Item 8ACITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
August 9, 2016
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lori Payne, City Secretary
Item 8A
Subject: Resolution No. 16-041, Appoint members to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment to fill vacancies and to name a Chairman and Vice
Chairman
Action Requested: Resolution No. 16-041, Appoint members to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment (ZBA) to fill vacancies and to name a Chairman and
Vice Chairman
Background
Information: A Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake was approved by the
voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987.
In the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI concerns Planning and
Zoning, and Section 11.02 allows for a Board of Adjustment, which
shall have all of the powers and authority as set forth in state law
and such additional powers and privileges as may be duly assigned
to it by the ordinances of the City.
Pursuant to Section 44.1, of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, the
Board of Adjustment was established to consist of five members
and four alternates to be appointed by the City Council. The term
of office for said members shall be for two years. Three members
and two alternates shall be appointed to serve terms beginning in
odd numbered years and two members and two alternates shall be
appointed to serve terms beginning in even numbered years.
Section 44.2, of Ordinance No 480, as amended, provides for the
proceedings of the board. "All cases to be heard by the Board of
Adjustment shall always be heard by a minimum of four members."
Likewise, Section 44.7, states that "the concurring vote of four
members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order,
requirement, decision, or determination of the Administrative
Official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon
which the Board is required to pass under this ordinance, as
amended), or to approve any variance."
Currently, there are two vacancies on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment:
Vacant, Place 1 (term expires June 2018), and
Vacant, Alternate No. 4 (term expires June 2018).
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The following citizens currently serve on the ZBA:
Name
Term Expires
Vacant, Place 1
June 2018
Ronell Smith, Place 2
June 2017
Kourosh Panahy, Place 3 (current Vice
Chairman)
June 2017
Brett Nickel, Place 4
June 2018
Jeff Medici, Place 5
June 2017
Rob Baker, Alternate No. 1
June 2017
Robert Kemins, Alternate No. 2
June 2018
Gina Phalen, Alternate No. 3
June 2017
Vacant, Alternate No. 4
June 2018
To assist Council with appointments, please note the following
persons have expressed an interest in serving on ZBA and
attached are copies of applications:
• Michael Carter
• John Kutch Jr.
• Michael Quinones
• David Treichler
Please keep in mind that Council will also need to name a
Chairman and Vice Chairman.
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Resolution No. 16-041
Existing membership listing
Applications
RESOLUTION NO. 16-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES
AND TO NAME A CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake has a Zoning Board of Adjustment as stated in
the City Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI, Section 11.02; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 44, calls for a five member
board with four alternate members to serve for two-year terms; and,
WHEREAS, there are two vacancies with terms expiring in June 2018 for Place 1
and Alternate No. 4.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 44, Council must
also appoint a Chairman and Vice Chairman.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council hereby appoints the following persons to serve on the
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Place 1, term expires June 2018
Alternate No. 4, term expires June 2018
Section 3. The City Council hereby names as Chairman and
as Vice -Chairman.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by
the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16T" DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
BY:
Laura Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne
City Secretary