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REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR ROOF LINE RIDGE
FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CHURCH 502 S. Friendswood Drive
THE PAST . . . An official State Historical Marker on the grounds indicates that
Friendswood Friends have been meeting for worship on the same campus in the heart of
Friendswood since the fall of 1895. They met in a small frame structure that was destroyed in the 1900
Galveston Storm. In 1902 they completed a huge two-story frame building that served as church and
school. In 1949 they moved into the beautiful Austin stone building, still in use, but whose sanctuary
capacity they outgrew years ago. After several years of worshipping in the gym building, the congregation
pursued options for constructing a larger more traditional sanctuary setting.
THE PRESENT. . . Searching for the right setting
First: Architectural drawings for a free-standing building situated on the south side of the campus
near the cemetery were rejected by the congregation more than a year ago, largely because the style and
materials did not blend with the original buildings; and it usurped valuable parking space.
Second: The possibility of enlarging and extending the original sanctuary to the south was
researched. That plan was rejected for two reasons. First, the cost to re-construct the stone and steel
fortress (there is no wood, even in the roof) was prohibitive. Second, the congregation preferred the
small historic sanctuary be left intact to serve as a chapel.
Third: Plans for a sanctuary attached to the north extremity of the existing building were
presented. The location was acceptable, but the design was rejected. The contemporary style, low
profile addition that was necessary to comply with 35 ft. height restrictions was deemed functional, but
totally inappropriate to the architectural style of the campus.
The Fourth presentation met with resounding approval. The Building Committee offered plans for
a sanctuary nearly identical to the original in roof line and design, on a much larger scale, to be attached
to the north of the existing building, on the same ground the 1902 sanctuary had occupied.
THE FUTURE . . . Preserving the architectural and historical integrity
The present edifice has stood as a beautiful centerpiece in the heart of Friendswood for nearly fifty
years. However,we do need a much larger sanctuary to accomodate our congregation and have diligently
tried to find a solution. We feel a real concern to not violate the architectural and historical integrity of
the building with an addition that is not compatible with the original.
Therein lies our hardship. To construct a replica of the original sanctuary style will require a
10/12 pitch roof line. It will ascend above the 12 f1. high side walls to the ridge at 49 ft. Aware of the
height ordinance recently enacted, we need and respectfully request a variance of 14 ft. for the ridge of
the sanctuary roof line for the proposed addition to the Friends Church.
We sincerely thank you for considering this request. If granted, we feel sure that the congregation,
the Friendswood community and even passers-by will be grateful for the preservation of the architectural
and historical integrity of this landmark structure.
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DATE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NAME OF APPLICANT: FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CHURCH
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 502 S. Friendswood Drive, Lt. 1 & NE Part of Lt.2
Lot & NE 230 of Lt. 6, Lot 8 & NE part of Lot
4, Blk. 12
REASON FOR VARIANCE• Height of New Sanctuary to be 49' which exceeds
maximum of 35' .
Zoning Ord. #84-15, Regulation Matrix 7.0.3.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: 11/19/96
Application received in City Secretary's Office 9/19/96
Date set for Public Hearing 11/19/96
by Zoning Board of Adjustment Chairman
Request tax office to furnish name of property 9/20/96
owners within 200 feet.
Notice published in official newspaper 11/6/96 & 11/13/96
14-10 days prior to hearing)
Letters mailed to property owners within 200 feet. 11/8/96
10 days prior to hearing)
Public Hearing Held 11/19/96
Decision made by the Zoning Board of Adjustment GRANTED
Applicant notified G�
FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CHURCH "ITEM'# B
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Regular Meeting
Zoning Board of Adjustment
November 19; 1996
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City
of Friendswood which was held at City Hall on November 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
with the following members present constituting a quorum:
Chairman Willam Hal Taylor
Regular Member Howard Yeager
Regular Member Gary Yokum
Regular Member David O'Brien
Alternate Member Thomas Rives
Alternate Member Larry Taylor
Alternate Member Patricia Rosendahl
Building Official Linda Taylor
B.O.A. Secretary Linda Thornton
Chairman Hal Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. .
Chairman Taylor appointed Larry Taylor as a voting member for this meeting.
