01-10-13 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of November 29, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Bill Trahan, 4907 Silsbee, Pearland, TX, representing Mr. Connell as the general contractor, spoke in favor of the variance. Although the roadway is in good condition, it is narrow with deep ditches making it difficult for trucks to safely enter and exit the property. C. Opponents There were no opponents. D. Proponents Rebuttal There were no proponent's rebuttals. Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Variance Request #12-93000007, for the property located at 101 Strang Road to allow a 50' wide driveway with a 25' radius along Strang Road to remain in place. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried. Ayes: Chester Pool, Charles Schoppe, George Maltsberger, Rod Rothermel Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 4. Consider Variance Request #12-93000008 for the property located at 100 Park Drive, further described as Lots 11-14, Block 8, Sylvan Beach Subdivision, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicants seek a variance to allow a fence to be constructed in the front yard setback contrary to the provisions of Section 106-791 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances. A. Staff Presentation City Planner Masood Malik presented the staff report. Public hearing notices were mailed to nine property owners within 200' of the subject property; three responses were received in favor of the variance. B. Proponents The applicant, Lythia Powell of 100 Park Dr., was sworn in by Chairman Maltsberger. Ms. Powell's request for a variance to allow a fence to be constructed within the front yard setback is based on security needs; her husband's varying work schedule, their home was recently broken into, and there was an incident where a man walked into the house to ask for work. C. Opponents There were no opponents.