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***CORRECTED AGENDA
Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Session Agenda
October 18, 2010
6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 200 West
Walker Street
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members for
Planning and Zoning Commission
II. Approval
of Minutes for Planning and Zoning Commission
A. October 4, 2010
III.
Public Hearings and
Action Items from Public Hearings
A.
Hold a
public hearing and take action on Z10-06 (Magnolia Creek #1), a request
to amend the Magnolia Creek PUD (Planned Unit Development) and Master Plan
(Revision #6) to permit a drill site on 2.8 acres legally described as Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Magnolia Creek Shopping Village, generally located north of
League City Parkway and east of Bay Area Boulevard, with the approximate
address being in the 1300 to 1400 block of Bay Area Boulevard. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
B.
Hold a
public hearing and take action on SUP10-05 (Magnolia Creek #2 – Drill Site),
a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a "mining and drilling"
[oil and gas] use on approximately 2.8 acres legally described as a portion of
Lot 1, Block 1 of the Magnolia Creek Shopping Village, generally located north
of League City Parkway and east of Bay Area Boulevard, with the approximate
address being in the 1300 to 1400 block of Bay Area Boulevard. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
C.
Hold a
public hearing and take action on SUP10-06 (Magnolia Creek #3 - Pipeline),
a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a “minor utility” use [natural gas
pipeline] within a 5-foot wide corridor being approximately 1,050 feet in
length running parallel and adjacent to the east side of Bay Area Boulevard,
generally located north of League City Parkway and east of Bay Area Boulevard. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
D.
Hold a public hearing and take
action on SUP10-07
(Clear Wireless), a request for a
Special Use Permit (SUP) on approximately 0.01 acres for a "communication
towers and structures" use to co-locate on an existing tower in the
"OS" (Open Space) zoning district, legally described as portions of
Lots 103 and 111 (103-3) Division D of League City, generally located southeast
of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) with the approximate address being 2491 1/6
Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094).
IV.
Reports from Staff
A. Report of Council Action on Planning and Zoning
Commission Items.
V.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
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THE 15th DAY OF OCTOBER 2010, BY NOON, AND WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE
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LaSHONDRA HOLMES, AICP
PLANNING MANAGER
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Call
to order and Roll call of members of Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Hullman called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Members present: Members
absent:
Christopher Hullman, Chair William
Koonce
Kirby McKillip
Wade Williams
Jack Owens
Charles Rosen
Scott Landon
Melvin Bogus
*Mr. Koonce was ill during the October 18th
meeting.
City Representatives:
LaShondra Holmes, Planning Manager
Dausha Moore, Planner
Regina Grice, Recording Secretary
II. Approval
of Minutes for Planning and Zoning Commission
B.
October 4, 2010
Mr. Owens made a motion to approve the minutes of the October
4th meeting. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
The motion was adopted by a vote of 7-0-0.
VI.
Public Hearings and
Action Items from Public Hearings
Mr. Hullman announced that the Magnolia Creek agenda
items A – C were withdrawn by the applicant.
D. Hold
a public hearing and take action on SUP10-07
(Clear Wireless), a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) on approximately
0.01 acres for a "communication towers and structures" use to
co-locate on an existing tower in the "OS" (Open Space) zoning
district, legally described as portions of Lots 103 and 111 (103-3) Division D
of League City, generally located southeast of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) with
the approximate address being 2491 1/6 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094).
Dausha Moore, Planner restated the staff report for
this item.
Ms. Moore informed the Commission that the applicant
is requesting a Special Use Permit in order to co-locate communication antennae
for Clear Wireless. Sprint/Nextel already has communication antennae on the
tower within the CenterPoint easement and structure. Three new sector panel
antennae and 1 microwave dish will be mounted on an existing electrical tower
within a CenterPoint easement. The new equipment will increase the height of
the existing tower and equipment by 8 feet to a total height of 123 feet. A new
equipment platform with an area of 3 feet by 3 feet and a height of
approximately 9 feet, including the GPS antenna, within the existing equipment
yard area.
Ms. Moore further informed the Commission that the
Ordinance states that the base of the tower and associated structures should be
surrounded by landscaping hiding the ground elements of the facility from
view. CenterPoint indicates that they do not permit landscaping in their
easements. The new equipment cabinet is proposed to be located within the
existing equipment area on the southwest side of the site setback approximately
350 feet from the right-of-way. Staff finds upon site inspection that the
equipment cannot be seen from the right-of-way due to existing vegetation along
FM 2094 and the drainage channel to the southwest of the site.
Ms. Moore informed the Commission of staff’s potential
conditions for approval.
1.
In accordance with the
Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit
documentation from the FAA that the lighting is the minimum required by the FAA
to the building department with a Building permit application.
2.
In accordance with the
Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit
documentation indicating that the power density levels do not exceed federally
approved levels or American National Standards Institute standards, whichever
provides the stricter requirements.
3.
In accordance with the
Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit
documentation indicating that electromagnetic radiation levels do not exceed
Federal Communications Commission standards.
4. All outstanding annual fees for all existing
communication antennae must be paid in full prior to City Council second
reading.
Mr. Bogus asked staff for information about Clear
Wireless.
David Lawrence with Civil Solutions came forward to
address the Commission. Mr. Lawrence informed the Commission that Clear
Wireless is a new internet provider that provides wireless internet services
for Houston and surrounding areas.
Mr. Hullman asked if installation is complete.
Ms. Moore responded affirmatively with the exception that
the electrical connection is not in place.
Ms. Moore added that the electrician attempted to pull
an electrical permit and was informed that a Special Use Permit is required.
Mr. Hullman opened the public hearing at 6:16 pm.
With no individuals to come forward, Mr. Hullman
closed the public hearing at 6:17 pm.
Mr. Bogus made a motion to approve subject to staff’s
conditions. Mr. McKillip seconded the motion.
The motion was adopted by a vote of 7-0-0.
VII.
Reports from Staff
A.
Report of Council Action on
Planning and Zoning Commission Items.
LaShondra Holmes, Planning Manager stated that the
Boyd zoning case would be heard by City Council on October 26th.
VIII.
Adjournment
Mr. Hullman adjourned the
meeting at 6:18 pm.
___________________________________ ______________________________
LaShondra Holmes, AICP Chris
Hullman
Planning Manager Chairman
Date minutes approved: ___________________