HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-07 Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2007
Members Present:
Bob Capen, Rod Rothermel, Charles Schoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Aft.
No.1), and Gilbert Montemayor (Alt. No.2)
Members Absent:
George Maltsberger
Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; and
Shaye Bradley, Secretary.
Cltv Staff Present:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Acting Chairman Bob Capen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. CONSIDER VARIANCE REQUEST #V07-001 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
214 JAMIE COURT, FURTHER DESCRIBED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL
DISTRICT AS LOT 15, BLOCK 1, SPENCER LANDING SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4,
LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. THE APPLICANT, NOEL ANDERSON,
SEEKS A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF A
SWIMMING POOL WITH DECK WITHIN THE SIDE YARD. THIS VARIANCE IS BEING
SOUGHT UNDER THE TERMS OF SECTION 106-192 (b) (2) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik presented the Staffs Report. The applicant, Mr. Noel Anderson, is
requesting approval to construct a swimming pool at 214 Jamie Court. Mr.
Anderson's request for a building permit was denied. The swimming pool design, as
proposed by Blue Haven Pools, does not comply with the City ordinance
requirement. Due to the narrowness of the yard directly behind the house and the
unusual shape of the rear yard, a portion of the pool was designed to extend into the
side yard. This exception is being requested under the terms of Section 106-192 (b)
(2) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Twenty-four property owners located within 200 feet of the subject tract were sent
notification of the public hearing. Four responses were received favoring and none
opposing the request.
B. PROPONENTS
Acting Chairman Capen swore in Mr. Noel Anderson, of 214 Jamie Court. Mr.
Anderson addressed the Board favoring the request. Mr. Anderson advised that he
wanted to construct a swimming pool for him and his grandchildren to enjoy.
Acting Chairman Capen swore in Mr. Sam Williams, representative for Blue Haven
Pools. Mr. Williams addressed the Board favoring the request. Mr. Williams
answered various questions from the Board regarding the shape of the swimming
pool.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of March 1, 2007
Page 2 of 2
Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Variance Request #V07 -001 for the property
located at 214 Jamie Court to allow construction of a portion of a swimming pool with
deck within the side yard. Second by Lawrence McNeal. The motion Carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Rothermel, Shoppe, Capen, McNeal and Montemayor
None
None
Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins, read aloud from Section 106-196 of the Code of
Ordinances, which addresses Appeals.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Masood Malik
. Preliminary Plat for Lakes at Fairmont Greens Section 9 has been submitted.
. Site Plan submittal for a commercial development of a strip center to be
located at Driftwood and Fairmont Parkway have been submitted.
4. BOARD COMMENTS
There were none.
5. ADJOURN
Acting Chairman Bob Capen adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Submitted by,
haye B dley
Secretary, Zoning Board of Adj stment
Approved on 1I1i& day of ~
,2007.
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Bob Capen v
Acting Chairperson, Zoning Board of Adjustment