Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – April 3, 2019 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Louis Fuchs (ALT), Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt, Jeff Patterson (ALT), Members Absent: Lyssa Graham Reynolds, CM David Collins Staff Present: Janice Norman, Planning Manager; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The February 6, 2019 minutes were approved as presented. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COMMISSION ON AGENDA ITEMS WITHOUT PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS (THREE MINUTE MAXIMUM PER SPEAKER) None OLD BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 19Z-003 Request for variances from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 10.300 Height and Density Development Zone regarding Wall Plane Articulation and percent at build to line, in a Commercial, Height and Density Development Zone, Zone-5 (C-HDDZ-5). Property is legally described as Lot 3, Galveston Island Cinema Subdivision Replat, in the City and County of Galveston. Applicant: Brax Easterwood AIA Property Owner: Prida Construction LTD. Staff presented the Staff Report. Vice-Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing on case 19Z-003. Applicant Brax Easterwood, AIA and property owner Miguel Prida of Prida Construction Ltd. presented to the Commission. The public hearing was closed and the Vice-Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Jeff Patterson made a motion to approve case 19Z-003 based on the hardships created by the unique position of the Seawall and Scholes International Airport, as well as those listed in Exhibit C. Jeff Patterson amended his motion to include the hardships posed by the long, narrow lot dimensions and parking requirements. Louis Fuchs seconded, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Fuchs Opposed: None Non-voting participant: None  The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:26 PM