2017-01-30 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
JANUARY 30, 2017 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Reid opened a series of public hearings at 7:01 p.m
The following were present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Council Member Tony Carbone P&Z Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
Council Member Gary Moore P&Z Vice -Chairperson Thomas Duncan
Council Member Greg Hill P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
Council Member Trent Perez P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
Council Member Derrick Reed P&Z Commissioner Troy Pradia
Council Member Keith Ordeneaux P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg
Also present were City Attorney Darrin Coker, Director of Community Development Lata
' Kdshnarac, Senior Planner Martin Griggs, Assistant Director of Engineering Richard
Mancilla, Associate Engineer Matt Brown and Office Assistant Alma Gonzales.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP
16-00012 @ 6:30 p.m.
P&Z Chairperson Daniel Tunstall read into record the request for Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 16-00012.
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 16-00012
Legal Description: Being 0.7819 acre (34,058 square feet), out of the west onehalf of the
northwest one-fourth of the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, A-241, Brazoria County,
Texas, and being the same land called 0.7819 of an acre described in deed dated July 26,
1988 to Richard L. Spradley recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's File No. (B. C. C. F.)
23330.
General Location: 7126 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
' Senior Planner Martin Griggs presented the exhibits and reported two telephone calls
were received and that Staff does recommend approval for the CUP for the following
reasons:
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1. The proposed CUP is compatible with the established residential and non-
residential uses of the area. The adjacent properties are all automotive in nature
and the proposed use complements the other businesses.
2. The application is for an existing building that does not require any additional '
improvements. Any interior alterations are negligible and will not have impacts on
the site or surrounding uses.
The Applicant, Wendy De La Torre, 3001 Broken Bridge Ln., Pearland TX 77581, was
present and available for comments or questions.
No Staff Wrap up
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
Cara Campbell, DVM, 2723 Manvel Rd. Bypass, Pearland, TX 77584. Ms. Campbell's
concerns was the noise level a car stereo and accessories store would create. The noise
level from existing businesses that are further away from her property already created a
noise issue. Ms. Campbell was against the approval for this CUP.
COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Tony Carbone inquired on the noise nuisance this type of business would
create. City Attorney Darrin Coker explained the noise ordinance and the 85 decimal state
law. Mr. Carbone inquired if the parking ordinance applied to the ROW south of said
property. Mr. Coker explained parking was allowed on the side of the street except not
allowable if there were parking signs posted. Staff reminded Council and P&Z '
Commissioners that approval for the CUP will not require any conditions. Councilmember
Derrick Reed asked to the Applicant if some type of shed or cover and padding would be
installed for noise reduction and what would be the business hours for the store. The
Applicant answered that a cover would be installed if it was required and the hours of
operation would be from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Councilmember Gary Moore made a statement regarding parking and the use of roadway
also asked if the applicant understood rules for outdoor storage and he had concerns with
decibel levels. Mr. Cokergave him an explanation. Mayor Tom Reid explained his concerns
were there would not be adequate parking at the said site, City Planner Martin Griggs
explained to the Mayor the parking requirements for auto accessories. P&Z Chairperson
Daniel Dunstall had an issue with the noise level for the residents and was opposed to the
CUP.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No.
CUP 16-00012 @ 6:48 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP
16-00014 @ 6:48 p.m.
P&Z Chairperson Daniel Tunstall read into record the request for Conditional Use Permit '
Application No. CUP 16-00014.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 16-00014
A request of Jose Urioste, applicant, on behalf of Rafael Ortega, owner; for approval of a
' Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a food store/supermarket in the Light Industrial
(M-1) zoning district; on approximately 1.99294 acres of land.
Legal Description: All of that certain 1.99294 acre tract or parcel of land in the A.C.H. &
B. Survey, Section 1, Abstract No. 147 in Brazoria County, Texas, being a portion of the
North one-half of tract 123 of the subdivision of the A.C.H. & B. Survey, Section 1
according to the plat of same recorded in Volume 2, Page 1 of the Plat Records of
Brazoria County, Texas, said tract being that portion of the north one-half of Tract 123
lying West of State Highway No. 35 (a.k.a Main Street)
General Location: 3200 block of Main Street, south of Swensen Road, on the west side
of Main Street, Pearland, TX.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
Senior Planner Martin Griggs presented the exhibits and reported one telephone call was
received and that Staff does not recommend approval for the CUP for the following
reasons:
1. The site is located in a non retail area along one of the primary corridors of the City
where the west side of the road is industrially zoned and the east is zoned for
commercial. Development of this site for industrial purposes would better
complement the other industrial and commercial development in the area in the
Light Industry (M-1) zoning classification. The City has limited industrial zoned land
which should be utilized for industrial developments.
2. It is not anticipated that the proposed use of a food store/supermarket will have
significant positive impacts on or benefit surrounding properties or developments,
or add value to the area. This type of development should be located in a retail
node where there is density to support a grocery store use.
3. The Future Land Use Plan (FLOP) designates this property as "Light Industrial'
which is described as suitable for manufacturing, assembly, high-tech industries,
etc. The Comprehensive Plan recommends for industrial uses on this sites
because it is sufficiently separated from residential uses. The proposed food
store/supermarket, is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Drawings do not meet conformance with the minimum standards of the Corridor
Overlay District (COD). The proposed site plan does not meet minimum
requirements for providing a standard sidewalk, required interior landscaping, or
screening details for the refuse enclosure.
