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Home My WebLink About06-28-18 Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of June 28, 2018 Board Members Present: Rod Rothermel, Dennis Oian,Thomas Deen, and Phillip Hoot Board Members Absent: Nettie Warren,Chester Pool, and Shelley fuller City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins,Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks, Planning Director Richard Mancilla,City Planner Ian Clowes,and Planning Technician Chase Stewart 1. Call to Order. Chairman Rod Rothermel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll call of members. Board member Nettie Warren,Chester Pool,and Shelley Fuller were not present 3. Consider Approval of Meeting Minutes a. May 24,2018. Motion by Thomas Deen to Approve the meeting minutes of May 24, 2018. Second by Dennis Oian. Motion Carried. Ayes: Rothermel,Oian, Deen Nays: None Abstain: Phillip Hoot 4. PUBLIC HEARING:A public hearing to consider Variance Request 18-93000004,a request by Lisa Erwin for a tract of land located at 121 Erin Court,and legally described as Lot 6 Block 1, Spencer Landing Subdivision,Sec.4.The applicant is seeking approval of a variance that would allow for a reduction of residential driveway design standards from a 12 foot minimum driveway width,to a 6 foot width. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. a. Staff Presentation Planning Technician,Chase Stewart, presented staff's report on a variance request 18- 93000004. The applicant is requesting to construct a vehicle storage building on the property that with its projected orientation allowing a maximum driveway width of 6 feet.This is contrary to Section 106-835, Figure 10-2,of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. The board had a couple of question regarding the classification of this as a driveway as opposed to a sidewalk. It was explained by staff that the only structure required in a side yard is a detached garage and thus a driveway would be required, not a sidewalk. Minimum driveway width is 12'. b. Applicant Presentation Lisa Erwing and Bobby Keen, 121 Erin Ct. explained their desire to construct a detached garage with a narrowed driveway in order to park their motorcycles and alleviate parking issues in the cul-de-sac. c. Public Comments Charles Knight, 117 Erin Ct. is the adjoin neighbor and stated that he was in favor of the proposed variance. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. d. Question and Answer Board member Hoot had a number of issues with the proposed variance and could not see how this met the requirements of approval for a variance. He also pointed out that the side setback of 3'will not be able to be met. He had concerns with drainage along the side and back property line and concerns over lot coverage. Staff explained that full design review will be completed under the building permit application. Board member Oian stated that he was okay with the proposed variance. Board member Deen had concerns that the work had begun on the project prior to approval of any building permits. Board member Hoot requested that the minutes note that Chairperson Rothermel stated that the purpose of the ZBOA is not to discuss the construction of the building but rather the width of the driveway. Board member Hoot asked if this was a citizen oversite board and Chairperson Rothermel stated that it is not. Board member Hoot stated his belief that approval of this variance is not in the spirit or interest of the zoning laws of the City of La Porte. 1st Motion by Phillip Hoot to deny variance 18-93000004 Second by Thomas Deen. Motion did not carry,2-2 Ayes: Deen, Hoot Nays: Rothermel,Oian Motion by Thomas Deen to approve variance 18-93000004 Second by Dennis Oian. Motion failed,3-1 Ayes: Rothermel,Oian,and Deen Nays: Hoot Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 5. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing to consider Special Exception 18-94000001,a request by Alan Mueller(on behalf of Beazer Homes),for the tract of land located at 3500 Bay Area Blvd, and legally described as Reserve"A", Recreation Center, Morgan's Landing.The applicant is seeking approval of a Special Exception that is permitted in Sec. 106-191 to waive or reduce off-street parking requirements.. Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. a. Staff Presentation Planning Technician,Chase Stewart, presented staff's report on a variance request 18- 94000001. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the off-street parking requirements as permitted in Section 106-191. In lieu of the off-street parking,the applicant is proposing to provide dedicated on-street parallel parking for the proposed recreation center in Morgan's Landing Subdivision. b. Applicant Presentation Alan Mueller,Gromax Development,4201 Broadway St. Pearland,TX explained that the recreation center will utilize on-street parking in order to maximize the amount of green space for the rec.center. Casey Collin, Landscape Architect, Kudela&Weinheimer 7155 Old Katy Rd., Houston,TX went over the plans for the rec. center. Board member Hoot asked if there is enough space for cars to be parked on either side of the street. Alan Mueller explained that the on-street parking will be accommodated by expanding the width of the paved area for the collector street in front of the rec.center and would be wide enough for parking on both sides. c. Public Comments None. Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. d. Question and Answer Board member Dennis Oian wanted to make sure that ADA parking requirements would be met. Board member Deen did not have a problem with it but wanted to ensure the safety of children and that adequate ADA parking would be provided. Board member Hoot asked about details regarding traffic calming measures. Alan Mueller explained what items would be implemented. City Engineer, Lorenzo Wingate explained his concerns regarding the ADA parking potentially jutting out into the road and limiting the drive width. Alan Mueller explained that the additional width for ADA will be taken from the sidewalk side of the street and would not restrict the paving drive width. Alex Van Duzer,Cobb Fendley, 13430 Northwest Frwy., Houston,TX explained how the plan will adequately address the ADA parking and the proposed travel widths for the roadway. Motion:Thomas Deen motions to approve special exception 18-94000001 Second by Dennis Oian. Motion Carried,4-0 Ayes: Rothermel,Oian,Deen,and Hoot Nays: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals from the Board of Adjustment. 6. Administrative Reports City Planner Ian Clowes reminded the board of the upcoming Roberts Rules of Orders Seminar scheduled for July 26,2018 at San Jacinto College, and encouraged the board members to attend. 7. Board comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. None. 8. Adjourn Motion by Phillip Hoot to adjourn. Second by Dennis Oian. Motion Carried,4-0 Ayes: Rothermel, Deen,Oian,and Hoot Nays: None Chairman Rothermel adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Chase Stewart Secretary,Zoning Board of Adjustment Passed and Approved on `/p9.1 � 20(X--- <'LIIrB Rod Rothermel Chairman,Zoning Board of Adjustment