10-23-14 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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5 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of October 23,2014 Page 4of5 the subject property is too small for a house; especially one located so close to his property line. David Gaar, 1911 Roscoe, spoke in opposition to the variance request. Mr. Gaar spoke about needing to preserve the environmental health of Galveston Bay and allowing a house to be built at this location would be a mistake. Vivian Serrano, 2008 Park Drive, spoke in opposition to the variance request. Ms. Serrano questioned the public notification process because she did not receive notice of the hearing. Additionally, the City Inspector who inspected the construction of her home had previously told her that a home could never be built on the subject tract because the lot was too small. D. Question and Answer Board Members discussed the merits of the request. Motion by Doug Martin to deny Variance Request#14-93000006 for construction of a new single family residence that encroaches 8 feet into the required 15-foot rear setback of the property located at 727 S.Blackwell. Second by Chester Pool. Motion Carried. Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe,Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 7. Administrative Reports Planning Director Tim Tietjens reported: • There will be a special called Board of Adjustment meeting on November 13,2014. • Public testimony for the previous variance request included a statement that a former City Inspector had stated that a home could never be built on the subject tract due to the small lot size. If in fact a former City Inspector did make that statement, then he was incorrect. 8. Board comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. Chester Pool inquired about the previous variance request as to the size of the house that was being planned. Staff calculated the area and estimated the size to be approximately 900 sq.ft.