Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – March 7, 2018 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present: David Collins, Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt (Alt. 2), Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch, CM Carolyn Sunseri Members Absent: James Bangle (Alt. 1), Lyssa Graham Reynolds, Dominick Sasser Staff Present: Catherine Gorman AICP, Assistant Director/HPO; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The February 7, 2018 minutes were approved with changes. During the second vote for Case 18Z-001, Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch voted in favor, not in opposition. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (THREE MINUTE MAXIMUM PER SPEAKER) NEW BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 18Z-004 (1604 Biovu) Request for a variance from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback requirements for front yard setbacks in a Residential, Single Family (R-1) zoning district. Property is legally described as lot 25, Bayou Shores-Wheelers Subdivision, a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: Daniel Quigley Property Owner: Eliza Kempner Thomas Quigley Staff presented the Staff Report and noted that of twenty (20) public notices sent, zero (0) had been returned. Vice-Chairperson Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch opened the public hearing on Case 18Z-004. Daniel Quigley, applicant, made a presentation to the Commission. The public hearing was closed and the Vice-Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch moved to approve Case 18Z-004. David Collins seconded and the following votes were cast: In Favor: David Collins, Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt (Alt. 2), Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch In Opposition: None Non-Voting Participant: CM Carolyn Sunseri Absent: James Bangle (Alt. 1), Lyssa Graham Reynolds, Dominick Sasser  The motion passed. 18Z-005 (41 Grand Beach Boulevard) Request for a variance from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback requirements for side yard setbacks in a Resort/Recreation (Res/Rec) zoning district. Property is legally described as Lot 9, Block 2, The Preserve at Grand Beach (2014), a subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: Lloyd Martin Property Owner: Lloyd and Linda Martin Staff presented the Staff Report and reported that of eight (8) notices sent, zero (0) had been returned. Vice-Chairperson Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch opened the public hearing on Case 18Z-005. Lloyd Martin, applicant, made a presentation to the Commission. Mr. Martin indicated that he would be moving the encroachment to the other side of his property where it would no longer be encroaching on the required side yard setback. No action by the Commission was required. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:34 PM