BA 2009-04-02
NOTICE OF
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
April 2, 2009
Chairman: Vice Chairman: Staff Liaison:
Donald Perschbacher Robert Chomiak Tim Oates, Deputy Chief - Prevention
Commissioners: Alternate Commissioners:
Laura Ketchum Harold Copher
Mark LeGros Virginia Harn
John Hoppie Robert Mahalik
Douglas Robinson
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Regular Meeting:
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Coppell, Texas, will meet
on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 255 Parkway Blvd.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
ITEM 1:
Call to Order.
ITEM 2:
Approval of Minutes of July 10, 2008, Meeting.
ITEM 3:
Public Hearing to consider approval of a variance request from Section 9-2-6-
(D) of the City’s Code of Ordinances, for the property located at 946
Hummingbird Drive. Mr. Gary F. Hayes is requesting a variance to allow for
the construction of a 36-inch high wrought iron safety rail fence along the
upper level of the existing retaining wall which varies in height from 5 to 6 feet.
The retaining wall runs the full width of his lot and extends around the corner
into the backyard pool area along Bethel School Road. Mr. Hayes contends that
the height of the retaining wall creates a safety hazard for those using the
walkway on his property that runs adjacent to the retaining wall. The City's
Code of Ordinances prohibits fences in front yards.
ITEM 4:
Public Hearing to consider approval of a variance request from Section 12-12-
3(B) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 946
Hummingbird Drive. Mr. Gary F. Hayes is requesting a 14-ft. variance to the
15-ft. sideyard setback on the west side, in this SF-9 zoned district. Mr. Hayes
is requesting this variance to allow for the construction of a gazebo in the pool
area.
ITEM 5:
Public Hearing to consider approval of a variance request from Section 12-11-
3(C) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 122
Meadowcreek Road. Ms. Catherine Miller is requesting a 10-ft. variance to
the 20-ft. rear yard setback to allow for the construction of an attached patio
roof, in this SF-12 zoned district.
OTHER BUSINESS.
ADJOURNMENT.
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell-sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make
arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official at
(972) 304-3699, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY TX, 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the
City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier
junta oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
This agenda was posted on the City of Coppell bulletin board by 5:00 p.m., March 30,
2009, by Tim Oates _______________________.