A. Chairman Taylor recalled from the table proposed action regarding
Triplerock, Inc and Bulkhead Investment Partners, Inc' s. , , request at 5000
Watkins Way, 10.91 acres, more or less out of the Sarah McKissick Survey,
Section 1, Abstract No. 549 in Harris County, Texas, seeking administrative
review of enforcement by City Officials of the amendments to the Friendswood
City Code, Appendix C-Zoning (specially Ordinance #96-10, which restricts
buildings to two stories and Ordinance #96-14, which limits ,Density of MFR-H
property to 12 units per Acres) .
*Howard Yeager made a motion to table the action on this issue until the
December 17, 1996 meeting.
Seconded by Larry Taylor
Motion Approved to table 3-2 with Hal Taylor and Gary Yokum opposing.
B. Chairman Taylor called the hearing to order to receive public input
regarding Friendswood Friends Church's request for a variance at 502 S.
Friendswood Dr. , Lot 1, Lot 7 and NE 230 feet of Lot 6, Lot 8 and NE part
of Lot 4, NE part of Lot 2, block 12, Galveston County, Texas,, to allow the
height of a proposed new sanctuary to be 49 feet in height (required maximum
height is 35 feet per Regulation Matrix 7.0.3. , Friendswood City Code,
Appendix C-Zoning) .
BOAMIN/LST03
Discussion followed with Joycina Baker representing the Friendswood Friends
Church explaining the church's request for a variance. The hardship is that
the Church is a historical building.
Marge George spoke for the variance.
Hearing no further input the public hearing was closed.
*Larry Taylor made a motion to approve the request for a variance.
Seconded by Howard Yeager
Motion Approved 4-1 with David O'Brien Opposing.
C. Chairman Taylor called the hearing to order to receive public input
regarding James Spuhler's request for a variance at 2211 San -Miguel, Lot 25,
Block 2, San Joaquin Estates Subdivision, Galveston County, Texas, to allow
proposed structure to have a height of 45 feet, (required maximum height is
35 feet per Regulation Matrix 7 .0.3. , Friendswood City Code, Appendix
C-Zoning) .
Discussion followed with James Spuhler explaining his request and stated he
had received a city permit for slab with the same elavation before the
final reading of the amended ordinance.
Hearing no further input the hearing was closed.
*Hal Taylor made a motion to approve the variance.
Seconded by Howard Yeager.
Motion Approved Unanimously.
D. Chairman Hal Taylor called the hearing to order to receive public input
regarding Bruce and Terri Foley's request for a variance at 1210 Buttonwood,
Lot 32, Block 3, Section 3, Wilderness Trails Subdivision, Galveston
County, Texas, to allow side yard setback of 3' . 6" required side yard is .5'
per Regulation Matrix 7.0.3.A, 'Friendswood City Code, Appendix C-Zoning) .
Discussion followed with Terri Foley explaining her request for a variance.
Hearing no further input the hearing was closed.
Terri Foley asked to reschedule action on her request until the December 17,
1996 meeting, this request was approved.
BOAMIN/LST03
E. Chairman Hal Taylor called the hearing to order to receive public input
regarding Sunghing Lung, Great Sense Investments request for interpretation
by city staff of Permitted Use Table (Use #5813) , drinking places not
allowed in Neighborhood Community Districts) and Section 6.E.4. ,
Friendswood City Code, Appendix C, Section 10.B, and 11.A.
Discussion followed with Kam Lung explaining request for the interpretation
by city staff.
Forest Bend Homeowners Association submitted a letter dated November 19,
1996 with names attached opposing this request.
Marge George, spoke against.
Slade Lewis, spoke against.
Tom Busker, spoke against.
Ben Muellen, spoke against.
Mark McCastin, spoke against.
Joy Cooper, 4032 Laura Leigh, submitted a letter dated November 13, 1996
opposing this request.
Lois W. Morgan, 4036 Laura Leigh Lane, submitted a letter dated November 10,
1996, opposing this request.
Hearing no further input the public hearing was closed.
*Howard Yeager made a motion to deny.
Seconded by Larry Taylor.
Motion Approved Unanimously.
*Gary Yokum made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 22, 1996,
meeting.
Seconded by David O'Brien
Motion Approved Unanimously.
Motion was made and approved to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. .
William Hal Taylor
Chairman
Attest:
Lin La Thornton
Assistant City Secretary
and B.O.A. Secretary
BOAMIN/LST03