1999-08-05 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, AUGUST 5, 1999, AT 6:00 PM IN THE SECOND
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Acting Chairperson Clyde Duplissey
Board Member Richard Cimprich
Board Member Marvin Elam
Alternate Board Member Harold Slagle
Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson
Board Secretary Mona Ann Phipps
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 1, 1999
The minutes were approved as submitted.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-23,
Request of Jim McGregor A.I.A., agent for Randy K. Ellis
D.D.S., M.S. and Selina Ellis, for a variance from Section 19.6
Off Street Loading Requirements, to allow a dental office to be
built without the required loading space for emergency
vehicles, at 2015 Broadway
No one was present to represent this variance request. Board Member Elam
stated that he needs some questions answered before he can make a decision on
this request.
Alternate Board Member Slagle made a motion to table this item until someone
could be present. Board Member Elam seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-24,
Request of Louise Mowry, owner, for a variance from Section
20.6. Building Facades, to allow a change of occupancy without
meeting the facade requirements, at 2547 S. Austin
Louise Mowry explained that she is asking for a variance to allow the facade to
remain vinyl siding. She stated that this has been a message and wellness center
for years. She is now proposing to open a daycare facility. She explained that
she can meet all other state and city requirements.
Alternate Board Member Slagle stated that the siding is in good shape.
Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson stated that the house is in good
condition, however, the change of occupancy caused her to have to meet the
facade requirements.
Board Member Elam made a motion to approve V99-24. Alternate Board
Member Slagle seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-25,
Request of Charles V. Clifton, agent for Center America
Property Trust, from Exceptions: 4., to allow more than one
multi-tenant sign, at 3205 Broadway
Mr. Clifton stated that they are requesting an additional sign for Palais Royal and
Petsmart. He explained that they do not have room for these two stores to
advertise on the existing multi-tenant sign.
Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson read the minutes from the 1996 Zoning
Board of Adjustments meeting where a variance was granted to allow
additiontional sign square footage on the multi-tenant sign. The variance was
granting contingent upon Palais Royal and Payless Shoes not placing freestanding
signs. He added that Exception #3 of the Sign Ordinance only allows a pylon
sign. He added that they gave up the right to have freestanding signs when they
built the multi-tenant sign.
Board Member Elam made a motion to deny V99-25. Board Member Cimprich
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-26,
Request of Victor and Alisa Navarro, for a variance from
Section 6-2.(a) for a 3' front yard encroachment, at 3604
Dorothy Lane
Mr. Navarro stated that they began adding a front porch to the house before they
realized they had exceeded the front building line. He presented pictures to the
Board.
Chief Building Official Tumlinson stated that this property is zoned R-2,
therefore, they have a 20' front building line. The porch is encroaching 3' into
the required 20'.
Board Member Cimprich made a motion to approve V99-26. Acting Chairperson
Clyde Duplissey seconded the motion.
Motion failed 2 to 2.
Mr. Rick Lester, the contractor, stated that he could move the posts in toward the
house, however, this would place the posts in the middle of the porch area.
Chief Building Official Tumlinson stated that as long as the posts were within the
building line they did not need a variance.
Mr. Lester stated that the house is very unsightly. He explained that it was built
with no cornish, or overhang. He added that the porch will look better and
provide appoximately 10' of patio space.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-27,
Request of Marc Millis, agent for Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.,
for a variance from Table VI, Commercial, to allow 178 sq ft
over the allowed square foot of signage, at the proposed Lowe's
Home Improvements Center at FM 518 and Pearland Parkway
Chief Building Official Tumlinson stated that Dwayne Blackman or another
representative was supposed to be present. He explained that they have applied
for building and sitework permits, however, nothing is approved yet. He added
that 300' of signage is the maximum allowed. He also stated that they will
probably come back and ask for a pylon sign. Mr. Tumlinson explained that the
City has worked with Lowe's to bring them to town. He stated that they will
create a large tax base for the City.
Board Member Elam made a motion to approve V99-27. Alternate Board
Member Slagle seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann Phipps, Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of , 1999.
Acting Chairperson, Clyde Duplissey