2015-06-15 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015, AT
6:30 P.M., HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting
at 7:38 p.m.
In attendance were:
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Member Derrick Reed
P&Z Member Mary Starr
P&Z Member Thomas Duncan
P&Z Member Ginger McFadden
Also in attendance were Interim City Planner Ian Clowes, Director of Community
Development Lata Krishnarao, Associate Planner Vince Hustead, Assistant City
Engineer Richard Mancilla, Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, and Office
Assistant Jennifer Tatum.
CONSENT AGENDA
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve all the items on the
consent agenda, and Commissioner Mary Starr seconded the motion.
The vote was 6 to 0. The Consent agenda was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND EXCUSE
OF ABSENCE
Approve the Minutes of the June1, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting, held at 6:00 p.m.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2015-07
A request of Valle Kauniste, applicant and owner; for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow for a Micro -Brewery use in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning
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district on approximately 1.07 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 1.0699 acres tract of land out of Lot 1, Block 1 of Rice
Drier Road Development subdivision as recorded in Plat 2015009262 of Brazoria
County Plat Records, Brazoria County, Texas and being situated in the H.T. & B.R.R
Co. Survey, Abstract 232, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 4000 Block of Rice Drier Road, Pearland, TX
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Derrick Reed seconded.
Interim City Planner Ian Clowes stated the applicant was applying for a CUP to allow for
a Micro -Brewery use in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district, and that staff
recommended approval.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated the applicant had a picture
of the proposed fagade. Ms. Krishnarao showed the Commission the picture. Mr. Valle
Kauniste 3004 Summit Springs Pearland TX, applicant, stated he was available to
answer questions. P&Z Vice Chairperson Henry Fuertes inquired about fagade
requirements. Interim City Planner Ian Clowes stated 250 feet off of the road and that
this property was not located directly off the road. Mr. Fuertes inquired if staff was
requesting masonry because of the CUP. Mr. Clowes stated yes. Mr. Fuertes requested
to see staff conditions and asked if staff had a site plan. Mr. Clowes stated yes. P&Z
Commissioner Thomas Duncan inquired about the parking requirement. Mr. Clowes
stated that one space was required for every 200 square feet of gross floor area. Mr.
Thomas stated that the applicant has proposed 25 tables plus a bar and will only have
29 parking spaces. Mr. Kauniste stated that his architect made the plans as to what was
required and that more spaces would probably be added as the project moved forward.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall stated he did not have an issue with this project
because of the area it was located and that he didn't mind asking for masonry as well.
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr amended the motion to include the following staff
conditions, P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed seconded.
1. A detailed site plan is required that shows parking, outdoor areas, fencing,
landscaping, and other site improvements. For this use, one parking space is
required for every 200 square feet of gross floor area. A minimum of 10 parking
spaces is required.
2. As a condition for approval, all proposed buildings shall have a masonry fagade
where visible from any public street. Masonry is defined as brick, stone, brick
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veneer, custom treated tilt wall, decorative or textured concrete block, split face
block, and stucco.
The vote was 6-0. Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-07 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2015-08
A request of Christine Lewis, authorized agent for Verizon Wireless, applicant; on behalf
of Susie M. Lorance, owner; for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for
the construction of a Wireless Communications Tower in the Spectrum - 3 (S3) zoning
district on approximately 11.67 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being Lot 9 in Block "P" of Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co.
Survey and part of Suburban Gardens, a subdivision in Harris County, Texas according
to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 3, Page 40 of the map records of Harris
County, Texas, save and except the westerly ten feet (10') conveyed to the county of
Harris for the widening of Hooper Road in instrument recorded in Volume 988, Page
715 of the deed records of Harris County, Texas.
General Location: 15115 Hooper Road, Pearland, TX
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve with the following
staff conditions, and P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed seconded.
1. As a condition for approval, ground equipment shall be screened with a chain-link
fence and landscaping.
2. The access drive to the facility shall be paved with either concrete or asphalt.
Interim City Planner Ian Clowes made a brief summary stating the applicant applied for
a CUP to allow for the construction of a Wireless Communications Tower in the
Spectrum - 3 (S3) zoning district.
No further discussion ensued.
The vote was 6-0. Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 was approved with the following
staff conditions:
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1. As a condition for approval, ground equipment shall be screened with a chain-link
fence and landscaping.
