1988-04-19 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 19, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Code Enforcement Officer
Assistant City Secretary
Leroy Savoie
James Garner
Clyde Starns
Mary Starr
Helen Beckman
Benny Frank
Ernesto Buenrostro
Pat Vaught
Commission Member Al Lentz was not present, having an excused absence.
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It was moved by Benny Frank, seconded by Mary Starr, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 4, 1988, be approved as presented.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE SPE=C USE 12, ROBERT COMPTON, AGENT FOR BILLY GRIFFIN,
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It was moved by Clyde Starns, seconded by Helen Beckman, that Specific Use 12, Robert
Compton, Agent, be removed from the table for consideration and possible action.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
COMMISSION DECISION ON SPECIFIC USE 12, ROBERT COMPTON, AGENT FOR BILLY GRIFFIN,
OWNER FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO STORE AND SELL LIB PETROLEUM IN A COMMERCIAL
ZONE (1921 E. BROADWAY)
Mary Starr read the following letter from Larry Steed, Chief of the Pearland
Volunteer Fire Department, into the records:
between the Commission and Chief Steed regarding safety and the fire department's
view on this issue.
After a lengthy discussion and deliberation between all interested parties, a motion
was made by Benny Frank, seconded by Clyde Starns, that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend to Council, approval of Specific Use Permit 12 with no tank
storage or dispensers south of the northeast corner of the building or 90' from the
front property line, whichever is more.
Motion failed with 2 ayes and 4 noes, with Members Frank and Starns voting aye and
Members Beckman, Savoie, Starr and Garner voting no.
Subsequent to the vote, Chairman Savoie opened the floor for further discussion or
motion, and it was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by James Garner, that Specific
Use Permit 12 be denied.
Motion passed with 4 ayes and 2 noes, with Members Beckman, Savoie, Starr and Garner
voting aye and Members Frank and Starns voting no.
A motion was made by Helen Beckman, seconded by Benny Frank, to nominate Leroy Savoie
as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Savoie was elected by acclamation at the suggestion of Clyde Stares.
It was moved by Benny Frank that Al Lentz be nominated for Vice Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mary Starr moved that nominations be closed.
Al Lentz was elected unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and /or corrected
A. D., 1988.
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�pFpTMENT DIAPLAND VOLUNTUP FIRE DEPARTMENT
yo P.O. BOX 104 • PEARLAND, TEXAS 77588 -0104 • 713- 485 -4361
April 6, 1988
To: Pearland Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Pearland Volunteer Fire Department
Reference: Permit Hearing for Proposed LP Gas Business
Ladies & Gentlemen:
I will herewithin try to clarify any misunderstandings
that may have occurred at Monday nights hearing regarding the
above issue. I want to make it very clear to all concerned,
that the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department will not be used
as a scape goat in determining an individuals right to do
business in Pearland, Texas. To begin with, I did meet informally
with Ernie Buenrostro recently, and briefly discussed the proposed
LP Gas business, to which I personally had no problem with, however,
as chief of the fire department, I must present to the commission
the facts as we, the department know them, surrounding this type of
business. Part of this departments responsibility is public safety
awareness. There are many businesses presently operating in our
city that give us a great deal of concern on a day to day basis,
should a fire occur, and they too, operate under the finest safe-
guards available. There are also countless thousands of LP Gas
companies across our nation that have operated accident free for
years, however, we must advise you of the potential disasterous
incidents and the known hazards which exist with this type of
business. As we understand the situation, there is to be as much
as 8 to 10 thousand gallons of liquified petroleum gas contained
in either permanent storage, portable storage and 5 to 10 gallon
camper type storage tanks, at this location at any given time.
Realizing that all regulations would be followed along with all
known safeguards, there still exists possibilities for human and
mechanical error that causes great concern for this department.
A fire and resulting explosion, even in the smallest container of
LP Gas is very serious, and of even more concern is a leak in an
LP cylinder. LP vapors, formed when a leak occurs, are heavier
than air and do not dissipate in the atmosphere. The vapors will
form a trail and upon reaching an ignition source, which can be
of great distances, will flash back to the source of the leak.
The resulting fire has been known to cause explosions known as
B.L.E.V.E.'s (Boiling Liquid, Expanding Vapor Explosion) that will
propel LP cylinders in any direction, sometimes as far as a quarter
mile, destroying any objects in their path. LP fuel will also
float on water. These are just a few characteristics of LP Gas.
You can obviously detect where our concern lies.
We have now presented some of the facts known by us to you,
and hopefully answered your questions properly. Do not hesitate
to contact me if you have further questions.
Respect' el ;Ours,
Larry Steed - Chief
PVFD
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AMERICAN STORAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
P.O. BOX 79185 AM 2 7 88
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77279 -9185
(713) 467 -3434
April 18, 1988
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Pearland, Texas
City of Pearland
P.O. Box 2068
Pearland, Texas 77588 -2068
Dear Commissioners:
I understand that Mr. Billy Griffin is requesting a
variance to permit the storage and sale of Liquified
Petroleum in a commercial zone at 1921 E. Broadway, Pearland,
Texas. I am concerned about this as I represent American
Storage located at 1919 E. Broadway. My concerns relate
primarily to safety and property values.
As I understand the proposal would involve the above
ground storage of Liquified Petroleum. The tanks would be
less than 100 feet from the highway. Waiting vehicles might
impede traffic and in the event a motorist lost control of
his vehicle an explosion might result. The proximity of the
storage tanks to our facility and particularly to the
manager's residence is a concern. I am also worried that the
value of our facility would be adversely affected if this
variance is approved.
Given the more than adequate availability of Liquified
Petroleum in the area, the availability of other sites
appropriately zoned, the potential safety and traffic
hazards, I feel it would be a mistake to approve the
requested zoning variance.
Sincerely
Bill Vaughan
President