2005-10-06 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE
PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm. with the following in
attendance:
Chairperson Dale Pillow
Board Member Anne Talbot
Board Member Marvin Elam
Board Member Willard Briley
Board Member Don Glenn
Also in attendance: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Deputy City Attorney
Nghiem Doan and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 1, 2005 — Regular Meeting
Board Member Anne Talbot made the motion to approve the minutes and
Member Willard Briley seconded. The vote passed 5-0 in favor.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 2005-21
1. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
Chairperson Dale Pillow called the public hearing to order at
6 :06 p.m.
2. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Planning Director Krishnarao read the purpose of hearing as
follows:
A request by Manuel Vasquez, Proworx, for Memorial
Hermann Healthcare Systems, owner, for a variance from
the requirements of Section 24.1(3)0) of Chapter 24 Signs of
the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said
City, on the following described property, to wit :
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Being 108.8052 acres of land out of the TCCR Co. Survey,
Section 4, A-675, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
(Located at the NW corner of S.H. 288 and F.M. 518).
3. STAFF REPORT
Ms. Krishnarao gave the staff report explaining the applicant
is requesting a variance to the regulations in order to allow a
total of 231 sq. ft. of sign area. The applicant has attached a
sign announcing the 2006 opening of a new Memorial
Hermann hospital over an existing community welcome sign,
that has since expired, but failed to be removed. The
applicant's original letter states the increased sign area is
needed for readability from SH 288 and is important to the
successful development of the property. Staff does not see
the hardship or special circumstances in this case.
Staff received public comment forms, one in opposition, and
one in favor of this variance. Staff recommends denial of
this variance.
4. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Manuel Vasquez, owner of ProWorx, Inc. was present to
speak. His address is 5726 Clairewood, Houston, TX
77081. Mr. Vasquez began his presentation by stating that
he agreed the sign was in violation, but that it is only 7' X
30'. He was unsure why the existing sign was left. They
only need the sign to remain there for 10 months.
Mr. Jerry Mick with Hermann Healthcare Systems was
present to speak. He agreed they were negligient in placing
the sign up. There were no other roads to place a sign on
for visibility. He also stated that the sign would come down
as soon as completion is done.
5. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
PROPOSED REQUEST
City Assistant Attorney stated that the sign is seven times
the size required.
6. STAFF/BOARD/APPLICANT DISCUSSION
There was no comment from the Board/Staff/Applicant.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Pillow called for the hearing to be adjourned at
6 :19 p.m.
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Board Member Don Glenn made a motion to approve the
Variance No. 2005-19, and Board Member Marvin Elam
seconded the motion.
The vote failed 0-5.
B. VARIANCE 2005-22
Chairperson Dale Pillow called the public hearing to order at
6 :06 p.m.
2. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Planning Director Krishnarao read the purpose of hearing as
follows:
A request by Chong Park for Bruce Honore, owner, for a
variance from the requirements of Section 15.4(3) Yard
Sebtack Requirements of the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City, on the following
described property to wit:
Lots 6, 7 and 8 out of the Detenbeck & Barnhart Subdivision
as recorded in Volume 15, Page 10 of the Plat Records of
Brazoria County, Texas (Located at 5902 Bardet St.).
3. STAFF REPORT
Ms. Krishnarao gave the staff report explaining that the
applicant is proposing to construct a new commerical
building on the subject property as an extension of the
existing structure on Lot 9. The existing building is set back
11.4 feet from the rear property line, and the applicant is
requesting a variance to the 25 -foot rear setback
requirement to allow a reduced setback for the new
construction as well. It is not clear from the applicant what
the hardship or special circumstances might be in this case.
Staff recommends denial of this variance.
4. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Bruce Honore, owner of said property, was present to speak
asking for the variance. He stated that he had tried to lease
the property as is. He is wanting to build a building in hopes
to lease it. Also present was the applicant, Chung Park. His
address is 12438 Lago Bend W., Houston, TX 77041. He
stated that there is no chance of getting a road to the rear of
the building, and the required 25 foot setback is too much.
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5. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAKING FOR OR AGAINST
THE PROPOSED REQUEST
No one was present to speak.
6. STAFF/BOARD/APPLICANT DISCUSSION
Ms. Krishnarao did state that they received one public
comment in favor of the variance. There was no other
comment from Staff/Board/Applicant.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Pillow called for the hearing to be adjourned at
6:28 p.m.
Board Member Anne Talbot made a motion to approve the
Variance No. 2005-19, and Board Member Marvin Elam
seconded the motion.
The vote failed 0-5.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Judy Kr*a-, a, PI nin A in' trative Secretary
Mi _utes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
�� E ✓ 2005.
Dale Pillow
Chairperson
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