2011-02-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD FEBRUARY 7, 2011 AT
6:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. with the following
present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
P&Z Commissioner Richard Golden
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Harold
Ellis, Planner II Evan Duvall, Planner I Ian Clowes, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan,
and Planning Office Coordinator Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of February 7, 2011, and P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of February 7, 2011 were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2010-
08
A request of CenterPoint Energy, applicant and owner, for approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for an Automated Meter Systems tower on the following described property:
Legal Description: Approximately 1.995 acres out of the T.J. Green Survey, Abstract
No. 198, recorded in Vol.96, Pg. 91 of the Brazoria County Deed Records, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: 2617 Broadway St. Pearland, Texas
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. read the purpose of the Conditional Use Permit.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao explained that staff is waiting for them to re -submit
their items. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2010-08 was asked to be postponed.
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P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to postpone, and P&Z Commissioner
Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2010-08 was approved for
postponement.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — VARIANCE REQUEST NO. 2011-01
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 2.4.4.5 (c)(1)(b) REQUIRING A
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH IN THE R -E (SINGLE-FAMILY ESTATE DISTRICT) ZONING
DISTRICT
A request by Erica Stephens Applicant/Owner, for Variance from the requirements of
the Unified Development Code Section 2.4.2.2 (c)(1)(b) to allow a minimum of ninety
foot (90') wide lots where one -hundred and twenty feet (120') is required in the R -E
(Single -Family Estate District).
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve with the condition
the lots are developed as shown on the attached plans, which includes an internal
driveway providing access, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. P&Z Variance Request No. 2011-01 was approved with the condition
the lots are developed as shown on the attached plans, which includes an internal
driveway providing access, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ADOPTION OF THE PLANNING &
ZONING STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao explained the revisions that were asked to be made
by the commission. P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes asked about the Brownfield
Development and an example of such an area. Planner I Ian Clowes stated a good
example was the gas station at the corner of Main Street and Broadway.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The 2011 Planning & Zoning Strategic Priorities was adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Under the P&Z Commissioners Activity Report, Commissioner Neil West inquired about
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-08 and why it continues to be postponed. Planning
Director Lata Krishnarao stated that the Commission could deny it, or continue to
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postpone it, or give the applicant a deadline to make a decision by. The commission
decided that a revised submission needed to be made by February 21, 2011 or denied.
Planner I Ian Clowes gave a report on Removal of Notification Signs and how staff is
notifying the owner on removing the signs. Senior Planner Harold Ellis discussed the
Update of Zoning Cases. Planner I Ian Clowes spoke on the Update of Project Stars.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao spoke about the Annexation Update. The next step
is for Council to give the okay on the Service Plan. Council will decide on February 14,
2011. Office Coordinator Judy Krajca informed the Commission that a webinar was
available on "Current Issues in Cell Tower Regulation and Zoning Rules" and asked if
the Commission would be interested in purchasing. The Commission indicated that
they felt this would be good, and that it would also help to meet one of the P&Z
Strategic Priorites pertaining to cell towers in the city. P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
stated it was important that the Commission notify staff if they were not able to attend
the meeting, as Mr. Koza will be out for the February 21St meeting through March 71n
and Commissioner Neil West would not be able to attend the March 7th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Krajca, Planni g ice Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 7tht day of March 2011, A.D.
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Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
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