Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – February 5, 2020 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present: William Clement (Alternate), Louis Fuchs, Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt, Jeff Patterson, Sharon Stetzel-Thompson (Alternate); Alice Watford; CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Assistant Director/Historic Preservation Officer; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The December 4, 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 20Z-001 (14131 Grambo) Request for a variance from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 3, District Yard, Lot and Setback Addendum for the Residential, Single Family (R-1) zoning district requirements for side yard setbacks. Property is legally described as Lot 36, Block 3, Pirates Cove, a Subdivision in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicants and Property Owners: Gregory and Elizabeth Jones Staff presented the staff report and noted that of sixteen (16) notices of public hearing sent, four (4) were returned in favor and two (2) were returned in opposition. Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing on case 20Z-001. Applicant and property owner Gregory Jones 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 deny case 20Z-001 based on the following findings: 1. The stated hardship appears to be self-imposed; 2. The stated hardship is based on convenience to the applicant; and 3. There are no special conditions that justify the variance.  Vice-Chairperson Robert Girndt seconded the motion, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Fuchs, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Watford Opposed: None Non-voting participant(s): CM Collins (Ex-Officio), William Clement (Alternate), Sharon Stetzel- Thompson (Alternate) DISCUSSION ITEMS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:21 PM