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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBOA Minutes 1974-07-16 Regular MINUTES OF FRIENDSWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday - July 16 1974 - 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Mr. Bruce Foster - Co-Chairman Mr. George Rummel - Secretary Mr. W. H. Taylor Mrs . Bernice Box Members Absent: Mrs. Ivy Fossler - Chairman Mr. William DyKes Mr. Ray Nelson The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 by Mr. Foster, who acted as chairman for the evening. The first case was Mr. and Mrs . J. T. Wilcoxen, who live at 303 Morningside, (see letter from Mrs . Leah North, attached) . The Wilcoxen 's home is a 12' x 60' mobile home. They want to build a room on the back side to be used as an extra bedroom because Mrs . Wilcoxen's mother has moved in with them. Mrs. Wilcoxen gave her age as 78 and her mothers as 93. Mrs. North, who wrote the attached letter, was present at our meeting. It was her contention that since the Zoning Administration (Mr. Cline) had approved the addition, the only thing the Board of Adjustment need decide on was a variance in the distance from the rear property line to the new addition. Some members of the Board took the stand that this mobile home is a non-conforming structure, since it is in an area where mobile homes are not allowed except those already in place when the zoning ordinance was passed and that the Zoning Administration could not approve the additional room. Section 6, paragraph 4a, page 15 of Ordinance 174 says: "No such non-conforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non-conformity." After considerable discussion, motion made by Rummel , seconded by Taylor, that the variance be approved allowing the Wilcoxens to add this room. The reasons for approval were that no persons appeared to object to this addition, the City Building Inspectior and Zoning Administrator has approved same and approved would not be contrary to the public interest. Motion passed unanimously. number put a mobile home or travel trailer Case nu r 2 is. a request to q on the Sunmeadow County Club property near the cart barn. This unit would be used as living quaters by a man, Mr. Jeff Nelson, so that he could act as security guard. See the letter attached written by Mrs. Janice Hill as to why they need this guard. Mrs. Hill stated verbally that she has secured approval from Mr. Matoesian., Sunmeadow Civic Club President and Mr. 14illiam Crawford, owner of Sun Meadow Development Company to have this unit on the Page 2 property. Its location would be such that it could not be seen by the residents of Sun Meadow. Mr. Taylor made the motion that this variance be approved because there was no-other way to cut down on the vandalism and there were no objections from the residents. Seconded by Rummel , motion carried unanimously. Mrs . Box raised the question of who were the active members of the Board of Adjustment. Some members terms may have expired while others had not attended any meetings in several months. Also, some members said they would like to have a resume of the cases to be considered in advance so they could make a better decision on same. It was agreed that Mr. Foster would call a meeting of the Board in the near future to consider these matters. Motion made by Taylor, seconded by Box that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, George Rummel , Secretary Friendswood Board of Adjustment PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICE HEARING - FRIENDSWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TUESDAY - JULY 16, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL FOR THE PURCHASE OF HEARING REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES BY: 11/ (1 ) Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Wilcoxen 303 Morningside Friendswood, Texas (2) Mrs. Janice Hill Box 197 Friendswood, Texas George W. Rummel , Secretary 11/6" 49"1"-i'"—/ Friendswood Board Of Adjustment L— It Ce / To: Board of Adjustment II/ 1(4 From: Building Department :;0. 1 � Date: July 1 , 1974 /1` ��""""" Re: Request for Variance - 303 Morningside Name: Mr. and Mrs. J . T. Wilcoxen • Address: 303 Morningside Request: For Variance in the size of yard, being an eight foot set-back instead of ten at one side, and a 22 1/2 foot set-back in the rear instead of 25. For variance in the size of side yard to three feet for addition of covering roof. Special conditions and circumstances: Existing mobile home is approximately eight feet from side lot line and 32 1/2 feet from rear lot line. Owners wish to add a room to the rear of the trailer to accomodate her 90+ year old mother who must now live with them. This room would extend as far as ten feet behind the trailer to within 22 1/2 feet of the rear lot line and would be approximatley 22 feet wide. They would like to have the side wall of this room on the extension of the end of the trailer, which is approximately eight feet from the property line. If feasible, they would in the future consider putting a roof over the entire structure to shade the trailer. This roof would extend to the opposite end of the trailer, which is only three feet from that property side line. This trailer has been on the property for approximately eight years , preceeding the present zoning ordinance. Trailer and yard have been kept and tended better than most "permanent" homes . The Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector have approved the addition. June 27, 1974 Mrs. Ivy Fossler, Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment 917 Merriwood Friendswood, Texas 77546 Dear Mrs. Fossler: Due to extensive vandalism recently at the Country Club in Sunmeadow, I, as Manager, have found it necessary to hire a security guard to protect the grounds and equipment, particularly the cart barn . This job would be a 24-hour "on call" situation, but it would be essential that the man be on the premises seven days a week from dusk until davliaht, therefore it becomes necessary that we furnish living quarters for him at the Club. A mobile home would be the ideal way to solve this problem. This letter is to request that the Board of Adjustment give considera- tion to permitting a variance in this instance and allowing us to Place a mobile home on the Club grounds near the cart barn for occupancy by a security guard. Time is of the essence due to the fact that we have had an increase in vandalism in the past few weeks, so I would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible. If there is any other action I should take to formalize this request, please call me at the Club (331-6196) during the day, or contact Bobbie Henry at City Hall . We will certainly appreciate any help you can give us on this . Sincerely yours, -< �`G ✓LLCt Janice Hill P.O. Box 197 Friendswood, Texas 77546