1997-02-20 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 196, AT 7:00 PM,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
Vice Chairman Tony Vento
Board Member Marvin Elam
Board Member Calvin Collier, Jr.
Board Member Gil Boyles
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis
Building Official Don E. Guynes
Secretary Mona Ann Phipps
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Marvin Elam and Board Member Calvin Collier, Jr. pointed out a mistake on V97-3.
The minutes state that Board Member Marvin Elam made a motion, seconded by Board Member Calvin
Collier to decline V97-3, however, Board Member Calvin Collier actually made the motion and Board
Member Marvin Elam seconded it.
Board Member Calvin Collier, Jr. also stated that on V97-2 at the end of the first paragraph, the words
"Board Member" should be deleted.
The minutes were approved as corrected.
NEW BUSINESS
V97-5, REQUEST OF GARY C. SHIVER, OWNER FOR TWO VARIANCES FROM SECTION
9.4(f), 1) FOR A 10' FRONT YARD ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED 25'; AND 2)
FOR A 25' REAR YARD ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED 25', ON LOTS 30-32 AND
LOTS 36-45, BLOCK 18 (13 LOTS) IN THE 2400 BLOCK OF S. WASHINGTON, OLD
PEARLAND TOWNSITE
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Gary Shiver presented proposed elevations of the duplexes. He also explained that he is requesting
these variances to allow him to preserve the existing trees on the lots.
Board Member Gil Boyles made a motion to approve V97-5 due to the fact that Mr. Shiver is trying
to save the trees. Vice Chairman Tony Vento seconded the motion.
A discussion ensued as to which lots this motion pertained to.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis amended the motion to approve a 10' encroachment into the
required 25' rear yard and no encroachment on the front yard on Lots 38-42. Vice Chairman Tony
Vento seconded the amended motion.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Several lengthy discussions ensued over the placement of the proposed homes and locations of existing
homes in the area.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve a 10' front yard encroachment and
a 25' rear yard encroachment on Lots 43-45. Board Member Gil Boyles seconded the motion.
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that per the new tree ordinance, Mr. Shiver would have
to replace any trees on the lots that he could not build around.
�' Motion passed 5 to 0.
After a discussion regarding Lots 36-37, the Board decided that no variance was needed for these lots.
Mr. Shiver stated that he is trying to keep all parking in the middle or rear of the property. He does
not want parking in front of the building. The members of the Board agreed that this will be much
more attractive. He also stated that he has letters from his neighbors that he presented at the last
meeting.
Vice Chairman Tony Vento questioned the front yard encroachments on these lots because of the
aesthetics with the surrounding structures.
Vice Chairman Tony Vento made a motion to deny all encroachments on Lots 30-32. Board Member
Marvin Elam seconded the motion.
Board Member Gil Boyles explained that the neighbors are aware of Mr. Shivers plans, therefore, the
front yard encroachments should not be such an issue.
A discussion ensued regarding the rear yard on Lots 36-37.
Board Member Gil Boyles made a motion to amend the previous motion and allow a 5' front yard
encroachment and a 20' rear yard encroachment. Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis seconded
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The amended motion passed 4 to 1.
Vice Chairman Tony Vento withdrew original motion to deny encroachments. Board Member Marvin
Elam withdrew his second.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion to allow 5' front yard encroachment and 20'
rear yard encroachment on Lots 30-32. Board Member Gil Boyles seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
V97-6, REQUEST OF BRITE LITE SIGNS, AGENT FOR SHELBY-ESTUS REALTY GROUP
(ECKERDS), FOR A VARIANCE FROM TABLE VII, FOR 5 SQ FT OVER THE ALLOWED
200 SQ FT, AT 2343 MAIN
Donna Lewis of Brite Lite Signs stated that at the last meeting they had asked for 400 sq ft over the
allowed. They have now found the smallest signs possible, however, they are still 5 sq ft over.
Board Member Gil Boyles made a motion to approve V97-6. Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis
seconded the motion.
Motion failed 3 to 2.
V97-7, REQUEST OF ROBERT STEELE, AGENT FOR W & N ENTERPRISES, FOR A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 19.4.3(a), FOR 10' WIDER DRIVEWAY WIDTH THAN THE
ALLOWED 35', AT 1710 MYKAWA ROAD
Robert Steele explained that the narrow width on the driveway has caused traffic problems on Mykawa
because it is difficult for the large trucks to maneuver. He added that only the apron of the driveway
needs to be 45' at the property line. Mr. Steele stated that this property is zoned M-1.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V97-7. Vice Chairman Tony Vento
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
V97-8, REQUEST OF ROBERT STERLING & ERIN M. STEELE, OWNERS, FOR A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 19.4.3(a), FOR A 5' ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED
35' FROM DRIVEWAY TO EXTENDED CURB LINE, AT 2424 GOLFCREST DRIVE, LOT 7,
BLOCK 13, GREEN TEE TERRACE, SECTION 2
Mr. Steele explained that he has an existing 2 V2 car garage. He is requesting variance because parking
on the street creates traffic problems. Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that the proposed
circle driveway is in compliance with codes on right side of property and only encroaching 5' into the
required 35' from the extended curb line on the left side of the property. Mr. Guynes also agreed that
parking on the street caused traffic congestion.
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'"` Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V97-8. Board Member Gil Boyles
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 1.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this L6day of ... .el., A.D., 1997.
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Tony/ ento, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
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Mona Anh Phipps, Secretary
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