HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-06 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
November 6, 2008
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Luther
Dube at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in City Hall of
the Municipal Building. Chairman Luther Dube stated there was a quorum of members of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment present.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Luther Dube Harry Zimmer
Vice Chairman Karin Newell Steven Ellis
Robert Wooldridge
Ruby Anne Crites
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Bob Canoy
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation was given by Karin Newell.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of October 23, 2008
Board Member Crites made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of October 23,
2008. Vice Chairman Newell seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Dube, Vice Chairman Newell, Board Members Wooldridge and Crites
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
ITEM 2 CASE #08-05-ZBA — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A
REQUEST FOR A ZONING VARIANCE
Receive public input regarding a request for a Zoning Variance for The Villas at
Texas Star Addition, Block F, Lot 17. The applicant is requesting a variance to
the front yard setback requirements. This property is located at 1010 Texas
Star Court.
Chairman Dube opened the public hearing.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes November 6, 2008
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case.
The applicant, Meritage Homes, represented by Cherie Russell, is requesting a variance to
the front yard setback requirement for The Villas at Texas Star Addition, Block F, Lot 17. The
currently platted front yard setback requirement of twenty (20) feet is consistent with the "R-
1L" (Single-Family Limited Dwelling District) development standards. However, due to the
drastic nature of portions of the 20' setback on this lot created by the adjacent cul-de-sac, the
applicant would be extremely limited on building options. A strict adherence to the 20'
setback would result in the front of home constructed on the lot being in excess of 40' behind
the front of the adjacent home. The home constructed with the variance would still result in
the front building line being located behind the adjacent homes front building line by
approximately 12'. This would assist in maintaining the character and symmetry of the
neighborhood. The applicant is not seeking a variance to the rear or side building lines. In
the exhibit provided by the applicant, the proposed home layout would indicate the rear of the
home being constructed to be 29' from the rear property line. This is well in excess of the
required 15' rear building line. Our records indicate that the home immediately adjacent to
south of the subject property has a recorded survey plat rear building setback of 18.2' (15'
minimum required by plat) and a 20.6' front building setback (20' required by plat). The
property located immediately adjacent to the north of the subject property is part of a HOA
open space lot and will not, at any time, be built upon. Staff believes that practical difficulties
would result from the strict compliance with the platting regulations and that the public
interest is better served by the granting of the variance to the platting regulations. Staff
supports the applicant's request, and would recommend that the ZBA authorize a variance to
r' the front yard setback requirement.
Bob Canoy, 2009 Ravinia Drive, Arlington, Texas, thanked the Board for their consideration.
Chairman Dube asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments.
Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
There were no questions among the Board.
Board Member Crites made a motion to approve case #08-05-ZBA to allow approximately
140 square feet . Vice Chairman Newell seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Dube, Vice Chairman Newell, Board Members Wooldridge and Crites
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
Chairman Dube adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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