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CITY OF THE COLONY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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, September 16,
2015 at 6:39 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: Charles Tredo, Constance Yahwak, Joel Ortega and Casey Truskunas.
Board Members Absent: Gerald Odum
Present from Staff. Mike Joyce, AICP, Planning Director; Surupa Sen, AICP, Senior Planner,
Gordon Scruggs, P.E. Director of Development Services.
1.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Tredo called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
2.0
ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
2.1
Consider approval of the minutes of the regular session of the July 15, 2015 Board of
Adjustment meeting.
Board Member Truskunas moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Board Member
Yahwak. The motion carried (4-0).
3.0
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
3.1
BOA15-0003 — Luxury Dog Resort Variance
Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider a Variance to "Section 13-1385:
Kennels that include any outdoor area shall be located a minimum of 2,000 feet from
any single family property or zoning district". The subject property is located at 5600 N
Colony Blvd next to St. Sofia Church.
Chairman Tredo read public hearing item 3.1 into record.
Ms. Sen presented the staff report.
Chairman Tredo opened the public hearing.
Applicant Vickie Gill approached the Board and spoke regarding the request.
Board members asked Ms. Gill if she had looked into other properties or locations.
Ms. Gill stated she had found this location suitable for the purpose and The Colony has a need
for this service.
Board of Adjustment Minutes
September 16, 2015
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Chairman Tredo closed the public hearing.
Board Member Truskunas moved to deny item 3.1, seconded by Board Member Ortega.
The motion carried (4-0).
3,2 BOAI S-0004 — Residence at 7533 Wesishore Drive Exterior Material Variance
Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider a Variance to Section 17-106 to allow
an alternate exterior finish, cement siding, in lieu of the required brick, stone or EIFS on
a proposed single family residential building to be located on 7533 Westshore Drive.
Chairman Tredo read public hearing item 3.2 into record.
Ms. Sen presented the staff report.
Chairman Tredo opened_ the public hearing.
Applicant Mr. Louis Rios spoke regarding the request.
Chairman Tredo closed the public hearing.
Board Member Ortega moved to approve the item 3.2, seconded by Board Member
Yahwak. The motion carried (4-0).
Being no further discussion, Chairman Tredo adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Charles Tre o, Chh�man
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Surupa S n, AICP, Senior Planner