November 17, 2016

Chairman Neuer asked for a Board Member to second the motion to dismiss without prejudice; there was none. Ms. Moore stated for the record that instead of carrying this to the December meeting, the applicant would now like to be carried over to the January 19, 2017 regular meeting. Chairman Neuer granted this request. 2. ZB-16-06/Zamora Carried from 10/20/16 Block: 113.01; Lot: 69 & 70; Zone: R-T 43 Park Terrace “c” variances for rear and side yard setbacks Louis Zamora and Victor Zamora, applicants, approached the podium and were sworn under oath. Louis Zamora stated that Victor Zamora is his father and owns the property. He said that they completed an addition to the rear of the home that was built without permits. Louis Zamora said that the addition was built by mistake and they are trying to correct it. He said that the addition requires two variances; one side yard setback and one rear yard setback. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Louis Zamora who did the work for the addition; he replied that his father, Victor Zamora, did the work. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Louis Zamora if Victor Zamora is licensed; he said no. Louis Zamora said that they were using people who were licensed to do the work. Vice Chairman Buechler stated that the architectural drawings that were submitted to the Board were dated May 19, 2016 and asked Louis Zamora if they were drawn after the addition was built; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Louis Zamora if the addition was built without using any drawings; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Louis Zamora how they knew the addition was built to specification if they did not have any drawings; he said that Victor Zamora checked to see if it was built to specification. Vice Chairman Buechler told the applicants that permits are required so the work is done properly.