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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-05BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1977 5:30 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MEMBER III. NEW BUSINESS A. Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA Application 76-6 submitted by Federal Sign on behalf of American Bank of Commerce. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments to appoint a new chairman. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (November 30, 1976) V. ADJOURNMENT City Sec 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 30TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1976 AT 1:00 P.M. r - MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Wednesday, January 5, 1977 PRESENT: Jesse Woods, A. J. Harper, Jerry Spencer, Charles Cox ABSENT: James Buckner, Conrad Heede CITY STAFF MEMBERS: Shirley Armstrong, Joe Lipscomb Because of the recent resignation of Chairman Joe Wright, Mr. A. J. Harper was asked to preside until the election of a new chairman. Mr. Harper called the meeting to order. The first order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to consider BZA Application 76-6 submitted by Federal Sign on behalf of American Bank of Commerce. Mr. Roger Cloud, representing American Bank of Commerce in- troduced Mr. David Spalding of Federal Sign. Mr. Spalding revealed a large colored rendering of the proposed sign. He explained that the variance was being requested to prevent the sign from being placed in the parking lot. He stated that the base of the sign would be four feet from the property line and added that the sign would be a total of 12 feet wide. Member Jesse Woods stated theat the upper westerly portion of the sign would extend over the property line. Staff member Joe Lipscomb acknowledged that if the sign was over the property line a variance approval would have to be _97 obtained from the State Highway Department. Mr. Cloud commented that the sign would be moved back one-half inch so that it would not extend over the property line. Member Charles Cox asked Mr. Lipscomb if he was aware I of the State Highway Department's plans to improve or widen Main Street. Mr. Lipscomb answered that he was unaware of future plans, but that right-of-ways had already been obtained to provide for a street 100 feet wide. Chairman Harper asked how tall the sign would be. Mr. Spalding answered that it would be twenty-two feet, six inches high. He added that it would be made of materials which could with- stand a 90 mile per hour per square inch wind load. Member Charles Cox asked what would be the city's role in re- gard to the light pole near the proposed sign location. Staff member Joe Lipscomb answered that Texas Power & Light would have to be contacted in that regard. Member Charles Cox then asked if there were any city water lines that could be damaged during the installation of the sign. Mr. Lipscomb answered that there were no water lines in that area. Chairman Harper then asked if there were any further questions. There were none. Member Jesse Woods made a motion to grant a variance of fifteen feet allowing that the upper most westerly portion of the sign be on the property line, but not extending over the property line. The motion was seconded by alternate member Charles Cox and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Cox Nays: None Absent: Conrad Heede and James Buckner. The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to appoint a new chairman. Mr. Woods nominated A. J. Harper. Mr. Spencer made a motion that nominations cease and that Mr. Harper be appointed by acclamation The motion was seconded by Mr. Cox and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer and Cox Nays: None Absent: Conrad Heede and James Buckner The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of November 30, 1976. Member Jerry Spencer made a Motion that the minutes be approved as published. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woods and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Woods, Spencer, and Cox Nays: None Absent: Conrad Heede and James Buckner Chairman Harper asked if there was any further business to come before the Board. Member Jesse Woods commented that he would like to clarify a statement that he felt was misunderstood during the previous meeting. He stated that he did not intend to imply that he would never vote in favor of a variance, but that as a general rule he would vote against variances regard- ing non -conforming uses. He added that there was a strong difference in variances and non -conforming usages. Secretary Shirley Armstrong stated that the oath Of office would be given to Mr. Buckner during the next regularly scheduled meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board, Member Jesse Woods made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and all present voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1977. _77 1�7t Shirley Armstrong- � I City Secretary