05-12-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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• • LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1988 Deborah Bernay called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Members Present: Jody Seeger, Gladys Roth, James Parsons Deborah Bernay Members Absent: Jack Humphrey City Staff Present: Joel H. Albrecht, Director of Community Development; Ervin J. Griffith, Building Official/Zoning Administrator; Nina Dye, Inspection Secretary; John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney Others Present: Jay R. Yim, Owner of Texaco • First on the agenda was to consider approving the minutes from the April 28, 1988 Public Hearing and Regular rleeting. There was a motion by Jody Seeger and a second by James Parsons to approve the minutes as read. The vote was unanimous. Next on the agenda was to consider a request by Jay R. Yim, owner of Yim's Texaco Service Station; 105 South Hwy 146; Block 45; Lots 2-6; La Porte Tract, for a Special Exception under the provisions of Ordinance ~~1501 Section 11-605.2.b.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, to allow him to convert an existing car wash to a vehicle inspection facility. Staff reports that due to the location of the station being on the corner of a "T" block and it being a non-conforming structure, a Special Exception is necessary because of the setbacks. Property owners within the 200 feet area were notified. Twelve (12) notices were sent out. We received 2 responses in favor of and none in opposition. Staff is recommending that the Special Exception be granted to Yim's Texaco Service Station. They meet all of the necessary requirements. After being sworn in under oath, Jay R. Yim, owner of the Texaco Station explained to the Board the reason for this construction. The • present car wash does not always work properly and with this conversion to a vehicle inspeciton facility, he can better service his customers.