Minutes ZBA 12/13/2018 1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB
Town of Trophy Club
Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 13, 2018 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairman Opipare called to order the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting for Thursday, December 13,
2018, at 6:00 p.m. and announced a quorum (5 members).
Board Members Present:
Chairman Louis Opipare, Jr.
Vice Chairman Joe Hennig
Secretary John Murtaugh
Board Member Jeff Sims
Alternate Board Member Terry Kesterson
Board Members Absent:
Board Member Sean Cannon (Excused)
Alternate Board Member Jack Ormond (Excused)
Alternate Board Member Mark Hamil (Excused)
Alternate Board Member Peter Blanchard (Excused)
Staff and Guests Present:
Tommy Uzee Director of Community Development
Lisa Payne Town Planner
Diane Mackres Recording Secretary
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed four (4) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which the
Board has policy or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or other policy
order.
Chairman Opipare asked if there were any public requests to speak. No public requests were submitted.
REGULAR SESSION
2018-568-T Nomination and Election of Vice-Chairman.
Secretary Murtaugh nominated Vice Chairman Joe Hennig to continue as Vice
Chairman.
Seconded by Board Member Sims.
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Vice Chairman Joe Hennig stated he is willing to accept the nomination.
Chairman Opipare asked for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.
2018-565-T Case ZBA-18-004(6 Palo Duro Court)
a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a variance to allow a proposed
addition to a residential structure to encroach on the rear yard setback, generally located
approximately 330 feet south of Sonora Drive, at the southern end of Palo Duro Court.
b. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance to allow a
proposed addition to a residential structure to encroach on the rear yard setback,
generally located approximately 330 feet south of Sonora Drive, at the southern end of
Palo Duro Court.
PUBLIC HEARING—OPENED AT 6:03 p.m.
Chairman Opipare asked if the applicant was present.
The applicant, Edward Martinez spoke regarding the backyard extension to his home. The
contractor, Rich Middaugh, further discussed the extension.
Staff was available for questions.
PUBLIC HEARING—CLOSED AT 6:25 p.m.
Chairman Opipare called for a motion. Secretary Murtaugh moved to approve based upon
the unique qualities of the property.
Seconded by Alternate Board Member Kesterson.
Chairman Opipare asked for a vote. The motion passed unanimously.
2018-564-T Review and approve the minutes of the August 9, 2018 Zoning Board of Adjustment
meeting.
Chairman Opipare asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. There
were none.
Chairman Opipare asked for a motion. Vice Chairman Hennig moved to approve the
August 9, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Board Member Sims.
Chairman Opipare asked for a vote. The motion passed unanimously.
2018-569-T Town Planner Updates: Discussion on current Town development issues and
development codes.
Staff updates were given by Lisa Payne, Town Planner and Tommy Uzee, Director of
Community Development.
ADJOURN
Chairman Opipare asked for a motion.
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Motion made by Board Member Sims to adjourn, seconded by Secretary Murtaugh.
Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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