If the CUP is considered for approval, staff recommends the following conditions prior to
the first reading of the ordinance:
1. Meet all minimum requirements of the COD and UDC.
2. Drawings provided with the CUP do not meet the UDC requirements. Revise the
site plan to show conformance with sidewalk standards, required interior
landscaping, or screening details for the refuse enclosure.
3. Obtain Tx DOT permits and provide a TIA at the time of platting or permitting.
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4. Install afire hydrant within 400 feet from all portions of the building.
5. Provide a 25 foot water sewer easement during platting along Main Street. All
landscaping within that easement will need to comply with Public Works planting
requirements. '
Ms. Rosa Acosta, the Representative for Applicant, 22502 Coriander Dr., Houston, TX
77450, and Mr. Jorge L. Trevino, Engineer, 9800 Northwest Frwy., Ste. 500, Houston, TX
77092, were available for questions and comments.
No Staff wrap up
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
None
COUNCILJPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Trent Perez was ok with the CUP but was curious if the building facade
would meet the criteria needed. Councilmember Greg Hill commented that the corridor
overlay district would be a problem for them and did not feel that the project would be a
good fit for the area.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No,
CUP 16-00014 @ 7:01 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING ,
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP
16-00017 @ 7:01 p.m.
P&Z Chairperson Daniel Tunstall read into record the request for Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 16-00017.
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 16-00017
A request of Y Ali Khan of GK Hospitality Development, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Kevin
Ngo, owner; for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a hotel/motel in
the General Business (GB) zoning district; on approximately 1.8060 acres of land.
Legal Description: Being 1.8060 acre (78,667 square feet) tract of land and being a
portion of Lot 80 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's Subdivision as
recorded in Book 2, Page 23 Brazoria County map Records in the H.T. & B.R.R.
Company Survey Abstract 506, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 8541 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY '
Senior Planner Martin Griggs presented the exhibits and reported that Staff does not
recommend approval for the following reasons:
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1. Overall the site is too narrow to fit the proposed use. For example, the plan shows
the service exits of the hotel facing onto the service entrance/exit driveway of the
' post office to the east where a planting area of six -feet along the east property line
is shown. In the rear parking areas along the east property line, the proposed
landscape strip is reduced to approximately two -feet (2'). The plan also shows the
hotel's entrance facing the rear of the commercial building to the west where a
seven foot (7) landscape strip is shown. These proposed areas are not wide
enough to provide adequate and effective screens and buffers.
2. It is not anticipated that the proposed use will have significant positive impacts on
surrounding properties or developments, or add value to the area. There is already
an existing supply of hotel rooms in the area with both La Quinta and Candlewood
Suites within a third of a mile from this site.
3. The subject site, that is located in the middle of a block with limited access to other
adjacent lots, is not an appropriate location for this use.
If the CUP is considered for approval, staff recommends the following conditions:
1. Meet all minimum requirements of the UDC.
2. Drawings provided with the CUP do not meet the UDC requirements. The height of
the building appears to exceed the 45' feet maximum. Provide a corrected
elevation prior to the first reading of the ordinance.
3. Obtain TxDOT permits and submit an approved Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) at the
time of platting or permitting.
4. All landscaping within any utility easement will need to comply with Public Works
' planting requirements.
Applicants present were Ali Khan, 19027 Woodglen Dr., Houston, TX 77084 and Richard
Gilbert, 17150 Butte Creek Rd., Houston, TX 77090 .The project Architect, Mahesh
Wadawa, 1120 Blalock, #230, Houston, TX 77055 and Representative Drew Palter, 12234
Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584 gave a brief presentation and were
available for questions and comments.
No Staff wrap up.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
None
COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Tony Carbone inquired if any development required to comply with the
UDC codes and used staff recommendations #3 and # 4 as examples. Senior Planner
Martin Griggs answered yes they are required to comply, Mr. Griggs added that when
Staff makes their recommendations, requirements are included to make the applicant
aware of those requirements before a permit may be issued. Councilmember Gary Moore
questioned the detention/retention for the said property and if the next property would
have enough buffering between the hotel and future use. Mr. Griggs explained that yes
the buffering would be enough due to it being separate lots. Mayor Tom Reid commented
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that the building would be attractive. Councilmember Trent Perez concerns were that the
property required a second means of egress, and was in favor as long as criteria was
followed. Councilmember Derrick Reed commented that a decision should be made
regarding an extended stay hotel being permitted by right and a hotel must require a CUP. '
P8Z Staff informed that it would be presented to the table in the near future. All
Councilmembers including Mayor Reid commented that they were appreciative of the new
and improved changes from the previous submittals. P8Z Chairperson Daniel Tunstall's
comments were that he would like to make sure that the materials be tied in to the
conditions to make sure what they show being built is what they build.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Application No.
CUP 16-00017 @ 7:39 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Alma�alM, Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted on this 27th day of March, 2017 A.D.
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Mayor Tom Reid
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