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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBOA Minutes 1973-12-17 Regular MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT December 17, 1973 The following Board Members were present : Mrs. Ivy Fossler, Chairman Mr. Bruce Foster, Co-Chairman Mr. George Rummel , Secretary Mr. William E. Dykes Mrs. Bernice Box Mr. William H. Taylor Absent: Mr. Jesse H. Williams The meeting was brought to order by Mrs . Fossler at 7 :45 P .M. Mrs. Fossler stated that the business to be acted upon was a variance in the set-back restriction of a building to be used to repair school buses for the Friendswood Independent School District on property owned by the School District. The location is on the corner of Woodlawn and a private access road known as "FISD 1 . " This private street divides the school property between the Junior High School and the Athletic Field. Several School Board members and employees of the School District were present to present their case. They advised that the foundation was already in place and hook- ups had been made to the building for water and sewer at an estimated expenditure of $900.00 to $1000.00. The exact property line seems to be in doubt as this property has not been surveyed for many years, but it is estimated that the foundation is one (1 ) to two (2) feet from the Woodlawn Street right-of-way, which is in violation of the building code. For some reason the Friendswood Planning Commission never re- viewed the plat plan because of the way it was filed. 11r. Jones did approve the building permit. The reasons given for locating the building so close to the Woodlawn right-of-way were (1 ) best possible use of the land (2) there is a 2000 gallon gas tank and pump at this location and in order to squeeze the building between this pump and the Woodlawn right-of-way it had to be extended onto the easement. Mrs . Leah North, a member of the Friendswood Planning Commission, filed a complaint against this location for safety and aesthetic reasons. The building creates a "blind corner" because of its closeness to Woodlawn, which could cause traffic accidents. FISD 1 is a one way street at certain times of the day but can be, and is, used for traffic going both way when these one way restriction periods do not apply. The proximity of the building to Woodlawn sets it out about 25 feet closer to the street than the Junior High Building, which will ruin the appearance of the property and bring it too close to the homes across the street. The school representatives said that the property facing this building is owned by Mr. Floyd Brown. Mr. Brown had been consulted and had no objections to this location. They also said that moving the building as suggested by Mr. Foster would cost con- siderable money that the School Board did not have and also take up some land now used as an athletic field. The safety factor was discussed at length and the school Board of Adjustment Minutes Meeting of December 17, 1973 Page 2 representatives said the danger of accidents could be overcome by (1 ) blocking the private road "FISD 1 " off entirely to any traffic or (2) making this street one way at all times with traffic to flow off of Woodlawn onto FISD 1 . Motion was made by Rummel , seconded by Taylor, that the variance be granted. An amend- ment to the motion was made by Foster, seconded by Box, that the School Board meet and pass necessary regulations regarding traffic on FISD 1 to ensure that its use by vehicles be such that accidents would not occur at this "blind corner". The amendment was passed unanimously by the Board of Adjustment. The Motion was passed unanimously by the Board of Adjustment. A request was made to Dr. John Ward, who was present, that the Board of Adjustment be advised of the action taken by the School Board. He agreed to do so. Mrs. Fossler advised that the Board of Adjustment would meet on January 7, 1974 to consider a request by Mr. Glines to operate a barber shop in his home, which is in a residential location. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. R ectfully u m George ummel ,7Se retary Friendswood Board of Adjustment GWR:mw cc: Ralph Lowe, Mayor Jim Morgan, City Manager Planning & Zoning Comm. Board of Adjustment (All Members) E AUTUMN HILLS C VALESCENT CENTERS 9219 Katy Frwy, Suite 174 /Houston, Texas 77024/467-2213 January 8, 1974 City of Friendswood Board of Adjustments Mrs. Ivy Fossler, Chairman 109 Willowick Friendswood, Texas 77546 Subject: Proposed addition to Friendswood Arms Nursing Home, Autumn Hills Convalescent Centers, Inc. , Friendswood, Texas Gentlemen: In compliance with Ordinance 174, we request the following variances ;� 0 be granted concerning the above named project: y ..