MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024  OF THE MEETING OF THE BENBROOK  ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS COMMISSION  The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission of the City of Benbrook was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 911  Winscott Road with the following members present:  Ghias Dean Janette Cole Cameron Potter Lizbeth Sowell, Vice Chair, Acting Chair Thomas Currin, Alternate C Wes Myers, Chair Jim Hinderaker Doug Howard Brooke Teal  Absent: Also Present:  Assistant City Manager City Planner Planning Technician, Recording Secretary  CALLTOORDER  The presiding officer, Lizbeth Sowell, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. CITIZEN COMMENT ON ANY NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM  The presiding officer asked for any citizen comments on any non-public hearing agenda items. III. MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS COMMISSION  No one in attendance spoke.  A. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held on January 23rd, ,2024.  Motion by Mr. Potter to approve the minutes of the January 23rd meeting subject to minor corrections discussed in the pre-meeting work session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cole.  The presiding officer called the question.  Vote on the Motion: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Motion carried:  Mr. Dean, Ms. Cole, Mr. Potter, Ms. Sowell, and Mr. Currin.  None None 5-0-0    IV. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF - APPEALS COMMISSION No Agenda items were presented to the Appeals Commission.  A. No Items  V. REPORTS BY CITY STAFF -2 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  A. ZBA-24-01 - A request for the expansion of a legal non-conforming building/use for property located at 9238 Benbrook Blvd and legally described as Lot 6-A, Block B, Westpark. Addition. The property is currently owned by' Washed Up, Ltd. The property is generally located southwest of the intersection of Benbrook Boulevard and Sproles Drive, zoned "HC" Highway Corridor District, and located within the Benbrook  Boulevard Corridor Overlay District.  Ms. Sowell introduced item ZBA-24-01 and asked for the applicant to present their request. Applicant Peter Jacobsen, Pershing Development (262 Carroll St, Suite 115, Fort Worth, TX), presented to the Board, requested an additional 150 days to obtain a building permit. The applicant responded to the questions from the Board including:  From Mr. Potter: Yousaid at one point thati ift the market proves for the expansionlassume for the vacuum space, where is that market research coming from? Where is the market research located in the project's timeline? Ist the vacuum spaces part of a separate phase? From Ms. Sowell: I've seen some of the Take 5 ads, and they're an oil change company  primarily. Is that part of the future for this space?  Ms. Sowell asked for the staff presentation.  Doug Howard, City Planner, presented the Staff Report, which included the following:  Only the ZBA may authorize the reconstruction, extension or enlargement of a building occupied by a pre-existing non-conforming use, provided the construction does not prevent the return of such property to a conforming use (17.16.060.D.1, BMC). Staff finds the proposed construction/updates do not prevent the building or property from returning to a conforming status as proposed construction does not The ZBA may authorize an extension of 25% or less of a building containing a non- conforming use as long as the new construction complies with building setback The 930 SF addition is less than 25% of the existing 3,770 SF building. The addition will not encroach into any required building setback.  prevent future remodels or a complete rebuild of the site.  requirements of the zoning district (17.100.020, BMC).  The existing onsite landscaping does not conform to the plans approved during the original construction. As a condition of approval, staff recommends requiring the site to update the landscaping to conform to the current landscaping and screening standards  of Chapter 17.98 of the zoning ordinance.    Aside from the 930 SF building addition, other site updates include: Removing three detached canopies, including a non-conforming canopy located within the required front-yard (75 FT required setback). Replacing the Point-Of-Sale (POS) canopy with a smaller version. Demolishing the 150 SF tower portion of the car wash building. Adding additional areas for new parking, vacuum stalls, and rerouting the fire lane. Updating the on-site landscaping to conform to existing regulations.  Following the staff presentation, Mr. Howard recommended the Board move to approve the proposed expansion on Lot 6-A, Block B, Westpark Addition, and to authorize up to 150 days to  obtain a building permit.  Mr. Howard responded to questions from the Board:  From Mr. Potter: You mentioned the existing canopy at the front of the building being out Ms. Sowell opened and closed the public comment portion oft the Item, as there were no public  ofcompliance. Is the tunnel addition within the 75-foot setback?  comments provided. Ms. Sowell called for a motion.  Motion by Ms. Cole to approve the proposed expansion on Lot 6-A, Block B, Westpark Addition, per staff recommendation and to grant 150 days to obtain a building permit. The motion was  seconded by Mr. Currin. The presiding officer called the question.  Vote on the Motion: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Motion carried:  Mr. Dean, Ms. Cole, Mr. Potter, Ms. Sowell, and Mr. Currin.  None None 5-0-0  VI. ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business on the agenda, the presiding officer adjourned the meeting at  7:50 p.m.  APPROVER Jha Chnl Chair/Presiding Officer  etlomekl  Oetoker22,2024