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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-07-05 Minutes280-2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES • The Board of Adjustment met Wednesday, July 5, 1967, at 1:30 P.M. in the Board of Directors Room in the City Administration Building, Members Present: J.F. Robinson, J.F. Palmer, Carl Yates, Ed Clement, and Wade Fincher, Members Absent: None Others Present: Mrs: Raymond Lierly, Mrs. Winifred Hughey, Mr. Kenneth Dennis, Mr. W.L. Heflin, Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Wilson, Mr. C.T. Poindexter Mr. A:.D.McAllister, Mr. Harold Lieberenz The meeting was called to order by Chairman, J.F. Robinson. MRS. RAYMOND LIERLY The first application given consideration was that of Mrs. Raymond L. Lierly. Mr. Robinson asked Mrs. Lierly if the sketch and letter pre= pared by the Office of City Planning had clearly shown her problem. Mrs. Lierly stated she had nothing to add to what was shown in the material supplied by the Office of City Planning, Mr. Lieberenz gave a brief background of the events leading up to Mrs. Lierlys' petition. • Mrs. Lierly was excused to leave the Directors Room, The Chairman presented Mr. Poindexter and asked if he felt the naterial supplied to the Board members was sufficient in presenting his case. Mr. Poindexter said it did and was dismissed. The next application heard was that of Mrs. Winifred Hughey. MRS. WINIFRED HUGHEY The Chairman asked Mrs. Hughey if she had anything to add to the inform- ation which had been provided the Board members. Mrs Hughey pointed out that the patio, as shown in the drawing prepared by the Office of City Planning, extends the full width of the house. She did not want to make it this large. Mr. Lieberenz explained that the width could be reduced and asked about available parking space for the new addition. Mrs. Hughey explained that parking space will be provided in the rear yard, off the alley. Mrs. Hughey was dismissed and left the Directors Room, The Chairman presented Mr. Kenneth Dennis, and asked if he had anything • to add to the information made available. Mr. Dennis asked if the two lots in question could be considered as one in order to have sufficient lot area for the existing and proposed 23/-2 buildings. Mr. Lieberenz asked Mr. Dennis where he would provide off-street parking and Mr. Dennis stated that he would provide for off the street parking in the rear yard. Mr. Dennis was dismissed and left the Directors Room. • The Chairman, J.F. Robinson, introduced Mr. Vern Heflin. Mr. Heflin explained his proposal for a canopy to be built over the pump island at his service station. He explained that the Board had approved this petition.onee before but that he did not wish to build until the Highway Department decided on any highway widening in this area. The other variance approval has expired because of this delay, however, he would like to erect the canopy now if the Board would give their permission. Mr. Fincher arrived at the meeting. Mr. Heflin was dismissed and left the room. VERNON WILSONThe next petition to be presented was that of Mr. Vernon Wilson. Mr. AM, McAllister presented Mr. Wilson's proposal with photographs showing the type of structure which has been planned for erection on this site. The operation of the proposed business was compared to that of the 'Minute Alan' restaurant on North College Avenue, in that There would noTbe any car hops employed to wait on outside trade and therefore should not be considered a Drive -In restaurant. The Chairman stated tkiat he felt that the problem had been sufficiently • outlined in Mr. McAllisters' letter of June 27, 1967, to theilBoard of Adjustment Members. Mr. Wilson and Mr McAllister were dismissed and left the Directors roam. The Chairman, J.F. Robinson suggested that the Board act on the proposals presented and on Mr. Austin Fitsgeralds' proposal which is self explanatory, and defer action upon the petition of Mr. Cy Carney,III until the next meeting when the drawings made by the surveyor will be available to the Board. On motion by Mr. J.F. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Carl Yates, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mrs. Lierlp's request to waive the front yard set -back requirements of the city zoning ordinance on her new residence erected at 1379 Hendrix Street. This residence was erected such that the front`.porch is approximately nineteen (19) feet2from the street right of way instead of the required twenty-five (25) feet. After a short discussion, Mr. Ed Clement moved that the Board of Adjustment waive the requirements of street frontage of the zoning ordinance and that Mr. Poindexter be permitted to convert a garage apartment into a duplex apartment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carl Yates and passed unanimously. 40 289.2 On motion of Mr. J.F. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Wade Fincher, the Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to waiver the street frontage • requirements of the zoning ordinance and to approve the issuance of a building permit to Mrs. Winifred Hughey for the construction of an addition to her existing residence. This addition will convert Mrs. Hughey's residence into a duplex dwelling on a lot which is 58 feet wide instead of the required 60 feet. In regard to the application of Mr. Kenneth Dennis, Mr. Lieberenz explained the purpose of considering the two lots as one piece of property when figuring the street frontage and lot area. Some of the Board member s felt that these lots should be considered separately. Mr. J.F. Palmer moved that the Board approve Mr. Kenneth Dennist request on the basis that this approval is for a variance for lot nine (9) having insufficient street frontage and lot area and that the duplex be erected entirely on lot nine. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ed Clement and passed unanimously. After discussion of the application of Mr. W.L. Heflin, on motion by Mr. Wade Fincher, seconded by Mr. J.F. Palmer, the Board voted unanimously to waive the front set -back requirements of the zoning ordinance and approve the request to build a canopy four (4) feet beyond the existing gasoline pump island at 1428 South School Avenue. This Canopy would be erected close to the property line instead of • the required 15 foot set -back. i Mr. John Vernon Wilsons' request for an appeal from the administrative decision in regard to an interpretation of zoning regulations per- taining to cafe uses in C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, was discussed next. On motion by Mr. Carl Yates, seconded by Mr. Ed Clement, the Board voted unanimously to reverse and over rule the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator. The Board felt that from the information submitted that Mr. Wilsonsf proposed use was a cafe rather than a Drive -In. Mr. Lieberenz explained the events that lead up to the request of Mr. Austin Fitzgerald who was acting in behalf of the Humble Oil and Refining Company. The location and the type of sign was dis- cussed. Mr. J.F. Palmer moved to approve Mr. Austin Fitzgerald's request to erect a ground sign on the newly erected base which is closer to the intersecting street corner than permitted by the City Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wade Fincher and passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, Date: Approved by the Board of Adjustment Secretary