11-13-14 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of November 13,2014 Board Members Present: Charles Schoppe, T.J. Walker, Chester Pool, Nettie Warren (Alt 1), and Doug Martin (Alt 2) Board Members Absent: Lawrence McNeal and Rod Rothermel City Staff Present: Planning Director Tim Tietjens, City Planner Eric Ensey, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins,and Office Coordinator Peggy Lee 1. Call to Order. Vice-Chairman Charles Schoppe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll call of members. Board Members Charles Schoppe, T.J. Walker, Chester Pool, Nettie Warren (Alt 1), and Doug Martin (Alt 2)were present for roll call. 3. Consider approval of meeting minutes: October 23,2014. Motion b Doug Martin to approve the meeting minutes of October 23,2014. Y g pp g Second by Chester Pool. Motion carried. Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe, Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin Nays: None 4. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request#14-93000007,a request by Electric Guard Dog, on behalf of Apple Towing, owner of the property located at 400 E. Main Street, further described as Lots 1-26, and the abandoned alley, Block 195, Town of La Porte. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to retain a 10-foot high, 12 volt battery operated, solar powered, electric security fence that produces 7,000 volts of shock contrary to the provisions of Section 106-799 of the Code of Ordinances. Vice-Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. A. Staff Presentation City Planner Eric Ensey presented staff's report on a variance request by Electric Guard Dog to retain a 10-foot high, 12 volt battery operated, solar powered, electric security fence producing 7,000 volts of shock, which is prohibited by Section 106-799 of the Code of Ordinances. The fence was installed without a permit for Apple Towing located at 400 E. Main Street. Electric fences are only allowed on the premises of single family dwellings and