15 JAN 12
A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JANUARY 12, 2015
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting of
November 10, 2014 1-2
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S): Accessory Building
Maximum Square Footage Variance
119 West Valentine
Petitioner: Danny Gunn 3-5
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 12, 2015 6:37 p.m. – 6:46 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Vergil Healey, Art Brannen, Rick
White, Alderman Howard and Chairman Moore were
present. City Attorney Bamburg and City Engineer
Whisker were present.
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in attendance and
Chairman Moore declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Healy to approve the
regularly scheduled meeting minutes of November 10, 2014. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): Accessory Building Maximum Square Footage Variance
1119 West Valentine Road
Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 6:37 p.m.
Petitioner Mr. Danny Gunn explained that he would like to construct an
accessory building at his residence for storage of his recreational
vehicles.
Chairman Moore noted that the request is for a building 24’ X 30’ X 10’
with a 12’ lean-to. He pointed out that the lean-to is not depicted on
the drawing that was provided for support data.
Mr. Gunn explained that the lean-to would be attached to the accessory
building on the front side to the rear of the residence and is an addition
to the measurements of 24’ X 30’ X 10’.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that it would change the footprint of the
building to 30’ X 36’ under roof and would reduce the distance between the
accessory building and the primary residence from 34’ to 22’. Total square
footage under roof would be 1080 instead of 720 and both would have a slab
foundation.
Mr. Gunn then answered Chairman Moore that Arkla-Tech will construct the
building.
In response to a question from Commissioner White, City Engineer Whisker
stated that he does not believe there is a bill of assurance for this
residential area. He went on to explain that a lot of the area is unplatted,
adding that he has never had a subdivision dealing with this area.
Mr. Gunn then answered the Commission that this building would not be for
commercial use, but private storage.
Discussion ensued regarding a second storage building on the property and
City Engineer Whisker responded that Code allows for a maximum of 35% of
the rear yard for storage, noting that Mr. Gunn has over half an acre of
property.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 12, 2015 6:37 p.m. – 6:46 p.m.
Chairman Moore clarified with Mr. Gunn that the proposed accessory building
would not be constructed over the 20’ storm drainage easement to the side
of the property at the north end of the residence.
Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 6:45 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker clarified that the building is larger than the 650
square foot that is normally allowable by Code. He reiterated that Mr.
Gunn is trying to bring his equipment under one roof.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the
request for an accessory building at 119 West Valentine Road of 1080 square
feet. MOTION CARRIED.
City Engineer Whisker updated the Board regarding a training session with
the Planning Commission presented by Metroplan. He noted that it will be
held during the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting in
February.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Chairman Moore adjourned the meeting at approximately
6:46 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Jim Moore
CITY CLERK – TREASURER
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