HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBOA Minutes 2017-05-23 RegularI ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING HELD
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1.The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Greg Hughes
Regular Member Delvin Kendrick
Alternate Member Linda Thornton
Brian Rouane, Building Official
Jim Hill, City Council Liaison
Alternate members present: Glen Grayban
Absent: O'Brien, Dyer
Regular Member Steve Knis
Alternate Member Mike Czarowitz
Alternate Member Glenn Mintz
Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator
Chairman Hughes explained the procedure of the meeting and explained that 4 out of 5 votes
are required in order for a request to be approved. He stated that if a request is not granted,
the applicant has 10 days to file an appeal to Galveston County. Hughes administered an
oath to everyone who would be speaking during the meeting.
2.The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider a request to allow a structure to
encroach the rear and side building line on the prope1ty located at 1208 Minglewood Lane,
Clear Creek Woods Subdivision, Lots 50 and 51, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas:
Rouane stated the applicant's proposed structure would not meet the City's required building
setbacks.
Dr. Stephen Hunt, applicant, explained he would like to build a carport over the existing
driveway and add a patio cover onto the rear of his home. He said there is currently a 9-foot
fence between him and his neighbor and stated his additions would not obscure the
neighbor's view. He said the unique shape of his lot plus the odd placement of the house on
the property created a hardship. He added the lot slopes downward into the floodway. Hunt
stated his wife is a dermatologist, provided a handout on skin cancer, and said the number
one way to avoid skin cancer is to seek shade. Hunt also provided several photographs of the
property, fence, and existing structures.
Hughes asked Rouane what construction had been approved for the property. Rouane said a
swimming pool with a retaining wall had been approved by the City. Czarowitz asked
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Rouane if the posts shown in one of Dr. Hunt's photos had also been approved. Rouane
explained the posts were poured during the construction of the retaining wall for a future
project and pouring the concrete together was more cost effective.
Hughes asked how much the structure would exceed the top of fence. Hunt answered the
roofline would be 6-12" above the fence line, maybe even sholier after adjusting the roof
pitch. Hughes said he considered this a classic variance case due to the odd shaped lot and
floodway issues. He also said the structures would not adversely impact the neighbors whose
views were already obscured by fences and vegetation.
Motion to approve: Kendrick
Second: Czarowitz
Vote: 5-0 (unanimous) Motion Approved
3.Consideration and possible action regarding approval of minutes for the:
A.February 28, 2017 regular meeting
Motion to approve: Thornton
Second: Kendrick
Vote: 5-0 (unanimous)
4.Comments from Board Members
No comments.
5.Staff and/or Council or Board Liaison Repo11s
Motion Approved
City Council liaison Jim Hill thanked the members for their service. He reminded the
Board of the upcoming annual Memorial Day Service program, Monday at 10:00am.
Planning and Zoning Commission liaison Tony Annan told the Board that the
Commission was currently reviewing changes to the fence ordinance.
6.The meeting was adjourned at 7:29pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
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