2005-10-03 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 2005, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 7:14 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid and
Planning and Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars simultaneously opened the
hearing at 7:15 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Cole
Council Member Charles Viktorin
Council Member Woody Owens
Council Member Larry Marcott
Council Member Richard Tetens
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P & Z Vice Chairperson Todd locco
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; City Manager Bill Eisen; Deputy
City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Executive Director of Community Services Nick
Finan; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior
Planner Theresa Grahmann; Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller;
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
Executive Director Nick Finan made the presentation and introduced the
consultant, Dan Sefko at 7:17 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the proposed Unified
Development Code and Zoning Map for the City of Pearland.
Dan Sefko began his presentation of what the Unified Development Code (UDC)
is. He showed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Table of Contents for
each chapter. Mr. Sefko showed the current zoning map and the new draft of the
official zoning map. He proceeded by going over the changes made.
Mr. Sefko concluded with the remaining issues to be discussed: Density, Lot
Coverage, Final Plat Recordation, Screening and Landscaping. He addressed
the Mayor and stated that resolution needed to be made on these issues.
Executive Director Finan suggested for the benefit of the public, that these issues
be addressed.
Mayor Reid asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the
proposed Unified Development Code.
Minutes — JPH — 10/3/05
Page 1 of 2
Mr. Michael Klaus of 5016 Groveton, Pearland, TX commented that this was not
on the website, it needed to be in the paper more, he wished to know if the Old
Townsite was still being considered, and he believes that screening should not
be provided by the first development in. He thanked Mr. Sefko and his staff for
their presentation, and asked that the area on Flood Plain be addressed.
Mr. Bill Poston, of O'Day Road thanked the Council for all that they have done
Trey Weaver of Friendswood Development Company, 100 Greenway Plaza,
Houston, TX had concerns with dry utilities and landscaping.
Reed Laysetter of 100 Sandy Shore, League City, TX had concerns with the
Facade requirements.
No one else in the audience spoke for or against the UDC.
The Council/Commissioners and Staff ensued in much discussion on the issues
addressed by Mr. Sefko: Density, Lot Coverage, Final Plat Recordation,
Screening, Landscaping, Architectural Fagade, and Dry Utilities.
After much discussion, Mayor Reid asked for staff wrap-up. There were no
further comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the City Council hearing at 8:32 p.m. and Chairperson
Sandars adjourned the P&Z hearing at 8:32 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
J
Judy D rajca
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 28th day of November,
2005.
om Reid
Mayor
Minutes - JPH - 10/3/05
Page 2 of 2