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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Board Of Adjustment - 08/24/2016 MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street August 24,2016 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF: Burris MeRce Andrew Dimas,ZBA Administrator Taylor Mauck Julian Grant,Assistant City Attorney Cliff Amip Catherine Garza,Recording Secretary Shawn Karaca Tim Voorkamp Ryan Armstrong(Alternate) David Walker(Alternate) I. CALL TO ORDER: A quorum was established; no absences. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:June 22,2016 A motion to approve, item "H" was made by Mr. Karaca and seconded by Mr. Voorkamp. The motion passed. Ill. APPEAL—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 1. Appeals a. Case No. ZBA 0716-01, Joseph asset Bier: Requests a variance to allow for the construction of accessory buildings that causes the total square footage of all accessory buildings to exceed 501,'7o of the total square footage of the main principal structure on the property described as Tropic Heights Unit 2, Block 2, of ]A, located cast of Waldron Road, at the intersection of Charlotte Drive and Mediterranean Drive. Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read its "a" into record as shown above. He presented several aerial views of the subject property and a site plan. Mr. asset Bier would like to construct a 12'xl8' (216 square feet) storage building and a 20'x20' (400 square feet) carport, The total afall existing and proposed accessory buildings would is 1,504 square feet. The total square footage exceeds the 50"'k, limitation by 487.35 square feet. Mr. Dimas also displayed some photographs supplied by the owner. The photographs show how the previous storage building was dilapidated and has been removed due to safety concerns. He informed the Board that of the 17 public notices mailed, two notices were returned in favor of the • request and zero notices were returned in opposition. After Staff's presentation, Chairman Atnip opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward,Chairman Atnip closed the public hearing. A motion to approved its "a"was made by Mr. Karaca and seconded by Mr. McRec. The motion passed. b. Case No. ZBA 0716-02, Andy and Josie Carrola: Requests a variance to allow for a structure, specifically a swimming pool within the required minimum street yard setback of 25 feet on the property described as Airline Crossing Unit 2,Block 5, Lot 33, located south of Lipes Boulevard,cast of Negin Drive and west of Amadas Drive. Mr. Dimas read its "b" into record as shown above. He presented several aerial views of the subject property along with a site plan, Based on the design and orientation of the home, the owners have requested to place a swimming pool in the front yard as it is the only available space fora accessory use. He informed the Board that of the 30 public notices mailed, five notices were returned in favor of the request and zero notices were returned in opposition. Board of Adjustment August 24,2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 After Staff's presentation, Chairman At opened the public hearing. The owner, Andy Carrola at 3914 Eckner Drive,addressed the Board to answer their questions, With no one else coming forward, Chairman Atnip closed the public hearing. After comments and discussion concluded by the Board, Chairman Atnip called for a motion. A motion to approved its "b" with the condition that the edge of the proposed pool be eight feet from the property line on the western side along Eckner Drive was made by Mr. Karaca. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Mauck. The motion passed. c. Case o® ZBA 0716-03,Mike Baird and David Selman: Requests a variance to allow for a structure, specifically a swimming pool within the required minimum street yard setback of 25 feet on the property described as Rest Haven, Block 7, Lot 12, located west of Santa Fe Street, at the intersection of'Rosebud Avenue and Lawriview Street- Mr. Dimas read its "c"into record as shown above. He presented several aerial views oft e subject property along with a site plan. Mr. Dimas informed the Board that plans for the pool were submitted,approved by City staff, and a permit was issued. Pool construction began and was completed beffife inspections were requested by the pool contractor. At the time of .inspection, it was discovered that the pool had been constructed in the front yard of the property. While the permit was issued in error, it should be noted that the appropriate inspection to identify the location of the pool prior to construction was never called, He informed the Board that of the 32 public notices mailed, one notice was returned in favor or the request and zero notices were returned in opposition. After Staffs presentation, Chairman Atnip opened the public hearing. The co-owner, Mike Baird, addressed [lie Board to answer their questions. With no one else coming forward, Chairman Atnip closed the public hearing. After comments and discussion concluded by the Board,Chairman Atnip called for a motion. A motion to approved item "c" was made by Mr. McRee and seconded by Mr.Voorkamp. The motion passed. ® Case No.ZBA 0816-01,HHSBV3,LLC: Request a variance to allow for a reduction in the vehicle stacking area requirements for a parking area with a controlled entrance,a variance to reduce the stacking space requirement to less than 20 feet in size,and a variance to eliminate the turnaround requirement for gatehouse entries on the property described as Hampton, Block 2,Lots I thru 6 and portion of Lots 7 thru 12,located south of Furman Avenue between South Tancabua Street and South Carancahua Street. Mr. Dimas updated the Board on the current status of its "d". He stated it was included in the agenda because public notices had been mailed. Upon an internal Staff meeting,it was established that based on the Unified Development Code,the Technical Review Committee has the authority to determine stacking requirements and it would not need action by the Board. A determination has not been made yet as the meeting is scheduled sometime next week. Mr. Karaca made a motion to table this its until further notice for another brief-Ing. The motion was seconded by Mr. McRee. The motion passed. V1. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, ?'�4 hourne th iecting at 2:23 an At IF I 'J p'm' p journq( 1i Cliff Atnip Cb!i4rlmll, 'o - '�� I. ............................. Andrew Dimas Board of Adjustment Administrator