT 3900 SCRUGGS DRIVE.
Chaiman Tom Duer introduced the item, and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request for the
property at 3900 Scruggs Drive for a variance to encroach the front building line.
Chairman Duer called for the applicant to present the request. Paul Brezina, 7515
Evelyn Drive, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, representing Mount Carmel Roman
Catholic Church, presented the request.
Board Member Jim Kemp asked what the width of the addition will be. Mr. Brezina
stated 20 feet.
Alternate Board Member Robert Housewright asked if the architecture and materials
used on the addition will match the existing structure. Mr. Brezina stated the plan is to
maintain the same roof-pitch ratio and materials.
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing.
Chairman Duer called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Duer closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Husband explained three options the Board may vote upon and stated no
correspondence was received prior to the meeting.
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A MOTION WAS MADE MY BOARD MEMBER JIM KEMP, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER FONDA KUNKLE TO APPROVE BA 2017-02.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Tom Duer adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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