HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-09 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of November 18,2009
Members Present:
Rod Rothermel, George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool, T.J. Walker,
Lawrence McNeal (All. No.1), and Gilbert Montemayor (All. No.2).
Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Shannon Green,
Secretary.
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Consider approval of the October 21, 2009, meeting minutes.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the Minutes of October 21" 2009. Motion seconded by Charles
Schoppe. The motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Rod Rothermel, George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool, T.J. Walker
None
None
3. Consider Special Exception Request #SE09-004 for the property located at 123 S. 17th Street,
further described by the Harris County Appraisal District as being lots 15-20, Block 752, Town of
La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Oakland Land &
Development, LLC., seeks approval to allow a fence within front yard setback to remain in place.
This exception is being sought under the terms of Section 106-191 (b) (2) of the Code of
Ordinances.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented Staff's Report.
B. PROPONENTS
Alton Ogden spoke in favor of the Special Exception.
C. OPPONENTS
There were no opponents.
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There was no rebuttal.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Special Exception SE#09-004, for the property located at 123 S.
1 ih Street, to allow a fence within front yard setback to remain in place. Second by Chester Pool.
Motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Rod Rothermel, George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool, T.J. Walker
None
None
4. Administrative Reports
Two building permits have been issued for homes at Retreat at Bay Forest South. Those homes are
currently under construction.
Bayshore Elementary is scheduled to open January 4, 2010.
5. Board Comments
There were no comments.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of November 18, 2009
Page 2 of 2
6. ADJOURN
Motion by Charles Schoppe to adjourn. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Rod Rothermel, George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool, T.J. Walker
None
None
Chairman George Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6: 13 pm.
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Secretary, Zoning Boa a of Adjustment
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION
FOR
47 N. FORREST AVE.
EXHIBITS:
STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
EXHIBIT A - AREA MAP
EXHIBIT B - SURVEY MAP
EXHIBIT C - PLOT PLAN
EXHIBIT D - CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 106-333, TABLE B,
RESIDENTIAL AREA REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT E - PUBLIC NOTICE RESPONSES
Staff Report
January 27, 2010
Special Exception Request #SEIO-OOl
Reauested by:
Reauested for:
Location:
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Back2round:
Bayway Homes, Inc.
Side yard setback requirement on a comer lot
47 N. Forrest Ave.
(Block 19; Lot 14; Sylvan Beach 1 st Addition, La Porte)
High Density Residential (R-3)
In June 2005, the applicant, Bayway Homes, Inc., received a property survey
that identified the size of the subject property as (50'xI25') 6,250 square
feet. The property is further described as Lot 14, Block 19, Sylvan Beach 1 st
Addition, Volume 3, Page 72, Map Records of Harris County, Johnson
Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The subject
property is located at the northwest comer of Forrest Avenue and Oregon
Avenue (See Exhibit A). The total area of the comer lot equals 6,202 square
feet.
Proposed plot plan provided to the City shows a five-foot (5') setback for
both side yards (See Exhibit C). In developing a comer lot, zoning
regulations require a minimum ten-foot (10') setback on the side that adjoins
a public right-of-way (Oregon Avenue).
To develop a single-family dwelling in a residential zoning district, the
City's minimum 50' lot width and minimum lot area of 6,000 sq.ft. are
required. In addition, minimum yard setback requirements are Front 25',
Rear 15', and Sides 5' (adjacent to public right-of-way shall be 10'). The site
meets these requirements; however, as a comer lot on Forrest Avenue and
Oregon Avenue, a 5' side setback is shown in lieu of the required 10' side
yard setback when adjacent to the right-of-way. The plan is to build a one
story house with a living area of 1930 sq. ft. (approx. lot coverage 38.49%)
and a width of approximately 40' (Exhibit C) To accommodate this plan, the
developer is requesting a 5' Special Exception to the side yard setback
requirement on a comer lot.
The applicant's plan only provides a five-foot (5') setback in lieu of the
required ten-foot (10') adjacent to public right-of-way. Granting this
exception would allow a five-foot (5') setback in lieu of the standard ten-foot
(10') requirement for a comer lot.
Board of Adjustment
January 27,20]0
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Page 2 of3
Analvsis:
The Code of Ordinances defines a special exception as a specified
enumerated deviation from zoning regulations. The Board is empowered to
grant a special exception when it finds the following:
.:. Granting the exception will not adversely affect the value, or use of
neighboring property.
.:. Granting the exception will not be contrary to the best public interest.
The applicant's request is based on Section 106-191 (b )(2)( c), which states
the following:
. To deviate yard requirements in the following circumstances: a yard
exception on corner lots.
The applicant recognizes contributing factors played a role in this situation.
