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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-170 CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1980 AT 7:00 P. M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET II. NEW BUSINESS Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Application 80-5 submitted by J. E. Foust and Mrs. Lillie L. Foust. III. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 3, 1980) IV. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS &/OR 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 SESSION, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEET- ING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980 AT 10:30 A.M. Shirley Jvmstrong City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The Board of Zoning Adjustments of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in special session on this the 17th day of April, 1980, in the Conference Room, 413 Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following persons present to -wit: James Buckner Jesse Woods Jerry Spencer Gerald Thompson Vice-chairman Member Member Member constituting a quorum with Charles Cox absent, with Bill Vandeventer Building Inspector Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chairman James Buckner called the meeting to order. HEARING BZA 80-5 J.E. Foust The first order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to consider BZA application 80-5 submitted by J.E. and Lillie Foust. Witness J.C. Taylor and applicant J.E. Foust were sworn in by Mr. Buckner. It was then explained that an affirmative vote of four would be necessary to approve the application. Mr. Buckner further advised that the applicant was requesting a fifteen foot variance in the 15' side yard setback requirement for corner lots on commercial property. He noted that the property in question was Lot 16A, Block 16 of the Original Town of -Grapevine. Applicant J.E. Foust stated that the variance was needed for the purpose of constructing a covered carport on the south side of the now existing funeral home and proposed chapel. In reviewing the plans, Mr. Foust indicated that he intended to construct planter boxes between the pillars of the proposed carport. Member Jesse Woods reminded the applicant that no planters were shown on any of the plans submitted. He commented that he would be in a position to vote in favor of the application if the carport was left open so as not to obstruct the view of traffic. 'He further reminded the applicant that the Board must consider the variance in accordance with the plans submitted. Member Jerry Spencer added that he would prefer to include in the Board's motion that no building extensions would be permitted in the future toward the west because that would further obstruct the view. It was questioned as to whether or not the Board had the ability to place additional limitations that were not shown on the plans. There was also a discussion in regard to the accuracy of the distances shown between the proposed carport and the curb line. Mr. Foust indicated that the distance was greater toward the eastern end of the property. There being little other discussion, Member Jesse Woods made a motion to grant the variance of fifteen feet (15') in accordance with the application to permit the construction included in the drawings submitted in the plans with the building permit appli- cation. The motion was seconded by Member Gerald Thompson and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Buckner, Spencer, Thompson, and Woods Nays : None Absent : Charles Cox CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of April 3, 1980. Member Gerald Thompson made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as printed. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Buckner, Spencer, Thompson and Woods Nays : None Absent : Charles Cox MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS &/OR DISCUSSIONS It was suggested by Members of the Board that a recommendation be made to the City Council, in their consideration of committee appointments, to reappoint Mr. Thompson to a full member of the Board and make a new appointment to fill the alternate position. They also suggested that the Council be asked to consider increasing their membership to six members and one alternate primarily because of the requirement of four (4) affirmative votes to approve a variance and further because of the diffi- culty in having present a quorum of four members. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Member Jesse Woods made a motion to adjourn. The motion was second by Member Jerry Spencer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Buckner, Spencer, Woods, and Thompson Nays : None Absent : Charles Cox PASSED & APPROVED on this the /$?I- day of IM , 1980. CITY SEC 7RY'