HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-13 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Zoning Board of AdjustmentZoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of May 23, 2013
Board Members Present: George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore
(Alt 2)
Board Members Absent: Chester Pool, Charles Schoppe, Lawrence McNeal (Alt 1)
City Staff Present: City Planner Masood Malik, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, and
Office Coordinator Peggy Lee
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Maltsberger called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Consider approval of the March 28, 2013, meeting minutes.
Sherman Moore suggested a correction under Item 3, changing "replacement" value to
"appraised" value, which would better reflect what was presented by staff during the meeting.
Motion by Rod Rothermel to approve the March 28, 2013, meeting minutes with a correction to
the third sentence under Item 3.A. by changing the word "replacement" to "appraised" as
follows:
"The City has determined that the primary structure is substandard and the cost of bringing it
into lawful compliance will exceed 50% of the appraised cost of such structure."
Second by Sherman Moore. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt 2)
Nays: None
3. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request #13-93000001 for the property
located at 307 South Iowa Street, further described as Lots 10, 11, south % of Lot 9, and north
of Lot 12, Block 216, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35, La Porte,
Harris County, Texas. The applicant seeks a variance to allow construction of a carport
encroaching two feet (2') into the required side yard setback. This request is being sought
under the terms of Section 106-192 (b) (2) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
A. Staff Presentation
City Planner Masood Malik presented the staff report for Variance Request #13-93000001.
The applicant, James (Fred) Beck, is requesting a variance to allow construction of a carport
encroaching two feet into the required side yard setback at 307 South Iowa Street.
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Public hearing notices were mailed to 23 property owners located within 200' of the subject
tract. The City received four responses to the mail out, all in favor of granting the variance.
B. Proponents
The applicant, Fred Beck of 307 South Iowa, was sworn in by Chairman Maltsberger. Mr.
Beck has plans to construct a commercial grade carport for his large Chevrolet Silverado
pick-up. His home was built in 1945 with a garage that is not large enough to house the
pick-up. As an employee of the City of Deer Park Planning & Development Department, he
understands the City's position in needing to follow the rules. In speaking with his
neighbors, none have expressed objection to the carport.
C. Opponents
There were no opponents.
D. Proponents Rebuttal
There were no rebuttals.
Motion by T.J. Walker to approve Variance Request #13-93000001 to allow construction of a
carport encroaching two feet (2') into the required side yard setback at 307 South Iowa Street.
Second by Rod Rothermel. Motion carried.
Ayes: George Maltsberger, T.J. Walker, Rod Rothermel, and Sherman Moore (Alt 2)
Nays: None
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances:
Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.
4. Administrative Reports
Mr. Malik reported progress on home construction in the Lakes at Fairmont Greens subdivision
and the possibility of soon having a builder for the Retreat at Bayforest North subdivision
located along S. Broadway.
5. Board comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policy.
Sherman Moore inquired about recent activity at Spencer Highway/Main @ SH 146. Mr. Malik
was unaware of any plans.
6. Adjourn
Chairman Maltsberger adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
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Res c fully submitt ,
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Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment
Passed and Approved on , 2013.
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Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment