03-23-17 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Motion by Chester Pool to approve the proposed size but not the proposed height stated in Variance 16-93000013, a request by Jose Gonzalez for the tract of land located at 324 W. Main Street, legally described as Lots 11, & 12 Block 58 Town of La Porte Subdivision. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow his client to place a freestanding sign in the Main Street District that is 50 square feet in size, and is 24 feet in height for an existing building that is not setback. This is contrary to Section 106-874 (a)(4)(c) which requires that new freestanding signs can only be used when the building is setback and cannot exceed 24 square feet in size or 14 feet in height. Second by TJ Walker. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rod Rothermel, T.J. Walker, Chester Pool and Dennis Oian Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 6. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request 16-93000014, a request by Charles Pfeiffer for the tract of land located at 202 ½ N. 16th St., legally described as Block 686,Lots 1- th 16&17-32 & Abandoned E ½ N. 14 St, Town of La Porte Subdivision. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow him to forego installation of planters in a parking area; contrary to the provisions of Section 106-800 (c) (1) (c), which requires a minimum ratio of one planter for every ten parking spaces. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:01. a. Staff Presentation Planning Tech. Cramer for variance request 16-93000014. Planning Tech. Cramer explained that planters are required with trees throughout the proposed parking lot expansion. In lieu of the planters, the applicant would like to plant the required trees around the perimeter of the property. b. Applicant Presentation Charles Pfeiffer, 3410 Arden Oaks Dr., Houston, Texas, told the Board how the proposed parking area is not visible from the road or other surrounding properties. The trees would make more of an impact on the perimeter of the property. Additionally, this is an industrial area and parking lot planters make it difficult for truck to maneuver. c. Public Comments There were no public comments. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:36 PM.