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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-20CITY OF GRAPEVINE AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978 AT 5:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER 1 II. OLD BUSINESS Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Application 78-6 submitted by Weldon Gettys, Broyles & Gettys Custom Homes III. NEW BUSINESS Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Applications 78-9 and 78-10 submitted by 0. L. Michaels, Mico Corporation. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (Nov. 29, & Dec. 13) 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 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 15th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1978 AT 3:30 P.M. City Se letary STATE OF TEXAS �( COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustments met on this the 20th day of December-, 1978, at 5:00 P.M. with the following members present to -wit: A. J. Harper Jesse Woods James Buckner Jerry Spencer Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member constituting a quorum with Charles Cox and Tommy Zimmerer absent, with J. R. Baddaker City Engineer Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman A. J. Harper. PUBLIC HEARING - BZA 78-6 The first order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Application No. 78-6 submitted by Weldon Gettys repre- senting Broyles and Gettys Custom Homes. Chairman Harper swore in the applicants, Mr. 0. L. Michaels and Mr. Weldon Gettys. It was noted that Mr. Gettys was requesting an 8'3" variance in the twenty-five (25) foot rear yard requirement. The Board was also reminded that the present Public Hearing was a continuation of same held on December 13, 1978. The Public Hearing was postponed pending further investigation by the Building Inspection Department. City Engineer, J. R. Baddaker advised that the requested variance was the result of the garage extending past the twenty-five (25) foot rear yard building line. He noted that review of City Ordi- nances indicated that the garage could be detached from the resi- dence, therefore allowing it to be built within six (6) inches of the property line. Mr. Harper asked Mr. Gettys what he would do in the event the variance was denied. Mr. Gettys answered that he could either change the plans or detach the garage, but that at this point he was not certain what he would do. Mr. Woods stated that there were unlimited possibilities, but they were not always practical. There being no further pertinent discussion, Vice -Chairman Jesse Woods made a motion that the variance be denied. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: - Ayes: Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: Harper Absent: Zimmerer and Cox PUBLIC HEARING - BZA 78-9 AND 78-10 The next order of business was to consider BZA Application No. 78-9 submitted by Mr. 0. L. Michaels. Chairman Harper advised that BZA 78-9 was in reference to a 5'12" variance requested in the thirty (30) foot front yard requirement of 2023 Hood Ridge Court, or Lot 2, Block 11, Hood Ridge Estates. Mr. Michaels advised that the fact that on the cul-de-sac the front building line is not straight, but a curved line that, when matched with a straight rear building line, produces a buildable area that is an undesirable building shape and size, that does not lend itself to the general layout of Grapevine's residential areas, and that does not lend itself to the general layout of Hood Ridge Estates. City Engineer J. R. Baddaker briefly explained a proposal being studied by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council relative to procedures pertaining to cul-de-sacs. Mr. Woods commented that he felt the hardship was created by the developer when the plat was prepared. Mr. Woods further stated that if the proposal of the City Engineer was in effect, the t house could be turned slightly and would be within the require- ments of the building codes. Chairman Harper asked Mr. Woods if the fact that Mr. Michaels was the only developer and property owner in the subdivision would make a difference in Mr. Woods decision in the matter. Mr. Woods answered that it made a difference, but was not a con- trolling factor. There being little other discussion, Member Jerry Spencer made a motion to grant the application. The motion was seconded by Member James Buckner and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: None Absent: Zimmerer and Cox PUBLIC HEARING - BZA 78-10 The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Application No. 78-10 submitted by Mr. 0. L. Michaels. Chairman Harper advised that the lot was on a cul-de-sac, therefore created the same hardship as stated in the previous case. There being little discussion, Member Jerry Spencer made a motion to grant the application as requested. The motion was seconded by Member James Buckner and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: None Absent: Zimmerer and Cox CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was to consider the minutes of November 29, and December 13, 1978. Mr. Jesse Woods made a motion to approve the minutes of November 29, 1978 as written, and to approve the minutes of December 13, 1978, with the amendment that the following sentence be added relative to BZA Application No. 78-6: "Mr. Bush then advised that he was opposed to any variance in principle." The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: None Absent: Zimmerer and Cox MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS WOR DISCUSSIONS - PERMANENT MEETING DATE The growing number of cases before the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the frequency of the meetings was briefly discussed. It was determined that it would be in the best interest of the Board and City Staff members to set a definite monthly meeting date and time. It was also determined that a quorum would not be present for the scheduled meeting of December 27, 1978. Member Jesse Woods then made a motion to hereinafter meet at 7:00 P.M. on the first Thursday of each month, and to reschedule the December 27, 1978 meeting for the first meeting in January. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: None Absent: Zimmerer and Cox There being no further business to come before the Board, Member Jerry Spencer made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Jesse Woods and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Buckner Nays: None Absent: Zimmerer and Cox PASSED AND APPROVED on this the,' t� day of ���� 1979. S irle Ar, t g City S cr ary