1994-07-11 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH
THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, JULY
11, 1994, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Chairman Emil Beltz
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez
Commissioner Robert Larsen
Commissioner Marshall Eggers
Commissioner Kevin Cole
Division Director - Richard Burdine
Planning, Public Works
and Parks
City Engineer John Hargrove
Secretary to the Wendy Standorf
Commission
Conrumissioner Charles Philipp was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 20, 1994
A motion to approve the minutes of the 6 -20 -94 meeting, was made by Vice Chairman Pat Lopez,
seconded by Commissioner Robert Larsen.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation to City Council on Specific Use Permit No 33 Joseph S. Abboud, Agent and
Justin and Candy Brantley, Owners were present requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow
construction of a 140' tall microwave tower. They stated this site was chosen on the basis of cellular
telephone service area. They further stated the property would have an air conditioned building for
the equipment, have a security system and photocell lights for security purposes, be fenced and be
maintained, so as not to create an eye sore.
There were several neighbors present voicing their concerns for then safety in the event the tower
were to fall over in a storm. Concerns were also stated about possible reduction of property values
of homes in the area, continual maintenance of the grounds and possible interference with their
current television & telephone reception. Some residents also fear vandalism would increase.
There was a great deal of discussion regarding the zoning around the site as well as the zone of the
50' strip along the railroad tracks.
Commissioner Robert Larsen made the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Pat Lopez to approve
the request of Joseph S. Abboud, Agent for Justin E. Brantley et ux, Owners for a Specific Use
Permit in a Multi - Family District (MF) and a Commercial District (C) to allow an Unmanned
Cellular Telephone Radio Equipment Shelter and 140 foot tower.
Motion Failed With 1 "Aye ", 3 "Nay" & 1 "Abstention" .
Recommendation to City Council on Application No. 45, R. I. Ellis, Jr., Owner /Agent was
present requesting an Amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance from
Classification Commercial District (C) to Multi - Family Dwelling District (M -F).
Mr. Ellis had a proposed site plan of Halik Road (extended east) & Old Alvin Road he shared with
the Commission. He also talked about future plans for the property west of this site and fronting
S.H. 35.
Chairman Emil Beltz asked if there were sufficient utilities for a project of this size.
City Engineer Hargrove stated there would have to be a sanitary sewer pump system installed, but
the answer is yes we do.
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Cole, to approve
Application No. 45 for an Amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance from
Classification Commercial (C) District to Multi - Family Dwelling District.
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
Director's Report:
None.
Adjourned: 9:00 p.m.
P
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A.D., 1994.
Emil Beltz, Chairman
ATTEST:
Wendy Standorf, Secretary to the Commission