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MINUTES
09/11/2017
The Zoning Guam of Adjustment held a special public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2017
at 6:00 p.m. The meeting took place in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 901 Broadway,
Plainview, Texas, wild fine following members present:
VOTING
MEMBERS
PRESENT
NO. MEETINGS
HELD
NO. MEETINGS
ATTENDED
Mark Hardin
Y
14
14
Kevin Carter
y
14
8
Joe Frank Ruda uez
Y
14
t0
Danny Murphree
Y
6
4
Nicole Ramirez
N
14
10
Alban Torres -Alt
N
14
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Nick MI Code Enforcement Judy Rasher, Community
Service Secretary. Mary Ann Dominguez, Community Service Secretary.
Mark Hardin opened the meeting at 6:17 pm, established a quomm and conducted the
consideration of the following Items in the order presented Nick Mogt read the staff reports,
and gave the recommendations for each item.
FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Approval f July 272017 minutes.
Danny Mortared made a motion to approve minutes of July 27, 2017 as presented. Joe Frank
Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carded unanimously.
SECOND ITEM ON THE AGENDA:
ZBA-1]-21 Consider the t of a specialf f the minimum front set back
immersing-f a Carport underM1 City JPlainview Zoning Ordnance Sectcn
3] 2 21H1 S Exceptions. The f n tlescr bed as
Block 8 E60 x 1D 5 NMIP I of the
Lakeside Addition, Plainview, Texas. Hale Counts, also known as 415 W 71T Street.
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception In order to construct a metal flat roof
12ft. by 20n. carport (non -prefabricated) in the front -yard setback. With the home being built
]ftbehind the minimum front yard setback the proposed carport would encroach approximately
511. into the required minimum front yard setback of 25k. If approved the front edge of Me
carport will be 25ft. from the back of curb
When analyzing the area staff observed five similar constmucted carports within the front -yard of
homes within a two black radius. Two of the five are located on W 170i SL west of the applicants
home. Stan also noticed that this particular neighborhood is one where the homes were not
built with garages.
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Staff did observe a shop in the back yard area of the home, and inquired if the applicants shop
could be used for proposal of Me vehicles. The applicant stated that the shop is used for his
tools and storage, and did not have sufficient space to house a vehicle. The applicant also
stated that it would be impractical to exit and enter from the rear on the unimproved din alley.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this request. At the fime of
this writing, the staff has not received any comments of the request. An update will be provided
at the Zoning Froth of Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Kevin Caner made a motion to approve the variance based on the request Danny emphasis
seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA:
ZBA-17-22 Consider the inguest of a special exceptionf the front set back
authorizing the construction of a Camod under the ON of Plainview Zoning Ordinance Sect rm
372 2M1 Special Exceptions The ocat on described as Block 44 W/2 of Lovs 15 & 16 Except
(10 x 551 out of SW Comer of Lot 15. of the Highland Addition, Plainview, Texas Hale County
also known as 1611 W lath Street
The applicant Is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a 1 EIt. by 24ft.
metal frame and roof carport (nonprefabricated)in the side yam setback. The carbon as
proposed would encroach approximately 1ft. Into the public right of way. This would result in the
front edge of the tarpon being 21b from the back of curb. A carport cannot be built in the right
of way due to liability issues.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least six similar constructed tarpons within the front
yard of homes within a two -block radius. Staff also noticed that this parficular neighborhood is
one where a majority of the homes in me area were not constructed with garages, the
applicant's home being one. Staff also observed available spare for a carport on the side of the
home that could be buih behind the set back line, when staff inquired about locating the carport
In Me manside yard the applicant stated that they use the backyard area to entertain and a
tarpon would take up too much room.
Notices have bean sent to properly owners within 200 feet regarding this request. At the time of
this corking, the staff has not received any comments. An update will be provided at the Zoning
Board of Adjustment meetng should there be any change.
Joe Frank Rodriguez made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Kevin
Carter seconded and the motion was tamed unanimously.
Case File No. SEA -1T-23 a request for a Special Exception in order to be allowed to cgnstnd a
Total earned approximately 240into the required front -yard setback The location described as
Block 5 E50'-17 ot the Gardenville Addition Planvew, Texas Hale County also known as
2104 W 26th Street.
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in order to conshuct a loft. by 24ft.
metal frame and roof carport (non -prefabricated) in the front-yaM setback. The proposed
carport would encroach approximately 20ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback. it
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approved, this would result in the front edge of the carport being 131t. from the back of curb. It is
important to note that the back of curb to property line on this pamcmar street is 4.5ft.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least six similarly Constructed and located berates
settle the front yard of homes within a two block radius. Staff also noticed that this padicular
neighborhood is one where many of the homes were not built with garages. It is important to
note that there are two similarly constructed banned located directly to the east and one
similarly constructed barren located directly to the west on the same street
Notices have been sent to property owners wlitrin 200 feet regarding this request. At me time of
this writing, the staff has Trot received any comments. An update will be porkded at the Zoning
Beard of Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Kevin Carter made a motion to approve the variance based on the request Jae Frank
Rodriguez seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
FIFTH REM ON THE AGENDA:
Case File No. ZBA 24 A exceed for a Spri Exception der to be allowed to construct a
metaI cannon approximately 19ft. into the reaused front -Vol setback The location described as
Gluck 11 Lb 3 of the Coleco Hill ANIIII PI Texas Hale County also known as 811
Milwaukee Street
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a 20It. by 24ff.
metal frame and roof capect (non -prefabricated) in the front yard setback. The proposed canoe
would encroach approximately 24ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback of 25R. If
approved this would result in the front edge of the carport being 23ft. from the back of curb.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least five similarly constructed and located exports
wimin the front -yards of homes within a he"IOck radius. Staff observed trial this particular
neighborhood is one where many of the homes were not built with garages, the applicant's
home being one.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this request. At the time of
this writing, no comments have been received. An update will be provided at the Zoning Board
of Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Mark Hardin made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Danny Murphre s
seconded and the mourn was carried unanimously
Adjournment— Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M
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