Minutes of the Board of Adjustment, Held Thursday, December 16, 1999, at 6:30Pm, at City

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2007, AT 6:30 P.M., AT CITY HALL, 711 NORTH GALLOWAY AVENUE, MESQUITE, TEXAS

Present: Vice Chairman David Hasley, Regular Members Jennifer Vidler, Edward Serenil, Dianne Mendoza, Mike Travis, Alternate Member Cindy Burkett, and Alternate Member Lonnie Craine

Absent: None

Staff: Planner Garrett Langford, Building Official Keith Smith, Neighborhood Planner Arti Waghary

I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25, 2007, MEETING

Ms. Vidler moved to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2007, meeting. Ms. Mendoza seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

II. SPECIAL EXCEPTION

A. Case No. 3529

Conduct a public hearing to consider an application submitted by Mesquite Metal on behalf of Allen Robbins for a special exception to allow a carport to encroach 20 feet into the required 30- foot front yard setback at 2626 Northview Drive

Michael Stout (Mesquite Metal), 110 Industrial Drive, Forney, TX 75126, presented the case.

Mr. Hasley opened the public hearing asking if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. As no one came forward to speak, Mr. Hasley closed the public hearing.

Ms. Vidler moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Serenil seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

III. VARIANCE

A. Case No. 3530

Conduct a public hearing to consider an application submitted by Joe Pryor for a variance to allow a carport to exceed the maximum size of 528 square feet by 272 square feet for a total size of 800 square feet at 4732 Meadowview Drive.

Joe Pryor, 4732 Meadowview Drive, TX 75150, presented the case.

The Board discussed the case among themselves and with the applicant. The Board expressed concerns with the overall size of the structure.

Mr. Hasley opened the public hearing asking if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. As no one came forward to speak, Mr. Hasley closed the public hearing. Board of Adjustment Minutes February 22, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Serenil moved to approve the request as submitted. As no one second the motion, the motion failed.

Ms. Vidler moved to deny the request as submitted. Ms. Mendoza seconded and the motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1 with Mr. Serenil dissenting.

VI. ELECTIONS

Ms. Vidler moved to elect Mr. Hasley as Chairman of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Serenil seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Serenil moved to elect Ms. Vidler as Vice Chairman of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Hasley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Vidler moved to elect Mr. Serenil as Sectary of the Board of Adjustment. Ms. Mendoza seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Vidler moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Travis seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

______Vice Chairman, David Hasley