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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-23 MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OCTOBER 23, 1997 The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Chairman Jack Hill at 6:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation were given by Victor Blood. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENTS: ABSENT: Chairman Jack Hill Roger Bates Fred Bowen Bill Williams Eddie Price Victor Blood Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager Jim Moy, Inspections Services Supervisor Donna Brown, Staff Secretary Dolores Tijerina, Staff Secretary VISITORS: Todd Anderson Parvin Anderson REGULAR AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Bill Williams made the motion to approve the minutes of June 26, 1997, Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting as presented and the motion was seconded by Fred Bowen. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Board Members Jack Hill, Bill Williams, Fred Bowen, Victor Blood, Eddie Price Nays: None Absent: Board Member Roger Bates The motion carried. Zoning Board of Adjustments Page 2 October 23, 1997 ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING - #97-08-ZBA - 2417 CONIFER DRIVE A. Public input regarding the request of Todd Anderson for a variance to the 80 feet front setback requirement R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to allow an accessory building approximately 35 feet from the property line Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager, gave a brief description of the property. He stated the applicant was requesting a variance to the 80 feet front setback requirement to the R-1 zoning district for an accessory building which would be located approximately 35 feet from the front property line. He stated the nature of the request was sent to the City Attorney for review and approval to determine whether or not the ZBA had authority to review the case. He stated the City Attorney did respond with authorization for approval that it did meet the criteria for the Zoning Board of Adjustment to authorize granting the variance if they determine the following conditions had been met: 1.) Granting the variance will not be contrary to the public interest; 2.) The variance is needed to relive an unnecessary physical hardship impacting the property such as narrow, shallow, shaped, rough (topographical), and; 3.) The spirit of the code and substantial justice will be served. Chairman Jack Hill opened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant to present his presentation. Todd Anderson, 2417 Conifer Drive, stated the variance would increase the outward appearance of the community by concealing the storage shed in an unnoticed corner area. Mr. Anderson stated that he would take steps immediately to have the fence higher in that area and surround the building with large shrubs covering the East and West sides. He also stated that by placing the storage building in any other area of the yard would restrict future plans for a pool, patio or sunroom, causes drainage problems, blocks view from any window in the house and disrupts a newly installed sprinkler system. Mr. Anderson stated that when the property was purchased the lot had a 13 degree slope. A 102' x 5' retaining wall was installed and numerous loads of dirt brought in to level off the yard. There being no opponents or proponents, Chairman Jack Hill closed the Public Hearing and opened the item up for discussion among the Board Members. — Zoning Board of Adjustments Page 3 October 23,1997 B. Consider the request of Mr. Todd Anderson for a variance to the 80 feet required front setback for accessory bukings in a R-1 District Board Member Bill Wlliams asked Mr. Anderson if he had considered tying the structure into the existing building. Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager, stated that in the R-1 zoning district it does require a minimal roof pitch of 6 on 12 to tie into the existing structure and would be treated as an addition to the house and not as an accessory building. Additions to the house may be constructed as long as they fall behind the 15 feet sideyard building line and the 25 feet front yard building line. He also stated to Mr. Anderson that he would be happy to meet with him and help resolve any questions if he chose this alternate plan. Board Member Victor Blood stated that it is possible to place the structure in that easement if its on a wooden type foundation where it could be moved and also could be placed within 3 feet of the sideyard on the South. Board Member Fred Bowen stated that Mr. Andersons presentation was very helpful and the efforts to beautify the property were greatly appreciated. Chairman Jack Hill dosed the discussion and called for a motion for#97-08-ZBA Board Member Fred Bowen made the motion to deny the variance. The motion was seconded by Board Member Bill Williams. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Board Member Price, Bowen, Williams, Hill Nays: None Abstain: Altemate Board Member Victor Blood Absent: Board Member Roger Bates The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. 414,(244.C.t. -3r3 utt It No itt 7 Chairman Jack Hill Date dtIwp51 ninutes1142397.ZBA