1997-11-06 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997, AT 7:00 PM,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
Chairman John Lejsal
Board Member Gil Boyles
Board Member Marvin Elam
Alternate Board Member Harold Slagle
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes
Deputy Building Official Gene Tumlinson
Secretary Mona Ann Phipps
CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member Marvin Elam stated that on Page 2, on V97-27, the second sentence states "He stated
that large pipeline trucks would be entering and existing the facility...". The sentence should read "He
stated that large pipeline trucks would be entering and exiting the facility...".
The minutes were approved as corrected.
NEW BUSINESS
V97-30, REQUEST OF KENNETH REED, AGENT FOR ALL-TECK, INC., FOR A VARIANCE
FROM SECTION 19.4.3(a), TO ALLOW THE DRIVEWAY TO BE 25' WIDER THAN THE
ALLOWED 35' WIDTH, AT 2009 HATFIELD ROAD
Mr. Reed explained to the Board that Hatfield Road is only 19'6" wide with large, very deep ditches
on either side, especially the East side. He added that the 35' driveway width is not wide enough for
chemical trucks to maneuver safely. A 60' wide driveway would allow trucks to turn into the drive
,.� without pulling into the oncoming lane of traffic. Mr. Reed stated that there are existing culverts in
the ditch. 1
Chairman John Lejsal made a motion, seconded by Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis, to approve
V97-30.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
V97-31, REQUEST OF JACK MCGUFF, JR., AGENT FOR MELVIN J. THERIOT, FOR A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 3 - DEFINITIONS, "ACCESSORY USE", TO ALLOW 700 SQ
FT OVER THE ALLOWED 30% OF PRIMARY USE, AT 13709 HATFIELD
Mr. McGuff presented drawings of the proposed caretakers quarters to each Board member. He stated
that Mr. Theriot's residence, located on the same property, is approximately 3680 square foot of living
area. He added that Mr. Theriot's daughter will live in the proposed home to help care for the property
and for her parents as they grow older. Mr. McGuff stated that they had recently had a medical
emergency and feel that they need someone close by to help them.
A discussion ensued regarding the placement of the proposed home. Mr. McGuff stated that the
proposed home is approximately 145' from the existing home.
Chairman John Lejsal made a motion, seconded by Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis, to approve
V97-31.
Board Member Gil Boyles questioned City staff regarding any problems with two water meters on one
,,N. lot. Deputy Building Official Gene Tumlinson stated that this was not a concern.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
V97-32, REQUEST OF SUSAN GOURLEY OF CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
AGENT FOR PAPPA JOHN'S PIZZA, FOR TWO VARIANCES 1) FROM TABLE VII "GB",
TO ALLOW 70 SQ FT OVER THE ALLOWABLE SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE AND 2) FROM
SECTION 22.4.4, TO ALLOW 8' OVER THE ALLOWED 10' GROUND SIGN HEIGHT, AT
3405 E. BROADWAY (PAPPA JOHN'S PIZZA)
Mike Benestante of Christian Development and Keith Sullen, Vice President of Pappa John's Pizza were
present for the meeting.
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes suggested that the Board consider and vote on the two variances
separately.
Mr. Sullen presented a picture of a finished site with signs that are similar to what they are requesting.
V97-32 1), (70 sq ft over allowed sign sq footage) Mr. Sullen stated that the signs actually complete
the building design. He explained that this location will be for delivery and carry-out only. He added
that most of their locations are inside strip centers, however, freestanding locations are image builders
for the company. Mr. Benestante stated that the horseshoe drive would cause traffic problems if the
sign were lower.
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Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that the building will only be 24' wide, therefore, they
are only allowed 48 sq ft of signage. He added that the freestanding sign will actually appear to be
approximately 161/2', instead of 18' because the City measures sign height from the crown of the road.
The proposed sign drawing is measured 18' from natural grade. Mr. Guynes explained that they are
lowering the height and reducing the square footage of the existing sign.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion, seconded by Alternate Board Member Harold
Slagle, to approve V97-25 1).
Motion passed 4 to 1.
V97-32 2), (8' over allowed ground sign height) Mr. Benestante stated that the main sign area of the
ground sign will be approximately 16' plus the 6" high "Pizza" sign.
Alternate Board Member Suzanne Tullis made a motion, seconded by Chairman John Lejsal, to approve
V97-32 2).
Motion passed 4 to 1.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this day of • ' A.D., 1997.
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Gil Qy(es
ATTEST:
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Mona A i Phipps, Secretary
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