Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-12 Regular MeetingAGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BRIEFING SESSION BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. PLANNING & ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS CALL TO ORDER II. BRIEFING SESSION A. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a briefing session to discuss items scheduled to be heard in the February 12, 2018, public hearing. III. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICES AT 817-410-3158. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 ET SEQ. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE REGULAR BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018 AT 5:00 P.M. DI�,EgTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES / BU ING OFFICIAL AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2018,6:15 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR — CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 I. CALL TO ORDER II. OATH OF OFFICE III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case BBA18-01 submitted by Don Porter, for property located at 424 Ball Street and consideration of same. B. Building Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing relative to Case BBA18-02 for the consideration of the possible amendments to Chapter 7 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Buildings and Construction, Article IV, Section 7-127 fences, relative to front yard requirements. C. Board of Building Board of Appeals to consider 2018 Meeting Agenda Schedule, and take any necessary action. V. MINUTES Building Board of Appeals to consider the minutes of the May 9, 2016, Briefing Session and Public Hearing. VI. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICES AT (817) 410-3158. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 ET SEQ. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE REGULAR BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018, AT 5:00 P.M. A I ......... ... . .. . .... SCO WILLIAMS DIR TOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES / BUILDING OFFICIAL STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday evening, February 12, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the following members present to wit: Joe Lipscomb Chairman Jerrold Sklar Vice-Chairman Clint Hallman Member Paul Biesiadny Member Paul Coventry Member Shea Kirkman Member constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative, Chris Coy and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Development Services Director/ Building Official Don Dixson Assistant Building Official Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Briefing Session of the Building Board of Appeals to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Scott Williams briefed the Building Board of Appeals regarding the item scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing. ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6-14 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 19TH DAY OF MARCH 2018. APPROVED: tHAIRMAN nnu SECRETARY EuRding Board of Appeals OV1212018 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Building Board of Appeals for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in regular session, Monday evening, February 12, 2018, at 6:15 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present: Joe Lipscomb Chairman Jerrold Sklar Vice-Chairman Clint Hallman Member Paul Biesiadny Member Paul Coventry Member Shea Kirkman Member constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative, Chris Coy and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Development Services Director/ Building Official Don Dixson Assistant Building Official Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairman Joe Lipscomb called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 615 p.m. OATH OF OFFICE Connie Cook administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Chairman, Joe Lipscomb, Vice-Chairman, Jerrold Sklar, Members, Clint Hallman, Paul Coventry, Paul Biesiadny and Shea Kirkman. ELECTION OF OFFICERS For office of Chairman, Paul Biesiadny nominated Joe Lipscomb. Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote, Ayes, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Abstain: Lipscomb Absent: None Joe Lipscomb was re-elected as Chairman. For office of Vice-Chairman, Paul Biesiadny nominated Jerrold Sklar, Clint Hallman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Abstain: Sklar Absent: None Jerrold Sklar was re-elected Vice-Chairman. PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS TO CONSIDER BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE BBA18-01. CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Building Board of Appeals considered BBA18-01 submitted by property owners Don and Bessie Porter for property located at 424 Ball Street, legally described as Lot 1 , Block 1, Bannister Addition. The request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article IV, Fences: Section 7-,127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, requires fences constructed in a required or established front yard to be 36 inches or less in height, and have at least 50 percent through vision. Scott Williams explained that Staff recommended the Building Board of Appeals deny the applicant's request for approval of a four-foot seven inch (47) hog wire and cedar post fence and electric gate with more than 50% through vision within the required and established front yard. There was also a solid wood fence, varying in height up to eight- feet (8') tall in both the required and established front yard. Mr. Williams stated that occasionally Staff recommended approval for front yard fences for large lots requested on the periphery of town and agricultural environment when not surrounded by other homes. Although this lot was large it was an R.7-5 standard single family zoning in the middle of town. He further explained that the fence was constructed without a permit and by an unregistered