CITY OF BANDERA  BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Bandera City Hall, 511 Main Street, Bandera, Texas Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:45PM  511 Main St. . PO) Box 896 . Bandera, Texas 78003 . P:(830) 796-3765 F:(830) 796-4247  AGENDA  1. Call to order.  2. Discussion and possible action on thei following items:  A. Consider for action ai request regarding Ordinance 397: requesting a 42", variance from garage placement at 612 Hackberry, BANDERA RNG6LT1 150.318 ACRES, Robert Walz.  3. Adjourn. JolSheten Jill Shelton, City, Secretary  The Board of Adjustment for the City of Bandera reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course ofthis meeting to discuss anyofthe materlistedabove, as authorized by Texas Government Code $551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), $551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), $551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), $551.074 (Personnel. Matters), $551.076 Deliberations about Security. Devices) and, $551.086 (Economic Development). There may be a quorum of Economic Development Corporation/Plaming and Zoning/City Council member at any regularly scheduled. Board of Adjustment Meeting. This facility is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking isa available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City, Secretary at (830) 796-3765. This agenda is posted in accordance with  the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on. June 21, 2024.    CITY OF BANDERA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 25, 2024  AGENDA ITEM:  Consider for action ai request regarding Ordinance 397 requesting a 42" variance from garage placement at 612 Hackberry, BANDERA RNG6IT150318. ACRES, Robert Walz.  SUBMITTED BY: Stephanie Biggs APPROVED FOR AGENDA: Stan BACKGROUND:  Robert Walz has submitted a variance request to have the garage protrude forward ofbuild-to- line the new single-family residence he is building at 612 Hackberry, an undeveloped lot. The current code requires the garage to be located behind the façade and start in the second layer. He is seeking a 42" variance to Ordinance 397 (14A:62) "All structures and encroachments customarily allowed on the lot are permitted in the first layer, with the exception of the garage, The garage must be located behind the principle façade and start in the second layer." See also pages 43, A3-66 and A3-69 ofthe Comprehensive Master Plan.  FISCAL ANALYSIS: None RLCOMMENDATION:  The Findings Required for Variance are as follows:  That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application oft the provisions oft this ordinance would deprive the applicant of That the variance is necessary for the prevention and enjoyment ofa substantial property That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or That the granting oft the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision ofother land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Mr. Walz has provided written responses to these findings. Mr. Walz's and staff's responses to those statements, a conceptual site plan, and a ground level photo are included.  the: reasonable use ofhis/her land; right ofthe applicant;  welfare, or injurious to other property in the area; and    lio Hacklerhy  To whom it may concern regarding the four findings required for variance:  That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the  applicant of the reasonable use of his/herl land  Due toi the location of the lot being on the interior of the block, access is strictly from the front. Having to use a side load or rear load garage would greatly restrict the usability of the yard space. In addition, the impervious coverwould be greatly increased by the need for significantly more concrete for driveway usage. The photo included supports this statement. Requiring a 12'-14'wide side- or rear- entry driveway would resulti ini impervious cover being built out tot the property line. That the variance is necessary for the prevention and enjoyment ofasubstantial  property right of the applicant  The ability tol have a natural yard and space between houses would be greatly diminished if a driveway was required to go along the entire side and to the rear of the house. Small vegetable gardens have been planned to go ont the sides of the house as both ar recreational endeavor and as means off freshi foods. In addition, the ability to protect valuable vehicles from the elements should be al basic right of a property owner. Requiring a side or rear garage dramatically decreases the useable The City and thel builder share the goal of "remaining rural ini nature". Havinga  yard space of anyi interior lot.  natural yard space and garden furthers this goal.  Thati the granting oft the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or  welfare, ori injurious to other property ini the area  Ican foresee no detriment to anyone by! having a garage facing thet front of the property. Numerous other houses have this already and there appears to be no impact on the neighbors. Ini fact, requiring a side drive would putt the neighbor's property at al higher risk for damage due to vehicles being in closer proximity tot the Staff agrees placement of the garage 42" ini front of thei façade ini the first layerwill notr negatively impact publichealth, safety, or welfare, orl bei injurious to other  property line.  property in the area.    That the granting oft the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land int the area in accordance with the provisions of this  ordinance.  Ican see no downside toi the orderly subdivision of other land in the area. lam not aware of anyl land that is subdividable that this would have anyi impact on. Staff agrees that granting the various will noti impact thet future subdivision of other  lots int the area.    S D (D 3  a e S   3  2    S4500646H 83.20'  EXCLUSIVI PROPERTY OF BASIC DRAFTING GROUP. THISE PLANS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE. FEDERAL COPYRIGHY ACT, TITLE XVII OF THE UNITED STATES CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, BASICI DRAFTING GROUP RETAINS TITKEAND OWNERSHIP OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, THESE PLANS ARE NOT TO BE COPIED, USED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY FASHION INCLUDING THE CREATION OF DERIVATIVE WORKS WITHOUTI DESIGNERS WRITTENT PERMISSION.  QCOPYRIGHT    Zo'" MIp.  fTie HOUSE:  V  Adro  Piene# Cowb WAlK GPHERETE pE  Roio' ruid.  03.32  H4500001E  Coieare NKneH  eAKCKEERKT SIKEET.  Site Plan  Srcake: l'zo"  AAGE VI SUBPMISION