CITY OF LOCKHART ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL5, 2021 MINUTES  Members Present: Wayne Reeder, Mike Annas, Laura Cline, Shawn Martinez, Kirk Smith, Anne Clark  (By Phone), Severo Castillo (By Phone), Lori Rangel (By Phone)  Members Absent: None Staff Present:  Christine Banda, Kevin Waller  Others Present: lan Stowe, Amanda West (applicants, Agendal Item (4)) 1. Callmeeting toorder. Chair Cline called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Chair Cline introduced and welcomed new member Shawn Martinez to the other members.  2. Citizen comments not related to a public hearing item. None 3. Consider the minutes of the March 1, 2021 meeting.  Member Annas moved to approve the March 1, 2021 minutes. Member Smith seconded, and the Member Castillo called into the meeting via phone just after the minutes were approved. 4. ZV-21-02. Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request by TankTown, LLC, on behalf of Amanda West and lan Stowe, for a Variance to Chapter 64 "Zoning", Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Section 64-197gX1e12, to waive the requirement of paving parkingspaces with an all-weather surface on 2.756 acres ini the Byrd Lockhart Survey,A Abstract No.17,zoned CHB (Commercial Heavy Business Mr. Gibson gave Staff's presentation for Kevin Waller, who could not attend the meeting this evening. He explained that the applicant proposes to use the warehouse building for a future special events center and utilize the existing gravel parking area. Gibson: stated that the submitted site plan shows a total of 31 proposed, graveled parking spaces, with three handicapped spaces at the south end oft the proposed special events facility. There are: also eight additional parking spaces shown on an existing asphalt area of the property that are currently unstriped but are for the nearby office buildings. The applicant will need to apply for a specific use permit with the Planning and Zoning Commission in order to use the warehouse building asa special events facility, but the variance for the paved parking spaces must be submitted first, which is the subject of the current proposal. The applicant proposes to waive the requirement fora paved all-weather surface for the required parking spaces for the future special eventsfacility. Gibson explained that having a paved parking lot reduces the risk of erosion and allows for the striping of parking spaces. The applicant has indicated that some events may draw more than 200 people. Gibson: stated that there should  motion passed by a vote of 7-0.  District) and located at 805 and 807 Pecos Street.  Zoning Board of Adjustment 04-05-2021    be adequate parking available on the subject property for such events. He mentioned that since the parking lot will be utilized for a new use of the property, the existing gravel area is not considered 'grandfathered", but is subject to current parking surface requirements in effect. Gibson continued with a PowerPoint presentation showing maps of the area, and photos of the subject property and neighboring properties. He explained that al letter in support of the proposal from James Kaluza of 611 Wassa Street was received after the agenda packet was mailed to the Board. Gibson also reviewed the 6 variance criteria with the Board and gave Staff's  recommendation of denial for failure to meet all six variance criteria.  Chair Cline opened the public hearing and asked for the applicants to come forward.  Applicants lan Stowe and Amanda' West, 428 Trinity Street, presentedas slideshow to the Board that included both current and historical photos oft the subject property. They also presented photos of other properties in town with similar parking situations that have not caused complaints from neighboring property owners. The applicants want to maintain the agricultural appeal and aesthetics oft the subject property without adding an all-weather surface parking lot. They do wish to utilize a concrete driveway approach to the parking area and provide an all-weather surface for the handicapped spaces with an ADA-accessible ramp to the special events facility. In addition, all parking spaces will be marked with numbers and wheel stops. Thea applicants also presented other examples from Austin and San Marcos where existing gravel parking areas were utilized for new businesses. The future special events facility on the subject property would be named The Crib at Chair Cline asked for any other speakers; seeing and hearing none, she closed the public hearing. Chair Cline expressed her concerns for adding curbing along Pecos Street to help with runoff. Member Clark moved to approve ZV-21-02 with the following three conditions: (1) the ADA parking spaces be paved and striped; (2) all parking spaces include wheel stops; and (3) the entrance approaches be paved with concrete. Member Annas seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of  TankTown.  7-0.  5. Discuss the date and agenda of the next meeting.  Mr. Gibson stated that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held Monday, May 3, 2021,  ifapplications are received by the April 12th deadline.  6. Adjourn.  Member Reeder moved to adjourn the meeting, and Member Martinez seconded. The motion  passed by a vote of 7-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.  Approved:  Ocee  (Date)  DhaBale  dawa Clne Laura Cline, Chair  Christine Banda, Recording Secretary  Zoning Board of Adjustment 04-05-2021  Ahe