contractor. With no questions for Mr. Williams, Don Porter of 424 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; he provided photos of the fence that had been constructed and explained to the Board that Ball Street had become extremely busy and had been concerned for the safety of his grandchildren. He explained that unsupervised children came onto his property and for insurance purposes wanted to prevent them from doing so. He explained the fence had been designed to complement the 1900's farm house era. He requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. Shea Kirkman asked Mr. Porter if the Historic Preservation approval he had referenced had strictly been for the fence around the pool. Mr. Porter stated yes, it was exactly like the one that had been constructed. Mr. Kirkman asked when had the pool been constructed and had a permit been obtained for the fence. Mr. Porter stated, the pool had been constructed approximately three (3) years ago, and that a green tag would not been issued unless there had been a fence around it. 2 Building Board of Appeals 02/12/2018 Paul Biesiadny asked Mr. Williams if approval from the Historic Preservation Department required on this property. Mr. Williams stated, yes, there was an Historic overlay. The Historic Preservation Department was holding the release of the Certificate of Appropriateness based on the outcome of the Board's decision. The appropriateness of the fence had not been an issue. With no further questions for Mr. Porter, and no additional speakers, Paul Biesiadny made a motion to close the public hearing. Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent: None Mr. Williams re-addressed the Board, he stated that the fence could easily be reduced to 36 inches. He also stated that Staff would consider the front face of the garage to be the front face of the main residence and would consider it legal and conforming if the fence extended parallel to the front face of the garage, Mr. Williams further stated that the solid fence along the north property line was illegal, Don Porter re-addressed the Board, he stated that placing the fence in front of the garage would be cutting the property in half and did not understand why the solid fence was not legal. He stated there were no eight-foot (8') fences on the property. The fence that had been installed across the back of the lot when the house was constructed was exactly what was on the sides of the property. Jerrold Sklar made a motion that a special condition did not exist to support the request, and deny the variance request to Section 7-127, Fences, Front Yard Requirements, Clint Hallman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent.- None BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS TO CONSIDER BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE BBA11 8-02, CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Building Board of Appeals considered BBA18-02 submitted by The City of Grapevine. The request was to Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article IV: Section 7-127 fences, relative to front yard requirements. Scott Williams explained Staff recommended the Building Board of Appeals discuss possible amendments to Chapter 7 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Buildings and Construction, Article IV, Section 7-127 fences, relative to front yard requirements. 3 Building Board of Appeals 02)1212018 Mr. Williams explained that the current fence ordinance was adopted in 1972, and had not been significantly amended since. Mr. Williams stated that the majority of cases brought before the Board had been fence variance requests, either for fences exceeding 36" in height in a required or established front yard, or large stand-alone lots outside of typical neighborhoods within town. He presented the Board fence requirements of surrounding communities, Mr. Williams stated that Staff wanted to give the Board opportunity to provide input and recommendation to present to City Council. With no questions for Mr. Williams, Don Porter of 424 Ball Street, Grapevine, Texas, addressed the Board; he expressed his disappointment in the Board's decision in his case and did not understand what a hardship was. Mr. Williams explained to Mr. Porter and the Board what constituted a hardship. Discussion was held concerning postponing recommendation for 30 days, allowing the Board time to consider possible changes. With no questions for Mr. Williams and no additional speakers, Shea Kirkman made a motion to close the public hearing. Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes- Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent: None Recommendation to forward to the City Council possible amendments to Chapter 7 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Buildings and Construction, Article IV, Section 7- 127 fences, relative to front yard requirements was postponed to the Building Board of Appeals March 2018 meeting. NEW BUSINESS Next the Building Board of Appeals considered the 2018 Agenda Schedule with a correction to March 12, 2018 to be determined at a later date and Board notified by Staff. Clint Hallman made a motion to accept the 2018 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Paul Coventry seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent: None MINUTES Next for the Board to consider was the minutes of the May 9, 2016, Briefing Session and Public Hearing. 4 Building Board of Appeals 02112/2018 Jerrold Sklar made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 9, 2016, Briefing Session and Public Hearing. Clint Hallman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, Paul Coventry made a motion to adjourn. Jerrold Sklar seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lipscomb, Sklar, Hallman, Biesiadny, Coventry, Kirkman Nays: None Absent: None The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:05 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 19TH DAY OF MARCH 2018. APPROVED: 'Ile CHAIRMAN S 'ttARY ECR 5 Building Board of Appeals 02/12/2018