1997-01-02 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1997 AT 7:00 PM,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL,3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,PEARLAND,TEXAS
eThe meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following present:
Chairman John Lejsal
Vice-Chairman Tony Vento
Board Member Marvin Elam
Board Member Calvin Collier
Alternate Board Member Gil Boyles
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes
Secretary Karla Canada
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman John Lejsal stated that there was one correction to the minutes. On page 2 under Variance
V96-64 at the end of the first paragraph reads..."Mr. Howard answered by saying he would obstruct a
new fence." and should read..."Mr. Howard answered by saying he would construct a new fence."
rChairman John Lejsal stated that the minutes were approved as submitted and corrected.
NEW BUSINESS
V97-1, REQUEST OF ROY J. CREGO, OWNER, FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 9.4.F.,
FOR A 17' ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED 25' FRONT YARD, AT 4637
E. ORANGE CIRCLE, LOT 7, BLOCK 1, REPLAT OF ORANGE COUNTY DUPLEXES
Mr. Roy Crego was present and submitted an approval letter from his surrounding neighbors. He
explained to the board that he now has a small one car garage with a 2 car wide driveway and would
like to build a carport. Chairman John Lejsal asked what type of materials would be used? Mr. Crego
indicated that the carport would be made out of metal pipe covered with enamel coating and a steel roof.
Board Member Marvin Elam stated that he went by the home and feels the carport would be an asset.
Board Member Gil Boyles asked Mr. Crego how close he is to the side yard property line? Mr. Crego
indicated 2-1/2 to 3 feet.
Chairman John Lejsal made a motion, seconded by Board Member Marvin Elam to approve V97-1.
Motion passed 4-1.
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V97-2, REQUEST OF ROBERT ELLIS, JR., OWNER, FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
15.4.2(C), FOR A 21' ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED 25' REAR YARD, AT 3700
HALIK ROAD, LOTS 7 & 8, TRACT 43 OF ZYCHLINSKI SUBDIVISION
Mr. Robert Ellis, Jr. was present. Mr. Ellis stated that the existing buildings on the property were built
before the ordinance for a 25' rear yard setback was in effect. The existing buildings are built up to 4'
from the rear property line and he wants the two new buildings to match. Alternate Board Member Gil
Boyles asked Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes if there would have to be a fire wall installed.
Mr. Guynes replied yes, the code requires it.
Alternate Board Member Gil Boyles made a motion, seconded by Chairman John Lejsal to approve
V97-2.
Motion passed 4-0. Vice-Chairman Tony Vento abstained.
V97-3, REQUEST OF CLAYTON DYKES, OWNER, FOR A VARIANCE FROM TABLE III,
PAGE 87, CONTRACTOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT YARD, AT 3205 MAIN STREET
Variance request V97-3 was removed from the agenda.
V97-4,REQUEST OF PHAT NGUYEN OF PGAL ARCHITECTS,AGENT FOR ALBERTSON'S
FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 22.4(1) FOR 9'8" OVER THE ALLOWABLE 15'
HEIGHT, AT FM 518 AND FM 1128 (ALBERTSON'S)
Phat Nguyen of PGAL Architects was present. Mr Nguyen stated that he originally applied for 15'
ow height variance and was denied. He is now asking for 9'8" over the allowable 15'. He stated that he
is a citizen of Pearland and has all intentions of sharing in with the City to beautify it. Mr. Nguyen
stated that he was granted a variance for additional square footage for the sign and feels that the height
is needed for the right proportion.
Board Member Marvin Elam questioned Mr. Nguyen about the height of the Albertson's sign in
Friendswood. Mr. Nguyen stated that he was not familiar with the sign because he was not involved
with that project. Vice-Chairman Tony Vento said he was looking for a particular place of business
recently and would not have found it if it had not been for the multi-tenant sign. Discussion took place
between Mr. Nguyen and the board members regarding the location of the building being set so far off
the road and that it would be difficult for traffic to look at each tenant space while traveling down
FM 518.
Chairman John Lejsal made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Tony Vento to approve V97-4.
Motion passed 4-1.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Bobby Stevener of 1905 Sleepy Hollow was present. He is a resident of Pearland and has a business
here. He is also on the Vision 20/20 Street Sign Project Team and has concerns about how many sign
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variances are being granted. He feels each time the Zoning Board of Adjustments grants a sign variance
that it is setting a precedence. If a person can't have a certain sign height or square footage, all they
need to do is hire a lawyer. He believes that the sign ordinance should be revised to better meet the
needs of business owners as well as satisfy the City and stick to it. Chairman John Lejsal stated that
they are a variance board and that is why citizens come to the board. If Planning and Zoning revise the
ordinance and the City is required to stick to it, then why have a variance board?
Board Member Marvin Elam made a suggestion to hold a workshop with Planning and Zoning and/or
Vision 20/20 to review the sign ordinance. Discussion ensued between the board members and Mr.
Stevener regarding a workshop. A workshop between Zoning Board of Adjustments and Vision 20/20
will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman John Lejsal made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Marvin Elam.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this ("4'' day of ..-G17n.)41, A.D., 1996.
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John eJsal, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Karla Canada, Board Secretary
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