1995-08-10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
August 10, 1995 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Joyce, Chairman; Gary Fawks, Vice Chairman; Lloyd Latta,
Dennis Minder, Art Sorenson, John Moore, Alternate #1; Jon Michael Franks, Alternate #2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Jean Bryson, Secretary.
Agenda Item #2 Approval of the Minutes.
With no objections the Chair deemed the minutes of the July 13, 1995 meeting approved.
Agenda Item #3 Administrative Comments.
To be continued after Agenda Item #5.
Agenda Item #4 ZBA Case #237 Special Exception Use Permit.
ZBA Case # 237 Special Exception Use Permit per Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12(3) for
an accessory building exceeding the maximum 1,000 s.f. permitted in the "SF-lA" Single
Family-lA Residential District to allow a private horse stables not exceeding 4,100 s.f. with
the following dimensions (48'6" x 84'6"). The location is 324 East Bob Jones Rd., being
legally described as Lot 2, M. Mahaffey No. 916 Addition, being approximately 4.83 acres
located on the south side of Bob Jones Road approximately 4.83 acres located on the south
side of Bob Jones Road approximately 2,300 feet East of North White Chapel Blvd. The
owner/applicant is Dawne Moore.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported that five (5) notices were sent to property
owners within 200 feet and there was one (1) response in favor the request.
Public Hearing.
Mr. Rick Martin was present to represent Dawne Moore. Mr. Martin had slides of the area
and said the proposed private stables on 5 acre residence was designed to leave as many trees
standing as possible. The plan is to build only a portion at this time due to the lateness in
the season.
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition of the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Board of Adjustment Meeting page 2
August 10, 1995
Agenda Item # 4 continued.
A Motion to grant a Special Exception ZBA Case #237 pursuant to the findings set forth in
this case, grants a Special Exception to the terms of the Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12(3)
as requested.
Motion: Sorenson
Second:
Ayes: Sorenson, Minder, Latta, Fawks, Joyce
Nays: None
Vote: 5-0 to approve
Agenda Item #5 ZBA Case # 238 Variance.
ZBA Case #238, Variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 34.2(e), which requires accessory
buildings to not exceed one story or fourteen feet (14') in height. The applicant requests a
twenty-three foot (23') single story building. The location is 325 East Bob Jones Road,
being legally described as Lot 2, M. Mahaffey No. 916 Addition, being approximately 4.83
acres located on the south side of Bob Jones Road approximately 2,300 feet East of North
White Chapel Blvd. The owner/applicant is Dawne Moore.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported that five (5) notices were sent to property
owners within 200 feet and there was one (1) written response in favor to the request.
Public Hearing.
Rick Martin was present to represent the Dawne Moore. Mr. Martin said, the proposed
stable is designed with an height of 24 feet which is one story with a mezzanine loft for
storage of hay, grain and bedding.
Mr. Martin further said the acreage is heavily wooded throughout the East and South side
with a natural opening on the West side. Through placement and 10 feet additional height
are able to utilize the existing trees and provide privacy, wind protection and shade. The
additional height is visually lost in the trees while allowing additional storage so that no
additional buildings are needed in the future.
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. Sorenson.
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August 10, 1995
Agenda Item # 5 continued.
Pursuant to the finds set forth in this case, a motion was made to Grant ZBA Case # 238 a
variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 34.2(e) as requested.
Motion: Sorenson
Second:
Ayes: Sorenson, Minder, Latta, Fawks, Joyce
Nays: None
Vote: 5-0 to approve
Agenda Item # 3 continued.
A discussion was held on Mr. Sorenson, letter to Council.
Agenda Item #6 Meeting Adjourned.
With no objections the Chair deemed the meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned 8:00 P. M.
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