Minutes-Approved 7-20-2021CITY OF NEDERLAND
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES
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1. MEETING
July 20, 2021
The meeting was held July 20, 2021, at the City of Nederland D. Bob Henson
Office Building, 1903 Atlanta Avenue, Nederland, Texas and was called to order
at 5:00 p.m. by the Chairman.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Smith, David Guillot and Paul Hussey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Whitehead and Mike Louvier
CITY STAFF PRESENT: George Wheeler, Chief Building Official and Beth
Merren, Inspections Department Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Sofia Sanchez, Richard Jefferson, Brian Bayard,
and Danny Maxwell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Paul Hussey and seconded by David Guillot to approve
the minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting. All voted aye.
VARIANCES
a. Sofia Sanchez, owner of the property located at 914 N. 20" Street, described
as Tract 1-B, Replat of Lot 1, Tract 4, Cottage Groves 2nd Addition requested
a variance to the City Zoning Ordinance, Section 12.2 "Schedule of residential
height and area regulations" requesting an encroachment of two (2') feet into
the five (5) feet side yard setback for an existing detached structure used for
storage. After a full discussion, a motion was made by David Guillot and
seconded by Paul Hussey to approve the variance contingent upon the
installation of gutters with downspouts and underground drainage pipes. All
voted aye.
b. Brian Bayard, owner of the property located at 3120 Nederland Avenue,
described as Lots 30 and 31, Block 9, Youmans 3 Addition requested a
variance to the City Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.10 "C-2 Neighborhood
Retail Zoning District Regulation" to temporarily place a portable snow cone
stand on his property for seasonal sales. After a full discussion, a motion was
made by Paul Hussey and seconded by David Guillot approve the variance.
All voted aye.
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c. Richard Jefferson, owner of property located at 2724 Avenue D, described as
Tract 37-C, Block 1, Hillcrest 2nd Addition requested a variance to relocate his
home to his adjacent property for complete renovation. After a full
discussion, a motion was made by David Guillot and seconded by Paul
Hussey to approve the variance. All voted aye.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Resignation of Jerry Smith as chairman of the board. A motion was made by Paul
Hussey and seconded by David Guillot to appoint David Guillot as board
chairman. All voted aye.
5. ADJOURN
There being no other business a motion was made by Paul Hussey and seconded
by David Guillot to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. All voted aye.
rry S , - h, Chairman