03-24-05 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of March 24, 2005 Page 2 Motion by Bob Capen to approve Special Exception Request #SE05-001 to allow construction of additional storage and covered parking within the rear yard setback for property located at 1602 West Main Street. Second by Lawrence McNeal. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Capen, McNeal, Schoppe, Montemayor and Maltsberger Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins, read Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Appeals. 4. CONSIDER ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT, AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION REGARDING APPEAL OF THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S DECISION #A05-001. Vice-Chairperson Maltsberger asked Mr. Askins to explain this item. Mr. Askins stated he was not present at the Board's February 24th meeting. He noted the Findings of Fact represent the written record of facts presented and discussed and Conclusions of Law reduces to writing what the application of facts were based on what the Board was asked to consider. It was his understanding that Mr. Armstrong, who was present at the February 24th meeting, had requested Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law given the nature of the applicant, Mr. Melvin Walker's request. Motion by Bob Capen to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in connection with the Board of Adjustment action regarding Appeal of the Enforcement Officer's Decision #A05- 001. Second by Lawrence McNeal. The motion carried. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Capen, McNeal, Schoppe, Montemayor and Maltsberger 5. STAFF REPORTS There were no staff reports. 6. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Bob Capen. Second by Charles Schoppe. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Capen, Schoppe, McNeal, Montemayor and Maltsberger Submitted by, p~ Planning Secretary Approved on this ~ day of fYlOet ,2005. oning Board of Adjustment