MINUTES May 16, 2022  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  After determining that a quorum was present, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Denton, Texas convened in the first oftwo Special Called Meetings on Monday, May 16, 2022, at 5:34j p.m. in the Council Work Session! Room at CityHal1,215E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. PRESENT: Chair Amber Briggle, Vice Chair Jennifer Lane, and Members Candi Harris, Lauren  Fischer, Princewill Njoku Jr. and Kate Lynass ABSENT: Commissioner Michael Redwine  REGULAR MEETING  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag  2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  A. ZBA22-014: Consider the approval oft the February 28, 2022 minutes. Correction ofl Member Lauren Fischer last name was made.  Vice-Chair Lane moved to approve the amended minutes. Motion seconded by Commissioner AYES (6): Chair Briggle, Vice Chair Lane, Members Harris, Fischer, Njoku Jr. and Lynass B. ZBA22-015: Election of Chair and Vice-Chair positions for the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Member Lynass motioned to nominate Amber Briggle for the Chair position. Motion seconded by AYES (6): Chair Briggle, Vice Chair Lane, Members Harris, Fischer, Njoku Jr. and Lynass Member Lynas motioned to nominate Jennifer Lane for the Vice-Chair position. Motion seconded AYES (6): Chair Briggle, Vice Chair Lane, Members Harris, Fischer, Njoku Jr. and Lynass  Njoku Jr. Motion carried.  Vice Chair Lane. Motion carried.  by Member Harris. Motion carried.  1    3. PUBLIC HEARINGS  A. AA22-0002: Hold a public hearing and consider an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the interpretation ofthe Definition fora an Automotive Repair Shop, Minor, for aj property located at 709 South Elm Street. The approximately 0.26-acre property is located on the east side ofSouth Elm, approximately 75 feet south ofMaple Street in the City ofl Denton, Denton County,  Texas. (AA22-0002, Tint World, Julie Wyatt) Chair Briggle opened the public hearing at 5:41 p.m.  Julie Wyatt, Senior Planner, presented the item and a discussion followed. Jeff Stark, Chief Operating Officer ofTint World, spoke on the item.  John Withers, 9501 David Fort Rd. Argyle, TX 76226, Property Partner, spoke on the item. Brent Pounders, 1310 Circle. JTrl Prosper, TX 75078, Franchise Owner of location, spoke on the Tina Firgens, Deputy Director of Development Services/Planning Director, spoke on the item and explained the difference between automotive repair minor and automotive repair major. Firgens also went over codes, application processes, City Council policies and applicable procedures, and Jeff Stark, Applicant, spoke on the item and addressed that the category that staff provided for his business is not correct based on the services they provide. Stark explained not all stores offer the same services. 13% of 100 stores are in traditional automotive spaces, with no modifications needed to the building. 12% of the stores have needed a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to get approved, mostly to convert buildings for automotive spaces because they have been ai retail strip Stark mentioned that they think the SUP should not be required based on the services they plan to provide. The services they provide are auto detailing (tinting, paint protection films/wraps, audioelectronits-quick, replacementrepairs). Customers would also be able to purchase products and take home to apply to vehicles. The cost of the SUP and the process is longer in the City of Member Njoku, inquired to determine what classification for their business are they wanting. Stark mentioned retail but indicated he does not have much knowledge of the codes or other classifications Tint World could fall under. Stark added hei is appealing the administrative decision because the current category staff provided for his business, which is automotive repair minor, Chair Briggle inquired if the use is upheld or does not get 6 votes, will a SUP be required? Yes, it  item.  State Law requirements staffhas to follow.  center with no overhead doors to bring in vehicles to provide services.  Denton than anywhere else.  does not apply at all to the business they conduct.  will.  2    Chair Briggle closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.  4.CONCLUDINGI ITEMS  With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.  X Amber Briggle Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair  dua  Monica Salcedo/ Administrative Assistant  shpw  3    MINUTES May 16, 2022  ZONING BOARD OF. ADJUSTMENT  After determining that a quorum was present, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Denton, Texas convened in the second oftwo Special Called Meetings on. Monday, May 16, 2022, at 6:46 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, PRESENT: Chair Amber Briggle, Vice Chair Jennifer Lane, and Members Candi Harris, Lauren  Texas.  Fischer, Princewill Njoku Jr. and Kate Lynass ABSENT: Commissioner Michael Redwine  REGULARI MEETING  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag  2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION  A. A22-0002a: Consider an appeal of an administrative decision regarding the interpretation of the Definition for an Automotive Repair Shop, Minor, for a property located at 709 South Elm Street. The approximately 0.26-acre property is located on the east side of South Elm, approximately 75: feet south ofMaple Street in the Cityo ofDenton, Denton County, Texas. (AA22- Member Harris discussed that she finds the use to be auto-related, but not auto repair. Member Lynass and Chair Briggle discussed that their decision should align with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for the area, and Member Fischer discussed that the use may not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals for a neighborhood services area. Member Harris moved to reverse the administrative decision regarding the interpretation of the Definition for the Automotive Repair Shop, Minor, located at 709 South Elm Street. Motion seconded by Member Njoku. After discussion, Member Harris withdrew the motion. Member Njoku moved to amend or modify the administrative decision ofthe usel being automotive Chair Briggle moved to reverse the administrative decision, in part to allow the retail aspects of  0002a, Tint World, Julie Wyatt)  repair shop. After discussion, Member Njoku withdrew the motion. the use. After discussion, the Chair withdrew the motion  1    Member Lynass moved to affirm the administrative decision regarding the interpretation of the Definition for the Automotive Repair Shop, Minor, located at 709 South Elm Street. Motion Chair Lane suggested staff review and look into amending the DDC to clarify uses and to help possibly avoid SUP's, and also remove "repair" for business similar to this application. AYES (4): Chair Briggle, Vice Chair Lane, Members Fischer and Lynass  seconded by Vice Chair Lane. Motion carried.  NAYS (2): Members Harris, and Njoku Jr. 3. CONCLUDINGITEMS  With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.  X pua AmberBriggle Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair  Monica Salcedo/ Administrative Atsistant  RL  2