HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 2019-05-23 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 COUNCIL WORK ROOM, THIRD FLOOR
MAY 23, 2019
WORK SESSION 6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in
work session on the 23rd day of May 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Work
Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
Present: Doris Elston Place 7, Vice Chair
Jim Kemp Place 1
Fonda Kunkel Place 4
Steve Koons Place 3, Alternate
Absent: Tom Duer Place 5, Chair
Bill Gibbs Place 6
Thomas Clemmons Place 2, Alternate
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Marrk Callier Management Analyst
Vice Chair Elston called the work session to order at 6:44 p.m.
1. PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
Principal Planner Clayton Husband provided an update on City Council actions,
development activity, and announcements.
2. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband summarized the item on the agenda. Pertaining to
item C.1., Mr. Husband discussed the request for a variance from Matt Latham.
Board Member Kemp asked if the there was a house next to the property. Mr.
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Husband stated there is a house on both sides of the property.
Board Member Koons asked about setback rules for the fence line from the sidewalk,
and if any of the fences near the house have masonry pillars. Mr. Husband stated the
fence can be on the property line at the front of the property, and that the fence at
7228 Bursey Road has masonry columns.
Board Members Kunkel and Kemp asked if the other houses were considered by the
Board about installing a front yard fence. Mr. Husband stated there was a house but
it was a little further down Bursey Road.
Vice Chair Elston adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following the work session (but not earlier
than 7:00 PM)
A. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Elston called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Doris Elston Place 7, Vice Chair
Jim Kemp Place 1
Fonda Kunkel Place 4
Steve Koons Place 3, Alternate
Absent: Tom Duer Place 5, Chair
Bill Gibbs Place 6
Thomas Clemmons Place 2, Alternate
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Marrk Callier Management Analyst
A.1 PLEDGE
Vice Chair Elston led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 30, 2019, ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KEMP, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER KOONS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 30, 2019, ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
C. GENERAL ITEMS
C.1 BA 2019-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM MATT LATHAM FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 118-873(C)
(SCREENING WALL AND FENCE CRITERIA) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE AT 7236 BURSEY ROAD, BEING 0.4626
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R2, BLOCK 1, DOUBLE K RANCH
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Vice Chair Elston read the rules and regulations of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
She stated alternate Board Member Koons is acting in place of absent members and
would be voting on the item.
Vice Chair Elston opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Vice Chair Elston called for the applicant to present the request and be sworn in prior
to speaking.
The applicant, Matt Latham, 7236 Bursey Road, North Richland Hills, was sworn in by
Vice Chair Elston and presented the request.
Board Member Koons asked if there are any masonry pillars in the fence. Mr.
Latham answered no.
Vice Chair Elston called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Vice Chair Elston closed
the public hearing.
Board Member Kemp stated the lot was unusual compared to the rest on the street
due to the way all the lots were platted. Mr. Husband stated it was unusual since the
area developed over time and not as a uniform subdivision.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KOONS, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER KEMP TO APPROVE BA 2019-04.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Elston adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Doris Elston, Vice Chair
Attest:
Marrk Callier, Secretary
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