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Home My WebLink About08-23-12 Zoning Board of Adjustment 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 August23, 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 July26, 2012, meeting minutes. 3.Consider Variance Request #12-93000005for the property located at 222South YStreet, further described as Lot 9, Block 2, Oakhurst Subdivision, W. P.HarrisSurvey, Abstract 30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicantsseek to allowconstruction of a one car garage for a single-family dwelling, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-834(f)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 #12-93000006for the property located at 912Robinson Road, further described as Lots 410-412, Block 11, Battleground Estates, Section 2, La Porte Outlots, Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No.5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks a variance to allow a fence erected in thefront yard setback to remain in placecontrary 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 5.Consider Appeal of Enforcement Officer’s Decision#12-95000002for the property located at 1911 West Main Street, further described as Lots 5-9, 11-28, TRS 4, 10, & 29, Block 727, Town of La Porte,Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant is seekingapproval to erect off-premises advertising sign within 1,000 ft. of an existing sign, which is prohibited per Section 106-875(h)of the Code of Ordinances. The appealis being sought under the terms of Section 106-89(3)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 A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting;however, no action will be taken by Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the August23, 2012, agenda of itemsto be considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustmentwas posted on the City Hall bulletin board onthe____day of__________ , 2012. Title: ______________________________ ____________________________________________________ Out of consideration for all attendees of the meeting, please turn off all cell phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes ofJuly 26, 2012 Members Present :Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Members Absent :CharlesSchoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1),and Sherman Moore (Alt. No 2) City Staff Present :Masood Malik, City Planner; ClarkAskins,Assistant City Attorney;and Shannon Green,PlanningAssistant 1.Call to Order. Chairman George Maltsbergercalled the meeting to order at 6:01p.m. 2.Consider approval of theMarch 22, 2012,meeting minutes. Motion by Rod Rothermelto approve theminutes of March 22, 2012.Second by Chester Pool. Motion carried. Ayes:Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Nays:None Abstain:None 3.Consider Variance Request #12-93000002 for the property located at 3208 Bernard 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 build a detached garage with storage in a side yard, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. A.STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff’s report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting to build a detached garage with storage in a side yard.This varianceis being sought under the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2)(b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Eleven(11) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. The City received one response in favor of the request. B.PROPONENTS Applicant, Yvonne Stanley,spoke in favor of Variance Request 12-93000002. C.OPPONENTS There were none. D.PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Motion by Chester Poolto approve Variance Request #12-93000002, for the property located at 3208 Bernard Street. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried. Ayes:Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Nays: Abstain: 4.Consider Variance Request #12-93000003 for the property located at 3208 Bernard 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- 971 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of theCity’s Code of Ordinances. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of July 26, 2012 Page 2of 3 A.STAFF PRESENTATION Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff’s report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting to build a front yard fence.This varianceis being sought under the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2)(b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Eleven (11) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. The City received one response in favor of the request. B.PROPONENTS Applicant, Yvonne Stanley, spoke in favor of Variance Request 12-93000003. C.OPPONENTS There were none. D.PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Variance Request #12-93000003, for the property located at 3208 Bernard Street. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion carried. Ayes:Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Nays: Abstain: th Street, 5.Consider Variance Request #12-93000004 for the property located at 408 North 16 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 allow a fence erected in the front yard setback, contrary of 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 Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff’s report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the applicant is requesting to allow a fence erected in the front yard setbackto remain in place. This varianceis being sought under the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2)(b) of the City’s Code of Ordinances. Eight public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. The City received tworesponses in favor, one opposed, and one returned undeliverable. B.PROPONENTS th Street, asked the Board to consider approval of the Applicant, Henry Farhat of 408 north 16 variance. Mr. Farhat stated the fence would provide protection fromtheft. C.OPPONENTS There were none. D.PROPONENTS REBUTTAL There were none. 6.Administrative Reports Mr. Malik reported that Homebuilder D.R. Horton has been issued 7 permits to build in the Lakes at Fairmont Greens. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of July 26, 2012 Page 3of 3 6.Board Comments There were none. 7.Adjourn Motion by Chester Pool to adjourn the meeting. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion Carried. Ayes:Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel. Nays: Abstain: Chairman Maltsbergeradjourned the meeting at 6:20pm. Submitted by, Shannon Green Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved on this day of,2012. George Maltsberger Chairman,Zoning Board of Adjustment