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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board Of Adjustment - 06/26/2002 • 212223at BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES -16, June 26, 2002 ���� �yS F\ w Board Members Present: Peter Mahaffey, Chairman �('t co 0`1 Thomas McDonald, Vice-Chairman 'L Louis Alvarado -�8£99 Robert Broadway Charles Schibi Gene Clancy, Alternate John Martinez, Alternate Staff Present: Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, City Planner Doyle Curtis, Senior Assistant City Attorney Erma Ramirez, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mahaffey opened the public hearing at 1:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall and explained the procedure to be followed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Broadway, seconded by Schibi,that Mahaffey be reelected as Chairman and McDonald as Vice-Chairman. Motion passed unanimously. Island House Council of Co-Owners, Inc.: Appeal No. ZBA0602-01 Request: A special yard exception to allow a parking area that encroaches 10 feet into the 20-foot front yard setback on Padre Island, Section A, Block 42, Tract B, located on the east side of Leeward Drive, approximately 500 feet south of Windward Drive. Mr. Saldana stated that the petitioner, Island House Council of Co-Owners, Inc., is requesting a special yard exception to allow a parking area that encroaches 10 feet into the 20-foot front yard setback. He stated that representatives of the existing condominiums would like to construct additional units that would require the off-street parking area to extend into the front yard setback. Under the current zoning no parking allowed within the 20-foot front yard setback. He presented a computerized slide presentation of the subject property and surrounding area, and also a site plan provided by the appellant. Seventy-seven notices were mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius, of which nine (9) were returned in favor and three (3) were returned in opposition. Two (2) representatives from the Island House Council of Co-Owners, Inc. submitted a notice in favor. SCANNED Zoning Board of Adjustmerittinutes • June 26,2002 Page 2 Board Member Broadway inquired about the three (3) property owners reasons for opposition. Mr. Saldana stated that the notices in opposition were owners from the condos themselves and felt that by adding more units the parking would be reduced and the pool area would be overcrowded. The property is small does not have area for necessary support services for additional traffic and parking. Board Members inquired about the number of units and parking spaces added, and landscaping requirements. Mr. Saldana stated that there would be 12 new units that would require an additional 18 parking spaces. Since the proposed expansion is in the street yard, compliance with the landscaping regulations would be required. Chairman Mahaffey opened the public hearing. Mr. David Norton, President of Island Council of Co-Owners, Inc., appeared and stated that they are requesting a special yard exception to accommodate the parking requirements for the proposed 12 additional units. They currently have 74 units. With the request being granted, the condos will have more then the parking required by the City. The first floor will accommodate a meeting room and library, maintenance shop, small eating room, and restrooms. The second and third floors will accommodate 6 studio apartments on each floor. The income generated ($27,000) by this expansion will go to the maintenance program, i.e., fees and insurance. They will also generate an additional $10,500 for the hotel tax. He presented landscaping photos. Board Member McDonald asked about the timeframe for the project. Mr. Norton stated that their projection is to start building in December and finish by June 2003. Colonel John Jones, original owner of the condos, appeared in favor. He presented a 20-year old photo of the condos depicting the surrounding properties. He stated that $75,000 is spent every year for the maintenance and constraint of the rust around the condos. Expenses will increase and as the addition pays for itself, the additional monies will be used for the purpose of maintenance. No one appeared in opposition, therefore,the public hearing was declared closed. Mr. Saldana stated that the Staff has no objection to the encroachment with the requirement that the remaining 10 feet be extensively landscaped. After a brief discussion on the adjacent tract to the south, a motion was made by Broadway, and seconded by Schibi, that the appeal be approved with the requirement that the remaining 10 feet be extensively landscaped. NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Planning Department. Zoning Board of Adjustmenttinutes " June 26,2002 Page 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the May 22, 2002 meeting were approved as written. OTHER MATTERS Mr. Saldana asked the Board when would be a suitable time to hold a workshop to discuss and act on proposed bylaws. After a brief discussion, it was decided to hold the workshop at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. The regular meeting would follow at 1:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Miguel S. Saldana, AICP Erma Ramirez Board of Adjustment Administrator Recording Secretary H:\PLN-DIR\ERMA\WORD\ZBA\MINUTES\062602ZBAM INUTES.DOC