2002-12-12 ZBA meeting
REGULAR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING December 12, 2002
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
City Council Chambers of Town Hall
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:00 P.M.
If a need arises to seek the advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this Board of
Adjustment meeting, the issues or matters will be discussed in executive session.
1. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may meet in executive
session to consult with the City Attorney regarding matters authorized by Section 551.071,
including items posted on this agenda.
2. Reconvene: Action necessary on items discussed in executive session.
REGULAR AGENDA: 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Minutes of the September 26, 2002 Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting.
3. Administrative Comments.
4. Consider: Case ZBA-401, Special Exception Use permit per Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12
(4) permitting the construction of accessory buildings located in the front yard. The
applicant is requesting to construct a detached barn located in the front yard.
Public Hearing.
5. Meeting Adjourned.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall, 1400
Main Street and City Hall, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, December 6, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to
the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
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Lori Farwell "
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City Secretary
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REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City of Southlake
1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Southlake, Texas 76092
MEETING DATE: December 12, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: ; David Lambert, Alternate #2 F.C. LeVrier, Alternate #1;
Lewis Miltenberger, Acting Chairman, Ron Troy
MEMBERS ABSENT: ; Vice-Chairman John Reynal, John Smart;
Chairman Mike Sandlin
STAFF PRESENT Ben Bryner, Planner; Shannon Land, ZBA Secretary
Agenda Item #1 Call to Order: Lewis Miltenberger, called the meeting to order at
6:36p.m.
Agenda Item #2 Approval of the Minutes.
The minutes of the September 26, 2002 Regular Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting
were deemed approved by the Acting Chair as presented.
Motion: Troy
Second: Lamber
Ayes: 3
Nayes: 0
Abstains: 1
Vote: 3-0-1 to approve
Agenda Item #3 Administrative Comments
Planner Ben Bryner stated that the next meeting will be January 16, 2003
Agenda Item #4 ZBA Case # 401 Special Exception Use Permit.
Special Exception Use permit Ordinance No. 480, Section 44.12 (4) permitting the
construction of accessory buildings located in the front yard. The applicant is requesting
to construct a detached barn located in the front yard.
The location is 880 Harbor Court, being legally described as Lot 6, Huse Homplace, and
being approximately 3.876 acres.
Ben Bryner, planner, reported that sixteen (16) notices were sent to property owners
within 200 feet and there were three responses in favor of the request.
In response to questions from the board Ben Bryner stated that the building does meet
code and that the only issue is that it is located in front of the residence and that the
applicant will obtain a certificate of occupancy. Ward Flora, 880 Harbor Court,
Southlake, Texas, the applicant, requested the special exception use. He apologized for
not going through the proper channels for having the building erected. He was under the
impression that the builder would take care of the permitting issues. In response to the
boards questions the applicant stated that the building has been up since the Summer of
2000 and there is no plumbing. The building is used to store bicycles and a tractor. The
city became aware of the issue by a city inspector who was on site to oversee the drilling
of a well on the property.
Acting Chairman Miltenberger opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
No one from the audience came forward to speak in favor or in opposition to this item.
Acting Chairman Miltenberger closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
The findings were stated by Acting Chairman Lewis Mitenberger.
A motion subject to the findings was made to approve ZBA Case # 401 as presented.
Motion: Troy
Second: LeVrier
Ayes: 4
Nays: None
Vote: 4-0 to approve
Agenda Item #5 Meeting Adjourned.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Troy
Time: 6:50 p.m.
(Lewis Miltenberger)
(Acting Chairman)
Shannon Land
Secretary
ATTEST:
Lori Farwell
City Secretary
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