2013-02-25 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013, AT 7:30
P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Woody Owens
Scott Sherman
Keith Ordeneaux
Greg Hill
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem Susan Sherrouse.
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; Matt Buchanan
President of Economic Development Corporation; Danny Cameron Public Works
Director; J.C. Doyle Police Chief; Trent Epperson Director of Engineering and
Capital Projects; Roland Garcia Fire Marshal; Mike Hodge Assistant City
Manager; Lata Krishnarao Director of Community Development; Claire Bogard
Finance Director; Michelle Smith Director of Parks and Recreation; Vance Riley
Director of Fire Services; Sparkle Anderson Public Affairs Manager; Bob Pearce
Purchasing Officer and Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief.
The invocation was given by Mary Hammer and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Fernando Chris De La Garza of Boy Scout Troop 414.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT:
Maria Espinoza co-founder of the Remembrance Project addressed Council and
stated the Remembrance Project was created to champion families like the
Wilkerson family. Their son Joshua Wilkerson was killed by an illegal alien. The
Remembrance Project has memorialized Joshua through the Stolen Life Quilt
Project. The quilt has become a National Project. By the end of this year there
Will be a Remembrance Project presence in every state sending a message to
public servants to uphold our laws and protect our family's. She thanked
Pearland Law Enforcement for their good service. She further thanked George
and Laura Wilkerson for being courageous and brave in everything they have
gone through.
George Wilkerson addressed Council stating his family recently lost their
youngest son Joshua Erin Wilkerson. He further stated the City of Pearland and
the Pearland Police department were instrumental in helping his family through a
difficult time. He stated his family would like to thank the City of Pearland and its
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leadership by presenting a -Certificate to Mayor Tom Reid and Councilmembers
Woody Owens, Scott Sherman, Susan Sherrouse, Keith Ordeneaux and Greg
Hill. He further thanked the Pearland Police Department by presenting
Certificates of Appreciation to Police Chief J.C. Doyle, Assistant Police Chief
Johnny Spires, Officer Eric Morton, Canine Nancy, Officer Jeff Jernigan, Officer
Herbert Oubre, Lieutenant Wayne Moody, Officer Cecil Arnold and Officer
Donald Patterson. Mr. Wilkerson thanked Texas Equusearch for their
professionalism and the many volunteers by presenting a check for $1,500 in the
name of Joshua Erin Wilkerson. He further thanked ADDI Printing Services for
printing the certificates and presented a check for $500 to Texas Equusearch
from ADDI Printing Services.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen and Utility Billing Manager Pam Thompson
presented Field Service Technician Steve Ramos with the Full Time Employee of
the Quarter Award.
Mayor Reid, City Manager Bill Eisen and Parks and Recreation Director Michelle
Smith presented Part Time Fitness Attendant Nathan Ramirez with the Part Time
Employee of the Quarter Award.
Mayor Reid and City Manager Bill Eisen presented Public Affairs Manager
Sparkle Anderson and Multimedia Specialist Debbie Schielke the Excellence in
Emergency Management Award from the Emergency Management Association
of Texas.
Public Affairs Manager Sparkle Anderson stated her department entered to win
this award by doing a Superman Hurricane Preparedness TV spot with the
participation of Mayor Reid and Fire Marshal Roland Garcia. She further stated
her department is excited to receive this award.
Mayor Reid reported on February 9 - 12, he attended the Houston Galveston
Area Council's National Association of Regional' Councils of Government in
Washington, D.C.; February 13, he attended the Adult Reading Center Board of
Directors Meeting; the Texas Medical Center Board of Directors Meeting;
February 18, he attended the City of Pearland Council Agenda Meeting and
Public Hearings; February 19, he attended the Houston Galveston Area Council
Board of Directors Meeting; February 21, he attended the State of the City
Presentation at the Pearland Chamber Luncheon; February 22, he attended the
Houston Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council Board of
Directors Meeting; February 23, he attended the Silverlake Cancer Care Walk;
February 25, he joined the President of Pearland Economic Development Matt
Buchanan and attended Judge Emmett's State of the County Address; attended
the Pearland Independent School District Education Improvement Committee
Meeting.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Councilmember Owens reported he was in Austin, Texas for the Transportation
Forum; he took the tour at Southeast Memorial Hospital; he spoke at a meeting
at the Natatorium; he attended Judge Emmett's State of the County Address; he
attended the State of the City Luncheon. He further stated the City is very
fortunate to have the Police Department we have today, they continue to get
better and better.
