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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-19 P&Z Meeting MinutesLU W CO 0') NN- LO 6 < c\J LU x w (D o x a) cc d _ i— OIL 0 CI) TT) o < CC LU PEARLAND VO1UMT[ [I[ D[PAPTM[NT 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 --- Larry . Steed - Chief PVFD urs, 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 night's 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 individual's 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 department's 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 safeguards avail- able. 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 cause 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 dis- sipate 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 th 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. There 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. Respectively yours, /s/ Larry J. Steed - Chief PVFD Chairman Leroy Savoie opened the floor for discussion. Benny Frank asked that Fire Chief Larry Steed's presence in the audience be acknowledged. A discussion ensued 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 Stares voting no. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF OFFICERS 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 srrppestion 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 thi A. D., 1988. A'ITTEST: c c• Assistant ty Secret d i2.,7/Lday of 2----)/_-a7 n A AMERICAN STORAGE MANAGEMENT, INC. P.O. BOX 79185 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77279-9185 (713) 467-3434 April 18, 1988 APR 2 7 88 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 >AP'0/ MINUTES 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 Leroy Savoie Member James Garner Member Clyde Starns Member Mary Starr Member Helen Beckman Member Benny Frank Code Enforcement Officer Ernesto Buenrostro Assistant City Secretary Pat Vaught Commission Member Al Lentz was not present, having an excused absence. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE SPECIFIC USE 12, ROBERT COMPTON, AGENT FOR BILLY GRIFFIN, OWNER 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 SPU;IFIC USE PERMIT TO STORE AND SFUJ. LIPID 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: AGENDA — SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 1988, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of April 4, 1988 III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: (a) MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE SPECIFIC USE 12, ROBERT COMPTON, AGENT FOR BILLY GRIFFIN, OWNER. (b) COMMISSION DECISION ON SPECIFIC USE 12, RORFRT COMPTON, AGENT FOR BILLY GRIFFIN, OWNER, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO STORE AND SELL LIQUIFIH:U PETROLEUM IN A COMMERCIAL ZONE (1921 E. BROADWAY). IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS V. ADJOURN POS'11:U : ,/f DAY OF , A. D., 1988, //; 3 0 /9 . M. REMOVED: 0 DAY OF , A. D., 1988 clay 01 p®aalland P. O. Box 2068 • Pearland, Texas 77588-2068 • 485-2411 April 20, 1988 Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers City Hall Pearland, Texas Dear Members: Tom Reid. Mayor James E. Bost. Councilmember Dennis Frouenberger, Councilmember Richard Tetens. Councilmember Charles Mock Councilmember Stella Roberts. Councilmember Ronald J Wicker. City Manager In a special meeting held on April 19, 1988, the Commission considered the request of Robert Compton, Agent for Billy Griffin, Owner, for a Specific Use Permit (SP-12) to store and sell liquified petroleum in a commercial zone (1921 E. Broadway). A motion was made by Clyde Starns, seconded by Helen Beckman, to remove Specific Use 12 from the table for consideration and possible action. Motion passed 6 to 0.' The Commission introduced into the records a letter from Larry Steed, Chief of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department (copy attached). After discussion and deliberation, 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 northest corner of the building or 90' from the front property line, whichever is greater. 