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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING HELD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1.Call to order
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following present:
Chair Ron Dyer
Vice Chair Greg Hughes
Regular Member Delvin Kendrick
Regular Member Steve Knis
Regular Member David O'Brien, III
Dep. Dir. of Community Dev. Frank Manigold
Planning Manager/PIO Nick Haby
Board Secretary Mona Miller
City Attorney Steve Weathered
P & Z Liaison Chris Brown
Alternate Members Mike Czarowitz and Linda Thornton were in the audience.
Alternate Members Carol Thelen and Glen Grayban were absent.
Public Hearing regarding a request seeking the following:
A.a permanent special exception at 2318 Lakeway Drive, to allow 38% lot coverage, instead
of the maximum lot coverage of 35% pursuant to Appendix C -Zoning Ordinance, Section
7.Regulation Matrix -Residential Districts, based on de minimus circumstances.
Perry Thomas, President and owner of Kings Manor Homes, stated that he has built five
homes in this neighborhood thus far and each one is a custom home designed specifically
for each client. He added that he was not aware of the 25' rear setback at first, then, did not
realize there was a 35% maximum lot coverage until he applied for the permit.
Mr. Thomas explained that Mark Stoll, the homeowner, has elderly parents that are
currently in good health, but could possibly need to move in with the Stoll's in the future;
therefore, they did not want to relocate more square footage upstairs. In addition, he stated
that they were concerned with the livability of the home if it were smaller. Mr. Thomas
stated that Mr. Stoll has purchased the lot next door; however, he did not want to build
across the property line because he wants to build another home next to his.
Mark Stoll explained that they are learning as they go through this building process. He
said they asked about the setbacks, but were not aware of the 35% maximum lot coverage.
He stated, even though the home is designed as a two story, they really would have
preferred to have a one story as they get older and their parents age. He added that any
further design changes to the home would be made on the back of the home and that
portion just faces pasture land. He stated that they will build a nice home.
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George Rogers explained that he is also a resident of the Lakes at San Joaquin in a home
built by the same homebuilder. He spoke in support of the request. He sees it as a win for
the other homeowners because it will increase their home values and a win for the city
since it will increase tax values.
Chiquita Taylor, a next door neighbor, spoke in support of the request. She stated that
Brighton Homes has bought all the remaining lots in the neighborhood, so this would be
the last of the custom homes being built. She added that this home will increase their
property values and the she just wants to see it get built.
No one spoke in opposition to the request.
3.Consideration and possible action regarding a request seeking the following:
A.a permanent special exception at 2318 Lakeway Drive, to allow 3 8% lot coverage, instead
of the maximum lot coverage of 35% pursuant to Appendix C -Zoning Ordinance, Section
7.Regulation Matrix -Residential Districts, based on de minimus circumstances.
Knis asked Mr. Thomas to address his concerns about drainage. Mr. Thomas explained
that the finished slab will be at 24" elevation and the lot drainage is Type A drainage with
swells to the front of the yard. Knis also asked Mr. Thomas if there are any plans for
auxiliary structures on this lot. Mr. Thomas stated that there are no current plans for
auxiliary structures at this time. Mr. Stoll added that they planned a larger garage to keep
from having a storage building. He also stated that they do not plan to have a swimming
pool; however, future owners may want to.
Manigold explained that auxiliary structures are not included in the 35% maximum lot
coverage, only the air conditioned space and the garage.
Hughes asked if there was the possibility of replatting the lot to get the extra square
footage that they needed. Mr. Thomas explained that the lots are already the minimum
lot width of 120'. Hughes asked about the framing already being set and whether the city
limits fell behind this home. Mr. Thomas stated that in fact the framing on the ground
was the proposed 3 8% lot coverage and that the property behind the home was in League
City.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the forms being set, the steps leading up to this
request and the letter that was included with the application. Mr. Stoll stated that he did
not buy the lot next door to build another home for himself, but rather to protect his
interest in the type of home that was built next to him.
Further discussion was had regarding the 35% lot coverage.
Motion to approve permanent special exception: Hughes
Second: O'Brien
Vote: 4 to 1 (Kendrick opposed) . RDSSi:?ol Motion fa.i.-1:e<:l-
4.Consideration and possible action regarding approval of minutes for the:
A.March 27, 2012 regular meeting 2
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Motion to approve: Knis
Second: O'Brien
Vote: 5 to 0
5.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.
These minutes respectfully submitt'ed by:
Motion passed
Approved by:
iJm.,J)� Ron Dyer, Chair
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