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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-27 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS — June 27, 2002 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Victor Blood at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman Victor Blood stated there were five members with two non-voting members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Victor Blood Vice Chairman Tony May Eddie Price Perry Bynum Thomas Stover Robert McMillon, Alt. Luther Dube, Alt. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Larry Lyons, Builder -- Alfredo & Marlene Garnica August & Dianna Meyer Cynthia Thomas Tod Cowley THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was given by Victor Blood. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes of December 13, 2001. Board Member Price seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Blood, Vice Chairman May, Board Members Stover, Bynum and Price. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). Chairman Blood gave rules governing a public hearing. — Zoning Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2 June 27, 2002 — REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Vice Chairman May made a motion for Chairman Blood to remain as Chairman and recommended Perry Bynum as Vice Chairman. Board Member Price seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Blood, Vice Chairman May, Board Members Stover, Bynum and Price. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #02-01-ZBA – HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Receive public input regarding a request for a Zoning Board of Adjustment. The applicant is requesting the variance in order to to construct residential — home. This property is located on Oak Crest Estates, Block 6, Lot 13, on 501 Slaughter Lane. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is requesting to vary from the minimum floor area requirement for R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District). The applicant has purchased a lot at 501 Slaughter Ln. His original submittal requested that he be allowed to construct a home that was 1,381 square feet. The applicant is requesting this variance because it is their belief that the construction of this home would be consistent with the size and value relative to the homes surrounding this general area. The Development Review Committee evaluated this proposal and recommended to the Zoning Board of Adjustments that a minimum 1,500 square foot home be approved for construction. Chairman Blood opened the public hearing. Chairman Blood asked the applicant to come forward for any comments. Larry Lyons, 408 Smith, Grapevine, builder for the Garnica family. Mr. Lyons stated that in the study they conducted there were five houses in the 1,300 square foot range, 22 houses in the 1,400 square foot range and 21 houses in the 1,500 square foot range. This comprised more than 50% of the houses in the exact area around the lot. T he original request was for 1,381 square feet and after speaking with Mr. Collins have — decided it was possible to build 1,500 square feet. Chairman Blood closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents. Zoning Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 June 27, 2002 -- Vice Chairman Bynum asked Mr. Lyons why they wanted to build 1,381 square foot and if 1,500 square feet would be feasible. Mr. Lyons stated this was the house the Gamica's picked out and could afford. The Garnica's financing had been approved long before any of this took place and they should be able to afford 1,500 square feet. Board Member Stover asked why do people buy property and plan to build a home on it knowing that it is against City restrictions. Mr. Lyons stated they looked over the neighborhood and noticed the smaller homes that would be comparable to the size they were going to build. Once they came to the City to see if any regulations had changed is when they were notified of the size requirements. Chairman Blood discussed some of the reasons of why the zoning requirements were changed for this area. Vice Chairman Bynum made a motion to approve case #02-01-ZBA variance of 1,500 square feet of living space. Board Member Price seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: C hairman Blood, V ice Chairman Bynum and Board M embers Stover, May and Price Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. /. / r 4- hairman Victor BI Date