05-26-16 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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housing" means each house will be platted on its own lot, allowing a perspective buyer to own their lot. Chester Pool asked if there were any benefits or drawbacks from the City's point of view to allowing a higher density of townhomes. City Planner Ensey said a benefit is more taxable buildings and a possible drawback could be higher crime, but considering these homes would be owned outright,that did not seem likely. b. Applicant Presentation Chairman Rothermel swore in the applicant Baldo Navarette, 908 Azalea Point, League City, Texas. Chairman Rothermel asked if there was any specific hardship with the request. Mr. Navarette indicated the extra density was so they can meet a certain return on investment. Chairman Rothermel then asked how many units there would be per building. City Planner Ensey told the Board there would be two buildings with ten units and one with twelve. c. Public Comments Janet Furlow, 21 N. Forest Avenue, La Porte,Texas spoke in opposition to the proposed extra units because any extra concrete could create a drainage problem for her property. Hal Lawler, 1414 S. Broadway, La Porte,Texas was not sure whether or not he supported the variance as he thought the resulting home ownership would improve the community but the proposed entrances and exits for the development being directly across from the recreation center caused concern for Mr. Lawler. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:27 PM. d. Question and Answer There was no question and answer Motion by Charles Schoppe to deny Variance Request 16-93000004, a request by Frank Ball Realty(Frank Ball)for the property located at the southeast corner of S. Broadway Street and the unimproved E. L Street right-of-way legally described as 115' of Lots 1-6, Lots 17-32, and the abandoned alley, Block 1159,Town of La Porte,to allow for construction of a new single family attached townhouse development with a density of 13.6 dwelling units per acre, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-333 of the city's Code of Ordinances that requires a maximum density of 10 dwelling units per acre. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rod Rothermel, Dennis Oian, Nettie Warren, Chester Pool and Charles Schoppe Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.