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1993-01-14 i r~r. rrr rte. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 667 N. Carroll Avenue BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING January 14, 1993 7 P M MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Joyce, Chairman; Joe Bentley, Vice Chairman; Robert Downard, Dennis Minder, Karen Reynolds, Sharon Hobbs, Alternate # 1; and William Towler, Alternate #2. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator and Jean Bryson, Secretary. Agenda Item # 2 Approval of the Minutes. With no opposition a motion was made to approve the Minutes of October 15, 1992 Regular Meeting. Motion: Bentley Second: Minder Ayes: Downard, Minder, Reynolds, Bentley, Joyce Nays: None Vote: 5-0 Agenda Item # 3 Administrative Comments. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported on January 28, 1993 there are six (6) cases scheduled. Ms. Gandy discussed meeting with Allen Taylor, City Attorney. The irr board suggested dates of February 1st or February 22nd at 7 P. M. Agenda Item # 4 ZBA CASE #161, Variance Case #161. a variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 34.2 (e) which limits the height of an accessory structure to fourteen feet (14). The proposed height of the storage barn is twenty-three feet, nine inches (ground to peak of roof) on property legally described as Block 4, Lot 6, Harbor Oaks Subdivision. The location is 1115 Harbor Retreat. The owner/applicant is John E. and Ona M. Pruitt. A presentation was made by Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator. Ms. Gandy reported that twenty five (25) letters were sent to property owners and that no written response had been received. Public Hearing. Mr. John Pruitt owner/applicant was present and said the foundation had been in place since 1988 for the storage barn and construction was delayed to the loss of his job. In applying for a building permit he was told of a 1991 Ordinance change. eA Board of Adjustment Meeting page 2 January 14, 1993 iU ` Agenda Item # 4 continued. y James G. Humphrey, 1110 Harbor Retreat, said he was in favor of the variance; in the Harbor Oaks area there are many barns similar in structure and height to the one that Mr. Pruitt has submitted. Betty Francis, 1300 White Wing Court, said that she was not in favor of the variance and that she believed the barn would be used for a poultry farm and objected to the noise and the smell. Ms. Francis presented to Ms. Gandy four letters of opposition to the variance request from Noga Pokala 1302 White Wing Court, William P. Hess, Jr. 1309 White Wing Court, Cindy and Michael Miller, 1459 Flaming Circle and Ms. Francis. Kerry Harrington, 1300 White Wing Court, said the height would obstruct their view and he was not in favor of the variance. Marsha Terry, 1479 Flamingo Circle, said she was neutral. Mr. Pruett addressed the questions of Ms. Francis as to the use of the barn and he said it was a storage barn. There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in „ opposition to the request. ' Public Hearing Closed. A motion was made to grant Case # 161 a four (4') foot variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 34.2 (e). The finding were stated that special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the building involved and which are not applicable to other buildings in the same district. That literal interpretation of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district requested will not confer on the applicant any ' special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other buildings in the same district. Motion: Minder Second: Downard Ayes: Downard, Minder, Reynolds, Joyce Nays: Bentley Vote: 4-1 Agenda Item # 5 ZBA CASE #162, Special Exception Use Permit 11r ZBA Case #162, Special Exception Use Permit per Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12 (1) for family quarters/workshop to be located approximately 30 ft. North of the primary structure and ""`N' approximately 200 feet South of the North property line. The habitable area appears to be 289 sq. ft. (17' x 17' ) on the second floor. The location is 1862 North Peytonville, legally described as Lot 2R Block 1, Lamp Estates. Board of Adjustment Meeting page 3 January 14, 1993 Agenda Item # 5 continued. The owner applicant is Michael John Costello. on A presentation was made by Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator. Ms. Gandy reported that twelve (12) letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet and that two (2) responses in favor of the request were received. Public Hearing Jack Bryant, representative and contractor for John Costell said the family quarter is 289 square feet of living area over a storage garage/workshop. The septic system was approved by Kirk Fuqua, Tarrant County Health Department (copy attached), all other utilites will be on the same meter as the principal dwelling. it David A. Wirtala, 1852 N. Peytonville, said Mr. Costell property is heavily wooded and the new construction will not be visible from the street. He is in favor of the request. +~t There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition to the request. Public hearing closed. A motion was made to grant Case # 162 the request for Special Exception Use Permit to construct family quarters/garage/workshop. ilr Motion: Bentley Second: Minder Ayes: Downard, Minder, Reynolds, Bentley, Joyce Nays: None Vote: 5-0 Agenda Item # 6 ZBA CASE #163 Variance. ZBA Case # 163, a variance to the front yard setback requirement per Ordinance No. 480, Section 26.5 (b) for property legally described as 6.3725 acres in the R. D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 922D, Tract 22. The location is 4285 T. W. King Road. Owner, Dalden Corporation. Mrs. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported the Dalden Corporation request Case #163 be tabled. A motion was made to postpone Case # 163 to the January 28, 1993 meeting. Motion: Bentley Second Downard Ayes: Downard, Minder, Reynolds, Bentley, Joyce Nays: None Vote: 5-0 w Board of Adjustment Meeting page 4 0 January 14, 1993 Agenda Item # 7 Meeting Adjourned. With no objections a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Bentley Second Downard ml Ayes: Downard, Minder, Reynolds, Bentley, Joyce Nays: None Vote: 5-0 Meeting Adjourned 8:30 P.M. L-Yr-gd- oy , C irman can Bryson, Attended the meeting and prepared the minutes ATTEST: fir Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary Y~ (rr f' ke~c~dv~ ~ &~ozeiw. ~ J$loZ f~e~-lzm ui.~z. -700 Coo ew~p lwvLL, ~ I _ Wit- ;Y~-t ~uaoNO oll~r. IW i- uj ~ V> n u d L•l % LU f"a 4 z W,•' 2 ~ J ;n 2 Z3 y < C ILA L. CL. y w r C 44 Z ~