2009-02-16 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD
ON FEBRUARY 16, 2009, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
COMMUNITY CENTER, 3523 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The series of public hearings was called to order at 6:32 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened
the hearing for the City Council, and P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the hearing
for the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Helen Beckman
Council Member Steve Saboe
Council Member Woody Owens
Council Member Felicia Kyle *
P & Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P & Z Vice -Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
P & Z Commissioner Ron Capehart
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P & Z commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr.
Also in attendance: City Manager Bill Eisen; City Attorney Darrin Coker; Assistant City
Manager Mike Hodge (arrived at 6:48 p.m.); Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior
Planner Angela Gantuah, and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
*Council Member Felicia Kyle arrived at 6:44 p.m.
Senior Planner Angela Gantuah explained the Joint Public Hearing process for the
attending public, and explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting would
follow the Joint Public Hearing.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2009-04
at 6:35 p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2009-04
Request of Eddie Gladney, applicant for Pearland Westside Associates, LTD, owner, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to permit a Church in the Neighborhood
Services (NS) Zoning district and the Corridor Overlay District (COD), on the following
described property:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1 with 2.0 acres and Tract 2 with 3.8897 acres out of
Reserve "A" in the Replat of Corrigan Addition Section 1 (Volume 2, pgs 97-98 B.C.P.R)
West Side Plaza Subdivision, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas (located at 5074 W
Broadway Street, Pearland TX.)
GENERAL LOCATION: 5074 W. BROADWAY ST.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Angela Gantuah read the staff report stating the applicant is requesting a
CUP to locate a church on the subject property consisting of four members in a 1,130
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square foot suite located at the West Side Plaza. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Eddie Gladney, applicant, of 4110 Parry Drive, Pearland, Texas, spoke briefly stating
his desire for a church at 5074 W. Broadway St.
There was no one present to speak for or against the Conditional Use Permit.
Council Member Steve Saboe asked about the 109 additional required parking spaces, as
mentioned in the staff report, and Senior Planner Angela Gantuah stated that this is in
regards to the corridor overlay district, and added that the CUP speaks to the specific suite
number.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West inquired where the church was currently meeting. The
applicant, Mr. Eddie Gladney replied that this is a new church, and not a relocate.
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs inquired about the corridor overlay and compliance; and
about the drainage, roof and fagade. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao explained that the
retail strip center was built prior to the corridor overlay district being implemented.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West asked why a CUP, and Planning Director Lata Krishnarao
stated that the property is zoned Neighborhood Services (NS) that does not allow a church
unless a CUP is obtained.
Mayor Tom Reid asked Senior Planner Angela Gantuah if she had explained that as the
building/suites become occupied, and the tenant numbers increase, this will raise concern
with parking issues. Senior Planner Gantuah acknowledged this concern.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2009-
04 at 6:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the series of hearings at 6:50 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Plann ng Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 23rd day ofPJ h 2009, A.D.
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Mayor Tom Reid
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