2000-07-06 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2000, 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 6:04 PM with the following present:
Vice Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Director of Community
Development & Services
Secretary
Suzanne Tullis
Richard Cimprich
Marvin Elam
Harold Slagle
Gene Tumlinson
Mona Ann Phipps
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 4, 2000
The minutes were approved as submitted.
III NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-179
Request of Bob Campbell of Construction Master, agent for Tom Gues of K & G
Investments, owner, for a variance from Section 13.4.1(b), to allow construction on
a lot with 49.14 feet of frontage, instead of the required 150 feet of frontage, at 6831
Broadway
John Garner, 3301 Federal Street, Pasadena, stated that he is the engineer on the
project. He explained that after the owners developed K & G Investments, they had this
"L" shaped property remaining.
Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that this West
forty nine (49) feet will only be used for additional parking and a driveway to the rear of the
property. He explained that this narrow front piece of property will not have any structures
on it. He added that the structure will be built on the large rear section of the property. Mr.
Tumlinson stated that the reason they are requesting a variance is that General Business
zoning requires that the property be one hundred fifty (150) feet wide measured at the
front property line.
Board Member Marvin Elam asked how much signage this development will be asking for.
Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that they will
only be allowed to have building signs.
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Mr. Tumlinson explained that these will be office/warehouse type businesses or possibly
even a drycleaners, offices, dress shop, etc..
Chairperson Suzanne Tullis asked why the property was split in this way. Mr. Garner
stated that he does not know why it was split this way. He explained that there was
originally three hundred (300) feet of frontage.
Chairperson Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V00-17. Mrs. Tullis explained to
Mr. Garner that there are only four (4) board members present instead of the usual five (5)
members. She stated that Mr. Garner had the option to wait until there were five members
because it takes four positive votes to approve a variance. Mr. Garner stated that he
would like to proceed with the request.
Board Member Marvin Elam amended the motion to recommend approval contingent on
the property being used for driveway access only.
Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-18,
Request of Ray Corkran of Sonic Drive-in, for a variance from Table VII - GB, to allow
17.75 square feet over the allowed 44 square feet of signage, at 2815 Broadway
Street (Sonic)
Ray Corkran, 556 Elkins Lake, Huntsville, spoke in support of this variance request.
Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis reiterated the fact that there are only four (4) board
members present, therefore, Mr. Corkran has the option to wait until five (5) members can
be present. He chose to proceed.
Mr. Corkran explained that his new building is only twenty-two (22) feet wide, therefore, he
is only allowed to have forty-four (44) square feet of signage. He stated that the building
is sixty (60) feet long, however, it would not be aesthetically pleasing to turn the building.
He added that he is asking for the smallest monument sign and smallest building sign
available. He explained that the building sign will face Pearland Parkway.
Board Member Marvin Elam stated that the design of the building makes it very obvious
that it is a Sonic, therefore, more signage is not needed.
Mr. Corkran agreed that they do have a unique building, however, he stated that some
other fast food restaurants are beginning to copy their design.
Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis stated that each companydoes have a certain trademark.
She added that these businesses feel that they need these signs and we do want to work
with them if possible. She stated that he is not asking for much signage. She also stated
that the ordinances are being revised to allow for growth of our community.
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Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V00-18.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Directorof Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson suggested thatagenda
items C., D. and E. be considered as one item.
Board Member Harold Slagle made a motion to consider these items as one. Vice -
Chairperson Suzanne Tullis seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis reiterated the fact that there are only four (4) board
members present. Mr. Long chose to proceed.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-19,
Request of Don Long, agent for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., for a variance from
Section 19.4.3.(a) Access and Maneuvering, for a 10' encroachment into the required
25' distance between driveway turning radii and street intersection curb return, on
Lot 19, Block 4, Sunrise Lake, Section 2, 2702 Sunhill Court
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-20,
Request of Don Long, agent for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., for a variance from
Section 19.4.3.(a) Access and Maneuvering, for a 15' encroachment into the required
25' distance between driveway turning radii and street intersection curb return, on
Lot 6, Block 4, Sunrise Lake, Section 2, 9709 Sunny Coast
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-21,
Request of Don Long, agent for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., for a variance from
Section 19.4.3.(a) Access and Maneuvering, for a 10' encroachment into the required
25' distance between driveway turning radii and street intersection curb return, on
Lot 1, Block 4, Sunrise Lake, Section 2, 2702 Sunny Creek Lane
Don Long of Pulte Homes explained that these are all corner lots. He stated that there is
no way to relocate the houses on the lots to keep from encroaching in the required curb
return. He added that they proposed aside load garage, however, the City would not allow
a driveway onto the main road. Mr. Long stated that the homes can be pushed over
approximately three (3) to five (5) feet to the five (5) foot building line, however, they would
still be encroaching.
Board Member Marvin Elam asked Director of Community Development and Services
Gene Tumlinson why the turning radius are designed this way. Mr. Tumlinson explained
that they are built to the engineering criteria which requires a twenty-five (25) foot turning
radius to keep school buses off of the curbs and away from fire hydrants, etc..
Don Long stated that these lots would not be able to be built on without variances.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding other possible options for these corner lots.
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Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V00-19, V00-20 and V00-21
contingent upon the homes being moved as far over to the five (5) foot building line to
reduce the encroachment.
Board Member Richard Cimprich seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - V00-22,
Request of Don Long, agent for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., for a variance from
Section 7.4.2.(b) Yard Requirements, for a 8.6' encroachment into the required 20'
rear yard, on Lot 25, Block 4, Sunrise Lake, Section 2, 2707 Sunhill Court
Don Long explained that this is a pie shaped lot with a twenty (20) foot rear building line.
He stated that none of their plans will fit on this lot without an encroachment. He added
that even if you flipped the plan from a right to a left elevation, it would still encroach. Mr.
Long explained that they do not have a smaller plan to fit this lot. He also stated that the
deed restrictions require the homes to be a certain number of square feet. He also added
that each section of the subdivision has a certain price range, therefore, you could not build
a smaller home on the lot.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding other alternatives to build on this lot.
Vice -Chairperson Suzanne Tullis made a motion to approve V00-22.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
G. DISCUSSION ITEM
IV ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann P ipps, Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 1 day of 2000.
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