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Home My WebLink About07-26-12 Zoning Board of AdjustmentCity of La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment to be held on July 26, 2012, at 6:00 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 March 22, 2012, meeting minutes. 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 106-741 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 #12-93000003 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 106-791 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 Consider Variance Request #12-93000004 for the property located at 408 North 16th Street, 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 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. Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific 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 July 26, 2012, agenda of items to be considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the day of 12012. Title: Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of March 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: Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; and Shannon Green, Planning Assistant. 1. Call to Order. Vice Chairman Rod Rothermel called the meeting to order at 6:OOp.m. 2. Consider approval of the February 23, 2012, meeting minutes. Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve the Minutes 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, presented staff'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 one response in 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 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of March 22, 2012 Page 2 of 2 50% of replacement cost of the structure. This appeal is being sought under the terms of Section 106-89 (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. Williamson as his attorney and requesting to withdraw his appeal at this time and request for a hearing 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. A third meeting of the Northside Neighborhood Plan Update is scheduled for March 29, 2012. Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision - development is still on hold due to on -going negotiation between the builder and 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). 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