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1999-11-04 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 4, 1999, AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM with the following present: Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis Board Member Marvin Elam Board Member Richard Cimprich Board Member Harold Slagle Director of Community Development & Services Gene Tumlinson Secretary Mona Ann Phipps II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis noted that she was listed as an Alternate Board Member rather than Vice-Chairperson. The minutes were approved as corrected. III. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-35, Request of Chad Clayton, owner, for a variance from Section 19.4.3.(a) Access and Maneuvering, for a 13' encroachment into the required 25' between driveway and turning radius, at 2401 Champion Drive, Lot 1, Block 5, Green Tee Terrace Section 7 Chad Clayton, 2401 Champion Drive, presented pictures of homes in Pearland with the turning radius being zero to ten feet from the driveway. He also presented letters from the developer and surrounding property owners stating that they had no opposition to this variance being granted. He explained that their home is on a dead end street, therefore, traffic will not be an issue. He also stated that Mr.Niday owns the 500 acres directly behind them and has no plans to develop his land. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that the stop sign is not on the same street as the driveway, therefore, it should not present a problem with traffic. Board Member Richard Cimprich made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis, to approve V99-35. -1- Motion failed 3 to 1. B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-36, Request of Robert & Kelly Andrews, owners, for a variance from Section 5.4.2.(b), for an encroachment into the required 20'rear yard,at 2703 Janet Court,Lot 3,Block 4,Briarglen Subdivision Robert Andrews explained that he is proposing to add a patio cover to an existing concrete patio. He stated that he could add it to the garage, however, it would be much more appealing and practical attached to the house. He added that the homeowners association has approved this addition. Mr. Andrews also presented photographs taken from the neighbors yards showing that they would have very limited, if any view of the patio. Board Member Richard Cimprich made a motion, seconded by Board Member Harold Slagle, to approve V99-36 contingent upon the Permit Department receiving a copy of the Homeowners Association approval letter. Motion passed 4 to 0. C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-37, Elk Request of Michael & Cynthia Vasek, owners, for a variance from Section 6.4.2.(b), for a 2' encroachment into the required 20' rear yard, at 1812 Oakbrook Circle, Lot 6, Block 2, Oakbrook Subdivision Phase II Michael Vasek explained that they are proposing to add a room and patio cover to the back of the house. He submitted pictures of the back yard terrain. He stated that they had wanted to put in a swimming pool, however, the yard was too sloped. Therefore, he is requesting two addition feet to install a hot tub. He also added that the creek is behind his property. Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis made a motion,seconded by Board Member Harold Slagle, to approve V99-37. Motion passed 4 to 0. D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-38, Request of Robert Buchanan of First Impression Signs,agent for Haywood Jefferies,for two variances 1) from Table VII Commercial to allow 64 sq ft over the allowed 120 sq ft of signage; and 2) from Section 22.4.(1) Height Restrictions, to allow a freestanding sign 5' over the allowed 15' sign height, at 2551 O'Day Road (Pro-Play Zone) Haywood Jefferies,3818 Hanberry Lane,explained that their development includes six acres -2- of land, however, they have a very small building because this is an outdoor sports center. Pat Lopez of Palcon Construction stated that their signage is only based on this small building. He added that they are at a disadvantage because the signage can not be calculated by the batting cages, lazer tag, putt putt golf, etc. He also stated that they are requesting a taller sign due to the light pole, the sub-station and the Southwestern Bell pole. Robert Buchanan of First Impression Signs explained that if each component of the sign was measured independently, it would not calculate to one hundred sixty square feet. Board Member Marvin Elam suggested that this item be considered at the next meeting when possibly five board members could be present. Roxie Vollmer stated that they would like to come back at a later time. Board Member Harold Slagle made a motion,seconded by Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis, to table V99-38. Motion passed 4 to 0. E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-39, Request of Dawn Nee of Collins Signs, Inc., agent for The Home Depot, for two variances 1) from Table VII General Business to allow 540 sq ft over the allowed 200 square foot of signage; and 2) from Section 22.4.(1)Height Restrictions, to allow a freestanding sign 15' over the allowed 15' sign height, at Broadway and Dixie Farm Road(proposed The Home Depot) Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson explained that The Home Depot has requested that this item be held until the December meeting. F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V99-40, Request of Excellence Development Partnership for a variance from Section 21.2 Use Regulations, for a 25' encroachment into the required 25' front building line,on Lots 1 &4, Block 1, Brittany Estates Bruce Honore of Excellence Development Partnership explained that they are developing a ten acre tract into a four lot subdivision. He added that they have spent a fortune saving all of the trees that they could. The fence will be placed behind the crepe myrtles along Old Alvin Road and more crepe myrtles will be planted for aesthetics. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that Old Alvin Road will actually be the side yard to the proposed homes, therefore, the fence should be -3- allowed to be placed on the property line. However, the engineer did not remove the 25' front building line from the plat. Mr.Honore stated that they are anxious to build the fence to prevent theft of his equipment. He explained that he has already had a sixty thousand dollar back hoe stolen off of the property. Board Member Marvin Elam made a motion,seconded by Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Tullis, to approve V99-40. Motion passed 4 to 0. G. DISCUSSION ITEM IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Mona Ann Phipps, Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 6 day of 'J/4Y--ea'r %' 2000. S �e Tullis, Vice-Chairperson -4-