1991-12-12
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
Board of Adjustment Meeting
December 12, 1991 7 P. M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Sorenson, Chairman; Ernest Johnson, Vice
Chairman; Robert Downard, Fred Joyce, and Karen Reynolds,
Alternate # 2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joe Bentley and Dennis Minder, Alternate # 1 .
STAFF PRESENT: Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator and Jean Bryson,
Building Secretary.
Agenda Item No. 2 Approval of the Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1991
Meeting.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Joyce
With no objections, Mr. Sorenson, deemed the minutes of October 24,
1991 approved.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the November 14, 1991
Meeting.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Joyce
With no objections, Mr. Sorenson, deemed the minutes of November
14, 1991 approved.
Agenda Item # 3 Administrative Comments.
Mrs. Gandy reminded the Board of the COG Seminar December 13, 1991.
Agenda Item # 4 ZBA CASE # 141, Variance to Ordinance No. 480.
Variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 34.1(y) which allows a
developer to place a maximum 500 square foot temporary sales
facility and 500 square foot construction facility for a period of
two (2) years on the property being developed. The developer
proposes a 1,076 square foot facility for the purposes of sales
only. This exceed the maximum allowed by 576 square feet. The
location is 210 Timber Lake Drive, being legally described as Block
2 Lot Timber Lake Phase I. The current zoning is "R-P.U.D.",
Residential Planned Unit Development. The owner is Southlake Joint
Venture and the applicant is Timberlake Realty, Darlene M. Carmody,
Sales & Marketing Manager.
~rrr►'
r
Board of Adjustment Meeting Page 2
December 12, 1991
Agenda Item # 4 Continued.
A presentation was made by Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator. She
reported that Five (5) notices were sent to property owners within
~t 200 feet and there had been One (1) responses in favor of the
request.
Public Hearing
Timberlake Realty, Applicant, was represented by Darlene M.
Carmody, Sales & Marketing Manager.
a~
IW There was no opposition to the request
Public Hearing Closed.
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made to grant the request
for a Variance to ordinance No. 480, Section 34.1(y) subject to
adequate landscaping approved by the Zoning Administrator,
underpinning of the structure to look as permanent as possible,
removal of the structure within 60 days if there is a cessation of
the approved use during the 2 year period, restoration of the land
to near original state. If removal is necessary, the Zoning
Administrator may extend the 60-day limit, but may not extend the 2
year period.
The finding were stated by Mr. Sorenson that special conditions and
circumstances exist which are peculiar to the structure or building
and which are not applicable to other structures and buildings in
6 the same district. That literal interpretation of the 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 lands, structures, or building in
the same district.
Motion: Sorenson
Second: Joyce
Ayes: Downard, Joyce, Reynolds, Sorenson
Nays: Johnson
Vote: 4 - 1 to grant
w Agenda Item # 5, ZBA Case # 143, Special Exception Use Permit.
A Case # 143 Special Exception Use Permit for family quarters per
Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12 (1) located at 1700 Randol Mill
Avenue, located on the west side of Randol Mill Avenue across from
Loma Vista. The owner/applicant is Thomas J. and Susan J.
Holbein. The current zoning is "AG", Agricultural and the
requested zoning is "SF-lA, Single Family-lA.
~w
W
Board of Adjustment Page 3
December 12, 1991
Agenda Item # 5 Continued.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported there were thirteen
(13) notices sent to property owners within 200 feet and there were
no written responses and one (1) inquiry by telephone that offered
no opinion.
Mrs. Gandy stated that on December 5, 1991, the P & Z voted (7-0)
to approve the requested SF-lA application. The City council will
hear the request on December 17, 1991 and January 7, 1992.
Public Hearing
Gary L. Morphew, contractor, was present to represent the
owner/applicant and presented a drawing of the 900 sq. ft. quarters.
There was no opposition.
Public Hearing Closed.
I 6o A motion was made to grant the request for a Special Exception Use
Permit for family quarters per ordinance No. 480 contingent upon
Council "SF-lA" request and limiting the quarters to 900 sq. ft.
(30' x 30') .
Motion: Joyce
Second: Johnson
Ayes: Downard, Joyce, Reynolds, Johnson, Sorenson
Nays: None
Vote: 5-0 to grant
Agenda Item # 6, ZBA Case # 144, Special Exception Use Permit.
ZBA Case # 144 a Special Exception Use Permit for the construction
of an accessory building of a size or aggregate size greater than
that permitted in the "SF-1A" district per Ordinance No. 480,
Section 44.12 (3) on property located at 1700 Randol Mill Avenue,
legally described as 1.8465 acres out of the William Winn Survey,
Abstract No. 1660, Tract 1D.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported there were thirteen
(13) notices sent to property owners within 200 feet and there were
no written responses and one (1) inquiry by telephone that offered
no opinion.
Public Hearing
Gary L. Morphew, contractor, was present to represent the
owner/applicant stated that there is an existing 1,582 sq.ft.
foundation on site and the applicants propose removing the existing
err, barn and rebuilding a 900 sq. ft. family quarters and covering the
remaining foundation with a covered patio.
i
6
Board of Adjustment Page 4
December 12, 1991
There was no opposition.
Public Hearing Closed.
A motion was made to grant the Special Exception Use Permit for the
construction of an accessory building (family quarters with covered
patio on existing foundation) and including the existing well house
on site which is 88 sq. ft. The total not to exceed 1,670 sq. ft.
of accessory use a size greater than that permitted in the "SF-lA"
district per Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12 (3).
Motion: Johnson
Second: Downard
Ayes: Downard, Joyce, Reynolds, Johnson, Sorenson
Nays: None
Vote: 5-0 to grant
Agenda Item # 7 Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 480.
A discussion was held on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 480.
Agenda Item # 8 Board of Adjustment Rules of Order, Procedure,
and Conduct.
A discussion was held on the Board of Adjustment Rules of Order,
Procedure and Conduct.
Agenda Item # 9 Meeting Adjourn.
With no objection Mr. Sorenson deemed the meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned 10:10 P. M.
Arthur S enson, Chairman
can Brys6ri-,
0 ttended meeting and prepared minutes
ATTEST: Imo'
a ra L. LdGrand
'f,.►, city secretary
November 26, 1991
City of Southlake
667 N. Carroll Avenue
Southlake, Texas 76092
Attention: Zoning Board
This letter is to acknowledge that Darlene M. Carmody
is authorized to represent us at the Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting on December 121 1991 at Southlake
regarding our needs for additional marketing space.
Sincerely,
Joh J Da ich IV
Gener Man er
thl Jo' t Venture
JJD rc
Re Ashton Woods Homes 14860 Montfort Suite 105 Dallas, Texas 75240 (214) 490-3255
rr~
J
J
1
O
2
Q
O
k
IV-
:3 1
y
C
~ i
I d
d
N
r
d
v
Lo
Z
r.
rl
IZZ
us