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2016_05.03 BOA-BBA MinutesBOARD OFADJUSTMENT & BUILDING BOARD OFAPPEALS MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2016 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. 11. ROLL CALL Present? Commissioner X John Clark X Brian Cassad X Jeff Madrid X Patrick Vader X Martin Young Alternates X Jeff Nevarez X Lana Sather Vacant A quorum was present. Staff present: Rachel Roberts (city planner); Katherine Rountree (board secretary). III. SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS Ms. Rountree swore in those who wished to speak. IV. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Consider approval of minutes from April 5, 2016 Board of Adjustment meeting Mr. Madrid motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Young and passed with all in favor. V. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM No one signed up to speak VI. REGULAR ITEMS A. CASE # BOA 16 -01 to hold a public hearing and consider action on a request by Tien Tran for a Special Exception as required by City Code Section 17 -421, Schedule of Uses and Off - Street Parking Requirements, to allow a vehicle storage facility in an "I" Industrial zoning district at 7084 E Kennedale Pkwy, more particularly described as Elam Addition Block 1 Lots 1 -3. 1. Staff Presentation Ms. Roberts said last month the board asked the applicant to submit a site plan. She said he would still have to get a Certificate of Occupancy and Business License and have an inspection by the Fire Department and Building Official. She said that there are three separate lots. The first lot would be truck parking, the second lot would be truck repair and the third lot would not be used at this time. She said that the applicant has enough parking needed for both uses. Staff recommended at least 10 parking spaces for truck repair and 6 spaces for truck storage. She said the unpaved surface would be prohibited from being used and that there will be a reserved lane for the Fire Department. 2. Applicant Presentation Tony Tran, translating for Tien Tran, went over how the proposed use would meet the standards for the special exception. The board asked the applicant questions about parking, security, and leasing requirements. 3. Public Hearing No one signed up to speak. 4. Applicant Response There was no applicant response. 5. Staff Response and Summary Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall tie into the city water and waste water systems if the property owner is not already connected. 2. The parking lot shall be restriped and approved by the city within 90 days of the special exception being granted. 3. The area to be used for vehicle storage and the area to be used for truck repair shall also be striped or otherwise marked (as approved by city staff during the Certificate of Occupancy permitting process) to allow for storage and parking in an orderly and safe manner and to ensure an adequate number of spaces are provided for the proposed uses. 4. Only the areas paved with asphalt or concrete shall be used for storing vehicles, customer or employee parking, or any kind of access or circulation. No portions of lot 2 or any other unpaved area shall be permitted to be used for any purpose, including access and circulation, unless those areas are paved with asphalt or concrete as approved by the city. 5. If additional areas are paved, the applicant shall provide additional storm water facilities subject to review and approval by the city's storm water department. 6. At least six (6) parking spaces shall be provided in the custom /visitor parking lot for the vehicle storage use and maintained in good condition at all times. 7. At least ten (10) parking spaces for the truck repair use for customers and employees shall be provided. These spaces shall be reserved for customers visiting the site and employees and shall not be used for parking of trucks awaiting repair. 8. The special exception shall expire in two (2) years from the date the special exception was granted. If the applicant does not re -apply for a special exception at expiration or if the board does not grant an additional special exception at that time, the use shall be deemed illegal, and the business shall be required to cease operations. 6. Motion by the Board of Adjustments Mr. Vader motioned to approve the special exception with the above listed conditions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Madrid and passed with all in favor. VII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Update on past BOA cases and other city business Ms. Roberts went over past cases with the board and the status of their special exceptions. KKB Bird Habitat cleanup will be on May 14, 2016. KidFish and Bark in the Park will be on May 21, 2016. The Charter Election will be on May 7, 2016. Patsy Cline and Elvis will be at the Senior Center on May 6, 2016 at 6 P.M. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Madrid motioned to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cassady and passed with all in favor. ax � ohn Chai r Date ,--a ATTEST ( : ;; . _, n , G �J( ��� Rachel Roberts, Board Secretary � - lo' I CP Date