10-28-99 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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I] 9, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28,1999 Members Present: Chairperson Sidney Grant, Members Willie Walker, Ruben Salinas, Rod Rothermel, Alternate No.1 Charles Schoppe, Alternate No. 2 George Maltsberger Membem Abs Bob Capen any Staff pi" ent: Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, and. Planning Secretary Peggy Lee I. CALL TO ORDER. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Grant at 7:00 PM. 11. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 26,1999 MEETING. - With no objections from the Board, Chairperson Grant declared the minutes approved as presented. III. CONSIDER VARIANCE REQUEST #V99-001 WHICH SEEKS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRUCK MAINTENANCE BUILDING WITH A SIDE SETBACK OF FIVE FEET (8') AS PER SECTION 106-192(B)(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE. Staffs report presented by Debbie Wilmore. Port Properties intends to construct a building at 629 N. 8'' Street They have -requested a variance to build within five feet (5) of the west property line. Twelve (12) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the site. Six (6) responses were received favoring the variance; none were received in opposition; and one (1) was returned undeliverable. Two (2) favorable responses were received from individuals that were not on the mailing list A. PROPONENTS - Chairperson Grant swore in Charlie Young, District 5 Councilperson. Mr.. Young stated that the current property owner, Mr. Momin, has done a first class job in the past and has made a definite improvement to the area. Mr. Young has looked at the proposed building plans and believes the project will be an asset to the area. B. OPPONENTS No opposition was presented. Motion made by Rod Rothermel to approve Variance #V99-001, Motion seconded by Ruben Salinas. All were in favor and the motion passed.