07-25-1985 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

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t i/ I I r J MINUTES OF THE ~/ MEETING OF THE LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JULY 25, 1985 1. The meeting was called to order by Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong at 7:00 P.M. 2. The Oath of Office was given to the new board who were present: Vivian Covington, Lawrence Farias, Jeanne Zemanek, Gladys Roth, and alternates Cecil Knight and Deborah Bernay. New member Jack Humphrey was not present. 3. Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary was held. Lawrence Farias was elected Chairman, Vivian Covington was elected Vice Chairman, and Jeanne Zemanek was elected Secretary. 4. The Board considered the request of Bennie D. Mills for a variance regarding Section 13-205(3) of the Zoning ordinance, dealing with front yard fences. Mr. Mills was present and stated that he would like the front yard fence for security reasons; there have been 9 break-ins in the past 2 months. Also, he has a small child and would like to keep the fence for safety reasons, as well. Mr. Mills restores antique automobiles and has several stored on his property. The fence would help protect the autos from theft, vandalism, etc. Mark Lewis, Code Enforcement Division, requested the Board to table this request and also the request of Wilbert Haygood (the following agenda item) until the proposed zoning ordinance is enacted; there is a provision in the new ordinance that allows front yard fences. If that part of the ordinance should not be approved, then the Board can take another look at the issue and see if the fences will have to be removed. Until that time, he requests the requests of Mr. Mills and Mr. Haygood be tabled. At this time, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong briefed the Board regarding their duties and responsibilities.