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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 9, 1993
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman
Marland Ernest at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Grant. The invocation was given by Charles Poole.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Marland Ernest
Charles Poole
Daniel C. Grant
Bill Williams
David Massey
Councilman Henry Boatright
Randy Byers, Director Public Works & Development
Paul H. Kruckemeyer, City Engineer
Rod W. Tyler, City Planner
Barbara Chambers, Staff Secretary
VISITORS
Darla Pruitt
Donna Johnson
Tom Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Glassey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the previous Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting were unanimously approved
as written.
Chairman Marland Ernest opened the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting as a public hearing
to consider the request of Ms. Darla Pruitt for a variance to the minimum off-street parking
requirements for R-3 (Multi-Family for Townhomes) for Lot 5, Block B of the Lakewood
Townhouse Addition. This property is located at 1719 Lakewood Boulevard.
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Chairman Marland Ernest explained that the decision on this case could be one of the following
decisions: 1.) Approved as proposed, 2.) Denied, 3.) Approved with variation to the request,
and Chairman Ernest informed the visitors and Board that an affirmative decision required a yes
vote from four of the five board members.
I.
CONSIDER REQUEST OF MS. DARLA PRUITT_ ZBA 193-06 - LOT 5, BLOCK B.
LAKEWOOD TOWNHOUSE ADDITION FOR A VARIANCE FOR R-3 (MULTI-
FAMILY FOR TOWNHOMES) FOR LOT 5, BLOCK B OF THE LAKEWOOD
TOWNHOUSE ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 1719 LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD.
Chairman Marland Ernest opened the public hearing for the variance located on Lot 5, Block B
of the Lakewood Townhouse Addition, ZBA Case #93-06.
Chairman Ernest called for proponents to speak to the Board about the variance request.
Ms. Darla Pruitt, 1719 Lakewood Boulevard, stated that she was requesting the variance for a
partial garage enclosure to construct a fourth bedroom. She informed the Board that there was
not enough room to construct a driveway around or to the back of the townhome and the
townhome association does not allow any structure between the houses. Ms. Pruitt stated that
several of her neighbors already have their garages enclosed. She informed the Board that she
has three children and plans to stay in this home for quite some time because she is a single
parent. She stated that the ages of her children are 13 yr. old (daughter), 9 yr. old (son) with
chronic medical problems, and a 6 yr. old (daughter). The garage enclosure is necessary because
of the children's needs.
Board Member Bill Williams asked Ms. Pruitt if there was any potential to build the off street
parking behind her home so that she would be in compliance. Ms. Pruitt stated that there was
not because of the easement and the association which disallows such structures between
properties. She also stated that her back yard is so small that she cannot have a swing set for
her children.
Board Member Daniel Grant asked Ms. Pruitt if there had been any work started on the garage
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enclosure. Ms. Pruitt stated that the work had been started because she was unaware of the
necessity for a building permit. She further stated that concrete had been poured because the
floor needed to be raised and the framing of a wall had been started. Ms. Pruitt stated that no
other work had been done since the inspector came by and red tagged the enclosure.
Mr. Tom Miller, Donna Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Glassey spoke to the Board as proponents
in the variance request. The proponents each stated that many of the neighbors have their garages
enclosed. They also stated that most of the residents in the area do not park their cars in the
garages and this does not pose a problem for off street parking.
There being no opposition Chairman Marland Ernest closed the Public Hearing for discussion
among the Board Members. Chairman Ernest explained to the applicant and to the audience that
the Board voted in accordance with the ordinances and not according to their individual personal
feelings.
David Massey made the motion and Charles Poole seconded the motion to approve ZBA
Case #93-06, request for variance.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Charles Poole, David Massey
Nays: Chairman Marland Ernest, Daniel Grant, Bill Williams
The motion to approve the request for variance was denied.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourne at 7:00 P.M.
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