HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-82 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Board of Adjustment
MINUTES
OF THE
LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SEPTEMBER 23, 1982
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sidney
Grant at 1:00 P.M.
Members of the Board Present: Sidney Grant, Linda Mains,
John Albanese, Bill Thompson
2. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning
Board of Adjustment held June 26, 1982, were read and
approved.
3. The Commission considered a request by Roy H. Gonzales, Sr.,
to erect a front yard fence at 402 South 15th Street around
his garden.
After review of the location there was some discussion as to
the effect of the neighborhood.
A motion was made by Thompson to grant the variance to the
Zoning Ordinance 780, Section 13-205(3). Second by Mains.
The motion carried, 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Grant, Mains, Thompson, Albanese
None
4. The Commission considered a request by Randy Streetman for a
variance to the front building line requiring 25 foot set
back at 1125 Canyon Springs Drive in the Creekmont subdivi-
sion. Streetman was requesting a 20 foot front building set
back line at that address.
After due consideration of the fact that the slab has been
poured and the house is nearing completion, the Commission
considered the fact that all other set backs have been complied
with or exceeded requirements.
A motion was made by Albanese to grant a variance to the re-
quired 25 foot front set back building line at 1125 Canyon
Springs Drive in the Creekmont subdivision. Second by
Thompson. The motion carried, 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Grant, Mains, Thompson, Albanese
None
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment
September 23, 1982, Page 2
5. The Commission considered a request for variance to Section
13-205(3) of Ordinance 780, prohibiting front yard fences,
by R. M. Chapman of 601 South Idaho.
After review of the request for variance by R. M. Chapman,
the Commission could see no proof of hardship and found it
would not be advantageous to the neighborhood.
A motion was made by Thompson to deny the request for vari-
ance to Section 13-205(3) of Ordinance 780 at 601 South
Idaho. Second by Albanese. The motion carried, 4 ayes and
o nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Grant, Thompson, Albanese, Mains
None
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6. The Commission considered a request for variance to Section
13-205(3) of Ordinance 780 setting height requirement for
fences not to exceed six (6) feet by Leonard Karotkin, Jr.,
of 232 Forest. The Commission reviewed Karotkin's request
and plans to add a decorative wood trim strip to the existing
6 foot board fence. After due consideration, a motion was
made by Albanese to grant the variance to allow a decorative
wood trim strip to be added above the 6 foot board fence
which has been approved by Code Enforcement for construction.
Second by Mains. The motion carried, 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Grant, Thompson, Albanese, Mains
None
7. There being no further business to be brought before the
Commission, the meeting was duly adjourned at 2:05 P.M.
Passed and approved this
the J.. 2- day of ;VJr/
, 1982
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Sidney Grant, Chairman
CITY OF LA PORTE
PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box 1115 . LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
October 4, 1982
Mr. Leonard Karotkin, Jr.
232 Forest
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Karotkin:
The La Porte Board of Adjustment met to consider your
request for variance to allow a decorative wood trim strip
to be added above the 6 foot board fence which has been
constructed.
I am pleased to inform you the Board has granted your
request for variance.
Sincerely,
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City Secretary
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CITY OF LA PORTE
PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box 1115 . LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
October 4, 1982
Mr. R. M. Chapman
601 South Idaho
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Chapman:
The La Porte Board of Adjustment met to consider your re-
quest for variance to permit a fence to be constructed 25 feet
beyond your home in front. After due consideration, the Board
feels this request must be denied at this time.
Sincerely,
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Ci ty Secretary
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CITY OF LA PORTE
PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box 1115 . LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
October 4, 1982
Mr. Roy H. Gonzales, Sr.
402 South 15th Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Gonzales:
Your request for a variance to construct a fence on all
sides of your property on 15th Street has been granted. Please
obtain your permit from the Code Enforcement Department.
Sincerely,
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Ci ty Secretary
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CITY OF LA PORTE
(713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box 1115 . LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
October 4, 1982
Mr. Randy Streetman
938 Myrtle Creek
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Streetman:
In the September 30th meeting of the La Porte Board of
Adjustment, your request was considered for a variance to the
front building line at 1125 Canyon Springs Drive.
I am pleased to inform you the variance has been granted
for a 20-foot front building line at 1125 Canyon Springs Drive.
If we may be of assistance in any way, don't hesitate to
call on us.
Sincerely,
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City. Secretary
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