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The Zoning Sears of Adjustment help a spacial public hearing on Monday, Coarser 23, 2017 at 6.00
p.m. The meeting took place in Me Council Chambers Of City Hell, 901 Broadway, Plainview, Texas,
with the following members present
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Nick Mogg, Code Enforcement, Judy Rasher, Community Service
Secretary.
Mark Hardin opened the meeting at 6:00 pm, established a quorum and conducted the
consideration of the following items in the order presented. Nick MOgg read the staff reports, and
gave the recommendations for each item.
ITEM 1: Approval of October 92017 m'nuVa.
Kevin Carter made a motion to approve minutes of October 9. 2017 as presented. Joe Frank
Rodriguez Seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2: ZBA-17-35 Consider the re 1 t f thefight
Set back authorrzinp the construction of a Carport underh Cite ofPl
Zoning Ortlina a Sect on 3]22(H) Sgecial Exceptions The location
described as BOYNTON FILM BILK 3 LOT 26 Plain w Tex z Hale Couni I
known as 105 SE 9 St.
The applicant Is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a metal flat roof 2111.
by 24tt. carport (non -prefabricated) in Me front yard setback. Because the home is built 3ftbehind
the currently required set back the Proposetl carport would encroach approximately 21ft. into Me
required minimum front-yaM setback Of 25ft. if approved, Me front edge Of Me carport will be 19ft.
from the back of curb.
When analyzing Me area staff observed six similarly located and constructed caqui within the
(rent -yard of homes within a two block radius. Two of the carports are located directly to the east
and west of the applicant's home. Staff also notion that this particular neighborhood is one
where the homes were built with garages, the applicants being one. When staff inquired about
sing the current garage for protection, the applicant stated that the garage is currently being
used for protection of one vehicle, but the applicant has two vehicles and May cannot fit Doan
vehicles in Me garage. Staff also observed Me presence Of mature trees directly to the east and
west Of the applicant's home, which would Imp to Conceal the proposed carport. Stag also
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observed! that there does not appear to be room in the side or rear yam of Me home for
placement of the proposed carport.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding Mrs request. At Me time of
this writing, the staff has not received any comments. An update will Be provided at the Zoning
Board of Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Jae Frank Foddguez made a motion to approve the variance based on Me request. Danny
Mmphree seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
ITEM 3: ZBA-1]-36 Consider the request of a special exceptionf the
front set back authorizing the construction t a Carport underM1 City of
Plainview Zoning Ordnance Section 372 2(H) Special Exceptions. The
location described as TITUS PLV ELK 2 LOTS 1-2 Plainview Texas Hale
County, also known as 700 W 261° St
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a flat roofed
2411. by 20ft. metal frame Carport (nonprefabricated)in the front yard setback of 25H. Because
the house is built 2.5H, behind the required setback line, the carport as proposed would
encroach approximately 17.5f1. into the required minimum front yard setback. This would result
in the front edge of the carport being 2711. from the back of Curb.
When analyzing the area, stall observed at least six similar constructed and located carports
within the front -yard of homes within a two -black radius, with one of the Carports being located
directly to the west of the applicant's home. BUSH also observed an absence of any mature
trees or screening to conceal Me proposed carport. Staff also noticed that this particular
neighborhood is one where a majority of the homes in the area were not constructed with
garages, the applicant's home being are.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding ass request. At the time
at this writing, staff has received one letter in support of the proposod carport. An update will be
provided at the Zoning Boartl of Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Danny Mophree made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Kevin Carter
seconded and Me motion was carried unanimously.
ITEM 4: ZBA-1]-3] Consider the request of a special exception of the
front set back authonzi a the construction of —RCarsort underM1 City at
Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 3 Ill) Special Exceptions, The
location described as BOWE-GOODE PLV BULK 4 LOT 11 Plainview,
Texas, Hale Countyalso known as 1004 Smythe
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a flat moted 16H.
by 14ft. metal frame carport (non -prefabricated) in the front -yard setback. Because the home is
built 16ft, into the required front yard setback of 30f1., if approved, this would result in the front
edge of the carport placed at the front property line and 22H. from the back of cum.
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When analyzing the area, staff observed five similarly constructed and located tarpons within
the frontyardof homes within a two -block radius, yet none of these just mentioned carports are
located within the same block.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this request. At the time of
this writing, staff has received one letter in support of the proposed carport. 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 Kevin Carter
seconded and the motion was carried unanimously ran
ITEM 5: ZSA-1738 Consider the request of a special exception of the minimum
front set back authorizingtheconstruction f a Carport underC1 f
Plainview Zoning ordinance section 3722 I Special Exceptions, The
location described as HIGHLAND PLV SLK 70 LOT 9 S35'-101flainview
Texas, Hale County, also known as 140D Quincy.
