07-26-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of July 26, 2012 Page 2 of 3 A. STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting to build a front yard fence. This variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances. Eleven (11) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject property. The City received one response in favor of the request. B. PROPONENTS Applicant, Yvonne Stanley, spoke in favor of Variance Request 12-93000003. C. OPPONENTS There were none. D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Variance Request #12-93000003, for the property located at 3208 Bernard Street. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion carried. Ayes: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Nays: Abstain: 5. Consider Variance Request #12-93000004 for the property located at 408 North 16th Street, further described as Lots 1-12, 21-32 and TR C, Block 652, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to allow a fence erected in the front yard setback, contrary of the provisions of Section 106-791 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances. A. STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting to allow a fence erected in the front yard setback to remain in place. This variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances. Eight public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject property. The City received two responses in favor, one opposed, and one returned undeliverable. B. PROPONENTS Applicant, Henry Farhat of 408 north 16t" Street, asked the Board to consider approval of the variance. Mr. Farhat stated the fence would provide protection from theft. C. OPPONENTS There were none. D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. 6. Administrative Reports Mr. Malik reported that Homebuilder D.R. Horton has been issued 7 permits to build in the Lakes at Fairmont Greens.