2015-03-16 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
MARCH 16, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Reid and P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr opened a series of public hearings at
6:36 p.m.
The following were present:
Mayor Tom Reid
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
Mayor Pro Tem Keith Ordeneaux
P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan
Council Member Tony Carbone
P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed
Council Member Scott Sherman
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
Council Member Gary Moore
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Council Member Greg Hill
Also present were City Attorney Darrin Coker, City Planner Johnna Matthews, Senior Planner
Ian Clowes, Interim City Engineer Richard Mancilla, Deputy City Manager Jon Branson,
Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson, Executive Director of Development Services and
PEDC President Matt Buchanan and Office Supervisor Judy Brown.
City Planner Johnna Matthews presented the public hearing process and order of the agenda.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2014-
11 at 6:39 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2014-11
A request of William G. Crowell, applicantlowner for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow for the construction of a Residential Antenna Support Structure within the Single Family
Residential - 3 (R-3) zoning district on approximately 0. 1446 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being Lot 17, Block 3 of the Hazeldale Estates Plat, Recorded in Vol.
17, Pg. 243 of the Brazoria County Public Record, out of a tract of land containing 18.327
acres of land in the Perry Austin League Abstract III, Brazoria County, Texas.
Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing
March 16, 2015
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General Location: 2716 Shauntel Street, Pearland, TX
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was seeking a
Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a residential antenna support structure. Staffs
recommendation was for denial for the following reasons:
1. Inability to ensure surrounding properties would not be affected by a potential tower
failure in the future due to small lot size
2. In the event of an emergency situation, the guy wire located in the front yard could be
a hazard as it may not be visible.
Staff received 2 entails in opposition, 13 phone calls inquiring with 1 in opposition, and 7 public
comment forms in opposition.
Mr. William Crowell of 2716 Shauntel, Pearland Texas, applicant, gave a presentation
speaking on issues such as height, structure and tower. Mr. Crowell addressed staffs'
concern by stating it would meet windstorm requirements. He disagreed that it would be
inappropriate.
Mr. Lance Foss of 1409 O'Day, #51, Pearland Texas spoke stating concern with the wattage
being transmitted.
Council Member Greg Hill inquired if the applicant had the current structure. Mr. Crowell
replied he did not. Council Member Hill commended Mr. Crowell on his knowledge of the
tower but stated he did not feel it was the best location.
Mayor Pro Tent Keith Ordeneaux stated he knows of a tower on Garden/O'Day area but that
it sits on 1 acres of land. Council Member Ordeneaux stated he did not feel this was the best
fit in the neighborhood.
Council Member Scott Sherman expressed concern as the normal height of a home is 35 feet
and this structure might be 50 feet in height. Council Member Scott Sherman suggested that
maybe the UDC should be re -written to address the height, as 50 feet might be too tall.
Commissioner Thomas Duncan inquired if a structural engineer had looked at the plan. Mr.
Crowell stated no, but he would hire one post approval. Commissioner Duncan inquired how
the maximum height of 50 feet was determined, and did it include the antenna on top of the
structure or just the structure.
Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated as a reference that the average telephone pole measures
40 feet in height.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-11 at
7:04 p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-01 at 7:04
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p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2015-01
A request of Ben Searway, applicant; on behalf of SW40, LLC, owner; for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an exemption to the fagade requirements for an existing
structure located in the Garden/O'Day — Mixed Use (G/O-MU) district on approximately .568
acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being lot Six (6) and the North 12.5 feet of lot Seven (7) in block Six (6),
of Hickory Creek Place, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 11, Page 1 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: 2125 Garden Road, Pearland, TX
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into record.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating staff recommended approval for the
Conditional Use Permit for an exemption to the fagade requirements for an existing structure.
Due to the length of vacancy and surrounding site conditions, a Certificate of Occupancy
would be issued once the structure came into compliance with landscaping and parking. Staff
received one public comment in opposition.
