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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
MAY 21,1998 -7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Duer at 7:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present
ZBA Members Chairman
Dr. Tom Duer
Cindy Martin
Jimmy Bellomy
Billy Cypert
Bill Schopper
City Staff
Director
Planner
Recording Secretary
Plans Examiner
Barry LeBaron
Christopher Baker
Valerie Taylor
P.J. Skare
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 1998
APPROVED
Mr. Bellomy made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cypert to approve the minutes of
the March 19, 1998 meeting. The vote was 5 - O. Messrs. Schopper,
Christensen, Bellomy, Duer and Ms. Martin were in favor of this motion.
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 98-15
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KENNETH PHILLIPS
FOR A SIDE BUILDING LINE ENCROACHMENT ON LOT 22R, BLOCK 2,
STONYBROOKE SOUTH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8414 RUTHETTE
DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Kenneth Phillips presented this request explaining that he had recently
purchased this home and during that process found that his home encroaches
the side building line by 1 % '. Mr. Phillips is requesting a variance to avoid
trouble when he sells his home.
Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any
opponents and there were none. The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Martin made the motion to approve BA 98-15 as requested.
Mr. Bellomy seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Schopper,
Cypert, Bellomy, Duer and Ms. Martin were in favor of this request.
5.
BA 98-16
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KENT DAVIS FOR A
FRONT BUILDING LINE ENCROACHMENT ON LOT 3R1-BR, BLOCK 1,
MARTIN ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6817 NOB HILL DRIVE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Mr. Kent Davis presented his request. He explained that he is requesting a
variance on the front building line so he can utilize more buidlable area for his
new home.
Responding to a question, Mr. Davis stated the home he intends to build is 3500
square feet.
Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for
opponents, seeing none the public hearing was closed.
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Mr. Cypert, seconded by Mr. Bellomy moved to approve BA 98-16 as requested.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Cypert, Bellomy, Schopper,
Duer and Ms. Martin were in favor of this request.
6.
BA 98-17
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RUSSELL SKIPPER
TO VARY FROM THE COVERED PARKING REQUIREMENT ON LOT 33,
BLOCK 20, NORTH PARK ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7409
SANDHURST LANE SOUTH)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Ms. Skipper presented this request stating that they have 3 children and 1 on the
way. They were in the process of enclosing their garage for an additional
bedroom when Code Enforcement informed them they would need a building
permit and variance before they could continue work. Ms. Skipper stated that
the garage will be able to be converted back into a garage and that they have no
intention of putting up a carport. Ms. Skipper gave the Board members copies of
letters from surrounding property owners stating their approval for the requested
garage conversion.
Mr. Cypert, seconded by Chairman Duer, made the motion to approve BA 98-17.
The motion carried with a vote of 4 - 1. Messrs. Cypert, Duer, Bellomy and Ms.
Martin were in favor of this request. Mr. Schopper was opposed.
7.
BA 98-18
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF IRENE DUNN TO
ALLOW A SIDE BUILDING LINE ENCROACHMENT FOR A FENCE ON LOT
1, BLOCK 8, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 5912 SUSAN LEE
LANE)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come
forward.
Ms. Dunn explained that she had contracted a fence company to build a 6' iron
fence on her property. She was unaware a permit was required. The posts have
been placed, in concrete, in the ground and it would be costly to have them
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removed. She stated that she believes the fence would be more attractive than
the 6' stockade fence that was blown over in a storm several years back.
Seeing no additional proponents or opponents, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Schopper, seconded by Mr. Cypert, made the motion to approve BA 98-18
as requested. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. All members were in
favor of this request.
8.
BA 98-19
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TIM WALSH TO VARY
FROM THE COVERED PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 4, BLOCK 23,
NORTH PARK ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7408 SANDHURST
LANE SOUTH)
APPROVED
Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and called the applicant forward.
Mr. Tim Walsh presented his request stating that he too has 2 children and 1 on
the way and their work was stopped by Code Enforcement as well. Mr. Walsh
also presented letters of approval from his surrounding property owners and
stated his conversion can be reversed and also doesn't want a carport.
Seeing no additional proponents or opponents Chairman Duer closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Cypert, seconded by Mr. Bellomy, moved to approve BA 98-19 as requested.
The motion carried with a vote of 4 - 1. Messrs. Cypert, Bellomy, Duer and Ms.
Martin were in favor of this request. Mr. Schopper was opposed.
9.
STAFF REPORTS
Mr. LeBaron distributed copies of the newly adopted rules for Boards and
Commissions and stated if anyone had any questions, he would be glad to
answer them.
10.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
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11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Chairm~uer
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