2007-11-19 JPH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007,
AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the
hearing for the City Council and for the Planning and Zoning Commission, with
the following present:
Mayor Torn Reid P & Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
Mayor Pro Tern Steve Saboe P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Council Member Kevin Cole P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
Council Member Felicia Kyle P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Council Member Helen Beckman P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
Council Member Woody Owens P & Z Commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Ron Capehart
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; Deputy City Attorney Nghiem
Doan; Assistant City Engineer Lawrence Provins; City Manager Bill Eisen; City
Engineer Narciso Lira; Public Works Director Danny Cameron; Planning Director
Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann; Plan and Plat Administrator
Richard Keller; Planner Tim Chi, and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy
Krajca. P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr. arrived at 7:19 p.m.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann explained the Joint Public Hearing process
for the attending public, and explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting would be following the Joint Public Hearing.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2007-19 opened at 7:04
p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP2007-19
A request by Will Benson and TNRG Acquisitions, applicant for Eisie M.
Pitsenbarger Living Trust, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the
following uses: construction contractor with storage yard; machinery sales,
storage, and repair; moving and storage company; printing; office warehouse
storage or sales; outside storage; storage of used lumber and building products;
tool and machinery rental; welding shop; and warehouse and distribution facility;
in the General Commercial District (GC).
'46b' Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating that Staff recommends
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approval. No public comment forms were received for this permit.
Mr. Will Benson of 15120 N.W. Freeway, Houston, Texas spoke on behalf of the
applicant.
There was no one present to speak for or against the Conditional Use Permit.
There was some discussion among the Council/Commission/Staff, with Planning
Director Krishnarao stating that the standards are higher under a General
Commercial (GC) zone.
The Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2007-19 adjourned at
7:19 p.m.
Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr. arrived at 7:19 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21 opened at 7:19 p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-21
A request by Barbara Lee, applicant for Lynn Nichols, owner, for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a "gaming establishment" facility in the Old Townsite
General Business District (OT-GB).
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating that Staff recommended
approval of the permit.
Ms. Barbara Lee of 3409 Huisache Blvd, Pearland, Texas spoke and explained
her plans for the game room. In addition, Ms. Lee apologized to the City Council,
Planning and Zoning Commission, and Staff for comments made at a previous
meeting. She stated that her words might have offended some, and she
extended her apology, while also thanking them for their time.
Ms. Beth Orovetz of 3801 E. Plum, Pearland, Texas spoke against the permit.
Ms. Orovetz stated her business is across the street and she does not want the
game room located near her business.
There was much discussion among the Council and Legal in regards to the doors
being locked, the windows being tinted, hours of operation, gambling, and Ms.
Lee's familiarity with State Laws and City Laws in regards to her business.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21 adjourned at 7:34
p.m.
The public hearing for Amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan opened at
7:34 p.m.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN
A request of the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Master Thoroughfare
Plan, generally affecting the following roadways:
The northern end of Alexander Lane, the northern end of Manchester Lane,
and the connection of a collector street to Barry Rose Road
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating Staff did not received any
public comment forms, and that Staff recommends approval.
Mr. David Miller of 3603 W. Pine Orchard, Pearland, Texas spoke on behalf of
the church.
There was some discussion between the Council/Commission/Staff in regards to
a traffic study, median cut at London Court and Barry Rose Road, and size of
road.
The Public Hearing for Amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan adjourned
at 7:50 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No 2007-19Z opened at 7:51 p.m.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 2007-19Z
A request by New Life Lutheran Church, applicant for Robert Alexander and Tom
Alexander, owners, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map
of the City of Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from
classification Single Family Residential — 2 District (R-2) and General Business
Retail District (GB) to Planned Development District (PD).
Planning Director Krishnarao presented the Planned Development. Staff
received three public comment forms, with only one being opposed. Staff
recommends approval.
Dr. Milton Thomas of 3610 Parkside Dr., Pearland, Texas spoke on behalf of the
applicant and addressed some concerns in the PD.
Mr. Steve Kinney of 2116 Tower Bridge Rd., Pearland, Texas spoke in opposition
with numerous questions and concerns that he feels needs to be addressed
further.
Mr. Dave Miller of 3603 W. Pine Orchard, Pearland, Texas spoke and thanked
Staff for their assistance. Mr. Miller addressed several of the issues that Mr.
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Kinney brought up, as well as the sewer line and the ingress/egress issue.
Mr. Tom lngrebretdtsen of 2123 Tower Bridge, Pearland, Texas spoke in favor of
the PD.
Mr. Tom Melenric of 3007 London Ct., Pearland, Texas spoke with concern to
the traffic on London Court, and why homes could not be put in.
Mr. Johnie Holland of 2110 Eton, Pearland, Texas spoke and stated that the
church did initially look for a developer to put homes in on the other side of the
church, but could not find anyone wanting to build.
Council Member Kevin Cole inquired about the landscaping buffer, and asked
Legal to explain the exchange of land with the church. City Attorney Darrin
Coker explained the exchange is the Right-of-Way for valuation.
Council Member Steve Saboe inquired about the ingress and egress, the shared
mutual access, and location of driveway and roads.
Commissioner Neil West commended City Engineer Narciso Lira and Public
Works Director Danny Cameron for their work on the Master Thoroughfare Plan.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-19Z adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code opened at
8:23 p.m.
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Unified Development
Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T.
Planning Director Krishnarao read the staff report and applicant presentation.
She stated that the only feedback she received from the Council/Commission
was from Commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr. Mr. Gooden, Jr. inquired about
the City being responsible for sidewalks.
There was no one in the audience to speak for or against the amendment.
Council Member Saboe stated that the sidewalks in the Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) would require significant change, and would be costly to the city. He
otherwise agreed that this was a good idea. Council Member Cole agreed.
Commissioner Sherrouse inquired about the masonry fence.
Mayor Tom Reid thanked Staff for addressing issues in the UDC.
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AN. The Public Hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code adjourned
at 8:36 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the joint public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Krajca
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Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 10th day of December
2007, A.D.
J.
Tom Reid
•�► Mayor
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