HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-20, Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of AdjustmentPHILLIP HOOT
Board Member Position 1
THOMAS DEEN
Board Member Posklon 2
ROD ROTHERML
Board Member Position 3
ZBOA Chairman
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
DENNIS OIAN
Board Member Position 4
NETTIE WARREN
Board Member Position 5
PAT MCCASE
Board Member Alternate 1
JOHN BLAKEMORE
Board Member Atlemate 2
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Thursday, September 17,
2020, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the
following in attendance:
Board Members present: Phillip Hoot, Thomas Dean, Dennis Olen, and Nettie Warren,
Alternates present: Pat McCabe and John Blakemore.
Board Members absent: Chairman Rod Rothemlel
City Staff present: Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director; Chase Stewart, Planning Technician
1. CALL TO ORDER—Actino Chairwoman Warren called the meeting to order at 600 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: — All members and a0emates were present with the exception of Chairman
Rothennel.
3. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to rive minutes per person, in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
No Comment.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES:
a. Approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 28, 2020.
Board Member Dian moved to approve the meetino minutes the motion was adopted 5-0 Board Member Hoot
abstained.
5. VARIANCE #20-93000001: Open public hearing to consider Variance #20-93000002, a request by Kay Martin for
a tract of land located at 218 North 2no St., and legally described as Lots 1 & 2, Block 62, Town of La Porte. The
applicant is seeking approval of a variance from the requirements of Section 106-771 (2) of the city code of
ordinances
Planning Technician Chase StewartPresented the variance to the board and explained why a variance was
needed for this item.
Applicant Kay Martin 218 N. 2n° Sl spoke in favor of the variance and provided details regarding her need for the
additional handrails on her deck.
S. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING: Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:22 PM.
7. CONSIDERATION:
Board Member Hoot made a motion to approve the requested variance as stated the motion was adopted 5-0
Acting Chairwoman Warren recused herself.
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None
9. BOARD COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city
employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
policies.
None
ADJOURN — Board Member Hoot made a motion to adioum the meeting at 6:25 PM: the motion was adopted 5-0.
Chase. Stewart, Zonin oar of justmer Secretary
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Rod Rothennel, Zoning Boar of Adjustment Chairman
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