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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
JUNE 25, 1998
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Fred Bowen at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building. The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was given by
Roger Bates.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Fred Bowen
Vice-Chairman Bill Williams #1 Alternate,Victor Blood
Roger Bates
Eddie Price
Gene Sloan
Katherine Houk, Alternate #2
Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager
Donna Brown, Office Technician
Dolores Tijerina, Staff Secretary
VISITORS:
Joseph Thibodeaux
Debbie Thibodeaux
REGULAR AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES for March 26, 1998
Vice-Chairman Bill Williams made the motion to approve the minutes of March 26, 1998, as presented and the
motion was seconded by Roger Bates. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Board Members Bowen, Sloan, Bates, Williams,
Nays: None
Absent: Victor Blood, Alternate #1
Abstention: Eddie Price, Katherine Houk, Alternate #2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES for May 28, 1998
Board Member Eddie Price made the motion to approve the minutes of May 28,1998 as presented and the motion
was seconded by Roger Bates.
Ayes: Board Members Bates, Williams, Price, Sloan,
Nays: None
Alternate: Katherine Houk, Alternate #2
Absent: Victor Blood, Alternate #1
Abstention: Chairman Fred Bowen,
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING - PAGE TWO
ITEM I. ZBA#98-04 - 710 S. Main St. - Block 8, Lot 18, Cedar Hills Estates Addition
Public input regarding the request of Debbie Thibodeaux for approval to expand a lawfully existing
non-conforming use in a R-1 Zoning District for the construction of a 12' x 12' awning to provide
shade for customers.
Chairman Fred Bowen opened the public hearing and asked Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager,to give
the presentation. Kevin Mercer stated that Debbie Thibodeaux is requesting approval to expand a lawfully existing
non-conforming use for "Thibs Snowcones" located at 710 S. Main, in a R-1 Zoning District to allow for the
construction of a 12'x 12' awning which would be utilized to provide shade for customers. Chairman Fred Bowen
asked the applicant to come forward and give their presentation. Debbie Thibodeaux, 210 Hollywood, stated that
the awning was already built and did not consider it being an eyesore. She also stated that this would not prolong
the life of the building. The awning provides shade for "walk-up" customers, the majority being children.
Chairman Fred Bowen called for proponents to come forward. Mr. Joseph Thibodeaux, 210 Hollywood, stated that
the awning provided the needed shade for the walk-up customers and that future plans included installing a "mister"
which would provide additional cooling for customers.Vice-Chairman Williams asked Mr. Thibodeaux if they planned
to change the awning in anyway. Mrs. Thibodeaux stated that the only change would be to add the "mister" and
that 60% to 70% of their business was children who either walk or ride their bikes.
There being no opponents, Chairman Fred Bowen closed the Public Hearing and opened Item #ZBA 98-04 for
discussion among the board members.
Board Member Roger Bates stated that he didn't see the awning as an eyesore and felt that it was constructed well.
He also stated that it serves the purpose and did not have a dilemma with the request Board Member Eddie Price
asked Kevin Mercer how approval of the request would effect the property if the property was sold and would the
new owner have the non-conforming use. Kevin Mercer stated that the approval of the proposed expansion ran
with the property not the property owner and, once the cover was attached to the building and the building
encountered damage less than 51% of replacement cost of the building they would be able to rebuild as originally
constructed and that any modifications would have to be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Kevin
Mercer stated that through the comprehensive rezoning effort which was just completed the property used to be
zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) and is now zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential).
Chairman Fred Bowen called for a motion on ZBA #98-04. Board Member Roger Bates made the motioned to
approve ZBA#98-04 and was seconded by Board Member Gene Sloan. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Board Members Sloan, William, Bates, Price, Bowen
Nays: None
Absent: Victor Blood, Alternate #1
Alternate: Katherine Houk, Alternate #2
The motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M.
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