HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-15 Special Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment minutesZoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of February 70, 2015
Board Members Present: Charles Schoppe, Chester Pool, T_J_ Walker, Nettie Warren (Alt 1), and
Doug Martin (AIt 2)
Board Members Absent: Lawrence McNeal and Rod Rothermel
City Staff Present: Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens, 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, Chester Pool, T.J. Walker, Nettie Warren (AIt 1), and Doug
Martin (Alt 2) were present.
3. Consider approval of meeting minutes: January 22, 2015_
Motion by TJ Walker to approve the minutes of January 22, 2015_
Second by Doug Martin_ Motion Carried.
Ayes: Pool, Walker, Warren, Martin, and Schoppe
Nays: None
4_ A public hearing will be held to consider Variance Request #15-93000001, a request by Gerry,
and Tammy Lehew, owner of the property located at 10813 Houston Drive, further described
as Lots 347-352, Block 8, Battleground Estates Section 2_ The applicant is seeking approval of
a variance to allow construction of a 1,800 square foot accessory building contrary to the
provisions of Section 105-741 of the Code of Ordinances_
Vice -Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing.
A_ Staff Presentation
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented staff's report on a variance
request by Gerry and Tammy Lehew to allow construction of an 1,800 square foot accessory
building on the property located at 10813 Houston Drive, Battleground Estates Subdivision_
The requested building exceeds the 1,000 maximum allowed square feet of floor area by
800 feet.
Mr_ Tietjens confirmed that all requirements for public hearing notification had been met_
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B. Applicant Presentation
Vice -Chairman Schoppe swore in the applicant, Gerry Lehew, 10813 Houston Dr. Mr.
Lehew's 11-year old daughter has aspirations of playing softball in college and hopes to
participate in the Olympics. The size of the requested building is needed to have enough
room to construct an indoor pitching and batting tunnel that can be used for practice during
inclement weather. Mr. Lehew shared with the Commission, photos of his property that
showed an existing garage built by Whirlwind, the contractor he intends to use to construct
the new building. Once the facility is no longer needed for practice, the building will be used
for boat and vehicle storage.
C. Public Comments
Vice -Chairman Schoppe swore in Clarence Boyer, 817 Mossey. Mr. Boyer reported his home
was built in 1981 and had never experienced flooding until after the Lehew's built their
home. Mr. Boyer also noted properties at 811 and 823 Mossey have flooded since the
Lehew's home was built. Mr. Boyer believes installation of a ditch, which was previously
discussed with Mr. Lehew, would improve drainage in the area.
D. Question and Answer
Staff responded to questions from the Board.
Motion by Doug Martin to approve Variance Request #15-93000001, as amended by Chester
Pool, to allow construction of a 1,800 square foot accessory building at 10813 Houston Dr.
with the condition there be a grade cut across the east side of the property line to help
improve drainage along Mossey Lane.
Second by Chester Pool. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Pool, Walker, Martin, and Schoppe
Nays: Warren
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 15-93000002, a request by DR
Horton, owner of the property located at 89 Birdie Lane, further described as Lot 45, Block 2,
Lakes at Fairmont Greens Section 1. The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to allow
construction of a new single family residential house that encroaches 0.5 feet into the
required 15-foot rear setback contrary to the provisions of Section 106-333 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Vice -Chairman Schoppe opened the public hearing.
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A. Staff Presentation
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented staff's report on a variance
request by DR Horton to allow construction of a new single family residential house that
encroaches 0.5 feet into the required 15-foot rear setback at 89 Birdie Lane.
Mr. Tietjens confirmed that all requirements for public hearing notification had been met.
B. Applicant Presentation
Vice -Chairman Schoppe swore in Lori Evans, 1012 Autumn Brook St., Seabrook, TX, with DR
Horton Homes. Ms. Evans represented the prospective buyer who, with the new home
construction, would like to have a covered patio that would encroach 0.5 foot into the
required rear setback area.
Charles Schoppe commented he would rather the plans be revised to reduce the patio
length by six inches than grant a variance.
Ms. Evans stated she had presented that option to her corporate office and it was
determined the plans would have to be re -engineered, at an additional cost.
C. Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
D. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
Motion by Doug Martin to approve Variance Request #15-93000002 allowing construction of a
new single family residential house that encroaches 0.5 foot into the required 15-foot rear
setback at the property located at 89 Birdie Lane.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Martin, Walker, Warren, and Schoppe
Nays: Pool
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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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 Charles Schoppe to adjourn.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion carried.
Ayes: Pool, Walker, Warren, Martin, and Schoppe
Nays: None
Vice -Chairman Schoppe adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Res fully submi ed,
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Vice -Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment