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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-04�-A BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1979, AT 5:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN ST. ( I. CALL TO ORDER II. OLD BUSINESS Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA 78-11 submitted by Donald W. Bigbie. III. NEW BUSINESS Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA 79-1 submitted by Surely Construction Company, Inc. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (Dec. 20, 1978) 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 29TH DAY_OF DECEMBER, 1978 AT 2:00 P.M. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The Board of Zoning Adjustments of the City of Grapevine, Texas met on this the 4th day of January, 1979 at 5:00 P.M. with the following members present to -wit: A. J. Harper Chairman James Buckner Member Jerry Spencer Member Tommy Zimmerer Member Charles Cox Member constituting a quorum with Vice -Chairman Jesse Woods absent, with City Staff Members J. R. Baddaker City Engineer Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman A. J. Harper called the meeting to order. PUBLIC HEARING - BZA 78-11 The first order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to consider BZA 78-11 submitted by Donald W. Bigbie. Chairman Harper swore in the witnesses. Applicant Donald Bigbie made a short presentation explaining that he was requesting a nine foot (9') variance in the thirty (30) foot front yard requirement at #4 Wendy Knoll, or Block 1, Lot 4, The Vineyard. He advised that construction had al- ready begun. Mr. Bigbie further stated that the architect's plot plan was incorrect and forms, piers, plumbing, trenches, sewer hook-ups, and gas connections were installed within the requested variance. He also explained that trees had already been cleared for the existing structure. He added that to re- locate the house at this point would require removing more trees, would cause additional expense, and a time delay that would consequently affect his financial arrangements. He con- cluded by saying that an honest and non -intentional error had been made. The City Secretary read into the record a letter from Mr. Johnny M. Rogers, which stated that he had no objections to the re- quested variance. She also advised the Board of a telephone call from Mr. Maurice Kay who wished to convey that he had no objections to approval of the application. Mrs. Armstrong then read a letter from Mr. Clinton L.Burns expressing displeasure in regard to so many variances requested in the same area of the City. Following a short discussion among board members, Member James Buckner made a motion to approve the variance as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Charles Cox and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Spencer, Buckner, Cox and zimmerer Nays: None Absent: Jesse Woods PUBLIC HEARING - BZA 79-1 The next order of business was for the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments to consider BZA 79-1 submitted by Surely Construction Co., Inc. Mr. R. L. (Bob) Hunt represented the applicant and explained that he was requesting an 8.3 foot variance in the thirty (301) foot front yard requirement at 2340 Bluebird Court or Block 2, Lot 35, Russwood. He advised that the house is already built, but that the encroachment was not discovered until the final survey was made. He added that a sizeable investment had been made and a purchaser was awaiting a closing date pending the outcome of the hearing. Mr. Hunt advised that his firm had built fifty-three homes in Grapevine with this being the only one on which a variance had been requested. Member James Buckner noted that the lot was next to government property, therefore the variance should not cause a hardship on neighboring property owners. There being little discussion from members of the board, Member James Buckner made a motion to approve the application as sub- mitted. The motion was seconded by Member Tommy Zimmerer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Buckner, Spencer, Cox and Zimmerer Nays: None Absent: Jesse Woods MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of December 20, 1978. Member Jerry Spencer encer made a motion to approve the minutes as published. The motion was seconded by Member James Buckner and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Harper, Buckner, Spencer, Cox and Zimmerer Nays: None Absent: Jesse Woods ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Member James Buckner made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Jerry Spencer and all in attendance voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of 1979. City Secre7Y'