2003-06-16 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON JUNE 16, 2003, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
P&Z Chairman
P&Z Vice -Chairman
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
Tom Reid
Larry Marcott
Woody Owens
Klaus Seeger
H. Charles Viktorin
Todd Iocco
Russ Selemon
Ray Bacon
Sheryl Greiner
Ruby Sandars
Don Sederdahl
Also in Attendance: Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples,
Development Coordinator Mona Phipps, Planner I Theresa Grahmann, City Attorney
r Darrin Coker, City Manager Bill Eisen, Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller, Plats and
Plans Administrator Richard Keller and P&Z Secretary Trish Broussard. Mayor Pro -Tem
Richard Tetens and P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer were absent.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1110
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 6:36 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 General
Business District (GB), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1110
Legal Description: 2.389 acres of land, out of Lot 59, of the Allison Richey Gulf
Coast Home Company Subdivision of the H.T. & B.R.R.
Company Survey No. 20 (F.B. Drake), Abstract 506, Brazoria
County, Texas (Cullen Boulevard north of FM 518)
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Owner: Charles and Shirley Savell
8535 Broadway Street
Pearland, Texas 77584
Agent: Jung H. Kwak
2621 Sunfish Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
The purpose of the hearing was read into the record by P&Z Chairman Todd Iocco.
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III. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
A. STAFF REPORT
Planner Theresa Grahmann gave a detailed staff report. She gave a brief description
of the property and stated it is for a proposed shopping center. Ms. Grahmann stated
the Comprehensive Plan recommends General Business District or Commercial,
therefore the request is consistent. She added the developer may have to submit a
Traffic Impact Analysis. Staff recommended approval.
B. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Jon Kwak, 2621 Sunfish Dr, Pearland, TX stated they have not decided for sure what
they plan to do; they may do a shopping center. He pointed out that staff
recommended general business.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
Richard Scotage, agent for Mr. Kwak, stated Mr. Kwak has an existing shopping center in
Pearland. He then added the City would be proud of what Mr. Kwak would develop here.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
NONE
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1112
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 6:41 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 Office and
Professional District (OP), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1112
Legal Description: Lot C, Section 3, Garden Acres Subdivision, Abstract 219, H.T.
& B.R.R. Company Survey, Brazoria County, Texas (FM 518
at Thelma Drive)
Owner: Westside Church of Christ — Pearland, Inc.
6203 Broadway
Pearland, Texas 77581
Agent: Jack McGuff, Jr., AIA
5208 Broadway # 208
Pearland, Texas 77581
The purpose of the hearing was read into the record by P&Z Chairman Todd Iocco.
III. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
A. STAFF REPORT
Planner Theresa Grahmann gave a detailed staff report. She stated that they received
one Public Comment Form from the citizens that were notified within 200' feet of
the property. She added the comment form received was in support of the request.
Ms. Grahmarm stated the applicant would be required to construct a 6' masonry
fence. She pointed out the request conforms to the future Comprehensive Plan,
therefore staff recommends approval. She added the owner will be required to submit
a Traffic Impact Analysis.
B. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Jack McGuff, agent for Westside Church of Christ, stated the property has never
been zoned. He added the church is proposing an addition of a 3500 square foot
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building for the church facility.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
Beverly Hill, 3307 Robinson Dr, Pearland, TX stated they have never been flooded and
she has been a member of the church since 1965. She would like to work with the City to
build this expansion. Mrs. Hill commented this would be great for the church.
Robert Wilson, 3310 Randall, Pearland, TX stated he is also a member of the church, and
this expansion is for their benefit and for the City's benefit. He stated it would beautify
the corner and improve the ability to attract members to his congregation.
Kurtis Holden, 4518 Cornerstone, Pearland, TX stated it would be good for their
congregation to be able to expand.
Randall May, 1903 Meadow Creek Dr, Pearland, thanked the Commission and Council
for hearing them speak. He stated he would appreciate the approval of this application.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
Council Member Marcott asked if this would require a specific use permit. Planner
Theresa Grahmann replied no, because in Office Professional District this is allowed.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1111
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 6:51 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 Single Family
Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1111
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Legal Description: 0.59 acres of land, being out of and part of the Commercial
Reserve of Block 12, Lot 2, West Lea Subdivision, Section 3,
Abstract 546, as recorded in Volume 12, Page 23, of the Plat
Records of Brazoria County, Texas (FM 1128 at Heron Lane)
Owner: Eric E. and Viseeta Brown
10619 Hunkler Drive
Houston, Texas 77047
Agent: None
The purpose of the hearing was read into the record by P&Z Chairman Todd Iocco.
III. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
A. STAFF REPORT
Planner Theresa Grahmann gave a detailed staff report. She stated there were no
Public Comment Forms returned from the property owners that own property within
200 feet of the request. She added the request is consistent with the surrounding
areas and the Comprehensive Plan therefore, staff recommends approval.
B. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Viseeta Brown, 10619 Hunkler Dr, stated that she is purchasing the property with the
hopes of building a new home on the property.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
Karen Hair, 2026 Heron Lane, stated that she is in support because she would rather have
a residence on the property.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
Mayor Tom Reid stated that he has received three Public Comment Forms in support of
the request.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1114
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:57 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 Single Family
Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
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Zone Change Application No. 1114
Legal Description: 0.923 acres of land, out of the North '/Z of the North '/Z of Lot
50, of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's
Subdivision, Section 19, being out of the H.T. & B.R.R.
Company Survey, Abstract 243, as recorded in Volume 2, Page
23, of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas (1702 Stone
Road)
Owner: John W. Williams
1702 Stone Road
Pearland, Texas 77581
Agent: None
The purpose of the hearing was read into the record by P&Z Chairman Todd Iocco.
III. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
A. STAFF REPORT
Planner Theresa Grahmann gave a detailed staff report. She stated the property is
currently developed with a single-family residence. She added the majority of the
surrounding area is Suburban Development. Ms. Grahmann stated the request does
comply with the Comprehensive Plan, therefore staff recommends approval. She
stated the applicant chose R-1 because of the setback requirements.
B. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
NONE
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
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REQUEST
NONE
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
NONE
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION NO. 127
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City for a Specific Use Permit for a church in a Suburban Development District
(SD), on the following described property, to wit:
Specific Use Application No. 127
Legal Description: Lot 27 of -the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's
Suburban Gardens Subdivision of Section 8, H.T. & B.R.R.
Company Survey, Abstract 504, Brazoria County, Texas
(Garden Road)
Owner: Cynthia H. Cramer
2465 N. Wakefield Court
Arlington, VA 22207
Agent: Sohail Noor
2619 Sunbird Court
Pearland, Texas 77584
The purpose of the hearing was read into the record by P&Z Chairman Todd Iocco.
III. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
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A. STAFF REPORT
Planner Theresa Grahmann gave a detailed staff report. She stated the specific use
permit is for a church. She pointed out the applicant chose to go for a Specific Use
Permit instead of a general zoning of the land. Ms. Grahmann added the owner
would be required to construct a 6' masonry fence. She stated the Comprehensive
Plan does recommend low-density single-family dwelling. She stated staff is
recommending approval because the request imposes no conflict with the
Comprehensive Plan.
B. APPLICANT PRESENTATION
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Andrew Folchin, 2903 Elsbury, Pearland, TX stated he humbly requests approval of
the zone change.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED
REQUEST
Tommy Stoneman, stated he has property across from the proposed site. He added that
he applied for zoning recently and City Council turned him down. Mr. Stoneman stated
traffic is already a problem. He commented that he understands this is going to be a
church, however, he knows its also going to be a school. He asked how many students are
there going to be. He stated that if you add this to the current traffic problems then there
is going to be a serious problem. He also pointed out that the road is narrow, and he is
also concerned about safety.
Fazal Malik, 5403 Cunningham Dr., Pearland, TX stated that he has four children in
Pearland. He commented they have the right to have a place for worship. Mr. Malik
stated that in regards to the concern for traffic, there is going to be a lot of parking space
in the back.
Nabeel Zuberr, 9002 Sundown Dr, Pearland, TX stated that he is happy to support this
request. He stated they have taken the traffic situation into account and they are willing
to concentrate on that problem. He is in support of the request.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mr. Tobin Maples, Executive Director of Community Services
Council Member Viktorin asked if the school would meet during the services. Mr.
Folchin replied he is correct.
Mayor Tom Reid asked if a Traffic Impact Analysis would be required. Executive
Director of Community Services Executive Director of Community Services Tobin
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Maples replied a TIA would be required.
Chairman Iocco clarified the church would not have a full time school. Mr. Maples
replied that the Sunday school is allowed, however, if they choose to open a new school
they would have to apply for a separate specific use permit.
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Ruby Sandars asked how this would affect the M-1
Industrial zoning that already exists. Mr. Maples replied that is under review, because it
is a mixed-use corridor.
Mayor Tom Reid commented the City is a community of churches and although the road
is a narrow road with excessive traffic, church is held on Sundays — and there are few
people working on Sundays.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned on 7:15 p.m.
submitted by:
Brousshrd)Planning & Zoning
M nutes approved as su mitted and/or corrected this 25 day of August , 2003, AD
Tom Reid, Mayor
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