The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About08-23-12 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 August 23, 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 July 26, 2012, meeting minutes. Consider Variance Request #12-93000005 for the property located at 222 South Y Street, further described as Lot 9, Block 2, Oakhurst Subdivision, W. P. Harris Survey, Abstract 30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicants seek to allow construction 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 #12-93000006 for the property located at 912 Robinson 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 the front yard setback to remain in place 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 5. Consider Appeal of Enforcement Officer's Decision #12-95000002 for 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 seeking approval 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 appeal is 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. 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 August 23, 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 July 26, 2012 Members Present: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel Members Absent: Charles Schoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman Moore (Alt. No 2) City Staff Present: Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; and Shannon Green, Planning Assistant 1. Call to Order. Chairman George Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Consider approval of the March 22, 2012, meeting minutes. Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the minutes 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 variance is 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 Pool to 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 the City's Code of Ordinances. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of July 26, 2012 Page 2 of 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 variance is 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: 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 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 setback to remain in place. This variance is 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 two responses in favor, one opposed, and one returned undeliverable. B. PROPONENTS Applicant, Henry Farhat of 408 north 16th Street, asked the Board to consider approval of the variance. Mr. Farhat stated the fence would provide protection from theft. 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 3 of 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 Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6:20pm. Submitted by, Shannon Green Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved on this day of 12012. George Maltsberger Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment Q W ll;�q ,- � �111 "#' I i I 'W5m i 9 HOUSE LO CAII 0 N P LAN �sWIMA loft . I; I. fi UEU m. MUM M klm"01,015 l-, ff" Ir �L ,a M W P4 1 p- VO4� 1 0 _- =-Iml- I ,� -,�:�. � g }� _ •,ice IM Milli IE"', L=Lmia g2 ,. �,M"U ,E MMMI i e - �:��' g: •�� tea° ,�e�,,t � � S r. �_ _ __ _ ikTi- I ru C o Z�w AMM MO. � , 2 � f i� I �.��ina �e•; e �� .a � :� e a as -o a � No a';- A � �a �a��a : �'.`,+ U•3 .8'R, °' dLvB&k8 -• aS ;�� a-' says. uk "s;^s Ba aS-€ a '"ss 4'�v @. �a 3�d .�''&e�''. i5 y+y ,� Ob:sn� �� 5. ,.. `�III�II�r11111111�1Y1f�':! ,SG 77, 'o �4�7 was➢. AF$� T w-S "� IJ a-�' �®IB.,7 ati� '.,a n :ik