12-29-11 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of December 29, 2011 Page 2 of 3 B. PROPONENTS Owner representative, Mark Atkins of Masa Studio Architects, spoke in favor of the variance. C. OPPONENTS Vance Michael of 755 S. Lobit, addressed the board with concern his view to the bay would be blocked by the accessory structure. He added, he was told the property would be left vacant when it sold last year. D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Vice Chairman Rod Rothermel closed the Public Hearing at 6:19pm. Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Variance Request #11-93000011 for the property located at 1718 Roscoe Street to construct an accessory structure up to 19 %2 feet high exceeding the height limit of 15'. Second by George Maltsberger. Motion carried. Ayes: George Maltsberger, Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, T.J. Walker, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman Moore (Alt. No. 2). Nays: None Abstain: None 4. Consider Variance Request #11-93000010 for Lots 13-18, 21-24, 29-32, 37-40, and 44-49, Block 2, Lakes at Fairmont Greens, Section 1, W. P. Harris Survey, A-30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property owner seeks a reduction on the front building setback of the cul-de-sac lots from 20' to 15' in order to construct homes in accordance with building plans and specifications. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106- 192(b) (2) of the City's Code of Ordinances. A. STAFF REPORTS Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staffs report. D.R. Horton is the designated builder of this subdivision, otherwise known as Lakes at Fairmont Greens, Section 1 located at the intersection of Wharton Weems Blvd. and State Highway 146. The applicant is seeking a variance reduction on the front building setback of the cul-de- sac lots from 20' to 15' in order to construct homes in accordance with building plans and specifications. In addition, building these homes with a variance will allow consistent product and will be more esthetically pleasing. Seven home plans are currently under review with the Inspections Division. Building permits will be issued pending approval of these building setbacks and other cleanup efforts from the developer. Four public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject property. The City received no response. B. PROPONENTS There were none. C. OPPONENTS There were none. D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Vice Chairman Rod Rothermel closed the Public Hearing at 6:29pm.