The initial factor was the property survey's lack of reference regarding
building setback requirements and subsequently, the developer did not
contemplate the requirement for 10' side building lines on comer lots. In
addition, there are a number of structures built in the area having 5' side
building lines that were granted special exceptions to the side yard setback of
other lots. For similar reasoning and for consistency in the neighborhood, it
may not violate the spirit of the ordinance. In addition, City's Code of
Ordinances, Section 106-191 (b) (2) ( c) provides the flexibility/relief needed
to address the challenge being faced on the comer lot development.
Conclusion: The Board is charged with deciding whether the applicant's request for a
five-foot (5') comer lot setback exception is "reasonable" and that granting
the special exception will not adversely affect the value and use of adjacent
or neighboring property, or be contrary to the public's best interest.
Recommendation: Since Staff s responsibility is to enforce applicable City codes and
ordinances, we note that the applicant's proposal conflicts with zoning
regulations. However, we also recognize the uniqueness and intent of the
ordinance is to address sight visibility for vehicular traffic. Oregon Avenue
with a 60' right-of-way is a local street running north south between Forrest
Avenue and E. Fairmont Parkway. Traffic is generally low as there is hardly
any development to the north, south, and west of the said block. However,
there are a few newly constructed houses to the east of the subject property
across the street. Impact on the vehicular traffic should be minimal.
Board of Adjustment
January 27,2010
#SE 10-001
Page 3 of3
Aooeals:
As per Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte:
Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the
Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or
bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of
certiorari, as provided by V T CA., Local Government Code Section
211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or
in part, specifYing the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be
presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the
office of the Board of Adjustment.
OFFICE USE ONLY:
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST
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,. ALL BEARINGS SHO'NN HEREON ARE BASED ON
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2. THIS PLOT PLAN WAS PREPARED ""THOUT
BENEFIT OF A TITLE REPORT. THERE MAY BE
EASEMENTS. BUILDING LINES & OTHER MATTERS
OF RECORD NOT SHOWN HEREON. SURVEYOR
OR ALLPOINTS SERVICES CORP. IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY INCUR IN ANY
EVENT THE BUILDER BUILDS ANY IMPROVEMENTS
CLOSER THAN S.D' OR ""THIN AN EASEMENT.
@2009, ALLPOINTS SERVICES CORP.. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FOR: BA YW A Y HOMES
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ISSUE DATE: 7/10/2009
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ZONING
~ 106-333
3. The minimum. setback adjacent to any utility easement located in a rear yard, shall be
three feet. No portion of any building including projections of any nature shall
encroach into any utility easement or vertical projection of the easement boundary.
4. Where adjacent structures within the same block have front yard setbacks different
from those required, the front yard minimum. setback shall be the average of the
adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum
setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of only one
adjacent structure. In no case shall the minimum. front yard setback exceed 30 feet.
@ All side yards adjacent to public R.O.w.'s must be ten feet.
6. In the case of zero lot line housing, the side setback opposite the zero lot line must be
ten feet.
7. D.D.A. is an abbreviation for dwelling units per acre, or the maximum. density
permitted.
8. All structures except slab on grade, shall be placed on a foundation system described
as: An assembly of materials constructed below or partially below grade, not intended
to be removed from its installation site, which is designed to support the structure and
engineered to resist the imposition of external forces as defined by the Standard
Building Code, or in the case of industrialized housing, the requirements of the TDLS.
Such foundation system shall be skirted or enclosed with wood or masonry to give the
appearance of a solid foundation, if one is not provided, compatible with the appear-
ance of adjacent housing, and subject to the requirements of the Southern Building
Code.
9. See article V, division 4 of this chapter for additional requirements.
10. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level
between three feet and six feet as measured above adjacent road grade.
11. In the case of multifamily residential developments with 50 or more units, said
complexes must be located at least 1,000 feet from other multi-family residential
developments of 20 or more units.
12. Within the building setback, there must be a ten-foot opaque screen consisting of
shrubs and fencing. (See section 106-334(i) for screening and fencing requirements.)
13. Residential developments that are townhouses, quadruplexes, or multi-family dwell-
ing units must have a minimum. of 25 percent landscaping.
14. Multifamily residential developments adjacent to single-family residential develop-
ments must establish a 25-foot buffer between the two developments. This buffer is in
addition to the setback as established by this table.
