1996-07-11 (2)
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
July 11, 1996 7:10 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Sorenson, Vice Chairman; Karen Cienki, Ron Troy, Sally Hall,
William Kemp, Alternate #1; John Smart, Alternate #2.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Fred Joyce, Chairman.
STAFF PRESENT: Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator; Jean Bryson, Secretary; Stephanie
Sarakatis, Asst. to the Zoning Administrator.
Agenda Item #2 Approval of the Minutes.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of June 27, 1996 as presented.
Motion: Sorenson
Second: Hall
Hearing no objection the minutes of June 27,1996 were deemed approved as presented by the
Chair.
Agenda Item #3 Administrative Comments.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported two board members would not be present for the
next regular meeting on July 25, 1996.
Agenda Item #4 ZBA Case #257 Variance.
ZBA Case #257, a Variance to ordinance No. 480, Section 14.5 (b), requiring lots in "SF-20B"
Single Family Residential to have front yards no less than thirty-five feet (35'). The original
setback per Ordinance 161. "A-2" One-Family District, allowed for a minimum front yard of
twenty-five feet (25'). The applicant is requesting a front yard of fifteen feet (15'). The
location is 3120 Peninsula Drive, being legally described as Lot 58, Block 2, Dove Estates. The
owner is Linda Morgan and the applicant is Duane R. Heiner.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported that a letter was received from Duane R. Heiner,
applicant, requesting that ZBA Case #257 be tabled to the next board meeting, July 25, 1996.
A motion was made to table ZBA Case #257 to the next meeting July 25, 1996 as requested.
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July 11, 1996
Agenda Item #4 continued.
Motion: Troy
Second: Hall
Ayes: Kemp, Hall, Troy, Cienki, Sorenson
Nays: None
Vote: 5-0 to table
Agenda Item #5 ZBA Case #258 Special Exception.
ZBA Case # 258, a Special Exception Use Permit for Family Quarters per Ordinance No. 480
Section 44.12(1). The proposed quarters will be approximately 968 s.f. The location is 2079
North Carroll Ave., being legally described as Tract 4C, F. Throop Survey No. 1511 and being
approximately, 1.379 acres. Owner\Applicant is Richard Bartholomew.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, reported that six (6) notices were sent to property owners
within 200 feet and three response were received, (2 in favor and 1 opposed to the request) .
Public Hearing.
Richard Bartholomew, owner\applicant, said he is wanting to add an additional 2600 s. f. to the
existing structure that is approximately 968 s. f. to be attached by a breeze way only. The
additional area would be the primary structure and the existing area would be occupied as family
quarters only.
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition of the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
After a lengthy discussion the board amended the request.
The requested exception is specifically permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, as set forth in
Section 44.12 (1); and a motion was made to grant ZBA Case #258 a Special Use Permit, the
primary structure will be separated by ten feet (10') from the family quarters.
Motion: Kemp
Second: Hall
Ayes: Kemp, Hall, Troy, Cienki, Sorenson
Nays: none
Vote: 5-0 to grant
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Agenda Item #6 ZBA Case #259 Variance.
ZBA Case # 259 a variance to Ordinance No. 480, Section 14.5 (b) requiring lots in "SF-20B"
Single Family Residential to have front yards no less than thirty-five feet (35'); Section 14.5 (c),
requiring side yards to be no less than fifteen feet (15'); and Section 14.5 (d), requiring rear
yards to be no less than forty feet (40'). The original setback per Ordinance 161, "A-2" One
Family District allowed for a minimum front yard of twenty-five feet (25'), a minimum side
yard of ten feet (10'), and a minimum rear yard of twenty-five feet. The location is 1320
Burney Lane, being legally described as Lot 3, Block 2 Dove Estates. The owners are Wayne
W. and Roberta L. Dinsmore and the applicant is J. P. Gresham, Jr.
A presentation was by Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator. Ms. Gandy reported that eighteen
(18) notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet with three (3) responses, (two (2) in
favor of the request and one (1) in opposition).
Public Hearing.
J. P. Gresham, Jr. was present and said he is asking the board to grant a variance to Ordinance
No. 480 "SF-20B" and the original setback requirements of twenty-five (25) feet as per
Ordinance No. 161 "A-2".
There was no other person wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition of the request.
Public Hearing Closed.
The finding were stated by Mr. Sorenson.
Pursuant to the finds set forth in this case, a motion was made to Grant ZBA Case #259 a
variance to Ordinance No. 280, Section 14.5 (b) as requested.
Motion: Sorenson
Second: Hall
Ayes: Kemp, Hall, Troy, Cienki, Sorenson
Nays: None
Vote: 5 - 0 to grant as requested
Agenda Item #7 Meeting Adjourned.
With no objections the Chair deemed the meeting adjourned.
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Agenda Item #7 continued.
Meeting Adjourned 9:00 P. M.
Fred J e Chai an
an Bryson
Attended the meeting and prepared the minutes
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