�.�Q 1 . A variance to reduce the front building line of �+ the proposed new addition from 25 feet to 15 feet •-y 6 inches. s 2. A variance to reduce the required off-street parking to a total of eighteen (18) cars in lieu of that required by the zoning ordinances and that an additional nine (9) nonconforming parking spaces be provided on Quaker Drive. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission which might be helpful in further explaining the need of this action. Upon approval of these variances, the nursing home will dedicate a sixty (60) foot easement on the northwestern extremity of the project as indicated on the enclosed survey. Sincerely, Ron L. Pohlmeyer Vice-President and Gen al Manager RLP/gsg MEMBER OF TEXAS NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION 1 4 griendswood 109 WILLOWICK,FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS 77546 482.3323 MAYOR / COUNCILMEN RALPH L.LOWE DENNY R.BAKER CITY MANAGER / / RALPH G.GONZALEZ JAMES C.MORGAN RICHARD L.HAKE'4 WILLIAM B.PATTCW MILTON L.WINDLIR EDWARD O.ZEITLF R Mr. W.R. Simpson 208 Carey bane Friendswood,Teaas. Dear Sir: Your request for a building permit to build apartments. on the rner of Winding Way and FM 528 (patr of lots 54,55 Voss S/D) zoned C-1 s been denied for reason listed below, 1-Failure to meet requirments as set forth by Board of Adjuster t, Note - See minutes dated Sept. 6, 1973. Thank You. L.B.C 1 ine 27ning Administrator NOTICE OF MEETING - CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 18, 1974 The Board of Adjustment, City of Friendswood, Texas , will meet on Monday, February 4, 1974, to hear an appeal by Autumn Hills Convalescent Cen- ters on two variances: (1 ) to reduce the front building line of their proposed new addition (2) to reduce the off-street parking on their property on Quaker Drive. The meeting will convene at 7:30 P.M. at the Frien swood Public Library. /s/George Rummel , Secretar Friendswood Board of Adjustment GR:mw cc: Members, Board of Adjustment Ron L. Pohlmeyer, Vice President and General Manager Autumn Hills Convalescent Centers MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT February 4, 1974 The following Board Members were present: Mr. Bruce Foster, Co-Chairman Mr. George W. Rummel , Secretary Mr. William H. Taylor Mrs. Bernice Box Mr. Ray Nelson Those absent were: Mrs. Ivy Fossler, Chairman Mr. William E. Dykes Persons present representing Autumn Hill Convalescent Center were: Mr. Ron L. Pohlmeyer, Vice Pres. and Gen. Manager Victor T. Cauble, Contractor Mrs. Patricia A. Beem, Administrator Mrs. Tracy Richmond, Director of Nursing David C. Strickler, Architect The meeting was brought to order by Mr. Foster. Mr. Foster stated that the purpose of the meeting was to act on two (2) variances in a proposed addition to Friendswood Arms Nursing Home, which is owned by Autumn Hills Convalescent Centers, Inc. These variances are as follows : (1 ) to reduce the front building line of the proposed new addition from 25 feet to 15 feet 6 inches. (2) to reduce the required off-street parking to a total of eighteen (18) cars in lieu of that required by the zoning ordinances and that an additional nine (9) nonconforming parking spaces be provided on Quaker Drive. Mr. Foster read a letter dated November 26, 1973, written by Mrs. Leah North of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to Mr. David Strickler, Architect (copy attached) . This letter stated that action taken by P&ZC in their last meeting which approved these variances was not within the jurisdiction of P&Z. She suggested Mr. Stickler request a meeting of the Board of Adjustment to consider these variances. Because the City Council had taken action to rezone the property where this building is to be constructed, from "residential " to "special use", and, because several meetings had been held by the P&ZC to approve the plot plan; we requested Mr. Clyde Raney of the P&ZC to attend our meeting and give us background information on their actions. Mr. Raney told us that in exchange for deeding to the City of Friendswood a 60 foot right-of-way