03-22-12 Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes ofFebruary 23, 2012 Members Present :George Maltsberger,Rod Rothermel,Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman Moore (Alt. No. 2). Members Absent :Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe, and T.J. Walker, City Staff Present :Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager; Masood Malik, City Planner; ClarkAskins, Assistant City Attorney;and Shannon Green,PlanningAssistant. 1.Call to Order. Chairman George Maltsbergercalled the meeting to order at 6:07p.m. 2.Consider approval of theDecember 29, 2011,meeting minutes. Motion by Rod Rothermelto approve theMinutes of December 29, 2011with the following correction: #3.C Opponents; add comments from resident at 755 S. Lobit. Second by Lawrence McNeal.Motion carried. Ayes:GeorgeMaltsberger, Rod Rothermel,Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman Moore (Alt. No. 2). Nays:None Abstain:None 3.Consider Variance Request #12-93000001 for the property located at 10 Bay Oaks Drive, further described as Lot 3, Block 14, Bay Oaks Subdivision, W. P. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to construct an accessory structure up to 20 feet high exceeding the height limit of 15’, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-741 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Chairman George Maltsberger opened the Public Hearing at 6:08pm. A.STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik,City Planner, presented staff’s report.Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting an additional height of five feet for an accessory building exceeding the maximum fifteen feet allowed per Sec. 106-741 (b) of the Code of Ordinances. The purpose is to construct anaccessory structure inthe rear yard. Nine public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. The City received noresponse. Hugh McCauley, property owner of 6 Bay Oaks, called the City and responded to the public notice he received. Mr. McCauley spoke in favor of the request but he voiced his concern of the location of a fence adjacent to his lot. Staff informed him that any dispute of this nature should be resolved among the neighbors. B.PROPONENTS James Lattner of 10 Bay Oaks, spoke in favor of the Variance. Raymond Willburn of 16 Bay Oaks, spoke in favor of the Variance. C.OPPONENTS There were none. D.PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Chairman George Maltsberger closedthe Public Hearing at 6:18pm.