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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
November 14,2001
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Tom Duer at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present
Chairman
Dr. Tom Duer
Dr. Rick Enlow
Jim Kemp
Bill Schopper
Absent
Jim Allen
Leslie Jauregui
City Staff Zoning Administrator
Recording Secretary
Cathy Horton
Lisa Juren
2.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Chairman Tom Duer asked for approval on the October 18, 2001 minutes. Jim
Kemp, seconded by Bill Schopper motioned to approve the minutes of October
18, 2001. The vote carried unanimously (4-0).
Chairman Tom Duer explained the voting requirements of the Zoning Board
of Adjustment. The Board requires a super majority vote of 4-0 to pass a
case when only four voting members are present. 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-2001-12
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY RIC VINSON FOR
VARIANCES TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874:
ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 630 E 7 AND E 13. THE APPLICANT IS
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REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE THAT WILL
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIZE PERMITTED. ADDITIONALLY THE
APPLICANT PROPOSES TO USE MATERIALS THAT DO NOT COMPLY
WITH THE DESIGN CRITERIA OF THE ORDINANCE. THE PROPERTY IS
KNOWN AS LOT 17, BLOCK 16 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ADDITION AND IS LOCATED AT 4709 DEVILLE DRIVE.
APPROVED
Cathy Horton, Zoning Administrator, presented the case to the board. The
applicant is proposing to construct a detached garage at the above address,
which is located in an R-2 Residential District. The three car garage will be
approximately 986 square feet in size. Section 630 E 7 of the Zoning Ordinance
limits detached garages in the R 1, R2 and R3 Districts to a maximum of 500
square feet. The R1(S) and AG Agricultural were established to permit large
accessory buildings. These districts allow up to 5% of the lot area to be used for
accessory building such as a garage. The applicant is requesting a variance of
486 square feet or almost double the maximum allowed by ordinance. The
applicant states that this variance is necessary to allow the parking of his
vehicles on his property rather than in the street.
In addition, the applicant is requesting to construct the garage using masonite or
hardy plank material. The Ordinance requires accessory buildings to be
constructed of a minimum 75% masonry material. The applicant states that
matching the brick to his existing residence is impossible. In 1999 the applicant
received a variance to use masonite material to construct an addition to his
residence. The applicant would like to use the same material on the garage so
that the existing character of his property and the area would be maintained.
Several letters of support have been received for this case.
Chairman Tom Duer opens the public hearing.
Applicant Ric Vinson, 4709 Deville Drive, explained the reasons for the
application for the variances and showed pictures of the home and samples of
the materials he proposes to use. He stated he spoke to every surrounding
neighbor and found all in support of his case.
John Holt of 4712 Deville Drive, Bobby Kennedy of 4609 Deville Drive and Kim
Mason of 4704 Deville Drive all spoke in favor of Mr. Vinson's case.
Chairman Tom Duer closes the public hearing.
Jim Kemp asked the applicant about the size of the lot. Mr. Vinson states it is
.484 in size.
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Chairman Tom Duer asked for a motion by the board. Rick Enlow, seconded by
Jim Kemp, motioned to approve BA 2001-12. The motion carried unanimously
(4-0).
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
5.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS
There were none.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Chairman om Duer
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