Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON REGULAR MEETING – June 9, 2021 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Lidija Bikova, Bill Clement, Barbara Railey, Susan Syler (Alternate), CM Bill Quiroga (Ex-Officio) Members Present via Videoconference: Alice Watford (Alternate) Members Absent: Andrew Galletti, Robert Girndt Staff Present: Catherine Gorman, AICP, Assistant Director/Historic Preservation Officer; Donna Fairweather, Assistant City Attorney; Patrick Collins, Planning Technician Staff Present via Telephone: Adriel Montalvan, Planning Manager CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The May 5, 2021 minutes were approved as presented. MEETING FORMAT Staff explained the adjusted meeting format to the Board and the public. PUBLIC COMMENT None. NEW BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEARINGS 21Z-008 (1811 61st Street) Request for a variance from the Galveston Land Development Regulations, Article 3, Commercial (C) Addendum, District Yard, Lot and Setback Standards, to reduce the required side yard setback in a Commercial zoning district. Property is legally described as part of Lot 45 (45-2), Section 1 of Trimble and Lindsey, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas. Applicant and Property Owner: Jason Reuter Staff presented the staff report and reported that of 6 notices sent, none were returned. Acting-Chairperson Bill Clement opened the public hearing on the case. Jason Reuter, applicant, presented to the Board. For a list of presentations to the Board, please refer to the attached sign-in sheet. The public hearing was closed, and the Chairperson called for a motion.  Susan Syler made a motion for approval. Barbara Railey seconded. Acting-Chairperson Bill Clement called for questions or comments from the Board, and the following votes were cast: In favor: Railey, Syler (Alternate), Watford (Alternate) Opposed: Clement Abstain: Bikova Absent: Galletti, Girndt Non-voting participant: CM Quiroga (Ex-Officio) The motion failed due to a lack of four affirmative votes. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:44 PM