02-26-15 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of February 26, 2015 Page 2 of 4 B. Applicant Presentation Vice -Chairman Schoppe swore in the applicant, Gerry Lehew, 10813 Houston Dr. Mr. Lehew's 11-year old daughter has aspirations of playing softball in college and hopes to participate in the Olympics. The size of the requested building is needed to have enough room to construct an indoor pitching and batting tunnel that can be used for practice during inclement weather. Mr. Lehew shared with the Commission, photos of his property that showed an existing garage built by Whirlwind, the contractor he intends to use to construct the new building. Once the facility is no longer needed for practice, the building will be used for boat and vehicle storage. C. Public Comments Vice -Chairman Schoppe swore in Clarence Boyer, 817 Mossey. Mr. Boyer reported his home was built in 1981 and had never experienced flooding until after the Lehew's built their home. Mr. Boyer also noted properties at 811 and 823 Mossey have flooded since the Lehew's home was built. Mr. Boyer believes installation of a ditch, which was previously discussed with Mr. Lehew, would improve drainage in the area. D. Question and Answer Staff responded to questions from the Board. Motion by Doug Martin to approve Variance Request #15-93000001, as amended by Chester Pool, to allow construction of a 1,800 square foot accessory building at 10813 Houston Dr. with the condition there be a grade cut across the east side of the property line to help improve drainage along Mossey Lane. Second by Chester Pool. Motion Carried. Ayes: Pool, Walker, Martin, and Schoppe Nays: Warren Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 5. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request 15-93000002, a request by DR Horton, owner of the property located at 89 Birdie Lane, further described as Lot 45, Block 2, Lakes at Fairmont Greens Section 1. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow construction of a new single family residential house that encroaches 0.5 feet into the required 15-foot rear setback contrary to the provisions of Section 106-333 of the Code of Ordinances. Vice -Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing.