2007-09-17 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 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 6:41 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the hearing
for the City Council and for the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following
present:
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Saboe P & Z Vice-Chairperson Henry Fuertes
Council Member Kevin Cole P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Council Member Felicia Kyle P & Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner
Council Member Helen Beckman P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Council Member Woody Owens P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; City
Manager Bill Eisen; Assistant City Manager Nicholas Finan; Assistant City Manager Mike
Hodge; City Engineer Narciso Lira; 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 Sheryl Greiner
arrived at 8:29 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 Zone Change No. 2007-13Z opened at 6:46 p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Zone Change No. 2007-13Z
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 Office and
Professional District (OP), on the property located on the West Side of Pearland Parkway,
and on the South Side of Barry Rose Road.
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating the subject property is currently
undeveloped and that the applicant is requesting a zone change in order to allow the
property to be developed with office professional uses. Staff received two Public Comment
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forms in favor, and one against. Three additional comment forms came in prior to the
meeting, against. Staff recommends approval.
Reverend Dr. Brian K. Gigee of 2223 Manchester Lane, Pearland, Texas spoke on behalf
of the church.
Mr. Tom Ingrebretdtsen of 2123 Tower Bridge, Pearland, Texas spoke in favor of the zone
change, as both a homeowner and realtor in the same area.
Ms. Lisa Lake of 2009 Westminister, Pearland, Texas spoke of concerns, but was not
against the church.
Ms. Sandra Lozano of 3213 London Court, Pearland, Texas spoke that she was not
against a church, but concerns lie with the traffic on London Court.
Mr. Steve Kenney of 2116 Tower Bridge, Pearland, Texas spoke against the zone change,
asking why we would change our future land use, and how will this affect the property
values.
Ms. Shelly Hardy of 2108 Tower Bridge Road, Pearland, Texas spoke against the zone
change with concerns of the property values.
Ms. Ashley Cotton of 2138 Tower Bridge, Pearland, Texas spoke of concern as her house
is currently for sale.
Mr. John Gestl of 2423 Dixie Woods Drive, Pearland, Texas spoke in favor of the church
stating that the church had to buy the entire 20 acres, while only needing 10 acres, thus
they are selling off the extra 10 acres.
Mr. Steve Kenney spoke again in opposition, and Mr. Tom Ingebretdtsen spoke again in
favor in regards to property values, from a realtor's perspective.
Mr. Tom Childs of 10632 Cory St., Manvel, Texas spoke in favor, stressing change and
growth.
There was much discussion from Council/Commission/Staff with Council Member Kevin
Cole discussing access to the church. City Engineer Narciso Lira spoke of doing another
traffic study and some possibilities to ease traffic off of London Court. Council Member
Steve Saboe asked that the traffic study be made a priority, and commented that Office
Professional could be a good buffering to residential. Council Member Woody Owens
stated he felt Dawn Street should be a cut through to Barry Rose, and reminded that Barry
Rose would be crossing Pearland Parkway to the 646 acres across Pearland Parkway.
The public hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-13Z was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Mayor Reid called for a recess at 7:37 p.m.
A public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 opened at 7:49 p.m.
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14
A request by The Church For All People, applicant for Ronald Smith, owner,for approval of
a Conditional Use Permit for a "church/place of worship" in the Single Family Residential–
1 District(R-1) and the Single Family Residential–2 District(R-2), on the property located
on the East Side of Old Alvin Road, and approximately 110 Feet South of Glastonbury
Drive
Chairperson Sandars read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating that the applicant is seeking a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a church in the Single Family Residential District. The
subject property is approximately 4.7 acres in size, with the property being split into two
separate zoning districts, with the main building containing a sanctuary, classrooms,
fellowship hall, and offices. At present, the site is undeveloped. Staff received five public
comment forms in opposition in regards to traffic and property values. Staff recommends
approval with conditions, as outlined in the Staff report.
Mr. Billy Crouch of 3208 Bishopton, Pearland, Texas spoke in favor of the CUP and stated
that currently the church is leasing a building and would like to build.
There was no one present to speak for or against the CUP; however, Council Member
Steve Saboe asked the members of the congregation to stand, in order to get a feel for
how many attended the hearing are in favor of the CUP.
There was discussion among the Council/Commission/Staff with Council Member Saboe
asking that Staff look into parking.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
A public hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-15 was called to order at 8:05 p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-15
A request by Bredero Shaw, applicant for Bell Bottom Foundation, owner,for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a "pipe storage yard" in the General Commercial District(GC),
on the property located on the East Side of State Highway 35 (Main Street), and
Approximately 300 Feet North of Knapp Road
Chairperson Sandars read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating that the applicant is requesting a
CUP for a pipe storage yard in the General Commercial District (GC). The pipe storage
yard would be fenced and screened from view. Staff recommends approval. Staff
received six public comment forms against, plus a set of pictures, and five additional
comment forms were submitted prior to the hearing, all against the conditional use permit.
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Commissioner Greiner arrived at 8:29 p.m.
The applicant was present but chose not to speak.
Ms. Luann Sandars of 3417 Tree Lane, Pearland, Texas spoke against the use, stating
18-wheelers come through trying to turn around, the dust stirred up from the pipe yard,
no drainage, and flooding in the area.
Mr. Victor King of 1137 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against and reiterated the
problems with noise, and dust because of the pipe yard.
Mr. Jack Davis of 1124 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against for the same reasons.
Mr. Leonardo DeRosa of 1114 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against, expressing
concerns with the property values, the dirt, and noise, and traffic.
Mr. Roy Shugart of 1142 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against due to the noise and
traffic.
Mr. Louis Stuart of 1132 Nancy, Pearland, Texas spoke against and explained that the
area was a nice, quiet neighborhood, except for the noise from the pipe yard business.
He also stated the business runs 24 hours a day, and was concerned with detention
ponds and roads.
Mr. Donald LeBlanc of 1140 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against due to the noise
and dust.
Ms. Debbie Haine of 1144 Nancy St., Pearland, Texas spoke against, and stated the
ditches were not maintained by the city, and that water stands. The pipe yard would
cause flooding, and the road is already very narrow for traffic.
Mr. Jerry Williams of 1133 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against, and asked Council
to drive down Knapp Road and see it and hear it for themselves.
Mr. Gary Jackson of 1141 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against, and asked Council
to check out these complaints.
Ms. Mary Knight of 1123 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against, and stated she
agreed with what everyone was saying.
Ms. Evelyn Henderson of 1147 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke against for all the same
reasons, and stated that this area needs to be improved.
Mr. Archie Buchman of 1126 Union Valley Dr., Pearland, Texas spoke against and
asked Council to look at the quality of life.
Mr. Victor King of 1137 Glenda, Pearland, Texas spoke again and stated that the noise
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would still be heard regardless of the fence and height.
Ms. Shirley Hall of 10915 Sageberry, Pearland, Texas spoke against, as a local realtor
with several homes listed in the neighborhood.
Council Member Cole asked the applicant to explain access to the site.
Mr. Gordon Wood, Project Manager for S&B Infrastructure, Ltd., 3535 Sage Road,
Houston, Texas spoke briefly in favor of the use, stating that access will be provided
from Knapp Road, and in the future, they may have access to SH 35.
There was brief discussion among the Council/Commission/Staff with Council Members
Cole and Beckman stating they were in opposition. Council Member Saboe stated he
was not in favor, but supports the business for a tax base.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-15was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Mayor Reid recessed at 8:50 p.m.
A public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-16 was opened at 8:57 p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-16
A request by Pierre Nys, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a "wireless
network pole with security cameras" in the Suburban Residential – 12 District (SR-12), on
the property located on the East and West Sides of Aubrell Road, on the North Side of
Becky Lane, and on the North and South Sides of Songbird Drive.
Chairperson Sandars read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report stating the request was for several wireless
network security cameras on poles, with the applicant proposing 9 poles. The poles would
be approximately 43 to 46 feet in total height, and would carry network security cameras,
wireless LAN access points, and related equipment. Staff recommends approval, as they
did not feel this would have a negative impact. Staff received a petition of 46 signatures
opposing the permitted use, and 24 public comment forms against.
Mr. Pierre Nys of 3411 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas spoke in favor and stated he will
be building on these lots soon, and the cameras will cut down on the theft.
Mr. Clarence Whitson of 3607 Lynnhaven, Pearland, Texas spoke on behalf of the
Audubon Place Homeowners Association, and stated that he was opposed for privacy
issues, and why 9 poles were needed, and that these cameras could pick up images from
the surrounding homes, as well as a new school nearby.
Ms. Natalie Sweet of 3506 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas spoke against the use for the
same reasons given by Mr. Whitson. She was also concerned with the property values,
exposure of the children, hackers, the schools, and the fact that these cameras would be
near her backyard.
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Mr. Sergei Krylov of 3504 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas spoke against because the
cameras would be overlooking their swimming pool, and bedroom, and was concerned with
personal privacy and the safety of the children.
Ms. Stephanie Estala of 3504 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas also spoke against and
stated she agreed with what was being said.
Mr. John Gorman of 3612 Parkside Drive spoke against and stated he agreed with all the
speakers.
Mr. Kip Sweet of 3506 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas stated he was opposed due to
privacy, health affects (and stated a class action suit in Illinois with possible health affects
of towers), property values, the precedence this will set, and it is not compatible with the
area and does not blend in.
Ms. Sherry Schluntz of 3549 Aubrell, Pearland, Texas spoke against the use.
Mr. John Gorman of 3612 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas addressed the crime issue, and
stated that at the recent National Night Out, the Police officers stated that car alarms going
off was the only disturbance in their area.
Mr. Stan Hollis of 3601 Parkside Drive, Pearland, Texas spoke against, and expressed a
concern for Mr. Nys wanting these camera poles.
There was discussion among the Council/Commission/Staff about the need for the
cameras on poles, as opposed to other types of security cameras.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-16 was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
A public hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code was opened at 9:56
p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—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 purpose of the hearing, the Staff report, and spoke
on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. John Langton of Transwestern spoke in favor of the amendment, specifically pertaining
to the flag lots.
There was brief discussion among the Council/Commission/Staff.
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The public hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code was adjourned at
10:07 p.m.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the joint public hearing at 10:07 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Kr a
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 22nd day of October 2007, A.D.
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