2009-05-07 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTESZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2009
6:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER, CITY HALL
3523 LIBERTY DRIVE
PEARLAND,TEXAS
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Dale Pillow called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with the following in
attendance:
Chairperson Dale Pillow
Board Member David Torok
Board Member Willard Briley
Board Member Don Glenn
Alternate Board Member Mary Elam
Alternate Board Member Jerry Acosta
Also in attendance were Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Deputy City Attorney
Nghiem Doan, Planning Technician Ian Clowes, and Administrative Secretary Judy
Krajca.
Alternate Board Member Jerry Acosta participated in discussion but was not a voting
member.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alternate Board Member Mary Elam made the motion to approve the April 2, 2009
minutes, and Board Member David Torok seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of April 2, 2009 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Dale Pillow opened a public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2009-09 at
6:07 p.m.
ZBA APPLICATION NO. 2009-09
Request of Thomas Sullivan, applicant and, owner, for a special exception provided
by section 2.7.3.4 of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T,
reconstruction of a partially destroyed nonconforming accessory building on the
following described property:
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Lot 8, Block 8, West Lea Subdivision 2, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map
or plat thereof recorded in Volume 11, page 69 of the plat records of Brazoria County,
Texas (Located at 6930 West Lea).
Chairperson Dale Pillow read the purpose of the hearing.
Planning Technician Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was
seeking to rebuild a shed on the same foundation as a previous shed that was
destroyed by Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Currently, the UDC does not permit
accessory structures in the side yard. Staff is in the process of proposing an
amendment to the UDC that would permit accessory structures in the side yard.
Board Member Don Glenn arrived at 6:08 p.m.
Mr. Thomas Sullivan and Mary Jane Sullivan of 6930 West Lea Lane, Pearland,
Texas and also of 5215 Raintree Drive, Missouri City, Texas spoke. Mr. Sullivan
stated their home has flooded seven (7) times and spoke about the culverts and
drainage. Mr. Sullivan explained he wants to build a building to replace the one that
was torn down.
Board Member David Torok inquired about the staff proposal for the amendment to
the UDC. Planning Technician Ian Clowes stated if the amendment was approved,
this structure would be allowed.
Chairperson Dale Pillow asked if Mr. Sullivan received an approval or denial from the
Home Owners Association. Mr. Sullivan stated he did not. Board Member David
Torok inquired why the staff report states the HOA approved this. Planning
Technician Ian Clowes stated he was led to believe by Mr. Sullivan that the HOA
approved this. Board Member Torok stated that most of the opposition received on
this day, was by the HOA members.
Alternate Board Member Jerry Acosta asked if under the new amendment to the
UDC, would the owner be allowed to have a structure over five feet in height.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao replied yes, and stated the existing garage is
attached, and could have two additional structures.
There was brief discussion if the Sullivan's had rented the property in the past and if
they had stayed in the home for any length of time.
Chairperson Dale Pillow adjourned the public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2009-
09 at 6:20 p.m.
The vote was 1-4. Board Members Pillow, Briley, Glenn, and Alternate Member Elam
voted in opposition.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING
Board Member Dale Pillow adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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JudyKiVajc_a,_Pl6hning mi strative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or correc on this 4t day
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