02-23-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of February 23, 2006 Page 2 Chairman Grant swore in Lori Druckenbrodt, 11315 N. "H" St. Ms. Druckenbrodt wanted to clarify the dirt road, as referenced by the City, is not a dirt road, it is their driveway. The request is to relocate the kennel, which was damaged by a storm, to a large fenced in area at the back of the property, by extending the west side barn. Mr. Spiller commented on the property's history and the improvements that have been made throughout the years. C. OPPONENTS There were no opponents. Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Appeal of an Enforcement Officer's Decision #A06-001, to allow construction of a breeding kennel as an extension to the south side of the existing bam, 49 feet from the west property line, and a minimum of 100 feet from the north property line at 11315 N. "H" Street. Second by Bob Capen. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Sidney Grant, Bob Capen, Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, and Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No.1) Nays: Abstain: Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins, read aloud from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances, which addresses Appeals. 5. CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST #SE06-Q01 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11318 NORTH lOP" STREET, FURTHER DESCRIBED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS TRS 311A, 311 B, AND 311 C OF THE LA PORTE OUTLOTS IN THE ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT FRANKIE PERIOU, SEEKS AN EXCEPTION FROM THE LARGE LOT DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT SIZE AND LOT WIDTH TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE. THIS EXCEPTION IS BEING SOUGHT UNDER THE TERMS OF SECTION 106-191 (B)(4) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. A. STAFF PRESENTATION At the request of Chairman Grant, Mr. Malik briefed the Board on the aspects of the newly created Large Lot District. Mr. Grant provided some history on development of the District, as he served as a member of the review committee. Mr. Malik presented Staffs Report. The applicant, Frankie Periou, has requested an exception from the lot size and width requirements of the Large Lot District, in order to subdivide 1.86 acres at 11318 N. "P" St., for construction of a second house for her daughter and son-in-law. As proposed, the lot width of the existing house would be 140 feet and the second lot would be approximately 48 feet, which would create a nonconformity. Ten property owners within 200 feet of the subject tract were sent notification of the public hearing. Three responses were received favoring the exception. B. PROPONENTS Chairman Grant swore in Frankie Periou, 11318 N. "P" St. Ms. Periou, whose husband passed, wants to remain in her home with % acre. She does not want to relocate or have someone take care of her. She would like to divide the remainder of her property so her daughter and son-in-law can build a house and be close to her.