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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA 1998-04-16 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 16, 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 Perry Christensen Bill Schopper City Staff Director Planner Recording Secretary Plans Examiner Barry LeBaron Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor P.J. Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Bellomy made the motion, seconded by Mr. Christensen 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. 1 4. BA 98-11 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF HAROLD REEVES FOR A SIDE AND REAR BUILDING LINE ENCROACHMENT FOR A CARPORT ON LOT 14, BLOCK 21, NORTH RICHALND HILLS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7224 RIVIERA DRIVE) DENIED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Harold Reeves, applicant, presented this request explaining that he had hired a contractor to build a carport for his RV. Mr. Reeves stated that no permit had been obtained for the other two carports on his property. He stated he was unaware that permits were required. Mr. Reeves distributed pictures of the carport, now under construction, as well as of carports in his neighborhood. Responding to a question, Mr. Reeves stated that his lot is 165' deep and 120' wide. He has already invested $6,000 in this 30 x 40 carport. Mr. Reeves also has a 192 square foot accessory building in his rear yard as well as a boat. Chairman Duer asked Mr. Reeves if he would consider moving the accessory building back and pouring additional concrete so the carport would fit inside the building line; Mr. Reeves stated this could be a feasible option. Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, he closed the public hearing. Chairman Duer made a motion to approve BA 98-11 allowing a side building line encroachment to be flush with the existing carport and a 1 % I rear building line encroachment. The motion died for lack of a second and BA-98-11 was denied. 5. BA 98-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB MCCLENDON FOR A FRONT BUILlDNGLlNE ENCROACHMENT FOR A CARPORT ON LOT 10, BLOCK 3, HILLVIEW ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6736 BRILEY DRIVE) DENIED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. 2 Mr. Bob McClendon, applicant, presented this request. He explained he wanted to construct a carport to protect his new Dodge Ram pickup truck. He distributed pictures of carports in the surrounding area as well as letters of support from several neighbors. Mr. McClendon has a 25' front building line and his house sits 10' further back than his neighbors do. Mr. McClendon is requesting a 9 %' encroachment. Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bellomy moved to approve BA 98-12, allowing a 5'5" front building line encroachment to allow a 20' carport. Chairman Duer seconded this motion and the vote was 2 - 3. BA 98-12 was denied. Messrs. Bellomy and Duer were in favor of this request. Messrs. Schopper, Christensen & Ms. Martin were opposed. BA 98-12 was denied. 6. BA 98-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JONATHAN GRAF TO VARY FROM THE COVERED PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 13, BLOCK 6, RICHLAND HEIGHTS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 4320 KEETER DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Jonathan Graf, applicant, presented this request explaining that he is temporarily enclosing his garage to make a bedroom. He has five children that have outgrown the three bedrooms they currently have. Mr. Graf explained that once his children are grown and gone, he will"get his garage back," so he sees no reason to build a carport for the required covered parking. Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Ms. Martin, seconded by Mr. Bellomy, moved to approve BA 98-13. The motion carried 5 - O. Messrs. Bellomy, Duer, Schopper, Christensen and Ms. Martin were in favor of this request. 3 7. BA 98-14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB FRANK FOR A FRONT BUILDING LINE ENCROACHMENT ON LOT 33, BLOCK 3, MEADOWLAKES VILLAS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 5505 GREENVIEW CT.) APPROVED Chairman Duer opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Bob Frank presented his request. He explained that they are requesting a 5' encroachment on the front building line of a brand new subdivision. The cul-de- sac at the far end of the property was designed with a front building line of 20'. This address was made at 25' and isn't going to work due to an embankment at the rear of this lot. Chairman Duer called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Schopper made the motion, seconded by Mr. Bellomy, to approve BA 98-14. The vote was 4 - 1. Messrs. Schopper, Bellomy, Duer and Ms. Martin were in favor of this request. Mr. Christensen was opposed. 8. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ¿)ûn OW^- {VTJ Chairman Tom Duer 4