2006-03-20 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 MARCH 20, 2006, 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 7:36 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the
hearing for both the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with
the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Cole
Councilmember Steve Saboe
Councilmember Woody Owens
Councilmember Larry Marcott
Councilmember Richard Tetens
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P & Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; City Manager Bill Eisen; Assistant
City Manager Nicholas Finan; Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge; City Engineer
Doug Kneupper, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, Planning Director Lata
Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Planner 1 Diana DuCroz, and
Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
P&Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner excused herself prior to the Joint Public
Hearing, as she had to attend another meeting at the same time. She returned
for the P&Z Meeting.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann explained the Joint Public Hearing process
for the attending public, and explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting will immediately follow the Joint Public Hearing.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 2006-10S
A request by Joseph Benes, applicant for Judith I. Poston, Betty P. Hill,
Donald E. Benes, and Joseph Benes, owners, for an amendment to the
Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of
a change in zoning district from classification Suburban Development
District (SD) to General Business District (GB), on the following described
property located on the North Side of FM 518 (Broadway Street), and East
of Westgate Street.
Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
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Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann
received no Public Comment Forms
Zone Change.
presented the Staff Report. Staff
Staff recommends approval of this
Joseph Benes, owner, stated he was glad that staff recommended
approval.
There was no one else present to speak for/against this zone change.
There was no comment from Council/Commission/Staff.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2006-10Z was
adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2006-12Z was called
to order at 7:44 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid.
Zone Change Application No. 2006-12Z
A request by James D. and L. Elaine Thomas, owners, for an amendment
to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for
approval of a change in zoning district from classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to General Business District (GB), on the
following described property located on the South Side of FM 518
(Broadway Street), and on the East Side of Westchester Circle.
Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report. Staff
received one Public Comment Form in opposition, and numerous phone
calls opposing this zone change. Staff recommends denial of this Zone
Change.
Linda Lemmon, Realtor for the applicant, of 2405 Country Club Dr.,
Pearland, Texas, spoke in favor of this Zone Change. Ms. Lemmon
handed out some fliers to the Council and Commission. She stated that if
they could not get GB (General Business), then they would be open to
Office Professional (OP), or something similar. She stated that she was
open to suggestions. Ms. Lemmon also asked how the City could change
the zoning of the property in the past month, without notification to the
property owners.
Elaine Thomas, applicant, spoke in favor of this Zone Change. She stated
it would be hard to sell this property as residential.
Jack McGuff III, of 2811 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas spoke
against this Zone Change.
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Ashley Landry, of 2880 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas spoke
against this Zone Change. She expressed concerns for the safety of her
children, as there are no sidewalks.
Ken McConnell, of 2845 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas spoke
against this because of the traffic already increased due to the recent
opening of O'Reilly Auto Parts Store.
Radha Arunkuman, MD, of 2829 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas
spoke against, due to traffic and children's safety.
Jack McGuff, Jr., of 2850 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas spoke
against, wanting to keep the street residential.
Wendy Schneider, of 2810 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas spoke
against.
Suwana A. Rubio, of 28946 Westchester Circle, Pearland, Texas
spoke against due to the traffic.
There was no one else present to speak for/against this Zone Change.
City Attorney Darrin Coker commented on Ms. Lemmons question in
regards to notification of a zone change. He stated that notice was
published in the newspaper, and a Joint Public Hearing was held. The
City adopted alternative notice procedures for the adoption of the new
zoning map.
Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Cole stated he would not vote in favor of this.
Councilmember Steve Saboe stated that Council needs to preserve
residential areas. He stated he would not support this.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2006-12Z was
adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2006-13Z was called
to order at 8:12 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid.
Zone Change Application No. 2006-13Z
A request by James Johnson and Trails Development, Ltd., applicant for
William Walsh and Trails Development, Ltd., owners, for an amendment to
the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for
approval of a change in zoning district from classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to Planned Unit Development District (PUD), on
the following property located on the South Side of Broadway Street, and
on the West Side of State Highway 288.
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Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao presented the Staff Report in detail.
She addressed Density, Trail Systems, Lack of Creativity, Lot Sizes,
Green Spaces and Parks, and other details.
Mr. James Johnson, applicant, spoke in favor of the PUD.
There was much discussion between Council/Commission addressed to
Mr. Johnson.
Mayor Reid spoke briefly of the GB site and drainage. He spoke in favor
of the GB site. Councilmember Marcott felt the GB site was in the wrong
space. Mr. Johnson stated he felt the GB site was good, as he cannot
make it residential.
Councilmember Tetens objected to the R3 & R2 lots. He stated the lots
should be larger.
Mayor Pro -Tem stated he did not have an issue with the GB site. His
concerns were with density. He felt Mr. Johnson has met this need, and
supports this PUD.
Chairperson Ruby Sandars inquired about the Park Dedication. She also
inquired about the nine acres of detention stating it is not open space, and
that they are two different things.
Commissioner West inquired about access to the trail, and Mr. Johnson
replied that it is for walking and bicycling.
Mayor Pro -Tem Cole inquired about the wet bottom verses dry bottom
ponds. Chairperson Sandars asked Mr. Johnson if he had a letter from
the Drainage District on whether they would allow the trail in the drainage
easement. If it was denied, they would have to take out part of the trail.
Mayor Reid addressed the layout of the odd shaped property that Mr.
Johnson has had to work with and commended him on his design.
Councilmember Owens also commended Mr. Johnson on the work and on
the trails.
Planning Director Krishnarao stated she had received a revised PUD prior
to the meeting and had no time to review. She asked for time to review
and address with Mr. Johnson.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2006-13Z adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
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The hearing was adjourned by Mayor Reid at 8:50 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy D. ajca 11
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 10th day of April
,A.D., 2006.
l
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Mayor
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