1997-04-24
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
April 24, 1997 7:10 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Joyce, Chairperson; Karen Cienki, Ron Troy, John Smart,
Alternate #2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Art Sorenson, Vice Chairperson; William (Bill) Kemp, Alternate #1
STAFF PRESENT: Stefanie Sarakatis, Zoning Assistant; Jean Bryson, Secretary, Charles
Bloomberg, Plans Examiner.
Agenda Item #2 Approval of the Minutes.
With no objections the minutes of April 10, 1997 were deemed approved by the Chair as
presented.
Agenda Item #3 Administrative Comments.
Ms.Stefanie Sarakatis. Zoning Assistant, reported one (1) case to consider on May 15 before
the special meeting with the City Attorney.
Agenda Item #4 ZBA Case #270 Variance
ZBA Case #270 a request for a variance to Ordinance No. 480, § 34.2(e), maximum height
requirement of fourteen (14) feet for accessory structures. The applicant is requesting an
addition to an existing barn not to exceed nineteen (19) feet. The location is 1111 S. White
Chapel Blvd., being Tract 5R1, the Glory Place Addition, being approximately 11.167 acres
situated in the Hiram Granberry Survey, Abstract No. 581. The current zoning is "RE"
Residential Estate District. The owner/applicant is Gary Hargett.
Stefanie Sarakatis, Zoning Assistant, reported that nineteen (19) notices were sent to property
owners within 200 feet and there were three (3) response in favor and none opposed to the
request
Public Hearing.
Mr. Gary Hargett was present and said he needed the existing barn extended for a covered
area for the new foals and that the request is the same height request that was made in 1994.
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Agenda Item #4 continued
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition of the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
The findings were stated by Mr. Joyce.
Pursuant to the finds set forth in this case, a motion was made to Grant ZBA Case # 270 a
variance to Ordinance No. 480, § 34.2 as requested.
Motion: Troy
Second: Smart
Ayes: Smart, Troy Cienki, Joyce
Nays: none
Vote: 4 - 0 to grant as requested
Agenda Item #5 ZBA Case # 271 Variance
ZBA Case #271 a request for a variance to Ordinance No. 480, § 26.5(a), maximum height
requirement of two and one-half (2 '/a) stories or thirty-five (35) feet. The applicant is
requesting a height of three (3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet. The location is 2860 Market
Loop, being Lot 5, Block B, Commerce Business Park, being approximately 2.061 acres
situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474. The current zoning is 1-1" Light
Industrial District. The owner is Randy L. Pack and the applicant is BBJ&E limited.
Stefanie Sarakatis, Zoning Assistant, reported that Five (5) notices were sent to property
owners within 200 feet and there were two (2) response in favor and none opposed to the
request
Public Hearing.
Mr. James Eklund, representing the Eklund's, Inc. (elevator enclosure and components
manufacturing) said the need for the variance is for 900 Sq. Ft. 3rd floor for an elevator to
land. Mr. Eklund said the 3rd floor is for a meeting room, display area and a rest room and
the height not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition of the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
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Agenda Item #5 continued.
The findings were stated by Mr. Joyce.
Pursuant to the findings set forth in this case, a motion to grant a Variance to ZBA Case
# 271 a variance to Ordinance No. 480, § 26.5 (a) as requested.
Motion: Cienki
Second: Troy
Ayes: Smart, Troy, Cienki, Joyce
Nays: None
Vote: 4 - 0 to grant as requested
Agenda Item #6 Meeting Adjourned.
With no objections the Chair deemed the meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned 7:45 P. M.
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