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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-04AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1982 AT 7:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Board of Zoning Adjustments to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA Application 82-10 sub- mitted by Mr. Richard Heath. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA Application 82-11 sub- mitted by American Builders. C. Board of Zoning Adjustments to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA Application 82-12 sub- mitted by Mr. Randy Howell. III. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES Meeting of October 7, 1982 IV. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSIONS V. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SES- SION, THE REGULAR BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1982 AT 5:00 P.M. The Board of Zoning Adjustments of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on Thursday, the 4th day of November, 1982, at 7 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 413 Main Street, with the following persons present, to wit: Jams Buckner GlennDeavers Gerald Thompson Doug IzTb Joel Stiner Chairman Member Member Member First Alternate constituting a quorum, with Vice Chairman Jesse Woods and Second Alternate Ricky Wright absent, with the following members of the City Staff present: Sue Sanders Joy Welch Building Inspector Secretary The meting was called to order at 7 P.M. by Chairman Buckner who then stated the purpose of the public hearing relavant to zoning cases to be considered. Chairman Buckner administered the oath of truth to Richard Heath, applicant for requested variance BZA82-10, as well as property owners B. F. King, Ed Vacula, Betty Vacula and Beverly Disheraus. BZA82-10 - Mr. Richard Heath The first item for consideration by the Board of Zoning Adjustments was application BZA82-10 submitted by Mr. Richard Heath. The Chairman explained that Mr. Heath's request for a variance resulted from a stop -work -order from the Building Inspections Department because of Mr. Heath's failure to apply for permit and the extention into the setback. Mr. Heath advised that he had not been aware that he needed a permit to build a carport, that in his opinion, he had built it the only place available to met with the drive. He displayed a picture of the carport to board members. Chairman Buckner explained the purpose of the ordinance governing setback requirements. Mr. Vacula spoke in behalf of Mr. Heath. Both he and Mrs. Vacula expressed acceptance of Mr. Heath's carport as it exists because of the general improvement to the property. Mr. King and Mrs. Disherous also spoke in favor of granting the variance request. Chairman Buckner asked the secretary if there had been any correspondence received relative to the case. One letter was received from Mr. Vacula who was also present and in favor of the request. There being no further discussion, Chairman Buckner called for a motion relative to Mr. Heath's request for variance. Mr.Lan-b made the motion to approve BZA82-10 variance as requested. Mr. Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Thompson, Lamb, Deavers and Stiner Nays: None Absent: Woods and Wright BZA Minutes 11-4-82 Page 2 Chairman Buckner issued the oath of truth to the property owner, Mr. Mark Beno and Mr. Janavaris. BZA82-11-knerican Builders The next item for consideration by the Board was BZA Application 82-11 submitted by Anerican Builders. Chairman Buckner explained that on October 13, 1982, Fred Stockett, DBA American Builders has requested a building permit to construct a house at 1816 Chris Craft Drive which did not met the minimum 30 foot front yard setback required in Section 7-102 of the Appendix A Zoning Ordinance. The setback requested by Mr. Stockett was 18 feet. As a result of the denial, Mr. Stockett is seeking a variance from the BZA to locate the log home as submitted. Mr. Beno, in explaining the need for such a variance, stated that the lot was shallow, and he wished to leave some sideyard space for future building or space for recreational purposes, and in answer to questions by boardmembers, stated that the lot had been surveyed. Ms. Sanders substantiated Mr. Beno's statement that the lot was shallow as is other lots in the subdivision. Chairman Buckner called for further discussion. He asked the secretary if there had been any letters received relative to the case. There were none. Mr. Deavers made a motion to grant the variance as requested and Mr. Lamb seconded the motion. It prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Deavers, Nays: None Absent: Woods and Wright Lamb, Thompson and Stiner. The oath of truth was administered to Mr. Randy Howell by Chairman Buckner. BZA82-12-MrRandy Howell The last item of new business to be considered by the Board was BZA Application 82-12 submitted by Mr. Randy Howell. The chairman explained that the request was for a twenty-two foot (22') variance in the front yard setback for the redwood deck and cover already constructed. Mr. Howell advised that he was not made aware of the fireplace error until the house was completed and due to the structure of the home the removal of the roof over the deck would remove the main support from 40% of the home. He presented pictures for the Board's review. One letter was received from Patricia Lowe in favor of the variance request. Ms. Sanders advised that the home had met all requirements before the porch was built. Chairman Buckner called for further discussion. There was none. Mr. Stiner made a motion to grant the variance as requested. It was seconded by Mr. Thompson and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Deavers, Lamb, Thompson, and Stiner Nays: None Absent: Woods and Wright BZA Minutes 11-4-82 Page 3 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES The next item, for the consideration of the Board was the minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1982. After reviewing the minutes, Member Thompson made a motion to approve them as published. The motion was seconded by Member Deavers and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Deavers, Nays: None Absent: Woods and Wright Lamb, Thompson, and Stiner There being no further business to come before the Board of Zoning Adjustments, Member Lamb made the notion to adjourn at approximately 8:50 P.M. First Alternate Stiner seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Buckner, Devers, Lamb, Thompson, and Stiner Nays: None Absent: Woods and Wright PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUST=S OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE DAY OF, G 1982. APPROVED: �,//Uhai rman Mai R I I AV mz