Mr. Denek Roach, representative for the applicant was present and added the applicant was
seeking approval of the CUP.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
Council and Commission all stated they were glad to see flexibility from staff and were in favor
of the CUP.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-01 at 7:14
p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-02 at 7:14
p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2015-02
A request of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on behalf of Glass 518 Joint
Venture, owner; for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Mini-
Warehouse/Self Storage Facility located within the General Business (GB) zoning district on
approximately 4.5496 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being all of Lot 1 of Pearland Senior Village, as recorded in Doc.
#2010012628 of the Brazoria County Plat Records in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract
No. 242 in Brazoria County, Texas.
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General Location: Southwest corner of Broadway Street and Brownstone Place, Pearland,
TX
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant meets all the regulations
to allow for a Mini-Warehouse/Self Storage Facility. Staff received 2 public comment fors
in favor. Staff did recommend the following conditions of approval:
1. As partof the conditions for approval, staff requested that the applicant apply higher
landscaping standards to Brownstone Place (a public access easement). This was
intended to minimize the visual impact of the development along Brownstone Place.
The applicant has complied with this request, providing a building setback along
Brownstone Place of 25 feet as opposed to the required 10 feet, and by providing
landscaping along Brownstone Place that is equal to the requirements of the COD.
Staff requests that the applicant add a landscape calculation table to the site plan
in order to enable staff to ensure all landscaping requirements are met.
2. Staff requests that the applicant add additional landscaping, consisting of a
continuous hedge or berm, to the southern boundary of the property to screen
buildings from adjacent uses.
3. All proposed fencing in all yards and buffers will be wrought iron and will be shown
on the provided site plan. Also, add a note on the site plan that there will be no
metal buildings.
Ms. Katheryn Edwards, applicant with BGE Kerry Gilbert and Associates made a presentation
stating there would be an onsite residence 24/7.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated the applicant resubmitted changes earlier on this date, and
even though the packet had not been thoroughly reviewed, it did appear that all the conditions
had been met.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
Council Member Greg Hill welcomed Ms. Edwards and thanked her for returning after a recent
submittal that was not accepted. Council Member Tony Carbone agreed with Council Member
Hill.
Mayor Pro Tem Keith Ordeneaux stated it was not an ideal location but is one of the better
looking storage facilities that he has seen.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated that the applicant had met all of staffs comments and even
put in additional shrubbery.
Council Member Carbone asked if there were any issues with pipelines, and Senior Planner
Ian Clowes replied there were not.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-02 at 7:32
p. M.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-03 at 7:32
p.m.
Minutes of the Joint Public Hearing
March 16, 2015
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2015-03
A request of Greg Gow (FCI) as Agent for Verizon Wireless, applicant; on behalf of Ace Manor
Property Development 1, owner; for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for
the construction of a Wireless Telecommunication Tower located within the General
Commercial (GC) zoning district on approximately 2.046 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 2.046 acres out of Lot 58 of the W. Zychlinski Subdivision, Vol. 29,
Pg. 43 of the Brazoria County Deed Records, within the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract
542 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 1515 North Main Street, Pearland, TX
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was seeking a CUP to
allow for the construction of a wireless telecommunication tower and that staff recommended
approval. The applicant would add additional landscaping and pave the access. Staff
received 1 public comment form in favor of the request.
Mr. Greg Gow, representative from Verizon Wireless, was present.
Mr. Lance Voss of 1409 O'Day Rd, Pearland Texas spoke stating he was in favor of the tower.
He did express concern of EMF radiation as related to health, and that the City should look
into light pollution.
Council Member Tony Carbone inquired what value extra landscaping provides in an industrial
use area, and Mayor Pro Tem Keith Ordeneaux agreed. Both stated they could see it being
beneficial on FM 518 but not behind a building. Both did agree with the pavement.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-03 at 7:46
P. M.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the series of public hearings at 7:46 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitte y:
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Judy Bro n, Comnfunity Development Office Supervisor
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on thisof May, 2015 A.D.
—MaJ\om
Mayor TZ2 ay
Ma Tom Reid
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