HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1987 BOAI
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
HELD ON
NOVEMBER 18, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD of Adjustment & Appeals of the
City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 19:50 p.m.
with the following members present:
Gene Poole Member
Michael Leddy Member
Gary LaCrone Member
Ralph Sears Member
Bob Hutchison of the City Inspections Department was also present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the February 18, 1987 and March 4, 1987 were
approved with all ayes.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of request for variance by
Art Gibson regarding a Monument Sign at 105 N. Main.
At this time Member Poole as Acting Chairman in the absence of
Chairman Johnson opened the meeting with the request for a variance
for a Monument Sign 2 feet from the property line.
Art Gibson stated that putting his Monument Sign 2 feet back
from the property line instead of 10 feet would help shield and
slow down the dangerous traffic problem and u -turns on his lot.
Also allowing him to identify with new features in his Business.
Member Leddy asked Acting Chairman Poole if he had viewed the
property. Acting Chairman Poole replied yes and stated that
Mr. Gibson did have a hardship.
Member Leddy requested a 10 minute recess for the Board to go
and view the property, Acting Chairman Poole seconded it.
Acting Chairman Poole called meeting back to order after 10
minute recess.
Member Leddy then asked if Mr. Gibson had any further comments,
Mr. Gibson replied no.
Acting Chairman Poole motioned the Public Hearing closed, Member
Leddy seconded, and carried by all ayes.
Member Leddy opened for adjudication, Acting Chairman Poole
seconded.
Acting Chairman Poole motioned the approval of the variance with
one admendment added, if the State Department widens the Highway
the sign will have to be moved back to the set back requirements
per City Codes. Member Leddy seconded, Members LaCrone, and Sears
ayed.
Acting Member Poole motioned meeting closed, Member LaCrone
seconded, all ayed.
Meeting adjourned at 20:05
? Gene Poo e,'Acting Chairman
Sbdrry er, Recor i g Secretary