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Home My WebLink About1992-03-05 MINUTES ZONIlIG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MARCH 5, 1992 The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Patrick Sims at 6:05 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Patrick Sims. The Invocation was given by David Massey. BEffi?S & STAFF NS2M 1i lT Patrick Sims Martin Case Harland Ernest Charles Poole David E. Massey Daniel C. Grant (Alternate #1) Jim Huneycutt (Alternate #2) Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary Nevin Mercer, Assistant Building Official Linda Lux, Staff Secretary =MOBS Camcilman Todd Smith Jerry Hauer, Western Hills Limited Partnership Rick Brawn, Bob Eden Real Estate COMM= THE REQUEST Z. OF ME L JERRY HAD ER TO APPEAL THE DECISION FOR ABATEMENT OF THE M 3BERN HITI.S INN. Chairman Sims explained the rules governing a public hearing and opened the hearing for the abatement of the Western Hills Inn, located at 1102 West Euless Boulevard. Mr. Jerry Hauer, 921 - 24th Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota, representing the Western Hills Limited Partnership, advised the Board that he had met with City Manager, Town Hart and Assistant Director of Development, Rod Tyler, earlier in the day to discuss twelve (12) items addressing the security and maintenance of the Western Hills Inn. Mr. Hauer felt that most of the items would be met, but he would need to discuss them with the other partners. Mr. Hauer advised the Board that there are twenty-four (24) investors and he is the authorizing agent for Western Hills. Mr. Hauer stated they have two Z JW1 F ADJ[EI 11TI'S, lNUi 5 1992 - PAGE 1W) I. (cont.) CONSIDERTHE REQUEST OF !R. JERRY HAUER TO APPEAL THE DECISION FOR ABATEMENT OF THE WESTERN HILLS DII. prospective buyers for the property and hopefully they will have funding from Washington, D.C., within the next 60 days. He stated that the next 60 days is very critical to them and should they receive the funding, preferably a cash transaction in order to clear all back taxes, then the Western Hills Inn would be converted into a Senior Citizens residence. The Board stated they were concerned with the fencing issue and the 24-hour security guards for the premises. They advised Mr. Hauer that the fencing and security guards are needed for the safety and welfare of the community. Mr. Hauer stated he understood the necessity of the security guards but the fencing would be very costly to them, especially if the property sold within the next 60 days. He told the Board that he estimates between 500 to 1000 feet of eight foot chain link fencing would be needed costing $3,000 to $6,000. Mr. Hauer advised the Board that there is currently a 24-hour security guard on the premises. City Attorney, Paul Wieneskie, went over the twelve items previously discussed with Mr. Hauer: (1) All broken glass be replaced or covered with a minimum 1/2" plywood to keep intruders and animals out of the buildings. This would include hotel rooms and detached living units located on the west side of the hotel. * Mr. Hauer agreed to the condition. (2) The wood fencing located between the detached living unit and hotel shall be removed in order to provide visual access for security purposes. * Mr. Hauer agreed. (3) Hedging material shall be cut back or removed in order to provide visual access from fire lanes to all doors and windows. * Mr. Hauer agreed. (4) A chain link fence, a minimum of 8' in height topped with barbed wire, shall be provided surrounding all entrances to the structure (see attached drawing). The fence shall be set so that access cannot be gained to the building or to the roof. * Mr. Hauer discussed this item earlier and stated they would do their best, however, they would need time to obtain the neces- sary funding. ZCIW BC1A1 ) OF 1 JORII�4 1IS. I H 5, 1992 - PAGE I. (cant.) CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MIL JERRY FADER TO APPEAL THE DECISION FOR AEMENENT OF ME WESTERN HELLS III. (5) The area around the transformers and air-conditioning units shall be cleaned and cleared of all undergrowth. * Mr. Hauer agreed. (6) "NO TRESPASSING" signs shall be placed in conspicuous places around the building. * Mr. Hauer agreed. (7) The lagoon