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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 - 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 ,...--..- 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 :;:~ ~~ 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, -~~&2~ )it[[iz T. Waters City Secretary BT'"v'1 / cb cc: D. paulissen, Code Enforcement 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, ~ ~ ) '\ 'I:t -0 - (1'4--;,/ _.~o 'zft~ B tt:y)T. Waters Ci ty Secretary BTW/cb cc: D. Paulissen, Code Enforcement 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, ~;;(~1 ;:u2iz.J . / /i ""Be tt T. Waters Ci ty Secretary BTW/cb cc: D. Paulissen, Code Enforcement 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, /' Pr?-d-c-y' ?f)~u n:t~T. Waters City. Secretary BTW/cb cc: D. paulissen, Code Enforcement