HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBOA Minutes 1984-02-28 Regular MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
February 28 , 1984
A meeting of the Friendswood Board of Adjustment was held in
the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, February 28 , 1984 ,
at 7 : 00 p.m. with the following members present :
Chairman Ed Dykes Vance Riley, Fire Marshal
Ray Nelson Nick Capuano , Building Inspecto
Elvia Salyer , Pamela Henry, Secretary
Hal Taylor a'
Maurice Estlinbaum (Alternate serving) Alternate Grace Baker was
also present , but .not. sworn in.
With a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
FRENCHMAN' S CREEK
Bob Melton of Frenchman ' s Creek requested a sign variance for
his sign at the intersection of FM 518 and Winding Way. The
sign is needed because the twenty townhomes Frenchman' s Creek
is selling are not visable from the road and the sign is their
_ only means of advertisement. The original sign was erected by
the realtor and Mr. Melton thought it to be legal. This sign
was damaged by hurricane Alicia. Mr. Melton had another sign
- put up and this is when he was informed by Fire Marshal Vance
Riley that the sign was not legal and .he should take it down.
For sales purposes Mr. Melton would like to have the..14 ' X 9 '
sign remain for a period of time and would:like to request an
extension if additional time is needed. Mr. Melton pays
Mr. Simpson for the sign to be on his property.
The board discussed the fact that the sign was a billboard and
not in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. By ordinance no
off premise sign .is permitted unless it is a temporary sign.
MOTION: (Taylor) To grant Mr. Melton a32. square. foot sign
for six months .
Second: Estlinbaum
Vote : Unanimous FOR MOTION CARRIED
Grace Baker left for another meeting at 7 : 30 p.m.
SOUTHERN GROUP, INC.
Donald Barras of Southern Group , Inc. requested..a . sign variance
for three 18" X 24" directional signs directing traffic into
Sun Meadow Subdivision where they have 28 developed lots and
have started construction on 15 homes . They have permission
from the land owners and the golf course to . have their signs
on the property. The sign states "New Homes" and ha's 'an arrow
pointing in the direction of the new homes . There would be one
sign' at Seven-Eleven, one sign at Cypress Point Drive , and one
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sign at Gleneagles Drive , each for a period of six months or
less .
MOTION: (Estlinbaum) To grant a variance for three 18" X 24"
directional signs for six months .
Second: Taylor
Vote : 4 FOR
1 OPPOSED (Salyer) MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Minutes of the meetings on September 27 , 1983 , November 22 , 1983 ,
and January 24 , 1984 .were approved as read.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The
meeting was adjourned.
Pamela Henry, Secretary
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APPROVED:
Ed. Dykes , Chairan