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Home My WebLink AboutZBOA Minutes 1996-12-17 Regular 135 Regular Meeting Zoning Board of Adjustment December 17, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Friendswood which was held at City Hall on December 17, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present constituting a quorum: Chairman Willem Hal Taylor Regular Member Howard Yeager Regular Member Gary Yokum Regular Member David O'Brien Regular Member Ann Talbot Alternate Member Thomas Rives Building Official Linda Taylor B.O.A. Secretary Linda Thornton Chairman Hal Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. . Board members convened into a presumed Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney concerning administrative review of request by Triplerock, Inc. , and Bulkhead Investment Partners, Inc. . Following the meeting the Chairman Hal Taylor, was informed that two members stated the City Attorney said, this was not an executive session and should not be taped. In a following discussion between the Chairman and the City Attorney, the City Attorney denied making the statement. Chairman Hal Taylor called the regular session to order at 7 :00 p.m. . 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) . *Hal Taylor made a motion that following administrative review the subject matter, Quail Crossing Building Permits that the builders be allowed to continue with their plan of construction. Seconded by Howard Yeager. Motion Denied 1-4 with David O'Brien, Gary Yokum, Ann Talbot and Howard Yeager opposing, Chairman Hal Taylor approving. BOAMIN/LSTO3 136 B. Chairman Hal Taylor explained that Terry and Bruce Foley submitted a letter withdrawing their request regarding 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) . *Hal Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 19, 1996, meeting. Seconded by David O'Brien Motion Approved Unanimously. Motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. . � Q William Hal Taylor Chairman V /Q 9 t7 Attest: <7;4 c4.c:71adiorrl- da Thornton Assistant City Secretary and B.O.A. Secretary BOAMIN/LSTO3 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 Spuhier'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 ask to reschedule action on her request unt. the December 17, 1996 meeting AjZ4(11 . AlZ70:4?) ,Q 94P //11- BOAMIN/LSTO3 /./ r cr� . NOTICE OF MEETING State of Texas )( City of Friendswood )( Counties of Galveston/Harris )( Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Friendswood Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held on the 17th day of December 1996, at 6:30 p.m. at the: City Council Chambers Friendswood City Hall 910 S. Friendswood Drive Friendswood, Texas at which time the items of business listed below will be considered: AGENDA: 6:30 P.M. 1. Call o Order 2. EXECUTIVE ESSION Zoning Boar Adjustment will convene into Executive Session in accordance h ction 551.071, Texas Government Code (consultation ^w'th a r ey concer ' nd. g or contemplated litigation) . 7:aq P.M 3. HEARINGS: The Board will conduct hearings regarding the following: A. Request by Triplerock, Inc. and Bulkhead Investment Partners, Inc. for administrative review of zoning officials determination that certain amendments to the Friendswood City Code, Appendix C-Zoning (Ordinance #96-10, which restricts buildings to two-story, and Ordinance #96-14, which limits density of MFR-H property to twelve units per Acre) apply to the proposed Blackhawk Apartments, LTD. development. Y Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of order relating to ili� request described in Agenda Item #A. f f� ram- — r BOA.NTC/LSTO3 (,/. . i)4e, G.Y• 41,T� B. Request by Bruce and Terry Foley for 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) . Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of order relating to request described in Agenda Item #B. qfr 4. Consideration and possible action regarding a proval of the minutes from the November 19, 1996 meeting. 5. Discussion regarding policy and procedure on previous variances approved and/or variances denied. 6. Adjournment: Ce: 4‘Jii-4er`"1-- Linda Thornton, Assistant City Secretary/ B.O.A. Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (281) 996-3270 for further information. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Friendswood Zoning Board of Adjustment was posted in a place convenient to the general public in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, on the 11th day of December 1996, at 5:00 p.m. . //� Deloris McKenzi , C 4" City City Secretary ? It AF Friendswood, Texas C k lg m CC: PA &CC ��1�9 9Ry /' COAL CITY AGF� '? ?122 -0;\ L. Tay or BOA.NTC/LST03