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AUGUST 28, 1990
CITY OF EULESS
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
201 NORTH ECTOR DRIVE
EULESS, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order by
Chairman Kerry McCombs at 6:00 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building.
MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT
Kerry McCombs
Pat Sims
David Massey
Jim Huneycutt.
Martin Case
John Craig, Director of Development
Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development
Jean Harris, Staff Secretary
Leah Culbertson, Recording Secretary
VISITORS
Mr. & Mrs. Terrill Cox
Mr. & Mrs. John Weaver
Mr. Chris Willis, David Weekley Homes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Kerry McCombs.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr. Jim Huneycutt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the ZBA meeting of July 24, 1990, were approved as
written.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AUGUST 28, 1990, PAGE TWO
I.
ZBA - #90-05 - REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. JOHN WEAVER, 621 SWEET GUM DRIVE,
MADE JOINTLY WITH DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES, FOR A VARIANCE TO THE 25'
STREET SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Mr. & Mrs. Weaver requested a 21' side yard setback along Tallow Drive
instead of the required 25' . The oblique angle of the lot coupled
with the two (2) 25' set back requirements make complying with the
ordinance unreasonable. Mr. Weaver went on to explain the proposed
21' side yard setback was for the SW corner of the house only. Even
with this proposed variance, they would still be in compliance with
the intent of the ordinance because the back of the house would sit
back further than the 25' building line of the house to the rear of
this property. If the 21' setback is required, the visual line of
uniformity would be achieved; however, if the 25' setback is required
it would not. Mr. Weaver stated that he had spoken to homeowners in
the neighborhood and they had no objections to the 21' set back;
therefore this would not be injurious to adjacent properties.
Mr. Massey asked if the variance request was to change the setback on
the entire building line.
Mr. Tyler stated that the Board could limit the encroachment to the SW
corner of the house as shown on the applicant' s proposal if they
wished.
A motion was made and seconded to grant a variance at 621 Sweet Gum
allowing only the SW corner of the house to encroach into the 25' side
setback by four (4) feet in accordance with the applicant's proposed
site plan.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Messers. Massey, Sims, Huneycutt & Case
Nays: Mr. McCombs
Chairman McCombs declared the motion carried.
II.
ZBA - #90-06 - REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. TERRILL COX FOR A VARIANCE TO THE
6' SIDE YARD REQUIREMENT FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING (SECTION 7-101.6)
AT 405 EVANS DRIVE
Mr. Cox stated that they had substantially completed construction of a
12' x 24' accessory building in their rear yard before being informed
that a permit was needed. At that time, they were made aware that the
building encroached over the Arco utility easement and the 6' setback.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AUGUST 28, 1990, PAGE THREE
Mr. Cox stated a large oak tree was in the yard that they did not want
to destroy by moving the building from the utility easement. Mr. Cox
stated that he had been in contact with Arco Pipeline and providing he
met with Arco's requirements, he would be allowed to keep the building
on the utility easement; therefore, the tree would not have to be
destroyed. Mr. Cox looked at the neighbors' accessory buildings which
had a 3' setback instead of 6'setback and assumed this was allright.
The building was designed to match the house with the same type of
materials and colors. He requested that he be able to leave the
building in the side yard set back as it would be difficult and costly
to move the building. He stated that he had contacted his neighbors
and the quality and location of the building met with their approval.
Mr. Case asked if the building was skid mounted.
Mr. Cox stated that the building was on 4 X 6 piers and skids would be
added to comply with Arco's request.
Mr. Case stated that to comply with Arco's requirements, the building
would have to be skid mounted; therefore, moving the building becomes
less of a problem and would be easier to move clear of the easements.
The Board then voted on whether to approve or not to approve the
request. The vote was as follows:
Approval: Messers. Sims & Massey
Denial: Messers. McCombs, Huneycutt & Case
Chairman McCombs declared the request denied.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at
6:22 p.m.
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