shall be drained and a method of ensuring that it remain dry shall be provided. . * Mr. Hauer agreed. (8) All reeds and high grass located in lagoon area shall be removed. * Mr. Hauer agreed. (9) The grounds around the building shall be maintained to keep a general appearance of use and care of the building. This includes mowing of the area, trimming shrubbery, maintaining or trimming ground cover. * Mr. Hauer advised that they had already started the lawn maintenance and cleaning. (10) 24-hour on-site security guards shall be provided. No guards will be allowed to live on premises without first providing a plan acceptable to the building official to ensure that adequate living conditions are being provided. * Mr. Hauer advised that currently a man is acting as security guard for the premises and the guard could be housed in a travel trailer with the necessary provisions. He further stated that they would work out the details with the City. (11) The building official is hereby authorized to make periodic on-site inspections as needed to verify compliance with this order. * Mr. Hauer agreed to this condition. BC91 ) C* ?DJL 1J iIS,. WI 5, 1992 - PACYE FU1 I. (cont.) ) CONSIDER TEE REQUEST OF MR. JERRY HAM To APPERL THE DECISION FOR air CF SHE MEMERN LULLS INN. (12) All abandoned vehicles shall be removed from site and the parking lot shall be kept clear of all unauthorized vehicles. * Mr. Hauer stated that the vehicles currently on the premises do not belong to the Western Hills Inn and they do not have the authority to remove the vehicles. City Attorney Wieneskie advised that Mr. Hauer notify the city and autorized the city to take proper action to remove the unauthorized vehicles. Chairman Sims asked for further opponents/proponents. There being none, he closed the public hearing and called for discussion among the board members. Mr. Ernest motioned to require the Western Hills Inn comply with all condi- tions by April 1, 1992, with the exception of the fence requirement which mast be net within 60 days. If at the end of that period there is not full compli- ance, the case would be reviewed by this Board. Mr. Grant seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messers. Sims, Ernest, Poole, Massey and Grant Nays: None Chairman Sims declared the motion carried. CONSIDER U. THE REQUEST OF R . MICHAEL GCNEARI ON BEHALF OF HIS Fes, MAIRiCE GOWER', TD APPEAL THE l) L j ICH FCR ABATEMEW2 CF THE STRUCI.RES IDCATED M 613 N. EIgffiS HUD. Chairman Sims opened the public hearing to appeal the abatement of the struc- tures located at 613 W. Euless Boulevard. Mr. Rick Brown, agent with Bob Eden Real Estate, 414 W. Euless Boulevard, Mess, representing the Gawhari's appeal for the structures located at the above location, appeared before the board members. Mr. Brown advised the Board that Mr. Gowhari is presently in France and he nor his son were able to make their appearance at tonight's meeting. Mr. Brown stated that he had talked with Mr. Gowhari by phone and he was given authorization to obtain a contractor and take care of any problems which need correction. Mr. Brawn BC 1 (W AU7tL4To fl'S, rF�RC 15. 1992 - PACE FIVE II. (cont.) CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF M . MICHAEL GOWHARI ON BEHALF OF HIS FAQ, DICE GONHARI, ¶10 APPEALMNtuecIsmaN FOR ABATEM NP (P THE: STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 613 id. EULES.S BLVD. advised the members that Mr. Kevin Mercer, Assistant Building Official, had discussed with him a list of items for handling. He stated that Mr. Gowhari told him that he would send a notarized letter agreeing to the requests of the building official. Chairman Sims asked for further opponents/proponents. There being none, he closed the public hearing and called for discussion among the board members. Mr. Grant made a motion to draft a letter with conditions and concerns be sent to Mr. Gowhari requesting him to sign and return and stating he would fly with city requests within 45 days. Mr. Ernest seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messers. Sims, Grant, Ernest, Poole and Massey Nays: None Chairman Sims declared the motion carried. ammemmEmr There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Ade/ Chairman Patrick Sims ljl\zba\03-05-92.min