2002-05-13 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES453
MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MAY 13, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 6:38 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
P&Z Chairman
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
Tom Reid
Larry Marcott
Woody Owens
Richard Tetens
H. Charles Viiktorin
Todd Iocco
Kevin McDonald
Robert Scherrer
Don Sederdahl
Russ Selemon
Also in Attendance: Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples, City
Attorney Darrin Coker, Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller, City Manager Bill Eisen,
and P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales. Council Member Klaus Seeger, Council Member
Richard Tetens, and P&Z Vice -Chairman Donald Glenn were absent.
ZONING APPLICATION NO. 1038
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:38 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Commercial
District (C) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1038
Legal Description: The North 5 acres of Tract 21, Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home Co. Suburban Gardens, Section 8, H. T. & B. R.R. Co.
survey, A-504, Brazoria Co., TX, according to the map or plat
thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 22-24, plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (2533 & 2537 Roy Road)
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Owner: Hollis and Linda Bardwell
12746 Roy Road
Pearland, TX 77581
Agent: Mike Hollman of Coldwell Banker United
P&Z Chairman Charles Viktorin read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Executive Director of Community Development gave a PowerPoint presentation giving
the location of the proposed zone changes by showing slides of the property with a brief
description of the surrounding properties. He stated that the property does contain
"Commercial" like facilities at this time. He stated nine property owners were notified
and there were no Public Comment Forms returned. He stated a discussion has been held
with the applicant and they are aware that when someone does come in to change the
occupancy they would have to make a significant amount of upgrades to meet the new
ordinances.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Bobby Brown stated they are asking for "Commercial" zoning. He explained that there is
a house in the front of the property however there is a 9,287 square foot Commercial
building in the back. He stated there are other businesses around and two lots over is
Rudy's Carpet. He stated a business would not stand out at this location.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Gary Dragulski, representative for his parents who live adjacent to the property. He
stated they have concerns about how the land can be used. He stated the property is
fixing to be sold and he would like to know what kind of restrictions there would be
having Commercial zoning next to their property, which is adjacent to the request. He
asked about the 200' buffer. He showed concern about the drainage. He asked that this
be reviewed before approving this request and his parents have owned their property
since 1958.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
Mayor Reid stated that the only 200' restriction is that by state law the City is required to
notify any property owner within 200' about any land use change on a property.
Council Member Owens asked staff to address the question regarding what kind of
business is allowed in Commercial zoning.
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Executive Director of Community Development Tobin Maples explained there are
existing facilities on the property at this time however if a new tenant occupies the
building a permit would have to be pulled for a certificate of occupancy. He stated at this
time the City would inspect the facility to make sure it complies with all the City's
ordinances. He stated that the drainage would be reviewed by the Engineering
Department.
Council Member Tetens requested that a list of uses be given to the residents.
Council Member Marcott pointed out that it could be found on pages 53-54 and page 128.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The public hearing adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
ZONING APPLICATION NO. 1035
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:49 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Heavy Industrial District (M-2) and Commercial
District (C) to Single Family Dwelling District — Planned Unit Development (R-2
PUD) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1035
Legal Description: 73.328 acres consisting of three tracts: Tract I: Being Lots 9A
and 12A, out of Section 12, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-508,
Brazoria Co., TX; Tract II: Being 10.208 acres in the A.C.H.
& B. Survey, Section 2, A-507, Brazoria Co., TX, being all of
Lots A & F, L.W. Murdock Subdivision as recorded in Volume
29, Page 174, deed records of Brazoria Co., TX, and being part
of the land conveyed by Thomas F. Alexander to John
Alexander, Trustee, by deed dated May 20, 1960, and recorded
in Volume 767, Page 299, among the deed records of Brazoria
Co., TX; and Tract III: 23.12 acres, being Lot 9, Section 12, H.
T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-508, Brazoria Co., TX (Veterans
Road)
Owner: Three G Investments
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Jud Alexander
R. & L. Ferguson
Agent: James Cornelius of Sowell & Company
P&Z Chairman Charles Viktorin read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples gave a PowerPoint
presentation giving the location of the proposed zone changes by showing slides of the
property with a brief description of the surrounding properties. He explained that staff
has no opposition and the Comprehensive Plan does call for Low Density Residential,
therefore the request is consistent. He stated that the dimensions of the lots do comply
with the ordinance and staff recommends approval.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
None
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:53 p.m
ZON- ING APPLICATION NO. 1036
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:49 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City, from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Estate Lot
Single Family Dwelling District (RE) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1036
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Legal Description: Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Bethel Subdivision, Section 1, according to
the plat thereof recorded in Volume 19, pgs 223-224, plat
records of Brazoria Co., TX (8033 Hughes Ranch Road)
Owner: Ronald and Lorna Sweet
6710 Finch Street
Houston, TX
P&Z Chairman Charles Viktorin read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Executive Director of Community Development Tobin Maples gave a PowerPoint
presentation giving the location of the proposed zone changes by showing slides of the
property with a brief description of the surrounding properties. He stated the
Comprehensive Plan does call for low density residential, therefore the request is
consistent. Staff recommended approval.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
None
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
respectfully §pbmitted by:/ /
Zoning
Minutes approve submitted and/or corrected this 10 day of dune , 2002, AD
Tom Reid, Mayor
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