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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
JANUARY 22, 1998
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by Vice-
Chairman Eddie Price at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chanters of the Euless Municipal
Building. The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer was given by Roger Bates.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: IVENBERS ABSENT:
Eddie Price Katherine Houk
Gene Sloan
Bill Williams
Roger Bates
Fred Bowen
Victor Blood
Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager
Donna Brown, Office Technician
Dolores Tijerina, Staff Secretary
VISITORS:
Gordon Jones
Chris Green
REGULAR AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MNUTES
Board Member Fred Bowen made the motion to approve the minutes of
November 30, 1997, Special meeting Zoning Board of Adjustments as
presented and the motion was seconded by Roger Bates. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Board Member Sloan, Bates, Bowen, Price,
Nays: None
Abstained: Bill Williams,
Alternate: Victor Blood
The motion carried.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING - PAGE TWO
ITEM I. ZBA#97-09 - Harwood Court, Lot 3, Block A, Harvkood Courts Addition
Public input regarding the request of Mr. Gordon B. Jones for a variance to
the 25 feet minimum side yard requirement in PD #1146 Planned
Development #1146 Zoning District) to allow for the construction of a
residence
Vice-Chairman Eddie Price opened the public hearing and asked Kevin Mercer,
Development Services Manager, to give the presentation. Kevin Mercer stated that Mr.
Jones was requesting a variance to the 25 feet minimum side yard setback required in
the Planned Development#1146 Zoning District.
Vice-Chairman Eddie Price asked the applicant, Mr. Jones, to address the members and
audience. Mr. Jones stated that all building setbacks and easements shown on the
recorded final plat were abided by. He also stated it wasn't until the plumbing and cable
placement were completed that the inspection for the foundation was denied by the City
because of the statement on an exhibit in the PD Ordinance which called for a 25 feet
setback off of Harwood Road Right-of--Way. He interpreted this to mean the existing
Harwood right of way prior to plat filing since if the right-of-way line after the plat filing is
used would render this lot unbuildable. Mr. Jones stated the home had already been sold
and respectfully requested the variance so that the construction may continue.
There being no opponents or proponents, Vice-Chairman Eddie Price dosed the Public
Hearing.
Alternate Board Member Victor Blood asked Mr. Jones if the plat showed a 7.5 feet side
yard on the plat or does the plat not show a side yard at all. Kevin Mercer, Development
Services Manager, answered that the plat was not showing a side yard, but it does show
a 7.5 feet utility easement. Board Member Bill Wlliams asked Mr. Gordon Jones what
was his understanding of the setbacks. Mr. Jones stated his understanding was that it
was 5 feet and that they were abiding by the 7.5 feet drainage easement shown on the
plat. Alternate Board Member Victor Blood stated that was referring to an internal
property line not a street, and in most cases a street would have a larger setback. Vice-
Chairman Eddie Price asked Mr. Jones if he was aware of how far from the fence the
house on the south east corner of Wnston & Harwood was situated. Mr. Jones stated
that it looked to be about 10 feet. Alternate Board Member Victor Blood stated that with
a hip-roof the structure would not be taller than the wall and the roof slopes up both
directions reducing the visual impact into the easement. Board Member Bill Wlliams
stated that on the 8.5 feet it was a 100%variance request and had not heard from the
builder an alternative method to lessen the severity. Alternative Board Member Victor
Blood stated that language should be attached in reference to allow the primary building
as shown but that any accessory structures would be 15 feet from the property line.
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Vice-Chairman Eddie Price called for a motion for ZBA #97-09. Board Member Bill
Williams made the motion to grant the variance limited to the primary structure without
attachments or accessory buildings. The motion was seconded by Board Member Fred
Bowen. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Board Members Sloan, Williams, Bates, Price, Bowen
Nays: None
Alternate: Board Member Victor Blood
ITEM II. PUBIJC HEARING - ZBA #97-10 - 1015 HARWOOD COURT, LOT 4,
BLOCK A, HARWOOD COURTS ADDITION
Public input regarding the request of Mr. Gordon B. Jones for a
variance to the 25 feet minimum side yard requirement in PD
#1146 (Planned Development #1146 Zoning District) to allow for
the construction of a residence
Vice-Chairman Eddie Price opened the Public Hearing and asked Kevin Mercer,
Development Services Manager, to give the presentation. Kevin Mercer stated that Mr.
Gordon Jones was requesting a variance to the 25 feet minimum side yard setback
required in Planned Development #1146 Zoning District.
Mr. Gordon Jones stated nothing had been built on the lot but the lot had been sold and
the plans would be revised to comply with the 15 feet setback. He informed the Board
the structure would be a one story L-Shaped building. Board Member Williams stated a
variance for Lot 4 would still be required to change the 5.5 feet setback to a 15 feet
setback thus granting a variance from 25 feet to 15 feet.
There being no opponents or proponents, Vice-Chairman Eddie Price dosed the Public
Hearing. Having induded Lot 4, Block A in the discussion on Lot 3, Block A, Board
Members declined any further discussion.
Board Member Roger Bates made the motion to deny ZBA#97-10 request as presented.
The motion was seconded by Fred Bowen. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Board Members Sloan, Wlliams, Bates, Price, Bowen
Nays: None
Altemate: Victor Blood
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS - PAGE FOUR
The motion carried.
Board Member Roger Bates made the motion for ZBA #97-10 that the variance be
granted to 15 feet minimum side yard setback requirements. Board Member Bill Wlliams
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Board Member Sloan, Wlliams, Bates, Price, Bowen
Nays: None
Alternate: Victor Blood
The motion carried.
ITEM III ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nominations were taken for Chairman. Secret ballots were counted and Fred Bowen was
voted Chairman.
Nominations were taken for Vice-Chairman. Secret ballots were counted and Bill Williams
was voted Vice-Chairman.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M.
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