05-23-13 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of March 28, 2013 Page 2 of 3 B.Proponents J.B. Williamson, attorney for the applicant, was sworn in by Chai Mr. Williamson stated the City does not have the authority to declare a buildinby using HCAD value; rather replacement value should be used. Bill Manning, with Manning Engineering, was hired by Mr. Diaz to perform an evaluation of tg. Mr. Manning has prepared an estimate of repair to bring the building up to code and the cost to repair the building is determined to be less than 50% of the replacement cost. Mr. Williamson deferred questions from the Board relating to rept to Bill Manning of Manning Engineering. nd William T. Manning, Jr., Manning Engineering, 108 S. 2 St., was sworn in by Chairman Maltsberger. The Board discussed with Mr. Manning, the plans for renovation and associated costs. Mr. Manning stated the replacement value would be close to $90-$100 SF. The building could be renovated for around $50,000. The front p be renovated and brought up to code for $20,000-$25,000. C.Opponents There were no opponents. D.Proponents Rebuttal There were no rebuttals. Motion by Sherman Moore to overturn the Enforcement Officers decision to deny a permit for Obsolescence of Structure located at 500 West Main, with the agreement that the building, when completed, will comply with current code requirements, and the encroaching outbuilding (accessory structure) will be demolished. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried. Ayes: George Maltsberger, Chester Pool, Charles Schoppe, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt 2) Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 4.Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports. 5. Board comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. There were no Board comments.