1992-02-13 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 1992, AT 7:00
P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. with the following
present:
Vice Chairman Max White
Member Joe Fowler
Alternate Member Marvin Elam
Alternate Member E.A. Wasek
Alternate Member Ben Lenamon
Staff Representative Don Guynes
Asst. to City Secretary Leslie Schroeder
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by E.A. Wasek, seconded by Ben Lenamon, that the
Minutes of the January 23, 1992 meeting be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
V92-7, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 2' INTO THE REQUIRED 3'
SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING, ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3224 THREE SISTER CIRCLE.
Mr. Graper, agent for Calais Homes, submitted a letter from the
neighbors to the east of the property stating they understand
Calais Homes' intentions. He explained that the surveyors tried
to adjust the plan to afford less of an encroachment but to no
avail.
It was determined by the Board that if the variance is granted as
requested, the eave will encroach into the neighbors property.
The Board conveyed to Mr. Graper that the eave has to be at least
12" from the property line, which would require the builder to
move the garage wall back 21.
Mr. Wasek suggested the encroachment be reduced to 11 to allow
for the 1' eave overhang. Mr. Graper stated he could modify the
garage width to comply with a 1' encroachment.
It was moved by Ben Lenamon, seconded by E.A. Wasek, to approve a
11 encroachment into the side line setback.
Motion passed 4 to 1 with Marvin Elam voting no.
V92-8, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 10' INTO THE 20' REAR
SETBACK LINE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2221 ST. JAMES PLACE.
Mr. Graper stated that this particular lot was unusually formed
when platted. He conveyed to the Board that he has found the
smallest footprint and has a buyer for the lot.
Mr. Graper took the time to inform the Board that Calais Homes
has entered into a contract for Banbury Cross Section II. He
assured the Board when the property was surveyed all the problems
that arose in Section I were taken into consideration; therefore,
he does not anticipate problems as were encountered in Section I.
Mr. Graper also commented that these lots were previously owned
by Hampton Homes. When it became apparent that Hampton Homes did
not have a floor plan to fit on these lots they approached Calais
Homes. At that time he met the City Manager Jim DeShazer and
discussed these unusual lots. He stated that it was a mutual
agreement that it would be better for Calais Homes to purchase
the lots and work with the City for variances than it would be to
leave these lots vacant.
The Board discussed side lines, utility easements and adjacent
property owners.
It was moved by Joe Fowler, seconded by Ben Lenamon, that V92-8
be approved contingent upon approval in writing from the property
owners to the East, stating they understand the encroachment will
be closer to their sideline.
Motion passed 4 to 1 with Marvin Elam voting no.
V92-9, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 6' INTO THE 20' REAR
SETBACK LINE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2903 LONDON COURT.
Mr. Graper stated that he was pleased to announce that this was
the last lot in Banbury Cross Section I requiring a variance.
Mr. Graper presented a letter stating that plan #2013 will be
built on this lot. He stated that this is the smallest footprint
offered by Calais Homes.
It was determined that the bay window would be the majority of
the encroachment.
After no further discussion it was moved by E.A. Wasek, seconded
by Joe Fowler, that V92-9 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 4 to 1 with Marvin Elam voting no.
V92-10, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO REMOVE THE EXISTING SIGN (8' X
441, 352 SQUARE FEET) AND REPLACE WITH LETTERS (6' X 35' 611, 213
SQUARE FEET), ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2028 NORTH MAIN.
Mr. Pat Smith, representative from Apple Tree, requested that a
variance be granted to remove the existing sign and replace it
with a smaller letter sign.
Board Member Wasek asked why the City of Pearland requires a
variance if they are reducing the size of a sign. Staff Repre-
sentative Guynes explained that Apple Tree is still exceeding the
maximum allowed footage.
After no further discussion, it was moved by Marvin Elam, second-
ed by E.A. Wasek, that V92-10 be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
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Minutes oved as submitted and/or corrected this day
of A.D., 1992.
Pat E' ers
Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Jones
City Secre ary