on the southwest portion of the Autumn Hills property on Heritage Drive, they (Autumn Hills) could use part of the City street on Quaker Drive for parking. The condition for this is included in the City Ordinance #208 as follows: Friendswood Board of Adjustment Meeting February 4, 1974 Page 2 "Condition 3 - A drainage culvert shall be installed, covered and blacktopped on Quaker Drive according to the City Engineers specifications . The entire cost of the culvert and blacktop v a op is to be borne by the Autumn Hills Corporation. " This parking area on City property has the same affect as if the property was owned by Autumn Hills and for all practical purposes is an extension to the 15 feet 6 inches owned by them. Mr. Raney said that PUC looked with favor on the reduced off-street parking because the number of visitors who could be expected to come to a Senior Citizens Home at any one time would not require more parking spaces. If more parking is needed in the future it can be provided, but several beautiful trees now on the property would have to be cut down to do so. Motion was made by Rummel , seconded by Taylor that because of the above reasons both these variances be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Box then brought before the Board that the road known as FISD I on the Junior High School property was still being used by automobile traffic. This road was supposed to be locked off entirely to all traffic as on of the conditions to a variance given the Friendswood Independent School District in our meeting of Decem- ber 17, 1973. Mr. Foster is to look into this matter. Respectfully submitted, George W. Rummel , cretary Friendswood Board of Adjustment GWR:mw • r�' . o` . 4 t AUTUMN HILLS C VALESCENT CENTERS 9219 Katy Frwy, Suite 174/Houston, Texas 77024/467-2213 February 4, 1974 Mr. James C. Morgan City Manager City of Friendswood 109 Willowick Friendswood, Texas 77546 Dear Mr. Morgan: This will acknowledge your letter of January 22, informing me that the ordinance changing the Autumn Hills property has been approved, contingent upon fulfilling one additional condition set forth in the ordinance, i.e. , deeding the City of Friendswood a 60-foot right-of-way on the southwest portion of the Autumn Hills property on Heritage Drive. I am agreeable to doing this and have asked the surveyor to pro- vide a metes and bounds description to enable us to complete a right-of-way deed in favor of the City. As soon as this information is available, the deed will be fur- nished to you. Yours very trul , Robert E. Gay, President reg/c it MEMBER OF TEXAS NURS/NO HOME ASSOC/AT/ON Irk February 20, 1974 John F. Ward, Superintendent Friendswood Independent School District 302 Laurel Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546 Dear Sir: Attached find the minutes of the February 4, 1974, meeting of the Friendswood Board of Adjustment. Your attention is called to the last paragraph which reports that the closing of F. I.S.D. No. 1, as voted December 18, 1973, by the Board of Trustees, has not been accomplished. More effective measures should be taken in order that compliance with the conditions imposed on the granted variance are satisfied. Respectfully, r. B. C. Foster, Co-Chairman Friendswood Board of Adjustment cc: Mr. George W. Rummel Mr. William H. Taylor Mrs. Bernice Box Mr. Roy Nelson Mrs. Ivy Fossler Mr. William E. Dykes Mr. Dick Warren, President, Board of Trustees ♦s. 1Y• i r` Fred McAllister Chris Perner ` 18222 Barbuda In. 506 Fairdale Rd. Nassau Bay, Tex Friendswood, Tex February 22, 1974 Mrs. Ivy Fossler Board of Adjustments City of Friendswood Friendswood, Texas Dear Mrs. Fosslers Reference is made to our telephone conversation of February 22, 19740 in which you outlined the method by which to meet with the Friendswood Board of Adjustments. We represent the group which is putting the movie theatre in the Friendswood Captains' Corner Shopping center. We met with the Friendswood Zoning Commission thursday evening February 21, 19741, tq request their approval of a theatre marquee sign size of 8x10 feet. They favorable recommended the size and requested us to contact and present our varience to your Hoard. We respectfully request a hearing with the Board of Adjustment. In our conversation you suggested Monday March ].i, 1974 due to the rules of open hearings. Please schedule us for that date. 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