HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of AdjustmentZoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of July 26, 2012
Members Present: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel
Members Absent: Charles Schoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Alt. No 1), and Sherman Moore (Alt. No 2)
City Staff Present: 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 6:01 p.m.
2. Consider approval of the March 22, 2012, meeting minutes.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the minutes of March 22, 2012. Second by Chester Pool.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. Consider Variance Request #12-93000002 for the property located at 3208 Bernard Street,
further described as TR 14A, Spencer Highway Estates, Section 2 U/R, W. B. Roots
Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No. 482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
applicant seeks to build a detached garage with storage in a side yard, contrary to the
provisions of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the
applicant is requesting to build a detached garage with storage in a side yard. This variance is
being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Eleven (11) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. The City received one response in favor of the request.
B. PROPONENTS
Applicant, Yvonne Stanley, spoke in favor of Variance Request 12-93000002.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
Motion by Chester Pool to approve Variance Request #12-93000002, for the property located at
3208 Bernard Street. Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried.
Ayes: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel
Nays:
Abstain:
4. Consider Variance Request #12-93000003 for the property located at 3208 Bernard Street,
further Described as TR 14A, Spencer Highway Estates, Section 2 U/R, W. B. Roots
Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No. 482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The
applicant seeks to construct a front yard fence, contrary to the provisions of Section 106-
971 of the Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section
106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
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A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the
applicant is requesting to build a front yard fence. This variance is being sought under the
terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Eleven (11) public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. The City received one response in favor of the request.
B. PROPONENTS
Applicant, Yvonne Stanley, spoke in favor of Variance Request 12-93000003.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none.
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve Variance Request #12-93000003, for the property located at
3208 Bernard Street. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion carried.
Ayes: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel
Nays:
Abstain:
5. Consider Variance Request #12-93000004 for the property located at 408 North 16th Street,
further described as Lots 1-12, 21-32 and TR C, Block 652, Town of La Porte, Johnson
Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks to allow a
fence erected in the front yard setback, contrary of the provisions of Section 106-791 of the
Code of Ordinances. The variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b)
(2) (b) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
A. STAFF PRESENTATION
Masood Malik, City Planner, presented staff's report. Mr. Malik informed the Board the
applicant is requesting to allow a fence erected in the front yard setback to remain in place.
This variance is being sought under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) (b) of the City's Code
of Ordinances.
Eight public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject
property. The City received two responses in favor, one opposed, and one returned
undeliverable.
B. PROPONENTS
Applicant, Henry Farhat of 408 north 16t" Street, asked the Board to consider approval of the
variance. Mr. Farhat stated the fence would provide protection from theft.
C. OPPONENTS
There were none.
D. PROPONENTS REBUTTAL
There were none.
6. Administrative Reports
Mr. Malik reported that Homebuilder D.R. Horton has been issued 7 permits to build in the Lakes at
Fairmont Greens.
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6. Board Comments
There were none.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Chester Pool to adjourn the meeting. Second by T.J. Walker. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Chester Pool, George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel.
Nays:
Abstain:
Chairman Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6:20pm.
Submitted by,
Shanu n
Secretary, oning Board of Adjustment
Approved on this � day of 2012.
Georg�eMalts b
Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment