HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ZBA_06.15.2021City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Teleconference Meeting: http:/Ibit.ly/3eLI5vd
The regular meeting convened at 5:OOPM on June 15, 2021 via teleconference at:
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Board members present: John Marler, Chair; Kaylah McCord; Ed Whitmore and Travis Perthuis
Board members in training present: Stephaney Lafears and Tim Haynie,
Board members absent: Deb Meyer
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner; Ryan Clark, Planner
and Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist
Chair Marler called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
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E. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board
Legislative Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2021 regular
meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment -- Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst.
Motion by Whitemore to approve the April 20, 2021 Zoning board of Adjustment minutes.
Second by Mader. Approved. (4-0)
C. Public Hearing and possible action on a request for a Zoning Variance from UDC Section
8.07.040.A for a six-foot tall opaque fence to be set back 5.5 feet from the property line, a 63%
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decrease in the required 15 foot side street yard setback of Ordinance 2016-24, for the property
located at 601 Shiner Lane, bearing the legal description of Lot 4, Block F, Kasper Subdivision
Section 9 (2021-5-VAR) — Ryan Clark, Planner
The applicant is requesting a variance from the height limitation of four feet for fences located
inside yard setbacks to allow for a six foot tall, fully opaque fence 5.5 feet from the side property
line, 63.3% less than the UDC required 15 feet setback for fences of this height and transparency.
The applicant intends to construct the six-foot fence 5.5 feet from the property line to allow a
portion of the side of the house to be screened from Fairhaven Gateway for the purpose of
securing additional privacy and safety.
Staff has reviewed the submitted Zoning Variance request in accordance with the UDC and
other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the request complies with 2, partially complies
with 1, and does not comply with 4 of the 7 required findings established in UDC Section
3.15.030.A for a Zoning Variance.
The granting of this Zoning Variance would not create a substantial negative impact on the
neighborhood. However, there are numerous other properties in this neighborhood with the
same condition that have developed their properties in compliance with current UDC
standards. There are not extraordinary or unique conditions that prevent this property from
having a privacy fence equal to comparable corner lots within this subdivision.
Board member asked and staff stated planting in the side set back of the property is allowed.
Mader invited the applicant to speak.
Ms. Jacobsen stated security and safety issue for her children is the concern. She also stated
there are other homes in the neighborhood that have possibly bypassed the variance and have
added a fence.
Motion by Whitemore to approve the denial for the Zoning Variance based on the UDC Section
3.15.030 Criteria.
1) Extraordinary Conditions- Does not comply.
2) No Substantial Detriment- The application complies.
3) Other Property- Does not comply.
4) Applicant's Actions- Does not comply.
5) Comprehensive Plan- Partially complies.
6) Utilization - Does not comply.
7) Insufficient Findings- Does not comply.
Second by McCord. Denial Approved. (4-0)
Motion to adjourn at 5:31pm . Approved (4-0).
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Marler, Chair Attest,
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Ed Whitmore, Secretary
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