HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-17 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of September 28,2017
Board Members Present: Rod Rothermel, Dennis Oian, Nettie Warren, Chester Pool,Thomas Deen
Board Members Absent: Shelley Fuller and Phillip Hoot
City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Director of Planning and
Development Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning
Technician Ryan Cramer
1. Call to Order.
Chairman Rod Rothermel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call of members.
Board member Shelley Fuller was not present. Nettie Warren arrived at 6:01
3. Consider Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. July 27,2017.
Motion by Thomas Deen to Approve the meeting minutes of July 27th, 2017.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Rothermel, Oian, Pool and Deen
Nays: None
Abstain: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Variance Request 17-93000008, a request by Bayway Homes for
tracts of land legally described as Lots 19-23, Block 107,Town of La Porte Subdivision.The
applicant is seeking approval of multiple variances as follows:
a. 12.5 units per acre; contrary to the provisions of Section 106-333(a) of the Code of
Ordinances that allows a maximum of 10 units per acre for townhouse/quadraplex
projects
b. A spacing between driveways of 4 feet;contrary to the provisions of Section 106-835;
Figure 10-2, which requires a minimum of 10 feet between residential driveways.
c. A Distance from the driveway to the property line of 2 feet; contrary to the provisions of
Section 106-835; Figure 10-2, which requires a minimum distance between the driveway
and side lot line of 3 feet.
Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
Planning Technician, Ryan Cramer, presented staff's report on a variance request 17-
93000008.
The applicant would like leniency from the density requirements of the area to maximize
space and build additional townhome/quadraplex units.The applicant also seeks leniency
for setback requirements of their proposed driveways
b. Applicant Presentation
Charles Anders 2346 Farrier's Bend, Friendswood TX: Mr. Anders presented why he was
approaching the ZBOA with his requests of density and setback leniency.To continue a
townhome/quadraplex development.
The board referenced the previous project and were supportive of a similar undertaking.
c. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
d. Question and Answer
There were no questions.
Motion by Chester Pool to approve variance 17-93000008 for the following: 12.5 units per acre
instead of 10, a spacing between driveways of 4 feet instead of 10 feet, and a distance from the
driveway to the property line of 2 feet instead of 3 feet.
Second by Thomas Deen. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Rothermel,Oian, Warren, Pool and Deen
Nays: None
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances:
Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:Consider Variance Request 17-93000009,a request by Henry Farhat for
tracts legally described as Lots 1-32 and abandoned right-of-way Tracts B, C, &D, Block 644,
Town of La Porte Subdivision.
Chairman Rothermel opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
a. Staff Presentation
Planning Technician, Ryan Cramer, presented staff's report on a variance request 17-
93000009.
The request itself is a deviation from the construction of required parking islands for a site
located at the corner of N 16th and N E St.The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) and
previously had a building permit on April 30th, 2015. The property had a temporary
occupancy permit, but the issuance of a permanent occupancy permit was halted because
the applicant hadn't yet constructed the required parking islands as was indicated on the
approved site plan. Staff concludes that there is no hardship to be addressed.
b. Applicant Presentation
Sam Farhat, 501 N 16th St, La Porte TX
c. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Chairman Rothermel closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
d. Question and Answer
Chairman Rothermel: "How big are the islands?"Answer: 135 sq. ft. total, each.
Chester Pool: "Would it be possible to have them put two instead of the required 3?"
Answer:Yes, if the board chose to recommend 2 instead of 3.
Motion by Dennis Oian to grant the variance, under the stipulation that 2 of the required 3
parking islands were constructed.
Second by Nettie Warren. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Rothermel,Oian,Warren, Pool
Nays: Thomas Deen
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read from Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances:
Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.
6. Administrative Reports
Planning Technician Cramer answers questions in regards to Gilley's Club
7. Board comments on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information or existing policy.
N/A
8. Adjourn
Motion by Chester Pool to adjourn.
Second by Thomas Deen. Motion Carried.
Ayes: Rothermel, Deen,Warren, Pool and Oian
Nays: None
Chairman Rothermel adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chase Stewart
Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Rod Rothermel
Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment