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City of La Porte Zoning Board of AdjustmentMeetingAgenda
RegularMeeting
Notice is hereby given of a of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustmentto be held on
July26, 20126:00
, at P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below:
1.Call to order
2.Consider approval of March22, 2012, meeting minutes.
3.Consider Variance Request #12-93000002for the property located at 3208Bernard Street,
further described as TR 14A, Spencer Highway Estates, Section 2 U/R, W. B. Roots
Subdivision, W. M.JonesSurvey, Abstract No.482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
applicant seeks to build a detached garage with storage in a side yard, contrary to the
provisions ofSection 106-741 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under
the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2) (b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
A.Staff Presentation
B.Proponents
C.Opponents
D.Proponents Rebuttal
4.Consider Variance Request #12-93000003for the property located at 3208Bernard Street,
further described as TR 14A, Spencer Highway Estates, Section 2 U/R, W. B. Roots
Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No.482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
applicant seeks to construct a front yard fence, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-791
of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192
(b) (2) (b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
A.Staff Presentation
B.Proponents
C.Opponents
D.Proponents Rebuttal
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5.Consider Variance Request #12-93000004for the property located at 408 North 16Street,
further described as Lots 1-12, 21-32 and TR C, Block 652, Town of La Porte,Johnson Hunter
Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to allowafence
erected in the front yard setback, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-791 of the Code of
Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2) (b) of
the City’s Code of Ordinances.
A.Staff Presentation
B.Proponents
C.Opponents
D.Proponents Rebuttal
6.Administrative Reports
7.BoardCommentson matters appearing on agendaor inquiry of staff regardingspecific factual
information or existing policy
8.Adjourn
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the July26, 2012, agenda of itemsto be considered by the Zoning Board of
Adjustmentwas posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the____day of__________
, 2012.
Title: ______________________________
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inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes ofMarch 22, 2012
Members Present
:Rod Rothermel,Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool,T.J. Walker, and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Members Absent
:George Maltsberger,Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1),
City Staff Present
:MasoodMalik, City Planner; ClarkAskins,Assistant City Attorney;and Shannon
Green,PlanningAssistant.
1.Call to Order.
Vice Chairman Rod Rothermelcalled the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2.Consider approval of theFebruary 23, 2012,meeting minutes.
Motion by Charles Schoppeto approve theMinutes of February 23, 2012, Second by Sherman
Moore.Motion carried.
Ayes:Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool,T.J. Walker, and Sherman Moore
(Alt. No. 2).
Nays:None
Abstain:None
3.Consider Special Exception Request #12-94000001 for the property located at 106 North
Forrest Avenue, further described as Lot 17, Block 10, Sylvan Beach First Subdivision,
Vol.3, Page 72, Harris County Map Records, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La
Porte, Harris County,Texas. The applicant seeks to construct a covered walkway in the
front setback area. This exception is being sought under the terms of Section 106-191 (b)
(2)(a) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
A.STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presentedstaff’s report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is
requesting to construct a covered walkway in the front setback area. This exception is being
sought under the terms of Section 106-191 (b) (2)(a) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Twelve public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200’ of the subject property.
The City received oneresponsein favor.
B.PROPONENTS
Applicant, James Prestigamo spoke in favor of the Special Exception.
C.OPPONENTS
There were none.
D.PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Special Exception Request #12-94000001, for the
property located at 106 North Forrest Avenue. Second by Chester Pool. Motion carried.
Ayes:Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool,T.J. Walker, and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Nays:
Abstain:
4.Consider Appeal of Enforcement Officer’s Decision #12-95000001 for the property located
at 500 West Main Street, further described as Lots 21-23, Block 56, Town of La Porte,
Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant
appeals for a denied permit for Obsolescence of Structure, the repair costs of which exceed
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50% of replacement cost of the structure. This appeal is being sought under the terms of
Section106-89 (3) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented the Board with a copy of an email from J.B. Williamson.
The email stated that Mr. Gilbert Diaz had retained Mr. J.B. Williamsonas his attorneyand
requesting to withdrawhis appeal at this time and request for ahearing at later date.
5.Administrative Reports
Masood Malik, City Planner addressed the Board with the following updates:
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet again on the Comprehensive Plan Update April 25,
2012.
Athird meeting of the Northside Neighborhood Plan Update is scheduled for March 29, 2012.
Lakes atFairmont GreensSubdivision -developmentis still on hold due to on-going negotiation
between the builderand the developer.
6.Board Comments
There were none.
7.Adjourn
Motion by Charles Schoppe to adjourn the meeting. Second by Chester Pool. Motion Carried.
Ayes:Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool,T.J. Walker, and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Nays:
Abstain:
Vice ChairmanRod Rothermeladjourned the meeting at 6:10pm.
Submitted by,
Shannon Green
Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment
Approved on this day of,2012.
Rod Rothermel
Vice Chairman,Zoning Board of Adjustment