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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
May 16, 2002
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Tom Duer at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present
Chairman
Dr. Tom Duer
Leslie Jauregui
Jim Kemp
Bill Schopper
Dr. Rick Enlow
City Planner
Recording Secretary
Dave Green
Kellie Smith
2.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Chairman Dr. Tom Duer asked for approval on the February 21 2002 minutes.
Bill Schopper, Seconded by Leslie Jaurigui motioned to approve the minutes with
the changes made on case BA-2002-01 where it stated carried instead of case
failed due to vote lacking Super Majority. The vote carried unanimously (5-0).
Chairman Dr. Tom Duer explained the voting requirements of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Since there are four members present this evening,
a super majority of four affirmative votes will result in approval of the
applicant's request.
3.
BA-2002-02
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY BILL STEWART FOR A
VARIANCE TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874:
ARTICLE 6, SECTION 630. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING PERMISSION
TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE THAT WILL EXCEED THE 500
SQUARE FOOT MAXIMUM SIZE PERMITTED. THE PROPERTY IS
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LOCATED AT 7108 SMITHFIELD ROAD AND IS ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 6,
BLOCK2, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION.
Dave Green, City Planner, presented the case to the board by stating that Mr.
Stewart is requesting a variance to build a 576 square foot two-car, detached
garage on an existing 24 X 24 concrete foundation that was constructed
approximately 5 years ago behind his residence with the City's permission. The
applicant has stated that he will meet all other requirements of masonry
coverage and a pitched roof. The applicant applied for a carport in August of
2000 that was denied.
Dr. Tom Duer opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant; Mr. Bill Stewart stated that his intentions of pouring the concrete pad
approximately 5 years ago was to either build a carport or a garage. The carport
was turned down. Now he would like to proceed with building a garage.
Dr. Tom Duer asked the applicant if he had any pictures to show the board. Mr.
Stewart showed the board his pictures of the concrete pad.
Jo Reynolds, 7112 Smithfield Rd., North Richland Hills, did not want to speak but
handed the board her card filled out stating that she was for approval of the
applicant's request.
Dr. Tom Duer asked if there were anyone opposed of the applicant's request.
There were none.
Dr. Tom Duer closed the public hearing.
Bill Schopper, seconded by Leslie Jauregui motioned to approve BA 2002-02.
The motion carried (5-0).
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
5.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS
There were none.
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6.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7: 12 p.m.
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Chairman om Duer
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