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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING "' T71 rmir)Hrnnrnren rrINFr 'rMrr- OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS. HELD ON
APRIL 30, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
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The following Board Members were present:
Mark Lewis, Chairperson
Jerry Acosta, Vice -Chair
Teresa J. Del Valle, Secretary
Don Glenn. Board Member
Gary Shrum Board Member
Christopher Tristan, Alternate
The following members were absent:
John H. Gehring, Jr. Alternate
City Staff: Lawrence Provins. Deputy City Attorney: Martin Griggs. Planning Manager: Florence
Buaku, Planner II: and Monica Arzpurua. Office Assistant.
I. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson. Mark Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6. 2019 MEETING
Secretary, Teresa J Del Valle made a motion to approve the February 6. 2020 meeting
minutes. Board Member. Gary Shrum second the motion. The motion carried 5 to 0.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. ZBA APPLICATION NO. VARZ 20-00003 Special Exception to allow the construction
of a 700 sf 2nd floor addition to a single-family residential property with existing
nonconformities
1. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER
Chairperson Mark Lewis opened the public hearing for ZBA Application No. VARZ 20-
00003 at 6:08 p.m.
2. PURPOSE OF THE HEARING:
A request by Michael and Wanda James, owners: for a special exception. as permitted by
the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T, to allow the construction of an
accessory addition to a properly with existing nonconformities (Section 2.7.3.7(a)(4) ), to wit:
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Legal Description: Lot 14, Block 1, in Green Tee Terrace, Section 1, an addition in Harris
County. Texas. according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 170, Page 28, of
Plat records of Harris County, Texas.
General Location: 3002 Country Club D rve, Pearland, TX
3. STAFF REPORT
Mrs. Buaku presented the Staff Report with exhibits and information on the case Mrs. Buaku
informed the board that the applicant was requesting a Special Exception for a 700' square
foot, second floor addition for an office and game room. She informed the board, that the
property was zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and how Staff had received 3 written
public comments in favor of the Special Exception. Mrs Buaku enlightened the board wth
a brief history of the property's annexation in 1979, in addition of the property non-
conforming rear and side setbacks. She concluded that staff was in favor of the Special
Exception, due to the request meeting the criteria established by the UDC.
4. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Wanda James. 3002 Country Club Drive. Pearland. TX- owner of the property
Mrs James thanked Mrs. Buaku. Mrs. James informed the board that the proposed small
addition above the garage, would be used for her office. She works 100% from home for
M.D Anderson. She concluded that they had gotten three letters from neighbors in
agreement for the Special Exception.
Mike James, 3002 Country Club Drive, Pearland, TX - owner of the property was on the
video with Wanda James ( spouse)
5. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
6. STAFF/BOARD/APPLICANT DISCUSSION
Board member Gary Shrum quest►oned how the design and materials of the addition
matched the existing building. Mrs. James answered that the addition would be a stucco
veneer and the roof would be a p►tched roof, unlike the flat roof on the rest of the home,
however it would match the Mediterranean look. Mr Shrum questioned howthey would gain
access to the addition. Mrs. James explained how they had an indoor pool area on the back
side of the home and the access would come from there.
7. ADJOURNM ENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson. Mark Lewis adjourned the public hearing for ZBA Application No. VARZ 20-
00003 at 6:18 p.m.
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8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Board member, Don Glenn made a motion to approve the Special Exception. Secretary,
Teresa J. Del Valle seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 to 0. Special Exception,
approved,
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Moi ica Ai ipurua, Office Assistant
Nth " li ted on this--7 day of May 2020.
`Mark Leers; Chairperson
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