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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 BOA" tnJARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS) OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON MAY 21, 1986 A REGULAR SESSION of the Board of Adjustment & Appeals of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 19:30 p.m. with the following Members present: Roosevelt Johnson Chairman Ralph Sears Member Gary LaCrone Member Gene Poole Member 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Johnson asked if the members had read the minutes of the meetings held on June 19, July 17, and August 21, 1985, to which all answered in the affirmative. Member Poole then made the motion that the minutes be approved as read; seconded by Member Sears. The Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: All Members present voted "aye" Noes: None. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SIGN ORDINANCE, REQUESTED BY LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT All interested parties were asked to sign a sign -in sheet indicating that they would swear and affirm that all testimony would be the truth. After briefly explaining the proceedings, Chairman Johnson read the request for the variance followed by a memorandum from staff. Malcolm Dennis, Principal, The Colony High School, gave the following reasons for requesting the variance. Safety of the children --a sign at ground level would block the view of oncoming traffic and create a safety hazard for children that might be passing by the sign into the flow of traffic. Vandalism --could easily occur by students and, being a high school, from other high schools. Cost --proposed sign will cost approximately $6500, a smaller sign (75 square feet) would add to the cost, making it approximately $10,000. Visibility of content of sign --sign could be partially blocked by cars if the sign was ground level. The sign will be used to announce other events occurring in the city as well as events of the school. The sign is being paid for by fund raising projects led by the Chamber of Commerce. Lavell Garner from Eckerd Drug, Lydia Gober representing the Chamber of Commerce, and Beke Aldridge of the PTA all expressed their approval of the sign and felt that It would be an asset for the city. Bob Hutchison, representing the City, gave some explanation of the setbacks required for signs to avoid a visibility problem. He indicated it may or may not be a safety hazard. A brief discussion followed. Member Poole then made the motion that the public hearing be closed; seconded by Ralph Sears. The motion carried unanimously. Gene Poole then made the motion to open adjudication; seconded by Ralph Sears. The motion carried unanimously. There was no discussion. Gene Poole then made the motion to approve the variance as requested; seconded by Ralph Sears. The motion carried by the following vote: Ay n 4 Al l member', present voted aye Noes: None The meeting was adjourned at 19:55. ATTEST: P. Ray Layman, Secretary on, Chairman BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS HELD ON AUGUST 13, 1986 A REGULAR SESSION of the Board of Adjustment & Appeals of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 19:34 p.m. with the following members present: Roosevelt Johnson Chairman Ralph Sears Member Gary LaCrone Member Gene Poole Member Michael Leddy Member Bob Hutchison of the City Inspections Department was also present. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the May 21, 1986, meeting were approved as read. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of request for variance by John D. Barnard regarding placement of privacy fence at 4944 Arbor Glen Road Chairman Johnson read Mr. Barnard's request for variance. Mr. Barnard, a Carrollton Fireman, stated that he had attempted to subdue noise to his bedroom as well as make the front (with the fence) look nice. Member Leddy explained hardship as written in the ordinance as written. Chairman Johnson read a memo from Eric Stanton stating the city's position. Ralph Sears arrived at 19:45 and was briefed on the discussion thus far. After some discussion, the difference in a 4 -man and 5 -man committee vote was explained to Mr. Barnard. Although Member Sears arrived late, Mr. Barnard chose the 5 -man vote. A motion was made, seconded and carried to close the public hearing also to open adjudication. Both carried by a unanimous vote. After a brief discussion, Member Leddy made a motion that the variance be granted as requested. For lack of a second, the motion died. Member Sears then made a motion that the request be denied; seconded by Member LaCrone. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Members Sears, LaCrone, Poole, and Leddy voted aye Noes: None The variance was denied. Member Poole made a motion to close the meeting; seconded by Member Leddy. The motion carried with a unani?ous vote and the meeting was adjourned at 20:00 p.m. oosevelt Johnson, Chairman Recordin Secretar P. Ray Layman, g y i