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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-7-14 BA Minutes * M I N U T E S * BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 7, 2014 City Hall, 801 Main Street A Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on August 7, 2014 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dana Timaeus Vice-Chairman Pat Avery Board Member Kelli Maness Board Member Mary Jowers Alternate Member Christy Amuny Board Members absent: Board Member Joey Hilliard Alternate Member Christopher Plaunty Also present: Adina Ward, Planner II; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Sharae Reed, First Assistant City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Jowers made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 5, 2014. Board Member Amuny seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES PUBLIC HEARING 1) File 676-BA: Request for a variance to the minimum front setback from 25’ to 20’ and the minimum rear setback from 25’ to 10’. Location: 805 Avenue C Applicant: J. W. Turner Construction, Ltd. Ms. Ward presented the staff report. Karl Gassen, representing J.W. Turner Construction LTD., has applied for a variance to the minimum front setback from 25’ to 20’, and the minimum rear setback from 25’ to 10’. The property is located at 805 Avenue C. J.W. Turner Construction is a contracting company hired by URS Corporation to build houses, replacing those damaged in Hurricanes Rita and Ike. In Round 1 of FEMA Disaster Recovery efforts due to hurricanes Rita and Ike, URS was hired by SETRPC (Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) to manage construction in our area. Later, URS was hired by the GLO (General Land Office) to manage the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Round 2. Most of the structures being replaced were built in the early 1900’s and do not meet current setback requirements where they sit. Occasionally the lot does not meet minimum requirements for width or depth. This is the case in this request. Mr. Gassen states that due to the shallowness of the property, a variance is necessary to fit a new structure at this location. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Seventeen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in opposition and none in favor were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Timaeus opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant=s comments. Zach Martin with URS addressed the Board via conference call and answered questions. Chairman Timaeus asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Discussion followed between the Board members. Board Member Amuny made a motion to approve a variance to the minimum front setback from 25’ to 20’ and the minimum rear setback from 25’ to 10’ on the property at 805 Avenue C as requested in File 676-BA. Board Member Avery seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:32 P.M.