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City of Colleyville
Zoning Board of
Adjustment
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 City Council Chambers
Call to Order
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to
order by Board member McNosky on May 14, 2014 at 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Board members Jason Elms, Mark Collier, Judson Orlando, and Dee
McNosky
Absent: Board member Mike Patino (Alternate 2), Larry Kainer (Alternate 1), and
Mike Leathers
Staff Present: Ron Ruthven and Taci Wrisley
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board member Elms moved to approve the April 8, 2014 meeting
minutes as written. Board member Collier seconded.
The motion to approve the minutes as written carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 –Elms, Collier, Orlando, and McNosky
2. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
2a Request for a variance to the rear yard setback requirements and to
the lot coverage requirements by buildings in Chapter 3 – Land Use of
the Land Development Code on Lot 12, Block B, of the Covington
Addition, located at 719 Tappen Shire, Case VC14-005
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Board.
The public hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m.
Matt Von Wellsheim, the property owner, came forward and briefed
the Board.
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LouAnn Kleiman, 6017 Sherston Glen, on behalf of the Homeowner
Association, came forward and spoke in opposition of this case.
Steve Ediger, 724 Tappen Shire, came forward and spoke in support
of this case.
Andrew Mittag, 715 Tappen Shire, came forward and spoke in support
of this case.
Two (2) people wished to record their support but did not wish to
speak: Sheryl Milligan, 720 Tappen Shire and Misty Stone, 716
Tappen Shire.
Board member Elms questioned Mr. Von Wellsheim regarding the
existing amenities and what was being proposed. Mr. Von Wellsheim
replied the outdoor kitchen is existing and he is proposing to add a
cover over the existing outdoor kitchen and living area.
Board member Collier questioned Mr. Von Wellsheim regarding
whether the pool was existing as well. Mr. Von Wellsheim replied
correct.
Board member Elms stated based on when the property owners
purchased the home and the time staff made a determination on the
true definition of lot coverage, he personally feels this creates a
hardship. He further explained the configuration of the lot creates a
hardship as well.
Discussion occurred between staff and the Board members regarding
attached and detached structures and placement possibilities for the
proposed structure.
Discussion occurred between the Board and Mr. Von Wellsheim
regarding the concerns of the neighbor directly to the South and who
also shares a rear property line with the applicant.
Board member Elms questioned staff regarding lot coverage. Ron
Ruthven explained the importance of lot coverage restrictions based
on the vision for Colleyville’s future in the 1960s.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed at 7:56 p.m.
Board member Elms made a motion to approve Case VC14-
005. Board member Collier seconded.
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The motion to approve Case VC14-005 carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4 – Elms, Collier, Orlando, and McNosky
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Minutes were written and prepared by:
Taci Wrisley
Planning and Zoning Assistant
The meeting minutes were approved on June 10, 2014 by a vote of __________.
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