2004-06-03 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
and
PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2004
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE
PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:1 Opm.
The following people were in attendance:
Dale Pillow
Chairperson
Anne Talbot
Board Member
Willard Briley
Board Member
Don Glenn
Board Member
Marvin Elam
Board Member
Lata Krishnarao
Planning Manager
Theresa Grahmann
Planner
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 69 2004
There were no minutes for approval.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 04-13
1. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 6:1 1pm.
2. PURPOSE OF HEARING:
A request by Olga Ramirez, owner, for a variance from the requirements of Section
8.4(2)(b) Yard Setback Requirements, of the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City., on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: South Hampton Sec 2 (A0304 HT&BRR) (Pearland), Block 2, Lot
5 (9701 Berkshire Trace)
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3. STAFF REPORT
Lata Krishnarao, Planning Manager, explained that this applicant is requesting a
variance from the rear yard setbacks. The subject property is located on the North
side of Berkshire Trace. It is a corner lot. The owner is proposing to build a
sunroom on the back of the house, but there is a 20 -foot rear -yard setback, which
would result in an encroachment of 10 feet.
4. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
John Holiday, 14506 Cocoa Valley, Exterior Designer representing Ms. Ramirez,
explained that the backyard of this house is only 20 feet deep. The setback takes up
the whole yard. There are two other homes on the street that have a sunroom and
covered patio. He also explained that the sunroom would not be seen from the
street. It is a glass enclosure for plants. He also added that the owner has received
approval from the Home Owner's Association.
5. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
None
6. STAFF / BOARD / APPLICANT DISCUSSION
Board Member Anne Talbot asked how big the sunroom would be. Mr. Holiday
said that the sunroom would be 10 feet by 20 feet.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was adjourned at 6:22pm.
8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF APPLICATION 04-13
Board Member Willard Briley made a motion to approve the variance. Board Member
Don Glenn seconded the motion. The vote was 0 to 5. The variance was denied.
IV. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:24pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by
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Au rey Harbin, inistrative Assistant
Approved as submitted and/or correct this 0- day of '2004
Dale Pillow, Chairperson
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