2011-02-09 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD FEBRUARY
99 2011, AT 6:00 P.M., CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Dale Pillow called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in
attendance:
Chairperson Dale Pillow
Board Member Don Glenn
Board Member David Smith
Alternate Board Member Jerry Acosta
Alternate Board Member Shannon McAuliffe
Also in attendance were Planner I Ian Clowes, Planning Director Lata Krishnarao,
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, and Office Coordinator Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alternate Board Member Shannon McAuliffe made the motion to approve the January 6,
2011 minutes, and Board Member David Smith seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of January 6, 2011 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Planner I Ian Clowes read the Public Hearing process.
Chairperson Dale Pillow opened a public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-04 at
6:01 p.m.
ZBA APPLICATION NO. 2011-04
Request of Denbury Onshore, LLC, applicant and Anne Demitriades, Alice Doner,
Laverne Lang, and Tom Menefee, owners, for a special exception permitted in Section
2.7.3.7 (a) (3), of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T, to allow for a
resumption of a nonconforming use on the following described property:
Lot 34, Section 29, H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, A-292 Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home Company's Suburban Garden Subdivision, Brazoria County, Vol. 2, Pg. 101, Plat
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Records Brazoria County, Texas. (SW Corner of SH 35 and S. Hastings Field Rd.,
Pearland, TX)
Chairperson Dale Pillow read the purpose of the hearing.
Planner I Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the history of the Hastings Oil Field
and that the use is allowed in a Heavy Industrial Zone (M-2) with a Conditional Use
Permit; however, since the property is zoned Light Industrial (M-1), a special exception
is being requested to allow for a resumption of a non -conforming use.
Mr. James Fields of Denbury Onshore, LLC 5320 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas spoke.
Mr. Jim Williford of 9180 Country Road 414, Alvin, Texas spoke in opposition and stated
the business operates 24 hours a day with no respect for the residents.
Mr. Michael Sanders, Attorney, of 19 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 235, Houston, Texas
spoke in opposition for Ms. Mary Price of 5204 Main Street, Pearland, Texas. Mr.
Sanders stated the well site has been moved to more than 500 feet from Ms. Price's
home, since last August, and that this same request was denied previously and nothing
new has been submitted. Mr. Sanders also commented that the relationship with
Denbury Onshore, LLC has not been positive, due to the trash, and oil and water spill,
and asked the Board to deny this again.
Ms. Ann Wagner of 403 Sunset Drive, Friendswood, Texas spoke in favor of the special
exception.
Alternate Board Member Shannon McAuliffe inquired how long it takes to complete the
process. Mr. James Fields stated three weeks at approximately 18-21 days. Mr.
McAuliffe asked what would stay on the land. Mr. Fields stated the pipeline, wellhead
and the Christmas trees. There would be no sheds, and no poles.
Chairperson Dale Pillow inquired if this is a working field now. Mr. James Fields replied
that it is currently an active field.
Mr. James Fields explained the process of CO2 Injection into wellbores.
Planner I Ian Clowes stated that if this is approved, a drilling permit must be granted by
City Council, and staff would make sure these steps are in place. Mr. Clowes added
that he had received numerous calls inquiring, but only received two public comment
forms, and they were in favor.
Chairperson Dale Pillow adjourned the public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-04
at 6:22 p.m.
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Board Member David Smith made the motion to approve, and Board Member Don
Glenn seconded.
The vote was 5-0. ZBA Application No. 2011-04 was approved.
Chairperson Dale Pillow opened a public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-05 at
6:24 p.m.
ZBA APPLICATION NO. 2011-05
Request of Denbury Onshore, LLC, applicant and Paula Gann, owner, for a special
exception permitted in Section 2.7.3.7 (a) (3), of the Unified Development Code,
Ordinance No. 2000-T, to allow for a resumption of a nonconforming use on the
following described property
0.9183 Acres Out of Lot 21 Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Subdivision of Section 29
H.T. &B.R.R. Company Survey A-292, Volume 2 Page 101, Brazoria County Map
Records, Brazoria County, Texas. (Located Approximately 412 ft. West of SH 35 and
630 ft. North of S. Hastings Field Rd.)
Chairperson Dale Pillow read the purpose of the hearing.
Planner I Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the history of the Hastings Oil Field
and that the use is allowed in a Heavy Industrial Zone (M-2) with a Conditional Use
Permit; however, since the property is zoned Light Industrial (M-1), a special exception
is being requested to allow for a resumption of a non -conforming use.
Mr. James Fields of Denbury Onshore, LLC 5320 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas spoke
stating there is a lot of old equipment. All new wells converted or drilled will be new.
Denbury Onshore, LLC has a good track record, and they are trying to be good
neighbors.
There was no one to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no discussion from Staff / Board /Applicant.
Chairperson Dale Pillow adjourned the public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-05
at 6:27 p.m.
Board Member Don Glenn made the motion to approve, and Alternate Board Member
Jerry Acosta seconded.
The vote was 5-0. ZBA Application No. 2011-05 was approved.
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Chairperson Dale Pillow opened a public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-06 at
6:29 p.m.
ZBA APPLICATION NO. 2011-06
Request of Denbury Onshore, LLC, applicant and Thomas Thornton, owner, for a
special exception permitted in Section 2.7.3.7 (a) (3), of the Unified Development Code,
Ordinance No. 2000-T, to allow for a resumption of a nonconforming use on the
following described property:
0.9183 Acres Out of Lot 32 Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Subdivision of Section 29
H.T. &B.R.R. Company Survey A-292, Volume 2 Page 101, Brazoria County Map
Records, Brazoria County, Texas. (Located East and West of SH 35 and 630 ft. North of
S. Hastings Field Rd.)
Chairperson Dale Pillow read the purpose of the hearing.
Planner I Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the history of the Hastings Oil Field
and that the use is allowed in a Heavy Industrial Zone (M-2) with a Conditional Use
Permit; however, since the property is zoned Light Industrial (M-1), a special exception
is being requested to allow for a resumption of a non -conforming use.
The applicant was present but did not speak.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no discussion from Staff / Board / Applicant.
Chairperson Dale Pillow adjourned the public hearing for ZBA Application No. 2011-06
at 6:31 p.m.
Alternated Board Member Jerry Acosta made the motion to approve, and Alternate
Board Member Shannon McAuliffe seconded.
The vote was 5-0. ZBA Application No. 2011-06 was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Dale Pillow adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Judy Krajca, Planning Office Coordinator
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 3rd day of March, 2011 A.D.
Dale Pillow, Chairperson
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