09-25-2006 (Zoning Board of Adjustment) Minutes Wylie Zoning Board of
Adjustment
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Monday, September 25, 2006 —7:00 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:15PM. Board Members present were:
Board Member Ms. Herrera, Board Member Ms. Jourdan, Board Member Ms. McGinnis,
and Chairman Ellis. Board Members not present were Board Member Mr. LeBaron and
Board Member Mr. Young.
Staff members present were: Assistant City Planner Renae 011ie and Secretary, Mary
Bradley.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Motion and act upon approval of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
A motion was made by Ms. Herrera, and seconded by Ms. McGinnis, to nominate and
vote Board Member Mr. Ellis as Chairperson and Board Member Ms. Jourdan, as Vice-
Chair. Motion carried 4 —O.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the August 21, 2006
Meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Ms. Jourdan, and seconded by Board Member
Ms. Herrera, to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2006 meeting as submitted.
Motion carried 4—0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon a request by Denese Davis
for a Variance to Section 12.B.8 of the 1962 Zoning Ordinance to reduce the
front yard setback from the required 25 feet to three feet to allow for the
construction of a carport, this property being located at 323 South First Street,
being Lot 13, Block B of the Lavon Terrace Addition, generally located south
of Butler Street and north of Stone Road. (ZBOA 2006-09)
Ms. 011ie stated that the request was previously presented and DENIED by the Board
on August 21, 2006. The property owner is requesting the same variance, and states
that the property has been deprived of access from the rear due to the construction of a
concrete ditch, therefore imposing a hardship. A drainage easement occupies 25 feet
of the rear yard.
The property has a platted 25 feet building line. The entrance to the existing garage is
25.5 feet from the front property line. The request is to allow a 22 X 20 steel carport to
remain, as constructed. The carport extends 22 feet into the front yard and five feet and
nine and one half inches (5' — 9 '/2") into the side yard. The applicant has also
constructed an 8 x 10 cover over the existing front porch area. This is a variance of
eighty-eight percent. The carport will be three feet from the front property line and
approximately fourteen feet from the face of curb.
Public comment forms were mailed to thirty-four (34) property owners within 200 feet,
and one written response was received opposing the request. The property owner
distributed a petition with eight signatures within the 200 feet boundary favoring the
request, and thirteen signatures outside the 200 feet boundary favoring the request.
Ms. Denese Davis, property owner, 323 S First, stated that the petition was distributed
to her neighbors, which could be tenants and not actual property owners. The Zoning
Ordinance does not fit the neighborhood, and the carport will enhance the
neighborhood.
Chairman Ellis stated that his personal opinion is against carports, but that the property
owner did make the initiative to obtain neighbors opinion is to be complimented, and
that the Zoning Ordinance does not fit the neighborhood, and the carport will enhance
the neighborhood.
Mr. Michael Stout, President, Mesquite Metal Products, 110 Industrial Drive, Forney,
Texas, represented the contractor for the proposed carport and distributed a brochure of
final product. Mr. Stout stated that the roof is not installed, and the trim is not
completed. It is a painted steel roof, and guaranteed for ten years, and the beams are
galvanized steel and will last a lifetime, and the product is maintenance free. If the
Board recommended shingles on the roof to match the house, the hardship and
expense on the property owner will be three to four times more expensive.
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Chairman Ellis opened Public Hearing.
Jeff Jones, 321 S First, represented neighbor of the subject property, spoke in favor of
the carport and has lived on First Street since 1989. He further expressed opposition
for the City of Wylie, fighting with property owner since they are enhancing the
neighborhood. Ms. Herrera stated that any property owner that desires to do anything
against the Zoning Ordinance, should face the consequences.
Chairman Ellis closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Board Member Ms. Jourdan, and seconded by Board Member
Ms. McGinnis, to GRANT the request for a variance to Section 12.B.8 Supplemental
Regulations, Accessory Buildings of the 1962 Zoning Ordinance to reduce the front yard
setback from the required 25 feet to 3 feet. Motion carried 3 — 1, with Board Member
Ms. Herrera voting in opposition.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. 011ie reminded Board Members to complete the Open Meetings Act, in order to
receive Certificate of Completion, and to complete before the end of the year.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Ms. Jourdan, and seconded by Board Member
Ms. Herrera, with the consensus from all Board Members to adjourn the meeting at
7:35PM.
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Jeff Ellis, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Ma Br ley,Secretary
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