HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1999-03-18 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
MARCH 18, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Duer at 7:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present Chairman Dr. Tom Duer
Perry Christensen
Cindy Martin
Bill Schopper
Paul Young
City Staff Planning Director Marcy Ratcliff
Recording Secretary Valerie Taylor
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1999
APPROVED
Mr. Schopper made the motion, seconded by Ms. Martin, to approve the minutes
of the January 21, 1999 meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Duer explained that this board consists of five voting members and it
requires four affirmative votes in order for a variance to pass.
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4.
BA 99-02
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JEFF GOSSETT TO
VARY FROM THE HARD PAVED PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 3R1,
BLOCK 2, OF THE A.G. WALKER ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8721
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Jeff Gossett presented his request, explaining that because they have a very
small lot, they received permission from an adjoining property owner to use an
adjoining lot as overflow parking area. He stated that the lot currently has gravel
on it, but he proposes to use a new product on the market that consists of
recycled roof shingles.
Mr. Gossett stated that he and the other property owner are considering
developing the adjoining property so they don't want to spend the money to
concrete the area, only to have to tear it out in six months. This product is much
less expensive and can be striped or asphalted over.
Mr. Gossett submitted pictures of two locations that have used this product as
well as additional literature on the product. He stated that he was informed that
the product will handle the weight and won't get ruts in it. He additionally stated
if the ZBA granted the variance and decided they didn't like the appearance, that
he would asphalt over it. He stated the product is packed with a roller and cured
with heat and time.
Ms. Martin stated that while she is sympathetic with the applicants situation, she
does not want to open Pandora's box.
Chairman Duer called for additional proponents.
Mr. Jim Bell, Co-Owner of the Wienerschnitzel spoke in favor of the request,
asking the ZBA grant the variance, and if they don't like it, they will be willing to
asphalt over it.
Chairman Duer called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was
closed.
After lengthy deliberation, Mr. Young made the motion to deny BA 99-02,
allowing the applicant 60 days for compliance. Ms. Martin seconded the motion
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and it carried with a vote of 4 — 1. Messrs. Young, Duer, Christensen and Ms.
Martin were in favor of the motion. Mr. Schopper was opposed.
5.
STAFF REPORT
There was nothing to report.
6.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were none.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m.
Chairman Tom Duer
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