08/23/2007-BOA-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AUGUST 23, 2007
PRESENT: Polly Dwyer, Carroll McNeill, Joe Falls, James Adams, Dorcyle McClure
ABSENT: John Looper, Bobbye Robison, Lori Pethtel, Tracy Murphree
OTHERS
PRESENT: Engineering Coordinator Samantha Renz, Nim Ashley, Nick Neyrey
1. Polly Dwyer Called Meeting to Order.
2. Approve Minutes: July 19, 2007
Dorcy le McClure indicated that on Item #9, James Adams had voted in opposition of the
motion.
Dorcyle McClure moved to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Variance Request Concerning Rear Yard
Setbacks on Property Legally Described as Abstract 940 A McKinney & Williams
Survey, Tract 6, Being 4 Acres. Property is Located off of Cowling Road.
Public Hearing Opened.
Nim Ashley, P.O. Box 102, Sanger, TX, indicated that this was bis property. He
indicated that he is the owner of A & W Productions, and they manufacture truck parts.
He bas requested a 10' setback for a new building. He intends to concrete between the
building and the property line to help with drainage. He felt that 20' would harbor
trash and be a place for kids to hide and get into trouble.
Nick Neyrey, 56 Heron Dr., project manager for Sampson Homes, spoke in opposition
to the request, he indicated he felt 10' was to close to the residential property. He felt
it would be bad for the neighborhood.
Nim Ashley indicated this would be the back of his building, and that there is not any
noise. He showed a layout of the property and discussed drainage issues.
Drainage was discussed.
Public Hearing Closed.
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Variance Request Concerning Rear Yard
Setbacks on Property Legally Described as Abstract 940 A McKinney & Williams
Survey, Tract 6, Being 4 Acres. Property is Located off of Cowling Road.
Joe Falls showed an aerial photo of the property. He indicated the drainage issue would
not be solved by concreting the area. There is a lot more property owned by A & W
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Productions that could be used for the new building site.
Discussed property and setbacks of adjoining property.
Joe Falls indicated his main concern was public safety.
Mark McNeal indicated that 10' could make a lot of difference when it comes to
hazardous materials.
Discussion followed.
Joe Falls moved to deny the request. James Adams seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Meeting Adjourned.
Approved