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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-16 _ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS NOVEMBER 16, 2000 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Victor Blood at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B"of the Municipal Building. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Victor Blood John Deithloff Tony May Eddie Price Bill Williams Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works / City Engineer Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kurt Kasson, Building Official Mark Hayslip, Assistant Building Official Gary McKamie, Assistant City Manager Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary -- VISITORS: Steve Overton William C. Meier Bob West Bob Niles Douglas Wildman THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Board Member Eddie Price gave The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Victor Blood called fora motion to approve the minutes of August 24, 2000, as presented. Board Member Eddie Price moved to recommend approval of the minutes. Board Member John Deithloff seconded the motion-. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Victor Blood, Board Members Price, May, Deithloff Nays: None Abstention: Board Member Williams The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Chairman Blood asked that Item 2 be heard first regarding the request for an amortization. Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 2 November 16, 2000 ITEM 2 CASE #00-11-ZBA - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR AN AMORTIZATION Receive public input regarding a request to establish a date certain to terminate a non-conforming use. The applicant, City of Euless, is requesting ZBA action to facilitate the discontinuance of a nonconforming use. This property is located on Oak Crest Addition, Block 1, Lots 1R and 2R,Block 2,Lot 1 Rs on 203,204 and 205 Dickey Drive. Chairman Blood stated that the respondent to Item 2 had requested tabling until the next meeting of January 24, 2001. Mr_ William C_ Meier, Attorney 2350 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, 633 Bobby Court, Keller, Texas, stated he had practiced law in this area for 30 years. He stated Mr. Steve Overton,who is part owner of this property, had asked him to represent this zoning matter, pertaining to a discontinuance of an existing non-conforming use. He stated he needed more time to review the case and requested the Board give him more time. Mr. Bob West,Attorney from Ft Worth,Texas, stated he was representing the City of Euless pertaining to the discontinuance of an existing non-conforming use. He stated he had received a copy of the letter from Mr. Meier and did not have any objection to the postponing of the case. Board Member Deithloff stated he would recommend that this item be brought back to the Board meeting on January 25, 2001. There was discussion among.Chairman Blood and Mr. Bob McFarland, City Attorney determining that the case should be tabled. Board Member Deithloff made the motion to table Case #00-11-ZBA, until the meeting of January 25, 2001. Board Member Tony May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Victor Blood,Board Members Williams, Price, May, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM-t CASE #00-09-ZBL. - HOLD PURL IC HEARING_AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ZONING VARIANCE FOR A CARPORT Receive public input regarding, a request for a Zoning Variance for a carport. The applicant is requesting the variance in order to allow a carport that is already in existence. This property is located on Westwood Village, Block 4, Lot 36, at 302 Newport Circle. Chairman Blood opened the Public Hearing. • Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the variance request. He stated this case is requesting a carport that is in already existence. Mr. Bass stated that staff recommended denial_ Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 3 November 16, 2000 Mr. Marl_Hayslip, Assistant Building_OfficiaL stated the carport was put up without a permit. He stated it was discovered by the Code Services Department and the owner was instructed of a notice of violation and to apply for a permit. He stated that during the review of the application it was discovered that the carport encroached over the front building setback line, He stated there are other locations on the property that it would fit without encroaching over the building lines and setback requirements. Mr_ Bob Niles, 302 Newport Circle, Euless,Texas,stated he felt he had a hardship by the lot being on a circle and not having the frontage to support a carport at the front of the property_ he stated his property was tapered and the house was a L-shaped and would like to enclose the portion to the L-shape. He stated he would appreciate the variance so that he would not have to move the carport to the rear of the property. Mr. Doug Wildman, Kingwood, Texas, stated he had property at Asbury Circle, Euless, Texas_ He stated he was concerned about carports and sees this carport as a threat as far as the value of his home and the surrounding area. He stated he could not support the carport at the current location. Chairman Blood closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Blood gave the rules governing a variance approval. --- Board Member Williams stated that it appears to be the uniqueness of the property is that it sits on a cul-de-sac and that does not qualify for the uniqueness of the definition of the ordinance. He stated this carport encroached over the building line more than just a foot_which might have been an issue for approval. He stated that since this is substantially greater than that. He stated the property owner has an alternative and that should be considered. He requested the variance to be denied. Board Member May asked staff if there were easements to the property. Mr. Hayslip stated none to the side properties. Board Member Williams made the motion to deny variance Case #00-09-ZBA, as requested. Board Member Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Victor Blood, Board Members, Williams, Price, May, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. - �� i - Ch • man Victor Blood Date