HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.27.1989 BA Minutes BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 27, 1989, 7:30 P.M., City Hall
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jack Burton.
Other members present were Pat Stoner, Carolyn Warrick, Fred
Bechtold, Randy Ballinger and Lynn Davis.
Staff present was Jim Sewell, Building Inspector.
Visitors present were Othella J. McDonald, Loretta Preuit, Hester
Austin and Amber Washington.
B.A. CASE NO. 1070:
Request of Othella J. McDonald to construct an open carport in
the required front yard in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
Zoning District, being Lot 6, Block 1, Boynton Subdivision and
located at 120 SE 6th Street.
The case was presented to the Board by Mr. Sewell. Through the
use of overhead projection, slides and video tape, Mr. Sewell
indicated the location of the property and the immediate area.
Ms. McDonald stated that she wanted to construct an open carport
in her front yard for protection of her vehicle. The carport was
to be 12' x 24' and would come to within 9'4" of the front
property line.
After a question and answer period and discussiOn, Ms. Warrick
made a motion to grant a variance for Ms. McDonald to construct a
12' x 24' open carport in the required front yard to within 9'4"
of the front property line. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Ballinger and passed unanimously with Ms. Stoner abstaining.
B.A. CASE NO. 1071:
Request of Loretta Preuit for a special exception to the Zoning
Ordinance to allow the placement of a mobile home for use as
living quarters in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District, being Lots 1 & 2, Block 82, Highland Addition and
located at 1509 E1 Paso.
Through the use of overhead projection, slides and video Mr.
Sewell showed the location of the property and the surrounding
area. Mr. Sewell stated that a mobile home had been moved from
this location prior to his employment with the City in 1985.
Ms. Preuit stated that she had purchased a double wide mobile
home to be placed at this location on a permanent footing and
foundation. She also stated that she has made all but the last
payment on the lots.
The Board advised Ms. Preuit that the Zoning Ordinance did not
permit mobile homes inside the city limits except in established
mobile home parks. The Board also stated that in cases of
extreme hardship, however, the Board has granted a variance not
to exceed one (1) year.
Ms. Preuit stated that she has had two (2) back surgeries and is
looking at a possible third one. Also, the lot is near Lakeside
School which her daughter attends. She further that she had
purchased the mobile home to be permanently without wheels,
axles or tongue.
After a lengthy discussion and question, Mr. Davis made a motion
to table the case until the next regular scheduled meeting to
provide time for the Board to obtain more information. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Bechtold and passed unanimously.
Having no further business before the Board, Ms. Warrick made a
motion, seconded by Ms. Stoner, to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously.
Jim ~ewell,-Building Inspector
Presiding Board Member