1998-09-03 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 1998, AT 7:00 PM,
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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
Chairman Calvin Collier
Vice-Chairman Gil Boyles
Board Member Marvin Elam
Board Member Suzanne Tullis
Board Member Clyde Duplissey
Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson
Secretary Mona Ann Phipps
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS
A. V98-20, REQUEST OF BELVA LOTT FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE LAND USE AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, SECTION 14.4.3., FOR A 20' REAR YARD
ENCROACHMENT AND TWO 20' SIDE YARD ENCROACHMENTS, AT 1700 BROADWAY
(PROPOSED MINI-STORAGE COMPLEX), LOTS 20-21 & 21E, GEORGE JENKINS
SUBDIVISION
Board Member Marvin Elam abstained from this discussion because he feels that knowing Mr. & Mrs.
Jeffries, the current property owners, causes a conflict.
Chairman Calvin Collier explained to Mr. & Mrs. Lott that it takes four (4) positive votes to approve
a variance, therefore, they had the choice to defer their variance request until a time when five (5)
voting members could be present.
Charles Plunkett of Artistic Builders, Inc., explained that his company assists developers and will be
oom the construction company on this project.
J.R. May of 1705 Broadway, was present for the meeting. Mr. May asked to see a copy of the site
plan of the proposed project.
Mr. Plunkett explained the site plan to the Board. He also stated that a pipeline easement on the
property creates a hardship on this project.
A discussion ensued regarding the requirements of 25' side yards on this property. Chief Building
Official Gene Tumlinson explained that this property is required to have 25' side yards, even though
it is zoned C, because it abuts R-2 zoning districts on the rear and both sides. Mr. Tumlinson also
stated that this building will have a two-hour fire wall every 16 sq ft and all perimeter walls. He added
that the next lot would also require a fire wall if the buildings were less than 20' apart.
Mr. Plunkett showed photographs of a similar project.
A discussion ensued regarding the distance between this project and Mr. May's home.
Board Member Clyde Duplissey asked whether this project could be built without these encroachments.
Mr. Plunkett explained that this project would not be possible without the encroachments due to the
placement of the buildings around the pipeline easement.
Board Member Clyde Duplissey asked if this project would be fenced.
Mr. Plunkett stated that there will be a 6' to 7' cyclone fence around the back and both sides with a
wrought iron fence in the front.
Mr. Duplissey asked if the purchase of this property was pending the approval of this variance.
Mr. Lott explained that they are under a contract contingent upon this variance and a number of other
items.
Vice Chairman Gil Boyles made a motion, seconded by Board Member Suzanne Tullis, to approve V98-
20.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
B. V98-21, REQUEST OF PAM SPIRES, OWNER, FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 3,
DEFINITIONS, ACCESSORY USE, TO ALLOW A STORAGE BUILDING TO BE BUILT 1320
SQ FT OVER THE ALLOWED 30% OF LIVING AREA (3600 SQ FT LIVING AREA), AT 3643
WINGTAIL WAY, LOT 1, BLOCK 14, WEST LEA, SECTION 3
Pam Spires and fiancé, Milton Tepe, explained to the Board that they need this large storage building
to store a travel trailer, antique motorcycles, etc.
Mr. Tepe explained where they want to build the building and showed photographs of the items to be
oak stored in the building.
Ms. Spires presented letters from surrounding property owners stating that they do not object to
this variance request.
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Mr. Tepe stated that out of approximately 166 homes in Westlea, there are about thirty-one (31)
buildings of this type. He added that he presently rents a storage building in Houston for $125.00 a
month and would like to eliminate the need for that storage building. He explained that the proposed
building will be approximately 16.5' high with a 14' door.
Vice Chairman Gil Boyles made a motion, seconded by Board Member Suzanne Tullis, to approve V98-
21.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CHANGE THE MONTHLY MEETING
TIME FROM 7:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
The Board discussed the ability for each Board member to be able to make the earlier time.
Vice Chairman Gil Boyles made a motion, seconded by Board Member Suzanne Tullis, to approve the
change of the meeting time.
Mo.ion passed 5 to 0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this / day of k6P.A, A.D., 1998.
Calvin Collier, Chairman
ATTEST:
Mona Ann P ipps, Board Secretary