The applicant is requesting a variance or spacial exception in order to construct a flat roofed 21ft. by
21f1. metal frame carport (nonprefabricated)in the frontyardsetback. The proposed carport would
encroach approximately 21ft. into the required minimum front -Wed setback of 25ft. If approved, this
would result in the front edge of the carpod being 26ft. from me back of curb.
When analyzing the area, step observed at least six similarly constructed and located carports within
fire front -yams of homes within a two -block radius, Staff observed that this particular neighborhood is
one where many of the homes were not built with garages, the applicant's home being one.
Staff also observed that there is not available room elsewhere on the lot for placement :f the
proposed carport, besides in fee rear yard and would have to be amassed via the unimproved did
alley. It is worth noting that the proposed carped would be partially concealed by an existing metal
fence directly to the west.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this request. Atthetimeofthis
writing, no comments have been received An update will be provided at the Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting should there be any change.
Danny Murphree made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Joe Frank
Rodriguez seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
ITEM 6: ZBA-17-39 Consider the request at a spec al exception of the minimum front
set back authorizing the construction of a Camort under the City of Phanylew
Zoning Ordinance Section 372.20H1 Special Exceptions The location
described as THUNDERBIRD PLV BILK 20 LOT 4 UNIT T Hale County, also
known as 1306 W 32' SE
The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in Omer to Construct a flat cooled 24f1. by
1fer metal frame and over carport (non-prefabhcffied) in the front -yam setback. The proposed
carped would encroach approximately tuff. into the required minimum fronbyam setback of 25II. It
approved, this would result in the front edge of the carport being 221t. tram the back of curb.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least six similarly constructed and located corrode within
the frontyardsof homes within a two -block radius. Staff observed that this particular neighborhood
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is e where many of the homes were built with garages, but the applicant's home was not. It should
To noted that there are several mature trees directly to the east and west m the proposed carport's
location that would help mitigate any negative visual impact of Me carport should it be approvetl.
Notices have been sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this request. At the time of this
wrong, no comments have been received. An update will be provided at the Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting should mere be any change.
Kevin Carter made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Danny Murphree
seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
ITEM T: ZBA-17 40 Consider the request of a special exception of the minimu
front set back authorizing the construction of a Carport under the City of
Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 3 (H) Special Exceptions. The
location described as GREEN ACHES PLV BLK 8 E59 T'OFN/2-3 N/2.4 Hale
County, also known as 1805 Wica St.
The applicant Is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a flat roofed 24M by
1911, metal frame carport (non -prefabricated) in the frontyardsetback. Because the home is built
9.51t. into the currently required set back the Proposed carport would encroach approximately 28.511.
Into the required minimum front -yard setback of 301t. If approved, this would result in the front edge
of the carport being IAM from the back of curb.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least six similarly constructed and located carports within
the from -yards of homes within a two -block radius. Staff observed that this particular neighborhood is
e where many of the homes were built with garages, the applicants home being one. Staff
inquired to see if the garage could be utilized for the protection of Me vehicle the applicant stated
that the garage Is too small to fit either of their vehicles due to the short width and height of the
garage. Staff also observed the presence of mature trees directly to the north and south of the
proposed location of the carport which would help to mitigate any negative visual impact
Staff also observed that there does not appear to be room In the side or rear yard of the home for
placement of the proposed carport.
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 Murphree
Seconded and the motion was earned unanimously's
ITEM 8: ZBA-1741 Consider the reauest of a speCial exception of the minimum
From set back authorizing the construction Of a Carport under the City Of
Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 37.220HI Special Exceptions The
location described as COLLEGE HILL FLU BILK 29 LOT 5 Plainview Texas
Hale County, also known as 507 Portland St.
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The applicant is requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a flat roofed t 1ft. by
2011 metal frame and roof carport (non -prefabricated) in the front -yard setback. Because the home
was built 3d. into the front yard sot -back the proposed carport would encroach approximately 23ft.
into the required minimum front -yard setback of 25ft. If approved, this would result in the front edge
of the carport being 24ft. from the back of curb.
When analyzing the area, staff observed at least five similarly Constructed and located carports
within the front -yards of homes within a two block radius. Staff observed that this particular
neighborhood is one where many of the homes were not built with garages, the applicant's home
being one. It should be noted that there is the presence of a mature tree directly to the south of the
proposed carports location, which would help to Conceal the proposed carport.
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.
Kevin Carter made a motion to approve the variance based on the request. Joe Frank Rodriguez
seconded and the motion was Carried unanimously.
ITEM B: Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 6:26 P.M.
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