Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – December 4, 2019 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Louis Fuchs, Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt, Jeff Patterson, Sharon Stetzel- Thompson (Alternate); Alice Watford; CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) Members Absent: William Clement (Alternate) Staff Present: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Assistant Director/Historic Preservatin Officer; Janice Norman, Planning Managre; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The November 13, 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 NEW BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 19Z-012 (2311 Avenue P ½) Request for appeal of staff determination of the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 10, Section 10.303(L) regarding definition of a Low-rise. Property is legally described as M. B. Menard Survey, Tract A, Replat of Lots 3 through 7 (3005-1), Southeast Block 92, Galveston Outlots, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: Michael Gaertner, Sr., Architect Property Owner: Ajit Singh Staff presented the staff report and noted that of twenty-one (21) notices of public hearing sent, zero (0) had been returned. Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing on case 19Z-012. Applicant Michael Gaertner, Sr. presented to the Commission. For additional presentations to the Commission, please refer to the attached list. The public hearing was closed and the Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Jeff Patterson made a motion to uphold staff’s determination. Vice-Chairperson Robert Girndt seconded, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Fuchs, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Watford  Opposed: None Absent: William Clement (Alternate) Non-voting participant: Sharon Stetzel-Thompson (Alternate); CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) The motion passed. 19Z-013 (11704 Sportsman Road) Request for variance from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 2, Section 2.401, (B), regarding Timing of Construction, for an accessory structure. Property is legally described as Part of Lot 176 (176-4), Trimble & Lindsey, Section 2, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: William L. Moll Property Owner: William L. Moll Staff presented the staff report. Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing on case 19Z-013. Applicant William L. Moll presented to the Commission. For additional presentations to the Commission, please refer to the attached list. The public hearing was closed and the Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Jeff Patterson made a motion to approve case 19Z-013 due to the following special conditions: • The applicant replaced a previously existing pier without modifying or expanding the footprint; and • The applicant received the requisite permits from the Texas General Land Office and Army Corps of Engineers. Chairperson Andrew Galletti seconded. Jeff Patterson amended his motion to include a condition that any change to the pier will invalidate the variance, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Fuchs, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Watford Opposed: None Absent: William Clement (Alternate) Non-voting participant: Sharon Stetzel-Thompson (Alternate); CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:53 PM