12-13-16 Regular Called Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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bibbs and soaker hoses; contrary to the provisions of Section 106-800 (c); 4; b., which requires properties larger than one acre to have an automatic irrigation system. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. a. Staff Presentation Planning Technician Cramer gave staff's presentation for variance request 16-93000009. Planning Technician Cramer said there is an approved site plan on file that shows an automatic irrigation system. Chairman Rothermel asked why the code required an automatic irrigation system. City Planner Eric Ensey said in the latest round of Chapter 106 changes the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to give some leeway to developers. b. Applicant Presentation Jeff Burkhalter, Natchez, MS, was sworn in by Chairman Rothermel. The applicant noted their hose system was in fact automatic and was within 50' of all vegetation. c. Public Comments Bill Campbell, Cypress, TX, was sworn in by Chairman Rothermel. He said the landscaping was drought tolerant. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. d. Question and Answer There were no questions. Motion by Chester Pool to approve Variance Request 16-93000009, requested by Oakland Land & Development for the tract of land located at 905 S. 14th St., legally described as Lots 1-32 & Tract A, Block 866, Town of La Porte Subdivision. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow him to keep his current irrigation system of hose bibbs and soaker hoses; contrary to the provisions of Section 106-800 (c); 4; b., which requires properties larger than one acre to have an automatic irrigation system. Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rod Rothermel, T.J. Walker, Nettie Warren, Chester Pool, Doug Martin Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.