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, the floor was opened for further discussion or motion. It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by James Garner, to deny the permit. Motion passed 4 to 2, with Benny Frank and Clyde Starns voting against. The Commission is submitting this for Council's consid- eration. LS:pv Sincerely, Leroy Savoie, Chairman Planning and Zoning RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS .iik' cij .... JAMES E. UIM) NUGENT, Chairman ;W KENT HANCE, Commissioner Z{ �� IC,�> JOHN SHARP, Commissioner LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS DIVISION "YOUR SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS" THOMAS D. PETRU Director 1701 N. CONGRESS CAPITOL STATION — P. O. DRAWER 12967 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2967 Robert Compton 10410 Ivy Ridge Houston, TX 77043 X March 28, 1988 $4.00 has been received for the Safety Rules Book(s), enclosed is/are 1 Safety Rule book(s) which include the Texas Natural Resources Code. Submit $4.00 for each soft -bound Safety Rules book. Make checks payable to the Railroad Commission of Texas. Submit $15.75 for each 3-ring binder Subscription Safety Rules book. Make checks payable to the Railroad Commis- sion of Texas. Enclosed is the licensing packet for Category/Categories . The company name must be identical on each form. X Enclosed is the Application for Examination (LPG Form #16) that must be completed, signed and returned to the Austin office. A letter will be sent to the examinee, which he/ she must present at the examination site. Otherwise, the Form 16 may be brought to the Austin office on Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 5:00pm. LPG FORM #16 MAY BE COPIED IF MORE ARE NEEDED. X Enclosed is the examination and seminar schedule. Should you have any questions, please contact this office. KRS:ch Enclosure Sincerely, Kenneth R. Smith LICENSING SUPERVISOR 512-463-6931 An Eaua1 Obbanuniry Emblo-er Study Material for LP -Gas Examinations MANAGEMENT EXAMS All management level examinees must study the Requirements & Procedures, Basic Rules, and the Natural Resources Code, Chapter 113; as well as the following divisions (if applicable): CATEGORY SAFETY RULE DIVISION A — ICC - DOT Fabricators only No Divisions Al — ASME Fabricators only No Divisions B — Transport Outfitters No Divisions C — Carriers IV D — General Installers and Repairmen I, II, VII, VIII E — Retail and Dealers All Divisions F — Cylinder Exchangers I, IX G — Service Station V, IX H — Cylinder Dealers I, IX I — Service Station 8c Cylinder Exchange I, V, IX J — Service Station & Cylinder Dealerships I, V, IX K — Distribution System VII L — Carburetion V, XI EMPLOYEE EXAMS Study the Basic Rules and the following divisions: Delivery Truck Driver, including Service and/or Installation, Transport Truck Driver, DOT Cylinder Filling, and Motor Fuel Dispenser I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, & X Service and/or Installation I, II, VII, & VIII Transport Truck Driver IV Carburetion V & XI DOT Cylinder Filling I & IX Motor Fuel Dispenser V & IX EXAMINATION FEES — All examination fees must be submitted along with the Application for Examination (LPG Form 16) to the Austin office. Management $25.00 @ category Employee Exam $10.00 @ exam NO EXAM FEES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE FIELD EXAM SITE. Revised 1/88 Return to: LPG Div., RRC of Texas P.O. Drawer 12967 Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711-2967 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS DIVISION Application For Examination Please type or print in black ink as all documents are microfilmed Name of Applicant (Last, First, Middle) Social Security No. Date begins performing each LP -Gas related activity pertaining to this application Name of Licensed/Applicant Company LPG License No. Company Address (P. O. Box and/or Street) City or Town (A/C ) ( — ) County State Zip Code Business Phone No. * • • * • • * * * * * * * * * * * * * EXAMINATION APPLIED FOR: (1) Management Category/categories applied for Check the Appropriate Spaces State nature & full extent of LP -gas operations to be conducted (2) Employee Type(s) of employee examination applying for: (A) Delivery Truck Driver and (D) Carburetion Service & Installation (B) Service & Installation (E) DOT Bottle Filling (F) Motor Fuel Dispenser (C) Transport Driver A field examination(s) and a seminar schedule will accompany your study guide and will be provided to you upon receipt of this application. If you prefer, examination(s) are given Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (holidays excepted), at the Division's headquarters located at 17th & N. Congress (William B. Travis Bldg.) Room 7-146, Austin, Texas. RRC USE ONLY Register # Amt Type Date Approved LPG FORM 16 Revised 3/86 I declare under penalties prescribed in §91.143 of the Texas Natural Resources Code that I am authorized to make this application, that I have knowledge of the above -stated facts, that this application was prepared by me or under my supervision and direction, and that data and facts stated herein are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. (Authorized Representative of Licensee) (Date)