Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – July 8, 2020 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present via Videoconference: William Clement (Alternate), Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt, Jeff Patterson, Sharon Stetzel-Thompson (Alternate) Members Absent: Alice Watford, CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) Staff Present: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Assistant Director/Historic Preservation Officer Staff Present via Telephone: Adriel Montalvan, Senior Project Manager; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The May 6, 2020 minutes were approved as presented. MEETING FORMAT Staff explained the adjusted meeting format to the Commission and the public. PUBLIC COMMENT None NEW BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 20Z-009 (17523 San Luis Pass Road / FM 3005) Request for a Special Exception in accordance with the Galveston Land Development Regulations Section 11.400, to make a non-conforming use conforming. Properties are legally described as Lot 1, East and West half of Lot 2, and Lots 3 through 5, Gulf Palms Subdivision, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: Thomas Harrison Property Owners: Thomas and Linda Harrison Council Member David Collins arrived at 4:04 p.m. Staff presented the staff report and noted that of forty-one (41) notices of public hearing sent, two (2) had been returned in favor. Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing for case 20Z-009. Applicant Thomas Harrison  presented to the Commission. The public hearing was closed and the Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Bill Clement made a motion to approve case 20Z-009. Sharon Stetzel-Thompson seconded, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Clement, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Stetzel-Thompson Opposed: None Absent: Watford Non-voting participant: CM Collins The motion passed. 20Z-010 (1801 Avenue L) Request to appeal the City of Galveston Landmark Commission’s decision regarding case 20LC-037: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the structure including painting exterior masonry, replacing exterior doors, and removing exterior shutters. Property is legally described as M. B. Menard Survey, North 67-8 Feet of Lot 7 (7-1), Block 18, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant: Becky Jolin Property Owner: Sam and Becky Jolin Staff presented a memorandum requesting case 20Z-010 be continued until August 5, 2020 due to the applicant’s preference for an in-person meeting. Vice-Chairperson Robert Girndt made a motion to continue case 20Z-010 per the applicant’s request. Jeff Patterson seconded, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Clement, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Stetzel-Thompson Opposed: None Absent: Watford Non-voting participant: CM Collins The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:14 PM