Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – August 5, 2020 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present via Videoconference: William Clement, Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt, Jeff Patterson, Sharon Stetzel-Thompson, Alice Watford (Alternate), CM David Collins (Ex-Officio) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Assistant Director/Historic Preservation Officer Staff Present via Telephone: Tim Tietjens, Executive Director of Development Services; Karen White, Planning Technician; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. Jeff Patterson stated for the record that his wife is a member of the Landmark Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The July 8, 2020 minutes were approved as presented. MEETING FORMAT Staff explained the adjusted meeting format to the Commission and the public. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 the staff report and noted that of thirty-three (33) notices of public hearing sent, one (1) had been returned in favor. Staff also noted public comment received in opposition.  Chairperson Andrew Galletti opened the public hearing on case 20Z-010. Property owner Sam Jolin presented to the Commission. The public hearing was closed and the Chairperson called for questions or comments from the Commission. Vice-Chairperson Robert Girndt made a motion to affirm the Landmark Commission’s decision. William Clement seconded, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Clement, Galletti, Girndt, Patterson, Stetzel-Thompson Opposed: None Absent: None Non-voting participant: Watford, CM Collins The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:23 PM