2. The access drive to the facility shall be paved with either concrete or asphalt.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - PLANNING AND ZONING VARIANCE
2015-04
A request of Jack McGuff, applicant; on behalf of Alkesh Patel, owner; for approval of a
Variance from Section 2.4.2.6 (c) (1) (c), of the Unified Development Code, Ordinance
No. 2000-T, to reduce the lot depth requirement from 90 feet to 73 feet to allow platting
of three single family lots located on the southeast corner of Harkey Road and Fite
Road in Pearland, Texas.
Legal Description: A tract of land containing 0.6078 acres, more or less, out of the
north half of lots 63 and 64 Figland Orchard Subdivision, H.T. &B.R.R. Company
Survey, Abstract 240, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof,
recorded in volume 3, page 77, of the plat records of Brazoria County, Texas, said
0.6078 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as attached.
General Location: Southeast corner of Harkey Road and Fite Road.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve and P&Z
Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
Associate Planner Vince Hustead read the staff report stating the applicant applied for a
variance to reduce the lot depth requirement from 90 feet to 73 feet. Mr. Hustead stated
that staff recommended approval. P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall inquired about
lot depths in the surrounding area. Mr. Hustead stated these lots met requirements
when platted. Mr. Tunstall inquired if the widening of Fite Rd would would effect this
property. Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated Fite Rd was a
collector street and that staff would make sure the ROW did not effect this property in
the platting process. P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed inquired if the front doors would
be facing the fire station. Mr. Jack McGuff 5208 Broadway Pearland TX, representing
the applicant, stated that each home would be approximately 2400 sq ft, the homes
would be across from the fire station, and that they would put in ramps and sidewalks
for the children to get to school. P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan inquired if the
applicant would be putting in crosswalks. Mr. McGuff stated no, that would be done by
the city. Mr. Reed inquired if these would be custom homes. Mr. McGuff stated yes.
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The vote was 5-1 with Thomas Duncan in opposition. Planning & Zoning Variance
2015-04 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - PLANNING AND ZONING VARIANCE
2015-05
A request of Johnetta Earnest, applicant; on behalf of Johnetta and Lee Earnest, owner,-
for
wner;for approval of a Variance from Section 2.4.2.2 (c) (1) (a), of the Unified Development
Code, Ordinance No. 2000-T,to reduce the lot area requirement from 21,780 square
feet to 20,531.875 square feet for a proposed single-family structure on property located
at 8805 Hawk Road, Pearland, Texas.
Legal Description: A 0.471 acre tract of land, more or less out of lot 35 of the Allison -
Richey Gulfcoast Homes Company subdivision of Section 20, H.T.&B.R.R. Company
Survey, Abstract 506, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Northeast corner of Hawk Road and Hillhouse Road
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve and P&Z
Commissioner Ginger McFadden seconded.
Associate Planner Vince Hustead read the staff report stating the applicant applied for a
variance to reduce the lot area requirement from 21,780 square feet to 20,531.875
square feet for a proposed single-family structure. Mr. Hustead stated staff
recommended approval. P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes inquired if the roads cutting
into the lot made this a hardship. Mr. Hustead stated yes. Mr. Lee Earnest applicant,
stated that when the land was developed the city went underneath the land about a Y2
acre. P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed stated he did not have an issue with the
variance, he just wanted to know what the hardship was.
The vote was 6-0. Planning & Zoning variance 2015-05was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioners Activity Report — P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes congratulated Derrick
Reed on his new position with City Council.
Comprehensive Plan Update Joint Workshop — Director of Community Development
Lata Krishnarao stated progress is being made and packets were delivered last week.
Ms. Krishnarao stated the next joint workshop would be 7/6/15 and the consultant would
be there with a presentation.
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Special Workshop Scheduled for June 29, 2015 — Mr. Clowes stated this meeting was
for Bakers Landing. Commissioner Derrick Reed inquired about the last time it was
presented to the Commission. Mr. Clowes stated late February.
Next P&Z Meeting, July 6, 2015 — Regular Meeting — Ian Clowes stated that staff
needed to know if we would have a quorum for this meeting. Commissioner Ginger
McFadden stated she would not be able to make it and Commissioner Daniel Tunstall
was unsure.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 8:18 p.m.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer T Ju mi, Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corr ed on t ' a of July 2015, A.D.
my Fuerfes, Chairperson
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