HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of AdjustmentZoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of February 23, 2012
Members Present: George Maltsberger, Rod Rothermel, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Members Absent: Chester Pool, Charles Schoppe, and T.J. Walker,
City Staff Present: Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager; Masood Malik, City Planner; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney; and Shannon Green, Planning Assistant.
1. Call to Order.
Chairman George Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:07p.m.
2. Consider approval of the December 29, 2011, meeting minutes.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the Minutes of December 29, 2011 with the following
correction: #3.0 Opponents; add comments from resident at 755 S. Lobit.
Second by Lawrence McNeal. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, Rod Rothermel, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. Consider Variance Request #12-93000001 for the property located at 10 Bay Oaks Drive,
further described as Lot 3, Block 14, Bay Oaks Subdivision, W. P. Harris Survey, Abstract
No. 30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to construct an accessory
structure up to 20 feet high exceeding the height limit of 15', contrary to the provisions of
Section 106-741 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms
of Section 106-192 (b) (2) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Chairman George Maltsberger opened the Public Hearing at 6:08pm.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staffs report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the
applicant is requesting an additional height of five feet for an accessory building exceeding
the maximum fifteen feet allowed per Sec. 106-741 (b) of the Code of Ordinances. The
purpose is to construct an accessory structure in the rear yard.
Nine public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. The City received no response.
Hugh McCauley, property owner of 6 Bay Oaks, called the City and responded to the
public notice he received. Mr. McCauley spoke in favor of the request but he voiced his
concern of the location of a fence adjacent to his lot. Staff informed him that any dispute
of this nature should be resolved among the neighbors.
B. PROPONENTS
James Lattner of 10 Bay Oaks, spoke in favor of the Variance.
Raymond Willburn of 16 Bay Oaks, spoke in favor of the Variance.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none.
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
Chairman George Maltsberger closed the Public Hearing at 6:18pm.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of February 23, 2012
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Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Variance Request #12-93000001 for the property located at
10 Bay Oaks Drive to construct an accessory structure up to 20 feet high exceeding the height
limit of 15'. Second by Sherman Moore. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, Rod Rothermel, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman
Moore (Alt. No. 2).
Nays: None
Abstain: None
4. Administrative Reports
Masood Malik, City Planner addressed the Board with the following updates:
The final two chapters of the Comprehensive Plan Update were presented at the February
16, 2012, Planning & Zoning Meeting. Projected date of completion is scheduled for July
2012.
A third meeting of the Northside Neighborhood Plan Update is scheduled for March 29, 2012.
5. Board Comments
Vice Chairman Rothermel asked for an update on the Lakes at Fairmont Greens.
Masood Malik reported D.R. Horton is a prospective builder for this subdivision. The City has
moved forward and approved building plans for initial homes to be built. However, delay is on the
owner/developer side, as sign improvement and other cleaning efforts need to be completed at
this site.
Sherman Moore inquired about the new construction at Lomax Rodeo Arena.
Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager, informed the Board the City of La Porte, the Economic
Development Corporation, and the Rodeo Association is funding a design to upgrade the rodeo
arena and the old Lomax City Hall structure. The design is still being finalized.
6. Adjourn
Chairman George Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6:36pm.
Su 'tted by,
Shannon Green
Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment
Approved on this 21 day of 2012.
Rod Rothermel
Vice Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment