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CITY OF THE COLONY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
December 17, 2008
After determining that a quorum was present, the Board of Adjustment of the City of
The Colony, Texas convened into Regular Session which was held on Wednesday,
December 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall,
6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were
addressed:
Board Members Present: Duane Sanders Chairman; Gerald Odum, Vice-Chairman;
Donna McCright; Cesar Molina; Rolando Reyes; Connie Yahwak.
Present from Staff: David Dodd, City Attorney; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Tracey
Sherman, Administrative Assistant.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Duane Sanders called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2.1 Consider approval of the Jul 16, 2008 Board of Adjustment minutes.
Board member Molina motioned to approve the July 16, 2008 minutes as
presented. Board member Odum seconded. The motion carried unanimously
(5-0).
2.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider granting a variance to Section 11-
400 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the front yard setback to Westport Drive.
The applicant is proposing to develop a retail center at the southeast corner of
Westport Drive and South Colony Blvd. The variance requested is a 10 foot
variance to the required 25 foot setback along Westport Drive
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Board member Molina asked if they moved the building over ten feet would the
project meet the City's standards. Mr. Morrison stated yes.
Chairman Sanders asked what the area was zoned. Mr. Morrison stated retail.
Applicant, Sam Esquenazi, described the type of building they proposed. The
applicant was asking for a variance to allow ample parking spaces. In the future, this
would allow the site to be a desirable retail center to sell.
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Board member Odum asked why having eighteen parking spaces versus twenty-five
would make a difference. Attorney, David Dodd stated the amount of parking spaces
needed in the future is irrelevant.
Board member Reyes asked if without the variance what would be the size of the
building. Applicant stated forty-seven hundred square feet.
Board member Odum asked the applicant their immediate hardship was. Applicant
stated there was not one; he was just considering plans for the future.
Chairman Sanders asked how many handicap parking spaces the applicant would
have in the parking lot. Applicant stated he would adhere to the City's policy in
regards to handicapped parking spaces.
Board member McCright motioned to approve Item 2.2. Motion failed due to the lack
of a second.
Board member Molina motioned to deny Item 2.1. Board member Reyes seconded
the motion. The motion carried (4-1).
L2.3 Appointment new Chair and Vice Chair.
Board Member McCright nominated Board member Odum for the position of
Chairman. It was seconded by Board Member Reyes. Nomination carried
unanimously (5-0).
Chairman Sanders nominated Board Member McCright for the position of Vice-
Chair. It was seconded by Board Member Reyes. Nomination carried unanimously
(5-0).
Chairman Sanders requested a Sign Board of Appeals meeting. Mr. Morrison stated
he would need specific streets and signs to be discussed and they could discuss the
specifics after the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm.
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