HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of the La Porte Zoning Board of AdjustmentZoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of September 22, 2011
Members Present: George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt.
No. 2).
Members Absent: Chester Pool, T.J. Walker, and Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1).
City Staff Present: Traci Leach, Assistant City Manager; Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins,
City Attorney; Peggy Lee, Planning Coordinator.
1. Call to Order.
Chairman George Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Consider approval of the August 25, 2011, meeting minutes.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the Minutes of August 25, 2011. Second by Sherman
Moore. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt.
No. 2).
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Consider Variance Request #11-93000009 for the property located at 217 Sylvan Street,
further described by the Harris County Appraisal District as Lot 12, Block 3, Sylvan Beach
First Subdivision, Volume 3, Page 72, Map Records of Harris County, Johnson Hunter
Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Barbra and Cletus Sheppard,
property owners, seek a variance to build a deck with handicapped ramp over one foot
height limit in the front yard, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-771 of the Code of
Ordinances. This variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192(b) (2) of the
Code of Ordinances.
Chairman Maltsberger opened the Public Hearing at 6:05pm.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report.
Twelve public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. The City received one response in favor and two were returned undeliverable.
Sherman Moore requested staff to review the Zoning Ordinance to see if changes are in
order for the height requirements.
B. PROPONENTS
1. Michael Garner of 201 & 205 Sylvan spoke in favor of the variance.
2. Dane Lester, son of Ms. Sheppard, spoke of the importance of the handicap
access for his mother.
3. Lou Ann Martin of 1103 Oak Leaf, spoke in favor of the variance.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none.
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
Motion by Charles Schoppe to approve Variance Request #11-93000009, for the property located
at 217 Sylvan Street to build a deck with handicapped ramp over one foot height limit in the front
yard. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt.
No. 2).
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Nays: None
Abstain: None
4. Close Public Hearing
Chairman Maltsberger closed the public hearing at 6:15pm.
5. Administrative Reports
The Planning and Zoning Commission is currently working with consultant on the Comprehensive
Plan Update. The Commission reviewed Chapter 2 at the September 15th Planning & Zoning
Commission Meeting.
The City is currently working with the perspective consultant on updating the Northside
Neighborhood Plan.
6. Board Comments
There were none.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Rod Rothermel to adjourn. Second by Sherman Moore. Motion Carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, Charles Schoppe, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Chairman George Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6:16pm.
Submitted by
Secretary, Zonirig`BYard of Adjustment
Approved on this 1 day of �� 2011.
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George Maltsberger
Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment