2007-01-15 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 JANUARY 15, 2007, 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 6:37 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the
hearing for the City Council and Ruby Sandars opened the hearing for the
Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro -Tem Richard Tetens
Councilmember Kevin Cole
Councilmember Felicia Kyle
Councilmember Helen Beckman
Councilmember Steve Saboe
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance: Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; City Manager Bill Eisen;
Assistant City Manager Nicholas Finan; Assistant City Attorney Lawrence
Provins; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann;
Plan and Plat Administrator Richard Keller; and Planning Administrative
Secretary Judy Krajca
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 in the Council
Chambers.
Mayor Reid opened the hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-35Z at 6:41 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
A. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-35Z
A request by Karen and George Ritchey, owners, for an amendment to
Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of Pearland, for
approval of a change in zoning district from classification Single Family
Residential — 1 District (R-1) to Single Family Residential — 3 District (R-3),
on the following property located on the East Side of Miller Ranch Road,
and Approximately 2,300 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street)
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report. The applicant is seeking a
zone change that will mainly affect the lot size and lot width. The property
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is currently undeveloped. Staff recommends denial for the four reasons
listed in the staff report. Staff received one public comment form against
the zone change request.
Mrs. Karen Ritchey of 2553 Miller Ranch Rd., Pearland, TX 77584,
owner, was present, passed out a letter and information on the property,
and read the letter. She stated when the property was first purchased,
their intent was to put one -acre lots with a black top road. However, they
were quickly annexed into the City. All the surrounding areas are zoned
R-3, and they would like to be the same zone.
There was no one present to speak for or against the zone change.
There was some discussion from Council/Commission/Staff.
Councilmember Cole inquired about the southern tract and the brush/trees
on the property. Mr. Cole stated that he felt this tract of land would be
ideal for a Cluster Development. It could remain zoned as R-1, but could
obtain the lot size the Ritchey's were wanting. Senior Planner Grahmann
stated that a Cluster Development Plan was definitely an option for this
property, but they must meet the density requirement.
Mr. George Ritchey stated that in the past, they had dealt with many
builders, and all stated that the property needed to be zoned as R-3.
Councilmember Beckman stated that by going with the Cluster
Development Plan, they would not have to spread out their utilities and
streets.
Chairperson Sandars asked Senior Planner Grahmann how many
hearings came before them in the past wishing to zone the property to a
more dense zoning. Ms. Grahmann stated she had researched this
information today and only found one case. However, there were
approximately three other cases that went through the Planned
Development (PD) process.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-33Z was adjourned at 7:03
p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-36Z opened at 7:03 p.m.
ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-36Z
A request by TNRG Acquisitions, applicant for Beeman Strong and
Company, Inc., owner, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the
Zoning Map of the City of Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning
district from classification Single Family Residential — 2 District (R-2) to
Office and Professional District (OP), on the following property located on
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the East Side of Pearland Parkway, and Approximately 3,500 Feet South
of Barry Rose Road.
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report. The applicants zone
change was held on November 20, 2006; however, due to an error in the
notification of public hearing that was mailed to the property owners within
200 feet, the public hearing had to be held again for this item. Staff
recommends approval.
The applicants, Mr. Eric Hughes and Will Benson of TNRG Acquisitions,
were present and spoke briefly and showed new slides.
Mr. John Williams of 2406 Hidden Creek Dr., Pearland, TX 77581 was
present and spoke. He lives directly behind the site, and has concerns
with the landscaping buffer, cars in the parking lot, car alarms and horns.
He asked if something solid could be put up to block the noise and lighting
and debris. He wants more than the landscaping buffer.
Councilmember Tetens expressed a concern with the 100 feet Right -of -
Way leading to the creek.
Councilmember Saboe stated that the comments from the first hearing
needed to be placed into the records when the P & Z goes to consider this
zone change.
There was further discussion regarding the height of the structure. Mr.
Benson stated that they were still looking into two stories but it would only
be the office space on the front of the tract, in order to help with privacy
issues of the neighbors in the rear. Mr. Benson also stated that most
likely these offices would be for medical use; however, they did not have a
commitment yet.
Councilmember Cole brought up the landscaping and buffer ordinance
and asked Ms. Grahmann to explain it better. Ms. Grahmann went over
the ordinance and explained that there would be 120 feet of easement
between the rear neighbor and the retail building. She also stated that
there would also be a 15 -foot landscape buffer, and a 6 -foot masonry
fence.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-36Z was adjourned at 7:28
p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-0lZ opened at 7:28 p.m.
C. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2007-0lZ
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A request by Jim Murphy, applicant for AS Acquisitions and Dave Pelton,
owner, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the
City of Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from
classification General Commercial District (GC) to Light Industrial District
(M-1), on the property located on the East Side of State Highway 35 (Main
Street), and Approximately 1,000 Feet South of Knapp Road
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report. The applicant is
requesting a zone change to Light Industrial District (M-1). Staff
recommends approval, and received no public comment forms.
The General Contractor, Jim Murphy of 3601 Salvador, Pasadena, TX
77504 spoke on behalf of the applicant.
No one was present to speak for or against the zone change.
Mr. Cole stated that he felt this zone change was a good use of the land.
Councilmember Saboe asked about the conformity of the land use with
the Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner Grahmann stated that this
change would make it compliant with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-01 Z was adjourned at 7:35
p. M.
The Public Hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code
(UDC) opened at 7:36 p.m.
D. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
A request by the City of Pearland for approval of an amendment to the
Unified Development Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T.
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Planning Director Krishnarao read the Staff report noting the key issues of
changes that were amended. She also passed out notes to the Council
and Commission.
No one was present to speak for or against the amendments.
There was no discussion between the Council/Commission/Staff.
The Public Hearing for Amendments to the Unified Development Code
(UDC) was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the hearing at 7:48 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Kr ca
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 13th day of
August , A.D., 2007.
GAN/
Tom Reid
Mayor
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