15. In the case of multifamily residential developments, no off-street parking shall be
placed within the required setback, or within the required additional 25-foot buffer
Supp. No. 13
CD106:49
EXHIBlr D
#SE 1 0-002
SPECIAL EXCEPTION
FOR
502 & 512 N. 8TH STREET
EXHIBITS:
STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
EXHIBIT A - AREA MAP
EXHIBIT B - SITE PLAN
EXHIBIT C - CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 106-797,
PROPERTY LINE FENCES
EXHIBIT D - PUBLIC NOTICE RESPONSES
Staff Report January 27, 2010
Special Exception Request #SE 10-002
Requested by:
Jeff Samford on behalf of GCBSX, LP, Property Owner
Requested for:
Lots 9 thru 16, Block 101; Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey,
Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Location:
502 & 512 North 8th Street
Zonm!!:
General Commercial (GC)
Back2round:
Applicant is requesting a Special Exception to erect a fence in the required
front yard setback. Total area of the tract in question is approximately
25,000 square foot (0.57 ac.) described as lots 9 thru 16, Block 101, located
at 502 & 512 North 8th Street and West Madison Street. The property is
currently zoned General Commercial (GC) and the City's Code of
Ordinances Section 106-797(2) prohibits a fence being erected within the
required 20' front yard setback of commercial zoning districts.
Previously, the City approved a development site plan for this property,
which shows twelve parking spaces with landscaping around the perimeter
boundary and driveways off North 8th Street. The required building setbacks
in GC zone are Front 20', Rear 10', and Side 10' (adjacent to public right-of-
way). During the planning process, a fence was not proposed for this
property.
This Special Exception request is for a waiver of the standard front yard
setback requirement in order to construct a fence around the perimeter
boundary of the property. According to the applicant, a front yard fence with
a rolling gate is desired for security and safety reasons.
Staff analyzed the surrounding area and based upon site inspections, the
following considerations are noted:
. A storage/warehouse building at 816 W. Polk Street has an existing
fence along N. 8th Street.
. The property at 310 North 8th Street has a chain link fence within the
front yard setback.
. Existing parking lot at 301 North 8th Street has a chain link fence
within the front yard setback.
Board of Adjustment
January 27,2010
#SE 1 0-002
Page 2 of3
Analvsis:
The application submittal includes a site plan showing the location of the
proposed fence at 3' behind landscaping along North 8 Street. It should be
noted that if the request is granted, the ZBOA will be determining the
deviated or "reduced" front yard setback they feel is appropriate.
This exception is being requested under the terms of Section 106-191(b) (2)
(a) ofthe City's Code of Ordinances.
.:. To deviate a front yard setback requirement where the actual front yard
setback of any abutting lot does not meet the front yard requirement.
The Code of Ordinances defines a special exception as a specified
enumerated deviation from zoning regulations. The Board is empowered to
grant a special exception when it finds the following:
.:. Granting the exception will not adversely affect the value, or use of
neighboring property.
.:. Granting the exception will not be contrary to the best public interest.
Regarding this request, the relief being sought is similar to the circumstance
covered by the terms of the Special Exception Section.
. Allow construction of a fence within the front yard setback.
When considering this Special Exception request, it should be noted that the
existing buildings currently maintain a minimum front yard setback of20'.
The Board must consider whether decreasing the front yard setback, as
requested by the applicant, will adversely impact the adjacent properties or
be contrary to the best public interest.
The issues to consider are impact on neighboring property and the best
public interest. It appears that granting the requested special exception will
adversely impact on the adjacent buildings where such exception does not
exist. Granting this exception may be contrary to the best public interest,
however, the fence with a sliding door would serve to provide safety and
security of the existing business, its employees and customers of the
establishment at 502 & 512 North 8th Street.
~ Section 106-191 (b) (2) (a), of the Code of Ordinances states that a
special exception may be granted if "Any exception from the front
yard requirement where the actual front yard setback of any abutting
lot does not meet the front yard requirement."
Board of Adjustment
January 27,2010
#SE 10-002
Page 3 of3
Conclusion:
Appeals:
The application merits review by the Board based upon the parameters set by
the Ordinance.
The Board may consider:
~ Granting the exception and allowing the fence to be constructed in
the front yard setback.
~ Denying the variance thereby denying the construction of the front
yard fence.
As per Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte:
Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the
Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or
bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of
certiorari, as provided by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code Section
211.011, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or
in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be
presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the
office of the Board of Adjustment.
CITY OF LA PORTE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST
Application No.: ,\, 1=/1/ () - () 00(
OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: $150.00 Date Received: /.- f?-- /0
Receipt No.: Lj 3!f () /
Note: This Fee is Non-Refundable Regardless ofthe Board's Decision .
Applicant:
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I am the owner of the herein described property. I have authorized -:SeJ'\ ~"ord
to act on my behalf in this matter.
Owner'" :
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I am requesting a Special Exception to Sect. /06-- / c; / of the City Zoning regulations Chapter 106
of the Code of Ordinance. jJ _
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( ) Minor Development Site Plan
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A Site Plan of the property is attached. Also, I have listed the information requested below on the
following pages of this form.
a) All facts concerning the matter that has led up to this request.
b) The type of relief! am seeking (setbacks, lot coverage, etc.).
c) The grounds upon which I am making this request.
