1999-08-12
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
AUGUST 12, 1999 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Minder, Chairperson; Ralph Evans, Vice Chairperson; John
Terrell, Vernon Stansell, Alternate #1; Ron Troy, Alternate #2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Harris, John Smart
STAFF PRESENT: Arthur Wright, Zoning Assistant; Jean Bryson, Secretary.
Agenda Item #2 Approval of the Minutes.
The minutes of the July 15, 1999 meeting were deemed approved by the Chair as presented.
Motion: Troy
Second: Terrell
Ayes: Troy, Stansell, Terrell, Evans, Minder
Nays: None
Vote: 5 - 0 to approve as presented
Agenda Item #3 Administrative Comments.
Mr. Wright reported the next ZBA meeting would be on August 26, 1999 (one case to consider).
Mr. Wright asked if any one was interested in attending the Texas APA workshop; if so he would
make their reservation.
Agenda Item #4 ZBA Case # 327 Variance
ZBA Case No 327, Variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 7.4, which requires that no more
than one dwelling shall be on a single family residential lot, and Section 10.5.g, requiring lots
in the "RE" Single Family Residential Estate District to have a minimum width of three hundred
(300) feet. The applicants are requesting a variance to allow the existing house to remain on the
lot until their new house is constructed, at which time the existing house will be removed, and to
have a lot with a width of not less than two hundred sixty (260) feet at the front building line. The
location is 911 South White Chapel Boulevard, being legally described as Tract 5C situated in the
Hiram Granberry Survey, Abstract No. 581, and being approximately 7.939 acres with the current
zoning "AG" Agricultural District. The owners/applicants are Ted and Lesley Holt.
Mr. Wright reported nineteen (19) notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet and there
were three (3) responses in favor to the request of two (2) variances.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting page 2
August 12, 1999
Agenda Item # 4 continued
Public Hearing.
Mr. Ted Holt, owner/applicant was present asking for a variance to allow his family to continue
to live in the existing house while a new house is being built behind it. Mr. Holt said when the
new house is complete, the existing house will be removed from the lot. Mr. Holt presented to
the board a bid he has for the removal of the existing house.
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
.M The findings for granting a variance were stated by Mr. Minder.
A motion subject to the finding was made to approve ZBA Case No. 327 as amended with the
conditions that no permanent certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building Dept. for the
new house until the old house has been removed, and that this variance shall expire one year from
the date of issuance of the building permit for the new house.
Motion: Evans
Second: Troy
Ayes: Troy, Stansell, Terrell, Evans, Minder
Nays: None
Vote: 5 - 0 to approve as amended
Public Hearing.
Mr. Ted Holt, owner/applicant was present requesting a variance to the minimum lot width of
three hundred (300) feet requirement for Residential Estate District zoning. Mr. Holt stated
that his tract is approximately two hundred sixty feet in width at the front building line
requiring a variance for a reduction in width of forty (40) feet.
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Mr. Minder stated the finding would remain the same.
A motion subject to the finding was made to approve ZBA Case No. 327 a lot with a width of not
less than two hundred sixty feet at the front building line as presented.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting page 3
August 12, 1999
Agenda Item # 4 continued
Motion: Evans
Second: Terrell
Ayes: Troy, Stansell, Terrell, Evans, Minder
Nays: None
Vote: 5 - 0 as presented
Agenda Item #5 Meeting Adjourned.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Stansell
Second: Evans
Ayes: Troy, Stansell, Terrell, Evans, Minder
Nays: None
Vote 5 - 0 to adjourn
Meeting Adjourned 7:35 P. M.
Dennis Minder, Chairman
J
~an Bryson
Attended the meeting and prepared the minutes
ATTEST:
Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
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