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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Board of Adjustment-Minutes-7/14/2015 City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, July 14, 2015 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 July 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Board members Jason Elms, Mark Collier, Dee Kamerman (Alternate 2), Judson Orlando, and Dee McNosky Absent: Board members Larry Kainer (Alternate 1), and Mike Leathers Staff Present: Patia Boomsma and Taci Wrisley 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Elms made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Board member Collier seconded. The motion to approve the minutes as written carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Elms, Collier, Kamerman, Orlando, and McNosky 2. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 2a Request for a variance to the lot coverage requirements by buildings in Chapter 3 – Land Use of the Land Development Code on Lot 4, Block 1, of the St. Andrews Estates Addition, located at 5900 St. Andrews Court, Case VC15-003 Patia Boomsma presented the case and briefed the Board. The public hearing was opened at 7:05 p.m. Bryon Reid, the builder, came forward and briefed the Board. Mary Reap, the future homeowner, came forward and spoke in support. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes July 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 2 Louie Ocana, the president of the building company, came forward and spoke in support. Board member Elms questioned Mr. Reid regarding whether a different layout for the new home was considered versus asking for a variance. He added he did not believe there was a hardship for this case. Mr. Reid replied they would have considered a different layout, however, the current layout was designed based on the idea of having trees for privacy and shade. Board member McNosky stated she understood the builder would have designed a different layout if there were no trees prior to construction. She further stated the City of Colleyville has requirements for tree removal and proper procedure had to have been taken for the trees on the property to the west to have been removed. Discussion continued regarding the lot and the removal of trees. Board member McNosky questioned staff regarding whether the patio was figured in with the lot coverage calculation. Patia Boomsma replied the patio is flatwork and is not included. Board member Collier questioned staff regarding which developments in the city were allowed fifty percent lot coverage. Patia Boomsma replied the developments that are allowed up to fifty percent lot coverage are in Planned Unit Development (PUD) areas, where lots are considerably smaller in size. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Board member Elms made a motion to deny Case VC15-003. Board member Orlando seconded. The motion to deny Case VC15-003 carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Elms, Collier, Kamerman, Orlando, and McNosky 2b Request for a variance to certain provisions of Section 3.26 Fences, Free Standing Walls, and Screening Materials of the Land Development Code on Lot 1R, Block 2, of the Ratliff Addition, located at 5320 Pleasant Run Road, Case VC15-005 Patia Boomsma presented the case and briefed the Board. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes July 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 3 The public hearing was opened at 7:28 p.m. Gary Belue, the applicant, came forward and briefed the Board. Board member Orlando questioned staff regarding whether there were fence requirements for screening between commercial uses. Patia Boomsma replied no. Board member Orlando questioned Mr. Belue regarding whether there was an existing footer for a fence. Mr. Belue replied yes. Board member Orlando questioned Mr. Belue what was to the north of the subject property. Mr. Belue replied residences and a homeowner’s association detention pond. Board member Kamerman questioned Mr. Belue regarding whether the tree they were attempting to protect would be boxed in the same way it currently is. Mr. Belue replied yes but they would be creating a little more room for the tree. Discussion occurred regarding the current conditions along the property line. Board member Orlando stated he had concerns regarding drainage from 805 Regina Court. Patia Boomsma stated the city had codes regarding drainage requirements that would not allow for someone create more drainage on someone else’s property. Board member Elms made a motion to approve Case VC15-005 with the following conditions: 1) the existing six foot fence be removed 2) an eight foot fence be constructed using the existing footers and 3) the builder shall replace any damaged landscaping. Board member Collier seconded. Board member Orlando questioned Mr. Belue regarding whether he would be willing to continue the curb the existing length of the property. Mr. Belue replied the more excavating that is done, the more damage the tree will endure. The motion to approve Case VC15-005 with the following conditions: 1) the existing six foot fence be removed 2) an eight foot fence be constructed using the existing footers and 3) the builder shall replace any damaged landscaping carried by the following vote: Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes July 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 4 Aye: 5 – Elms, Collier, Kamerman, Orlando, and McNosky 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on September 8, 2015 by a vote of 5-0.