01-26-17 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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impossible to develop a new home on the site due to the zoning constraints placed on the property. Kelly Cave, 617 E. Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte,TX 77571—Owns an adjoining property to and is concerned about the possible runoff that would be caused by a new home being built on site. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:07PM. d. Question and Answer Chairman Rothermel ask staff how drainage in this area would be dealt with. City planner Clowes stated that drainage plans would need to be submitted as part of the building plans and would be reviewed by the Engineering Department. Chester Pool asked how drainage would be dealt with if a 0' lot line was approved. City Planner Clowes stated that all drainage requirements will need to be met regardless of the variance. It may be that even with the approved variance, a home may not be able to be built due to drainage issues. Chairman Rothermel wanted to add stipulations to only allow the rear corner to be at a 0' lot line. City Planner Clowes suggested that a condition be added that would only allow a 0' lot line for the rear 10' of the home. Motion by Dennis Oian to Approve Variance Request 16-93000015, a request by Marvin Bledsoe for the tract of land located at 545 Circle Dr., legally described as Lot 28&Tract 27, Block 29 and 10 feet of Lot 27 Beach Park subdivision,with the conditions that adequate drainage be provided and that the 0' lot line only apply to the rear 10'of the home structure. Second by Ti Walker. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rothermel,Oian, Pool,Warren,and Walker Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 4. A public hearing to consider Variance Request 16-93000016,a request by Johnny Barnes for the tract of land located at 11131 N. L St., legally described Lots 15-18, Block 8 Greendale U/R. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow him to build a second detached carport structure,this is contrary to Section 106-741(f)of the La Porte Code of Ordinances which says a lot less than one acre in size can have no more than one detached private garage or carport structure. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:16. a. Staff Presentation City Planner Clowes presented staff's report for variance request 16-93000016.