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Date
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Date transmitted to the Board of Adjustments:
Meeting Date:
Applicant Notified of Date:
Board's Decision:
Approved ( )
Denied ( )
Notice of Boards Decision mailed to Applicant/Owner:
FACTS RELEVANT TO THIS MATTER:
High Crime reported in area: There were at least 19 reported cases of thief, break ins and criminal mischief,
between 6/2/2009 thru 10/15/2009, all were within several blocks of our location.
We have already invested our time and money in an alarm system, contract security services, and security
lightening and insurance.
Without a fence in front of our building in coming power could be shut off and our phone lines would be
disabled.
Our office windows could be broken into and our ac unit could be stolen.
By not granting a special exception and compiling with the code we would lose six of our off-street parking
spaces. We would also have to reconstruct our handicap ramp to the front door and also relocate two of our
handicap parking spaces.
At this time, there are other properties in the same building as ours that already have fences in front of their
buildings.
By allowing us to construct and maintain the fence we are requesting, we feel that we would increase the safety
and security of our properties and for our employees.
TYPE OF RELIEF BEING SOUGHT:
We are asking for the permission to construct a fence in front of our buildings so that we may provide a safe and
secure location for our employees and our property.
The type of material that we have in our two locations could easily be stolen and sold for scrap and the testing
equipment that we keep on sight cost tens of thousands of dollars and could also be sold off or pawned.
THE GROUNDS FOR THE REQUEST:
The area we are located at has had 19 police reports filed in a four month time period. All reports consisted of
either a break in, thief or criminal mischief.
Weare wanting to protect our property and provide a safe and secure place of employment for our employees.
The type of material that we have in our building could easily be taken and sold for scrap metal.
The testing equipment we have is very expensive and could be sold off or pawned.
By allowing us to do as we have requested, we would not lose any off street parking, or confIning or restricting
the entrance to our office and our handy cap parking spaces or entrance ramps.
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Repair, Inc.
A Group CBS Company
"Specializing In Sales & Service of Power Distribution Equipment"
January 11, 2010
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
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I authorize Jeff Samford to work with the City of La Porte Zoning Board on behalf
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Lee A. Heine
OwnerjGCBSX, LP
Iheine@groucbs.com
PO Box 1179 * Deer Park, Texas 77536
1502 Old Underwood * La Porte, Texas 77571
Phone: 281/479-4555 Fax: 281/479-4566
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EXHfBIT B
ZONING
~ 106-798
Sec. 106-797. Property line fences in industrial districts.
Property line fences in any industrial district shall not exceed eight feet in height except
that:
(1) Fences erected along a property line in common with a residential district shall be
subject to the provisions herein described in residential district fences; and
(2) Fences in commercial and industrial zones which are primarily erected as a security
measure may have arms projecting into the applicant's property on which barbed wire
can be fastened commencing at a point at least seven feet above the ground, and such
fence shall not be erected within the required landscaped portion of any yard or the
front yard setback of any commercial or industrial establishment.
Sec. 106-798. Fencing and wall requirements for automotive wrecking, salvage
yards, junk dealers, etc.
(a) General requirement. Every automotive wrecking and salvage yard/junk dealer/scrap
metal processor yard with the city shall be completely surrounded and enclosed by a solid fence
or wall which is at least eight feet in height.
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(b) Construction, maintenance of fence or wall. Every fence or wall herein shall be
constructed and maintained as follows:
(1) All fences shall be constructed of wood, masonry, corrugated sheet metal, chain link or
any combination thereof; provided, however, that anyone side of an automotive
wrecking and salvage yard/junk yard/scrap metal processing yard shall be bounded by
a fence or wall constructed of only one of the above materials.
(2) Chain link fences shall be constructed of galvanized chain link fencing with wood or
metal slats or strips run through all links of the chain link fence.
(3) All fences or walls shall extend downward to within three inches of the ground and
shall test plum and square at all times.
(4) All fences or walls shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable provisions of
the building code of the city.
(c) Use of wall, door or building as part offence or wall. Any part of a fence or wall required
by subsection (a) of this section may consist in whole or in part of a solid wall and door, or walls
and doors of any completely enclosed building on the premises, if such wall or door meets all
construction requirements set forth in this section.
(d) Gates at openings in enclosure. Openings in the prescribed enclosure which are
necessary to permit reasonable access to said automotive wrecking and salvage yards/junk
yards/scrap metal processing yards shall be equipped with a solid gate or gates, constructed
and maintained in accordance with the requirements for a fence or wall set forth in this
section. Such gates shall be closed and securely locked at all times except during normal
daytime business hours.
(Code 1970, ~ 123/4-14(c)-(f))
Supp. No. 19
CD106:88.1
EXHIBIT C