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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS
JULY 15, 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
Dr. Rick Enlow
Bill Schopper
Kyle Bacon
Leslie Jauregui
City Staff Planning Director
Planner
Planning Assistant
Marcy Ratcliff
Mark Johnson
Valerie Taylor
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 17,1999
APPROVED
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Dr. Enlow, moved to approve the Minutes of the
June 17, 1999 meeting, provided the caption on Page 3 was changed to denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
4.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Dr. Enlow, nominated Dr. Duer as Chairman. The
nomination carried unanimously.
Dr. Enlow, seconded by Dr. Duer, nominated Mr. Schopper as Vice-Chairman.
The nomination 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 99-08
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JACK DYSART, JR.
FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SET BACK AND
TO VARY FROM THE PERMANENT ACCESSORY & STRUCTURE
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A CARPORT ON LOT 8, BLOCK 34, RICHLAND
TERRACE ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4924 CUMMINGS
DRIVE.
DENIED
Ms. Ratcliff explained that this carport was constructed illegally over a weekend
and Code Enforcement had notified Mr. Dysart that the carport was in violation of
the zoning regulations. Ms. Ratcliff explained that there are outstanding taxes
due on this property, however, because the carport is in direct violation and was
already constructed, staff determined it best for the board to hear the case. She
explained that staff recommends the board deny the request for the illegally
constructed carport to encroach 25 feet into the required front yard setback and
to deny the variance request for the flat metal roof that doesn't match the pitch of
the existing structure.
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Ms. Dysart stated that the outstanding taxes had been taken care of. She
explained that her husband and son are 100% disabled and this carport, which
was constructed by a group of friends for no charge is supposed to keep them
out of the weather. Additionally, they have two classic automobiles that are
stored in their garage. The Dysarts distributed pictures of existing carports in the
surrounding area.
Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents the public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Ms. Jauregui, moved to DENY BA 99-08,
allowing 30 days for the removal of the structure within 30 days. The
motion carried unanimously.
The Board Members stated that if Mr. Dysart chose to relocate the structure, and
applied in time for the next meeting, that the structure could remain until the 2nd
meeting had been conducted.
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5.
BA 99-09
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WILLIAM HARGIS
FOR AN INTERPRETATION OF THE PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING
& STRUCTURE REGULATIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, TO VARY FROM THE
PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING & STRUCTURE REGULATIONS TO
ALLOW A SOLAR ROOM WITH AN INGROUND SWIMMING POOL ON LOT
1, BLOCK 22, COLLEGE HILLS ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED
AT 7320 SPURGEON COURT.
APPROVED
Ms. Ratcliff gave an overview of the case, explaining that the applicant has
requested the Board of Adjustment interpret the Accessory Regulations because
he believes his addition is not an accessory use but a principle use and,
therefore, is not limited by the Accessory Building and Structure Regulations.
Should the Board agree with staff's interpretation, the applicant requests
variances to the Accessory Building regulations. These variances would include
the maximum height, maximum floor area, pitch of roof, maximum number of
accessory structures and the use of the structure.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff recommends the ZBA deny the request as
submitted, explaining that staff finds no special condition exists to allow the
enclosed inground pool structure to exceed the maximum height, maximum total
floor area, maximum number of structures allowed, the use and pitch of the roof.
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Hargis presented his request. He submitted pictures of the proposed
enclosed poolroom and also pictures of the rear of his home. Mr. Hargis
submitted a petition of neighbors supporting his poolroom, three of which share
his property lines.
Additionally, Mr. Hargis stated that a door would be added that would lead
directly into the bathroom. The room will be furnished and heated for year round
utilization.
Seeing no additional proponents, and no opponents, the public hearing was
closed.
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Dr. Enlow believes that if insurance companies consider this as part of the main
structure, and since other cities see pool enclosures as part of the primary
structure, he believes the City of NRH should as well. Dr. Enlow doesn't believe
this is an accessory use.
Dr. Duer stated that the majority of pools in Florida are enclosed much the same
way, and it is not considered an accessory use. He did state that he would like
to see the structure constructed of good quality materials and wants it to be an
asset to the neighborhood.
Responding to a question, Mr. Hargis stated that the pool enclosure would share
one wall of the primary structure.
Mr. Schopper asked how a pool should be enclosed if not done this way.
Mr. Dryden, Building Official, stated that simply by the way the ordinance is
written, a variance would be required as long as this type structure was
proposed. He believes staff's interpretation was correct. Granting a variance
would be better than agreeing with the applicant's interpretation.
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Mr. Bacon, moved to approve the applicant's
interpretation of Section 630, Accessory Building & Structures, BA 99-09 as
requested because the current ordinance doesn't address pool enclosures.
The motion carried with a vote of 4 - 1. Messrs. Schopper, Bacon, Enlow
and Duer were in favor of the motion. Ms. Jauregui was opposed.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that the ZBA had just approved an interpretation of the
ordinance that must be followed until the ordinance is changed.
Dr. Duer asked that a memo be forwarded to the City Council regarding the
amendment of the ordinance.
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5.
BA 99-10
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF J.D. SCHICK
CONTRACTING TO VARY FROM THE NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE
CARPORTS AND MASONRY REQUIREMENTS IN THE PERMANENT
ACCESSORY BUILDING & STRUCTURE REGULATIONS IN A MUL TI-
FAMILY FACILITY ON LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CASTLEWINDS ADDITION. THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 6525 GLENVIEW DRIVE AND KNOWN AS THE
DIAMOND RIDGE APARTMENTS.
APPROVED
Ms. Ratcliff stated that the applicant is requesting variances to allow the
construction of 26 carports with support columns that do not meet the 75%
masonry requirements in an existing apartment complex that has 256 units.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff recommends the ZBA approve BA 99-10 as
submitted, allowing 25 additional carports in an existing multi-family facility.
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant forward.
Mr. John Schick, of J.D. Schick Contracting, presented the request, explaining
that they had tried complying with the ordinance, as written. He said they can
comply with the roof pitch and roofing; however, the brick columns present the
problem. He explained that the support posts would need to be dead on the
striping. Brick columns would require 3 times the amount of area and, thus,
loose parking spaces. Mr. Schick believes the ordinance doesn't take multi-
family facilities into consideration.
Seeing no proponents, Chairman Duer called for opponents.
Mr. Jack King, 6528 Tabor Street spoke in opposition of this request.
Seeing no additional opponents, the hearing was closed.
Dr. Enlow, seconded by Ms. Jauregui, moved to approve BA 99-10, allowing 26
carports in lieu of the maximum one, stating that a special condition exists in that
the ordinance doesn't adequately address multi-family facilities. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Ms. Jauregui, moved to approve BA 99-10, allowing
metal posts in lieu of the required masonry, stating that an undue hardship would
be created because the masonry columns would eliminate parking spaces. The
motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Jauregui asked that the ordinance be amended to include apartments.
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Chairman Duer stated he would like the ordinance for accessory uses / pool
enclosures reviewed and changed. He stated it should be simplified for the
citizens.
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7.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSION OF THE ROLE OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Ms. Ratcliff stated that two separate documents had been included in the Board
members packets that covered the Role of a Zoning Board of Adjustment
members. This was for their review and information.
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Chairman Tom Duer
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