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Zoning Board of Adjustments Minutes - 04/16/1986M I N U T E S W" ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 16, 1986 PRESENT Joan Mason, Vice Chairman Imma Jeanne Alexander X William Kidd Members Syd Litteken Bill Rowland X Roger McKinney, Director of Planning Subir Mukerjee, Development Coordinator X Jeanie Thompson, Assistant City Attorney X City Staff Paul Stillson, Planner II Barbara Bridges, Secretary ABSENT 40 Bob Balch David Gossom X Members to Robert Seabury Richard Sutton X CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by Vice Chairman Joan Mason, who was presiding in the absence of the Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Bill Rowland, and carried with none opposed that the March 19, 1986 Minutes be approved. NEW BUSINESS 1. V-86-8. Request to reduce the exterior side setback and additional setback along an SF-2 zone for Lots 1 & 2, Blk 19, Highland Addition, Section A (2600 Kemp Blvd.) Mr. Mukerjee presented the basis for the staff recommendation of denial for these requests for variance as follows: - Exterior setback on Ave Q The applicant has stated that existing structures along Ave Q have already established a 15' setback. However, a site check shows the lot across the street is at least 25' from the property line, and the lot across the alley is vacant. - Alley setback The applicant has stated that granting of the variance would allow aligning the addition with the existing structure. However, the site plan shows the immediate adjoining structure is located more than 30' from the single-family lot line. Item No. M,ntS -31- Page ? _�_. r7 No hardship or special conditions exist, and granting the variance would confer special privileges to the applicant. The Board was then addressed by Conrad Staley and Gary Baker, architects for the project. They advised two properties across the street are constructed at the property line, and their request is only for 15' from the property line, which they felt would then be reasonable. Also, with this setback, the square footage of the building would be increased to accommodate the intended function. They stated that constructing another story, rather than building outward, would considerably increase the cost of the project, and would have to include a parking garage. Mr. McKinney noted the properties referred to are in different blocks and across the intersection. It was also brought out the 25' setback is not a new requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, but has been in effect for years, and was only incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance. After discussion it was moved by Mrs. Alexander that each variance request be considered separately. This motion was seconded by Bill Rowland, and carried with none opposed. The variance request on Ave Q was considered first. It was moved by Bill Rowland that a variance to 15' be granted based on hardship. This motion died for lack of a second. It was then moved by Mrs. Alexander that the variance on Ave Q be denied because no hardship exists. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kidd and passed with none opposed. The variance request to reduce the setback from 30' to 25' on the alley side was then considered. Mr. Staley said this setback would allow the addition to align with the existing building. Mr. Mukerjee had pointed out the adjoining existing structure is located more than 30' from the single-family lot line. Mr. Staley maintained the parking spaces for this building actually brought the "line of sight" to the setback of the next adjoining structure at 25'. Mr. Rowland stated his opinion he could see no difference between this case and ' a previous request involving the Studio Brazos Gallery, and that request had been approved. Mr. Mukerjee advised the Minutes of that case show the request was to waive screening, not setback requirements. After further discussion it was moved by Mr. Rowland that the request for variance to reduce the setback from 30' to 25' be approved, in order to conform with the neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kidd and carried with none opposed. 2. A-86-1. Administrative appeal to a staff directive to comply with the sign regulation for a Limited Commercial Zone for a sign at 4500 Kemp Blvd. (Lot 1, Blk 70, Faith Village, Unit 2) Mr. Mukerjee advised the applicant, Tom Hoffman, has requested an extension for Wi this business item. His attorney could not attend the meeting, as he has to be in court. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Kidd and seconded by Bill Rowland that an extension be granted for one month. The vote was 3 in favor and 2 opposed go by Syd Litteken and Vice Chairman Mason. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. .Joan`Mason, Vice Chairma o Item No. Mr Ij -3 = Page NO