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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-04CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1981 AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. NEW BUSINESS A. City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Members. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider the election of a Chairman and Vice - Chairman for 1981-82. III, PUBLIC HEARING A. The Board of Zoning Adjustments to con- duct a public hearing relative to BZA Application 81-4, submitted by Mr. Harris French. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (4/23/81) V. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS and/or DISCUSSIONS VI. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE"6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF MAY, 1981 AT 9:00 A.M. Shirl y Ar t g City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustments met in Regular Session on this the 4th day of June, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 413 Main Street, with the following members pre- sent to -wit: James Buckner Jesse Woods Gerald Thompson Doug Lamb Charles Cox Jerry Spencer Rickey Wright Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Alternate Member Alternate Member constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff: Sue Sanders Building official Bill Powers Fire Marshal Marc Guy City Planner Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Buckner. OATH OF OFFICE The first order of business was for the City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed board mem- bers. Mr. Buckner, Mr. Woods, and Mr. Wright were then sworn to office. CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, 1981-82 The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to consider the election of a Chairman and Vice -Chairman for 1981-82. Member Charles Cox nominated James Buckner for Chairman. Mem- ber Doug Lamb made a motion that nominations cease and that Mr. Buckner be reappointed Chairman by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Member Jesse Woods and prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes Woods, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays None Abstain: Buckner Chairman James Buckner nominated Jesse Woods for Vice -Chairman. Member Doug Lamb made a motion that nominations cease and that Mr. Woods be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Buckner, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays : None Abstain: Woods PUBLIC HEARING, BZA 81-4, HARRIS FRENCH The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA Application 81-4 submitted by Mr. Harris French. Chairman Buckner declared the public hearing open and admini- stered the Oath of Truth to the applicants and guests who wished to testify. He then explained that Mr. French had constructed two attached portable buildings (24' x 20' total size) on his property at 726 Forest, or Block 5, Lot 8, Lucas Addition. Chairman Buckner further explained that Mr. French had been improperly advised by his builder that he did not need a building permit. As a result, the building was built on the property line, violating the six foot side yard re- quirement. The applicant was therefore requesting a six foot variance in the six foot side yard setback requirement. Mr. French then advised that the building was to be used to store parts and equipment relating to his automobile repair business. The City Secretary then introduced the two following letters into the record: May 28, 1981 Grapevine, Texas Mayor William D. Tate Grapevine City Council Gentlemen: I am writing this letter protesting the build- ing that has been erected on lot 617 Forest Street in the Lucas addition. We have always understood that this addition is zoned for single family dwellings only. We feel that this type building will lower the value of our property, and since this is zoned for single family dwellings it is our right to protest this type building being built in the Lucas addition. Sarah A. Hurst Estate Mary L. Hurst (Mrs. L. R. Hurst) Anna Pearl Conklin Oretha Hurst (Mrs. W. M. Hurst) Board of Zoning Adjustments: It is our opinion that the portable buildings located at 726 Forest improved rather than hindered the appearance of the property. We have no objections to them remaining as loca- ted. However, right next to the property in question (lot 7, sec 5) is a house that was burned down many years ago and the shell has been allowed to stand. The weeds around it are dangerously high and there are tree limbs and debris all around it. We would appreciate it if the owner (Mr. Joe Wright) would remedy 'this situation soon as it presents a dangerous eyesore. Please see enclosed photo. The por- table buildings certainly look better than that. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. H. G. Lewis 715 Forest Carolyn Carrell 721 Forest The two following reports were then submitted from the Fire and Building Inspection Departments: June 4, 1981 To Whom It May Concern: I have inspected building located 726 Forest Street and also visited with owner, Mr. French. First, this building does not meet City ordi- nances in regards to side yards. Second, Mr. French stated this building will be used for storage of parts used in his busi- ness. This would constitute a commercial building, in which building itself, by its location on property, does not meet Building Codes or Fire Codes. I recommend this building not be approved as it is presently located on property. Bill Powers Fire Marshal Date: June 3, 1981 To: Board of Adjustment From: Building Inspection Department Subject: Structure located at 726 Forest St. The building owned by Harris French located at 726 Forest Street was constructed without secur- ing a building permit from the Building Inspection Department. The structure was constructed on the side property line which is a violation of the Zoning ordinance concerning side yard requirements in the R-3 Multiple -Family Dwelling District. The structure being located on the property line is a violation of the Health and Sanitation Ordinance Section 12-21, No. 28, which states the act of erecting or maintaining a building which sheds water upon any adjoining property is unlawful. K. M. Bridges Building official Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jackson, 728 Forest, did not express opposition to the request, but did state their concern relative to drainage from the subject buildings onto their property, and potential fire hazard conditions. Members of the Board also commented regarding the possible hazardous conditions that could result if the buildings were allowed to remain on the site. Member Woods asked that the record reflect the name of the builder, Mr. Curley Crowson, and that he be contacted and advised that building permits are required for the construction of prefabricated buildings in Grapevine. During the discussion, the question arose as to whether or not the Board had the ability to approve the request for a temporary length of time. The City Secretary was instructed to contact the City Attorney for a ruling. Following a short delay in the meeting, Mrs. Armstrong reported that the City Attorney suggested the hearing be held open for a one-week period to allow the legal staff to review the matter and to be satisfied that a temporary permit was both legal and enforceable. The applicant was also asked, upon request of the City Attorney, if he would be agreeable to sign documents stating the building would be moved in a designated period of time. Mr. French answered yes. A motion was then made by Doug Lamb to deny the applica- tion and allow the applicant six months to remove the buildings from the site. Following a short discussion regarding the time limit, Doug Lamb withdrew his motion. Member Doug Lamb then made a motion to deny the applica- tion. The motion was seconded by Jerry Spencer and pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Woods, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays: None Jesse Woods then made a motion to recommend to the City Staff that Mr. French be given a time limit of six months to remove the building from the site. The motion was seconded by Doug Lamb and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Woods, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES-, The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider the minutes of April 23, 1981. Jesse Woods made a motion to waive the reading of the min- utes and approve them as published upon removing Fire Marshal Bill Powers' name from the list of those in atten- dance. The motion was seconded by Jerry Spencer and pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Woods, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Gerald Thompson then made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Charles Cox and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Woods, Thompson, Lamb, Cox, Spencer, & Wright Nays: None PASSED & APPROVED on this the /St day of 1981. ZI 4C,4 Chairman ATTEST: - mv� City Secre