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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08251977 ZBA Minutes2~~ REGULAR MEETING OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 25,1977 The Zoning Board of Adjustment convened in regular session at the City Hall on Thursday, August 25, 1977, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Chairman Casey, presiding.; members Ayres, Billings and Wilkins. Alternate. member Doughty had been designated. to sit as a member in the absence of Mr. Bob Johnson. Alternate member Frank Burge was absent. Mr. Casey requested that the Board Secretary read the Notice of Public Hear- 'rJ i n g . Motion by Mr. Wilkins, seconded by Mr. Doughty, that the Public Hearing was now open to consider an application Docketed 77-7, filed by Mr. Winfield M. Cq Campbell, for permission to construct a carport with an elevated deck at ~ his residence at 6135 Fordham.~ Voting Aye: Ayres Voting No: None Billings Casey Doughty Wilkins Mr. Casey ascertained from. the secretary that Notice of Public Hearing had been published in the Southwestern Argus on Wednesday, August 10, 1977, and that notice was mailed to all property owners within a 200' radius of the property on August 15, 1977. In accordance with the provisions of Article 6252-17 V.A.T.C.S. notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on Monday, August 22, 1977. Mr. Casey administered the Oath to Building Inspector Wayne Perry and Mr. Winfield Campbell. Mr. Campbell presented plans for proposed remodeling of an existing two-story garage explaining that the lower portion of the garage would be used as a den, family room area and that an elevated deck would be built above a carport over the existing driveway to provide usable space. Inasmuch as Mr. Campbell was not certain of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance he would be violating, Chairman Casey stated that the usual procedure would be changed to permit Build- ing Inspector Wayne Perry to present the violations.. Mr. Perry stated that Mr. Campbell's application comprised two violations of the Zoning Ordinance inasmuch as his residence .was located on a corner lot and the proposed carport would be on a side street, such carport could not be located within ten (10) feet of .the side street property line and the construction of the carport would be in violation of a requirement that there must be a 60% open area in the rear 20' from the property line. In response to a question regarding his plans, provided his application for an exception was denied by the Board, Mr. Campbell advised that he would continue his remodeling program without the addition of the carport to protect his cars. Mr. Casey presented the following correspondence that had been received regard- 1~~2 ing Mr. Campbell's application. The Campbell's. have our vote of approval to carry out their plans for renovation of their property. Susan & Ronnie Schanzer Gentlemen, regarding the request for exception filed by Mr. Winfield Campbell, 6315 Fordham, West University Place, Texas. As the immediate next door neighbor of Mr. Winfield Campbell, my wife and myself are more than casually interested in the development and im- provements which go on at his-home as well as those of others in the immediate area of our home. I have reviewed the design and drawings of the project which Mr. Campbell proposes to build at this residence and both my wife and myself feel as though this project is an extremely worthwhile effort, not only to the benefit. of Mr. and P1rs. Campbell as home owners but also to the other residents of our immediate area and the balance of the City of West University. Activity of this nature in and around our city would certainly benefit the entire community of West University. We both heartily endorse your authorization of his request for exception on the elevated deck for the residence located at 6135 Fordham. Don and Lou Yeager 6129 Fordham We are familiar with the plans that William and Lynn .Campbell have concerning the remodeling of their home at 6135 Fordham. We believe that the plans are well thought out, and will enhance the value of their property and that of the neighborhood. Everything .that we have observed indicates that the improvements will be in keeping with the building style commonly used in remodeling homes in blest University. I do not believe. that the proposed deck will cover so much of the. property or any section of it to create any problem. The Campbells have our support and we are sure they will enjoy their remodeled home. Eugene and Kathryn McFaddin Mr. Perry advised the Board that Mr. Campbell had executed an Affidavit stat- ing that the existing garage apartment would not be rented or used for any type commercial project. 1 1 hlotion by Mr. Ayres, seconded by Mr. Wilkins, that the Public Hearing be closed. Voting Aye: Ayres Billings Casey Doughty Wilkins Voting No: None n Members of the Board reviewed Mr. Campbell's application giving consideration as to whether the request was for an exception or a variance; the two viola- tions that were involved in the proposed. construction; and whether the 40% coverage of the rear yard meant from the rear of the residence or 40% of the rear 20' from the property. l i me.. Motion by Mr. Billings, seconded by Mr. Ayres, that even though the applica- tion. docketed 77-7 was couched in terms of a special. exception, it is in the opinion of the Board a request fora variance, and was considered by the Board as a variance, and inasmuch as the applicant had not shown that literal enforce- ment would result in unnecessary hardship, that the application be denied. :'~ tYa C14 1 Voting Aye: Ayres Billings Casey Doughty Wilkins Voting No: None Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday, July 21st were presented and the following action taken: Motion by Mr. Wilkins, seconded by Mr. Ayres, that minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 21, 1977, be approved as submitted. Voting Aye: Ayres Billings Casey boughty Wilkins. Voting No: None With no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: L~~ Secretary Chairman L_