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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-02 Called Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment June 2, 1971 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Tim Hobbs called the meeting to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with the following members present; Messrs. Bob Baker, Robert Noonan, Wayne Widner and James Banks, Alternate. (Absent: Mr. Norman Flanagan and Tom Hochleutner, Alternate.) Also present were John Bayuk, Public Works Director, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. Mr. Widner stated he will not participate in the discussion or vote because he was formerly associated with Mr. Meine in business and they are now competitors. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Monte Mitchell , A. R. Meine, Jr. , R. T. Miles, A. C. Krause and E. L. Harmer. PUBLIC HEARING: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 20, REQUEST OF MR. BUDDY MEINE FOR ISSUANCE OF A SIGN PERMIT Chairman Hobbs opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Board of Adjustment Case No. 20 and recognized Mr. Buddy Meine. Mr. Meine stated that he had applied for a permit to erect a sign between the 1300 and 1400 block of West Euless Boulevard, near the Wilshire Shopping Center, to advertise his television business. He stated that the sign, an eight (8) foot marquee, has already been constructed and is ready for installation, as he was not aware that there would be any difficulty in obtaining a permit. Mr. Meine also stated that he proposes to install the sign between the First State Bank and Fort Worth Savings and Loan Building -- that he is of the opinion the sign is a general business sign to be located on property on which his business establishment is located. Mr. John Bayuk, City Public Works Director, read from Section 9, City of Euless Zoning Ordinance No. 347, stating that the City Building Inspector denied issuance of a permit for the sign because he is of the opinion it is classified as an Advertising Sign, which is in violation with the City's Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Bayuk stated that the property on which the sign is to be constructed belongs to Mr. Herman Smith, and Mr. Meine is leasing a portion of the property. 1101, Ikarf .400 (Page Two, Minutes of a Called Meeting, Board of Adjustment, June 2, 1971) Mr. Bayuk presented drawings of Mr. Meine 's sign and stated that the sign, if erected on the proposed site, would block the view of First State Bank from the West and would also block certain businesses on the East. Mr. Bayuk stated that Mr. Bullard, the City Building Inspector, had recommended that Mr. Meine place the sign to the right of the Piggly Wiggly sign -- that this would "bend" the Ordinance; however, Mr. Meine was not in agreement with this recommendation. Mr. R. T. Miles, Attorney representing Mr. Meine, read definitions of grounds and premises from Webster 's Dictionary and pointed out that there are several signs located on buildings in the area and his client is requesting this sign in an effort to advertise his business establishment which is located in Wilshire Shopping Center. Mr. Bayuk pointed out that Mr. Bullard did not know the location of the sign when Mr. Meine called and inquired about a sign. Chairman Hobbs recognized Mayor A. C. Krause, who stated he is concerned about what constitutes ownership of property. Mr. Meine stated that, at the time he leased the property, the owner, Mr. Herman Smith, stated that a large sign would be erected in the shopping center area advertising each business in the area; however, this has not been done. Mr. Meine stated further that he had contacted Mr. Herman Smith, the Piggly Wiggly Store and a few other businesses, and all of them stated that they have no objection to the sign. Chairman Hobbs closed the Public Hearing advising that the Board of Adjustment will consider the case further before making a decision. (Members of the Board adjourned to the Conference Room at this time.) Mr. Noonan made a motion to approve Mr. Meine 's request for a permit to construct the proposed sign. Chairman Hobbs seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Noonan and Hobbs Nays: Mr. Banks Abstained: Mr. Baker Chairman Hobbs declared the motion failed to carry. Members of the Board discussed the matter further. Mr. Noonan made a motion to approve Mr. Meine 's request for a permit to construct the proposed sign. • (Page Three, Minutes of a Called Meeting, Board of Adjustment, June 2, 1971) Chairman Hobbs seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Noonan, Hobbs, Banks and Baker Nays : None Chairman Hobbs declared the motion carried. Mr. Banks commented that he voted in favor of the motion with reservations. (Members of the Board returned to the Council Chambers.) Chairman Hobbs announced that the Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved Mr. Meine 's request for a permit to construct the proposed sign. Mr. Meine thanked the Board for its consideration. II , ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman VF:mai