06-27-19 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

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4. PUBLIC HEARING:A public hearing to consider Variance 19-93000001, a request by Charles Anders on behalf of Bayway Homes for a tract of land located at the intersection of N 7th St and W Madison St. and legally described as Lots 16& 17, Block 102 La Porte.The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow for the construction of 2 residential driveways 5'from an intersection for a new single family attached townhouse development in the Northside area. This is contrary to Section 106-835 (Figure 10-1),which outlines a minimum distance of 25'for residential driveways from intersections. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. a. Staff Presentation Planning Technician,Chase Stewart, presented staff's report on Variance request 19- 93000001. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the distance required between a residential driveway and the adjacent intersection. The code requires that a residential driveway be a minimum of 25'from the public right of way of the intersection. The applicant requested a setback of 5'from the public right of way line in order to allow for a town home development on the corner.The driveway, as proposed, would be 23'from the pavement of the intersection. b. Applicant Presentation Charles Anders of Bayway Homes,924 Plantation Dr. League City,TX explained that the requested variance is necessary in order to allow for the development of two corner lots that are part of a greater town home development, currently under construction. c. Public Comments There were no public comments. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. d. Question and Answer Board member Hoot had concerns regarding the proposed variance request. Motion by Dennis Oian to approve Variance#19-93000001 Second by Chester Pool. Motion Carried. Ayes: Members Warren, Oian, Pool, and Chairman Rothermel Nays: Member Hoot Motion to approve passes,4-1 Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.