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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.24.18 ZBA MINUTESZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES September 24, 2018 The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting took place in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 901 Broadway, Plainview, Texas, with the following members present: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Hardin, Nicole Ramirez, Evan Weiss, Chris Lefevre. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Zapata, 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. Robert Zapata read the staff reports, and gave the recommendations for each item. 1. Approval of August 20, 2018 meeting minutes: Chris Lefevre made a motion to approve minutes of August 20, 2018 as presented. Evan Weiss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2. ZBA-18-31: Consider the request of a special exception of the minimum front set back authorizing the construction of a Carport under the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 37.2.2(H) Special Exceptions. The location described as Block 6 Lot 3 of the 1-1111crest Addition, Plainview, Texas, Hale County, also known as 212 SE Alpine Street. The applicants are requesting a variance or special exception in order to construct a flat - roof 12ft. by 20ft. metal frame and roof carport (non -prefabricated) in the front -yard setback. Because the home is currently built into the required set back, the carport would encroach approximately 20ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback of 25ft. Staff observed at least six similarly located and constructed carports within the front -yard of homes within a two -block radius, with two of the carports being located within the same block. Staff also noticed that this particular neighborhood is one where attached garages are not present with a majority of the homes in the area; The applicant's home does not have an attached garage. Staff recommends approval as presented. Evan Weiss made a motion to approve the variance based on the request and allow the applicant to build a carport in the front yard setback. Nicole Ramirez seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. 3. ZBA-18-36: Consider the request of a special exception of the minimum front set back authorizing the construction of a Carport under the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 37.2.2(H) Special Exceptions. The location described as Block 5 N66.5'-1 Unit 1 of the Brock Addition, Plainview, Texas, Hale County, also known as 3201 W 14 th Street. Applicant is requesting a special exception to construct a 21 x 24 carport in front of his home. The proposed carport would encroach approximately 24ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback of 30ft. Zoning Board of Adjustment September 24, 2018 Staff observed at least 2 carports within a 2 block radius. This particular neighborhood is one where garages are present with a majority of the homes in the area, the applicant's home does have an attached garage. 20 letters were sent to the neighbors. Received 1 letter in favor and 1 letter from a homeowner on Ennis. Homeowner lives 2 doors from applicant. He said he would be in favor of the carport if we approve his at 1311 Ennis. It is of staff's opinion that the construction of the proposed carport would disrupt the general character and streetscape of this block, and would set a precedent that would allow other structures to be built. Based on The City of Plainview's Zoning Ordinance, it is of staff's opinion that the request be denied. Evan Weiss made a motion to not approve the variance based on the request and not allow the applicant to build a carport in the front yard setback. Nicole Ramirez seconded. The motion was not carried unanimously, 3 in favor, 1 opposed. The Board found that the request did not meet the conditions set forth in Section 37 of the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance. 4. ZBA-18-37: Consider the request of a special exception of the minimum front set back authorizing the construction of a Carport under the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance Section 37.2.2(H) Special Exceptions. The location described as Block 48 Lot 14 of the Highland Addition, Plainview, Texas, Hale County, also known as 1310 Lexington. 5. Applicant is wanting to construct a 20 x 20 carport in front of his home. The proposed carport would encroach approximately 20ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback of 25ft. Staff observed at least 6 similar carports within the front yard of homes within a 2 block radius, with 2 carports located within the same block. This particular neighborhood is one where garages are not present with a majority of the homes in the area, the applicant's home does not have an attached garage. 29 letters were sent to the neighbors. Received 3 letters in favor. Staff recommends approval as presented. Nicole Ramirez made a motion to approve the variance based on the request and allow the applicant to build a carport in the front yard setback. Chris Lefevre seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. Ordinance Section 37.2.2(H) Special Exceptions. The location described as Block 15 Lot 18 Unit 7 of the Thunderbird Addition, Plainview, Texas, Hale County, also known as 1217 W 32nd Street. Homeowner resides at 1217 W 32nd Street. Homeowner is wanting to construct a 24 x 20 carport in front of his home. The proposed carport would encroach approximately 24ft. into the required minimum front -yard setback of 25ft. Staff observed at least 9 carports within the front yard of homes within a 2 block radius, with 2 carports located within the same block. This particular neighborhood is one where garages are present with a majority of the homes in the area. The applicant's home does have a one car attached garage. 16 letters were sent to the neighbors. Received one letter in favor. Staff recommends approval as presented. Zoning Board of Adjustment September 24, 2018 Chris Lefevre made a motion to approve the variance based on the request and allow the applicant to build a carport in the front yard setback. Evan Weiss seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. C-I(Aark Hkdiri,/ Zoning Board of Adjustment September 24, 2018 zz -924 V49 Dated -A. -le Dated