HomeMy WebLinkAbout09151982 ZBA MinutesREGULAR MEETING
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
September. 15, 1982
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of West University Place
convened in regular session at the City Hall, September 15, 1982, 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Mr. Billings, presiding;
Members McCandless, Fromen, Kendrick and Fougerat present.
Absent: Mr. Loftice.
Motion by Mr. Kendrick, seconded by Mr. McCandless that Public Hearing
to consider application docketed #82-4 from Mr. Gary Karter for a
~, variance to make an addition to hip house which would encroach 5 feet into
the 20 ft. minimum rear back yard located at:
West 50' of Lot 10
Block 2
Evanston Addition
be opened:
Voting Aye: All
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Voting No: None
The Chairman ascertained from the secretary that notice of Public Hearing
had been posted in the City Hall, notice of Public Hearing had. been
published in the Houston Chronicle on September 1, 1982, and letters
to interested property owners mailed September 7, 1982.
Mr. Billings introduced himself and .gave his address in the City
followed by other members of the Board and administered an oath to those
desiring to speak on the application.
Mr. Gary Karter presented his plans to the Board. He stated that his
problem was the 20 ft. setback in the backyard. He was requesting a
variance of 5 feet. He really needed 10 feet, but had tried to revise
his plans to comply with the 5 feet. This would leave a 15 ft. setback
in the backyard.. He stated that he had tried to revise his plans in
the square footage of his addition as much as possible.
Mr. Kendrick and Mr. Billings read from the Code of Ordinances the
reasons of how the Zoning Board of Adjustment operates. Mr. Billings
explained the backyard area.
Mr. Kendrick stated, unnecessary hardship (self imposed) because you
desire to build something in which you are breaking the law.
Mr. McCandless questioned the Architect, Mr. Flynn, if he was aware
of the 20 ft. setback in the rear yard. Mr. Flynn stated that he was
not aware of it.
Mr. Gary Karter stated that when Mr. Sofia's men came down to get the
permit they found out they had a problem.
Mr. Billings asked Mr. Kamer if he had done some previous remodeling
and how long he had lived at his present address. Mr. Kamer stated
that he had lived in this house for two years.
Mr. Billings asked Mr. Kamer if we do not grant this request what do
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Mr. Karter stated that his. alternatives were to build up, second story
and that it would be financially impossible. He stated that if he could
not have the extended 5 feet it would not be feasible to add on to the
house. He stated that he did not want to move, he needed the master
bedroom and bathroom.
Mrs. Fougerat inquired what was the total square footage? Mr. Karter
stated it was estimated 750 sq, ft, to add on, another 5 feet. would
give an additional 627 square feet.
Mr. Karter stated that it was not feasible to do this addition if he had
to cut down the sq. ft.
Discussion between members and Mr. Karter.
Mr. Billings read correspondence:
Mr. Perry read Zoning Code: Rear yard; a space, unoccupied except by a
building of accessory use, or hereinafter permitted extending for the
full width of the lot, between a building other than a building of
accessory use and the rear lot line.
Section 24-2: Rear Yard - there shall be rear yard along the rear line
of the lot. The minimum depth of such rear yard shall be twenty (20) feet.
Mr. Kendrick motioned that public hearing be closed. Mr. McCandless
seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
It was agreed that there were several alternatives. General discussion
began.
Mr. McCandless. made a motion to deny application #82-4 request for a
variance due to the fact the denial would not result in an unnecessary
hardship to the applicant. Mrs. Fougerat seconded the motion.
Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
Minutes of August 18, 1982 were discussed and corrections suggested.
It was agreed that the Secretary would resubmit the corrected minutes of
August 18, 1982 for approval.
Mr. Billings requested that the minutes reflect the Board reviewed Section
27 of the Zoning Ordinance. Building Inspection Department - that all
permits be accompanied by a plan in duplicate and comply with that section.
Mrs. Fougerat motioned the meeting be adjourned. McCandless seconded the
motion. Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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