HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-14 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of November 13,2014
Board Members Present: Charles Schoppe, T.J. Walker, Chester Pool, Nettie Warren (Alt 1), and
Doug Martin (Alt 2)
Board Members Absent: Lawrence McNeal and Rod Rothermel
City Staff Present: Planning Director Tim Tietjens, City Planner Eric Ensey, Assistant City
Attorney Clark Askins,and Office Coordinator Peggy Lee
1. Call to Order.
Vice-Chairman Charles Schoppe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Board Members Charles Schoppe, T.J. Walker, Chester Pool, Nettie Warren (Alt 1), and Doug
Martin (Alt 2)were present for roll call.
3. Consider approval of meeting minutes: October 23,2014.
Motion b Doug Martin to approve the meeting minutes of October 23,2014.
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Second by Chester Pool. Motion carried.
Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe, Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin
Nays: None
4. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request#14-93000007,a request by Electric
Guard Dog, on behalf of Apple Towing, owner of the property located at 400 E. Main Street,
further described as Lots 1-26, and the abandoned alley, Block 195, Town of La Porte. The
applicant is seeking approval of a variance to retain a 10-foot high, 12 volt battery operated,
solar powered, electric security fence that produces 7,000 volts of shock contrary to the
provisions of Section 106-799 of the Code of Ordinances.
Vice-Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m.
A. Staff Presentation
City Planner Eric Ensey presented staff's report on a variance request by Electric Guard Dog
to retain a 10-foot high, 12 volt battery operated, solar powered, electric security fence
producing 7,000 volts of shock, which is prohibited by Section 106-799 of the Code of
Ordinances. The fence was installed without a permit for Apple Towing located at 400 E.
Main Street. Electric fences are only allowed on the premises of single family dwellings and
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only for the purpose of restraining dogs and/or livestock. Although the fence is still in place,
it has been de-activated pending a decision by the Board.
Public hearing notices were mailed to 12 property owners located within 200' of the subject
tract. The City received one response in favor of the request.
B. Applicant Presentation
Vice-Chairman Schoppe swore in Electric Guard Dog representative Michael Pate, 7608
Fairfield Rd., Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Pate stated the apparatus was installed
approximately 12 inches behind the existing permitted 8-foot fence. The system was
installed for security purposes.
Vice-Chairman Charles Schoppe swore in Mike Scully, 1959 Emerald Point Lane, League City,
TX, Owner/President of Apple Towing. Mr. Scully apologized for violation of the code by
constructing the fence prior to obtaining approval from the City. Apple Towing is under
contract to manage seized vehicular assets for the United States Treasury. A 10-foot fence
is required.
C. Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
D. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
Motion by T.J.Walker to deny Variance Request#14-93000007.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool,Charles Schoppe,Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin
Nays: None
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals
from the Board of Adjustment.
5. A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request 14-93000008, a request by Ronnie
and Bonnie Hedrick,owner of the property located at 1602 Willow View, further described as
Lot 14,Willow View. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow construction of a
1,500 square foot garage/storage building contrary to the provisions of Section 106-741 of the
Code of Ordinances.
Vice-Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
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A. Staff Presentation
City Planner Eric Ensey presented staff's report on a variance request by Ronnie and Bonnie
Hedrick to allow construction of a 1,500 square foot garage/storage building on their
property located at 1602 Willow View.
Public hearing notices were mailed to 11 property owners located within 200' of the subject
tract. The City received one response in favor of the request.
B. Applicant Presentation
Vice Chairman Schoppe swore in the applicant, Ronnie Hedrick, Jr., 1602 Willow View. Mr.
Hedrick stated he is a car collector and needs additional storage for his cars and boat. Mr.
Hedrick noted there are other existing storage buildings in the area.
C. Public Comments
Susie McDonald, 1010 N. P Street, homeowner to the rear of the subject property,
expressed concerns over the variance request. Mrs. McDonald and her husband previously
built a storage building and had to abide by the regulations. Mrs. McDonald expressed
concern about property devaluation and additional noise,since the proposed building would
be located in close proximity to her master bedroom.
Steve Rocky, 1505 Willow View, spoke in favor of the variance request. Mr. Rocky has a
1,500 sq. ft. storage building and believes the Hedricks should be allowed to build the
storage building.
D. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
Motion by Chester Pool to approve Variance Request#14-93000008 to allow construction of a
1,500 square foot garage/storage building at the property located at 1602 Willow View.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: T.J.Walker,Chester Pool, Nettie Warren,and Doug Martin
Nays: Charles Schoppe
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances: Appeals
from the Board of Adjustment.
6. Administrative Reports
There were no administrative reports.
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7. Board comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of.staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policy.
There were no comments from the Board.
8. Adjourn
Motion by T.J.Walker to adjourn.
Second by Chester Pool. Vice-Chairman Schoppe adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Res a tfully submitted,
Peggy 60 U
Secretary,Zoning Board of Adjustment
Passed and Approved on & l/ 2014.
Rod Rothermel
Chairman,Zoning Board of Adjustment