HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1991 BOABOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
HELD ON
AUGUST 14, 1991
A REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF Adjustments & Appeals of the
City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with
the following members present:
Roosevelt Johnson
Gary LaCrone
Robert Poynter
Gene Poole
Danny Whited
Alton Paris
Quorum Present
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Alternate - Absent
Alternate - Absent
Bob Hutchison, Building Inspector, Designated Officer of the
City Inspections Department was present.
Chairman Johnson read an overview of Variance Procedures and
Requirements.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of Appeal No. 91-01 were
approved by all ayes.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a request for variance
by Lisa & David Wright, owners of 7161 Fox, to allow the
construction of a non -conforming accessory structure.
At this time Chairman Johnson asked Bob Hutchison represenative
for the City, for his Presentation.
Mr. Hutchison entered into record Exhibit A
(A) - Permit not approved
(B) - Height Regulations
(C) - Variance request by Lisa & David Wright
(D) - Memorandum - to Bob Van Til, Administrative Staff Planner
and drawing showing difference in roof pitch in relation-
ship to height of building.
Mr. Hutchison said staff had no objection to the request.
Chairman Johnson asked for David Wrights Presentation.
Mr. Wright entered into record - Exhibit B - Drawing of Site
Plan. He spoke on wanting to build a Detached Garage so it would
match the existing structure.
Chairman Johnson opened the floor for questions.
Jeff Small replied he and his Wife Wendy were not there to support
or disapprove - just to ask questions.
Ms. Small questioned what the Detached Garage would look like
and why having one garage did the Wrights want a second one.
Mr. Wright replied for storage space of a business planned in
the near furture.
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Member Poynter asked the size of his existing garage.
Mr. Wright replied 16' x 24'.
Member Poynter asked for height of new garage.
Mr. Wright replied 14 feet.
Ms Small wanted to know what material it would be of.
Mr. Wright said it would match material of his existing garage
(Wood Siding).
Member Poole asked Bob Hutchison about the requirement for 75%
Brick on residential structures in The Colony.
Mr. Hutchison replied it only pertains to the main residential
building. Accessory structures were excempt.
Ms. Small asked Mr. Hutchison why the City was in favor of this
request.
Mr. Hutchison replied that the staff of the Inspections Department
felt that the height limitation for Detached Garages of 101,- feet
would detract from over all appearances of the community.
Ms. Small asked if the height requirements kept the permit from
being approved.
Mr. Hutchison replied yes.
Ms. Small layed out Mr. Wrights drawing (Exhibit B) and Mr. &
Ms. Small pointed out concerns of what the garage would look
like - the height and the impact on the neighborhood with views
being blocked by something not so pleasing.
Member Poynter spoke of attending a Council meeting when Ordinance
was passed on height restrictions of accessory structures - he
felt intent of Ordinance was designed to control Storage Sheds
and Tool Sheds.
Chairman Johnson closed Public Hearing then asked for any comments.
Member LaCrone made a motion to visit the site (7161 Fox), Motion
died for lack of Second.
There was no further discussion.
Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to grant the variance. Member
Poynter motioned to accept. Member Poole Seconded. Carried
by all ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M.