HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.25.07 BA MinutesBOARD OF ~aD,JL1~~T~M1IENT
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6/25/07
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Willis, James Crossland, Mark Hardin, Larry Gould
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: John Castro -Director of Community Services, Katy Seals -
Community Services Secretary
OTHER GUESTS PRESENT: Dan and Margie Gill
Fred Willis called the meeting to order at 7:16 P. M.
FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA : SWEAR IN MEMBERS: None
SECOND ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Approval of lviay 2007 minutes. Mark Hardin made
motion to approve minutes as presented. Larry Gould seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA: BA Case # 1537 The request of Dan and Margie Gill for
a variance of fifteen (15) feet three (3) inches of the required twenty-five (25) foot front setback
as stated in Section 34 of the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance to construct a four (4) foot
porch in a Single Family (R-2) Zoning District, and being Block 21, W59.3' of Lot 1 and W60.6'
of the N17' of Lot 2, Highland Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas the same being 1103
W. 12~' Street. Dan and Margie Gill are present to answer questions from the Board. John
Castro showed the Board pictures of the property and a site plan of how the porch would be
constructed. John Castro said staff noticed construction on the porch and gave a stop work order
since there was no permit or variance for the porch. He said staff feels the porch would be a
positive addition to the house and is in favor of the request. James Crossland asked if the porch
would cover the entire front of the house. John Castro saici yes and it would extend no further in
front than the existing carport. James Crossland asked where would the steps be located. Dan
Gill said the steps would be three (3) feet to the left of the front door and the porch would be
have five (5) 4X4 posts supporting it. Margie Gill said the porch and steps are being
constructed this way`to accommodate their nine (9) year old daughter who is in a wheelchair due
to avascular necrosis. There were two (2) responses received from the neighborhood, both in
favor of the variance request. James Crossland made a motion to approve the variance based on
the positive responses from the neighborhood, the size of the lot and the hardship cited by the
Gills. Larry Gould seconded. Motion carved unanimously.
FIFTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA: Adjournment. MEETING ADJOURNED 7:24 P.M.
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Board of Adjustment
June 25, 2007 Minutes