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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-17 MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS JULY 17, 1995 The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Bill Williams at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Williams. The invocation was given by Jack Hill. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Williams Marland Ernest Fred Bowen Jeff Welch Roger Bates Eddie Price Jack Hill Randy J. Byers, Director of Public Works and Development Rod W. Tyler, City Planner Barbara Chambers, Office Supervisor Linda Lux, Staff Secretary VISITORS Mr. Saverio Alfieri REGULAR AGENDA ITEM I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CALLED MEETING OF JUNE 26, 1995 The motion was made by Jack Hill and seconded by Eddie Price to approve the June 26, 1995, minutes as presented. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Board Members Hill, Price, Bowen, Williams, Bates Nays: none The motion carried. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING - PAGE TWO JULY 17, 1995 ITEM H. ZBA #95-09 - LOT 5, BLOCK D, J. P. HALFORD ADDITION Request of Mr. Saverio Alfieri, owner and operator of Saviano's Italian Cafe, for a variance to Section 84-111 (c)(2) of the Euless Code of Ordinances (Community Business District - minimum 20 foot building setback from property line) located at 100 W. Euless Boulevard Rod Tyler, City Planner, introduced Mr. Alfieri's request for a variance to the minimum 20 foot building setback to allow him to erect a cloth awning to cover the existing outdoor patio area. The patio area encroaches into the minimum required front yard by 13'. The City's Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed this request and determined that granting the variance will not adversely impede the City from providing essential services. The owner will be held responsible for complying with established permitting procedures, which includes obtaining an annual permit for the canopy and providing proof of its flame retardancy. Mr. Tyler stated the City Attorney had responded to Mr. Alfieri's letter of application and verified that the Zoning Board of Adjustment does have the authority to hear and decide on this request. The Board may approve the request provided the Board is satisfied the conditions set forth in Section 84-27 (10) of the Unified Development Code (Code of Ordinances) have been adequately met. Mr. Tyler also informed the Board that property owner notifications had been mailed according to City and State law. Chairman Williams opened the Public Hearing and called for the applicant to make a presentation. Mr. Saverio Alfieri, owner and operator of Saviano's Italian Cafe, stated he wanted to erect a cloth awning over an already existing area where people eat. He stated the patrons would have more privacy and they would be more comfortable especially when the sun was so hot. He informed the Board the awning would be installed by a professional awning company and would meet all fire codes. The awning would be a scalloped valance along the sides to make it look more attractive. The awning will be a flat top with a one foot slope from the top of the building and be approximately 8.6 feet in height. Mr. Alfieri stated, at some point, he would like to attach clear plastic sides to the awning. This would give his customers more comfort and allow them to eat outdoors for a longer period of time during the year. Jack Hill asked Mr. Alfieri if anyone had done a wind load test. Mr. Alfieri stated he did have someone to look at the wind load factor and stated the awning would be anchored into concrete and would be sturdy. Chairman Williams asked if Mr. Alfieri had received any positive or negative feed back from the neighbors regarding the awning. Mr. Alfieri stated he had mentioned his plans to customers and neighbors and they thought it was a great idea. He stated the surrounding businesses were supportive. Mr. Alfieri stated the awning would stay up year round and would need to be ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING - PAGE THREE JULY 17, 1995 replaced every 4-5 years. He also stated he had seating for 40 people inside the restaurant and there is seating for 20 people outdoors. He had considered umbrellas as an alternative to the awning however, it would not be as wind tolerant. There being no other proponents or opponents, Chairman Williams closed the Public Hearing. Board Member Jack Hill made the motion to approve ZBA #95-09 subject to the following: 1.) awning being professionally installed and engineered; 2.) allow clear plastic drops to be professionally installed with no writing or advertisement on the side drops; 3.) the variance is granted contingent on this property always being a restaurant; and 4.) the height be no higher than the existing structure. Board member Fred Bowen seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Board Members Hill, Bowen, Bates, Price, Williams Nays: none The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 P.M. Ahairman Bill Williams zba 1071795.min