Councilmember Sherman reported February 13, he had the opportunity to go by
the construction site of the Westside Library, he thanked the Director of
Engineering and Capital Projects Trent Epperson, his staff and the contractor for
making good progress; February 16 — 17, he joined Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse
and attended the Youth Action Council Conference in Port Arthur, Texas.
Councilmember Sherman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Tom
Reid as Best Community Leader on behalf of the Community Favorite Annual
Reader's Choice Poll 2012.
Mayor Reid thanked everyone for the Certificate of Appreciation as Best
Community Leader. He further thanked Police Chief J.C. Doyle and the Pearland
Police Department for Pearland is in the top 50 as one of the safest Cities in
America by FBI standards.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated he is truly humbled not only to serve the
citizens of Pearland but also the City Staff. He further stated from the comments
tonight shows what a wonderful City of Pearland Staff we have.
Councilmember Hill reported he attended several of the events the other
Councilmembers attended; he attended the Mayor's State of the City Luncheon;
February 20, he attended the Skate Park Meeting at the Natatorium. He thanked
City Staff for all they do.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Bill Eisen recognized City Secretary Young Lorfing for completing
the requirements for recertification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk. He
congratulated Mr. Lorfing and appreciates the great work and effort he puts forth
to stay at the forefront of his profession.
CITIZENS:
Carol Artz-Bucek, 6111 No. Galveston Ave., President and CEO of Pearland
Chamber of Commerce addressed Council and stated there will be 80 Pearland
enthusiasts converging on the Capital in Austin, Texas. We are excited to
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recognize our new Legislators Representative Ed Thompson and Senator Larry
Taylor. We will be bringing awareness and recognition of Pearland to our State.
Lance Foss, 1409 O'Day Road, #57, addressed Council asking for clarification
on where Pearland jobs are advertized. He further stated he went to Alvin
Independent School District and they honored the Texas flag after the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States Flag. He stated at Council Meetings he would like
to see City Council honoring the Texas flag after the Pledge of Allegiance. He
further asked for clarification on how a citizen can effectively work with the City to
get things accomplished.
Paul Chimenti, 2615 Sunrise Harbor Lane, addressed Council and stated this is
in reference to the rezoning at Sunrise Lakes. He further stated City Engineers
recommended against the rezone based on the fact the City is already maxed
out on R-3 lots. He stated in the past the rezone at Sunrise Lakes has come
before Council and it did not pass. He stated he does not know why the zone
change is a good idea now. He stated the residents would like their voices heard
and considered.
Seeno Akunuri, 2522 Sunny Shore Drive, addressed Council and stated he has
lived in Sunrise Lakes for 11 years. The last several years he has seen the value
of the homes drop 20% from what he paid 11 years ago. He further stated he
believes it is the construction in the area and building the two motels. With the
zone change, the lots and the homes will be smaller and he does not believe
they will sell for $200,000. or more, He further stated the residents are concerned
their property value will drop further. He hopes the City Council will carefully
consider the zone plan, and will study the value of the existing homes and the
traffic.
Matt Gibb, 2403 Sunlight Lane, addressed Council and stated his concern is with
the zone change. The smaller lots and homes will bring their property values
down. He further stated he does not view this as just a piece of property or the
residents as a piece of property. He stated we are real people with real concerns.
Charles Johnson, 2612 Sunfish Drive, addressed Council and stated he has a
signed petition of the residents of the abutting property. He further stated he
understands there has to be 20% of the resident's signatures against this zone
change to be a unanimous decision. He further stated he is hoping Council will
make the right decision for the residents of Sunrise Lakes.
Janice Hallesey, 2621 Sunbird Court, addressed Council and stated she has an
additional 200 signatures besides the 199 signatures City Council has received.
She further stated she would like for Council to focus on the citizens that came to
Pearland and bought homes in Sunrise Lakes. These citizens stepped up to the
plate and became involved in the Pearland schools, churches, family
entertainment, community activities, Police, Fire, EMS and local elections. She
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stated with the zone change their concern is the traffic will be diverted across
Silverlake Parkway through Sunrise Lakes leading to FM 518. She stated the
residents already witness traffic cutting through Sunrise Lakes from Sun Meadow
and Sunrise Blvd. to avoid FM 518 going towards 288. She stated she is asking
Council to support the residents of Sunrise Lakes, to help protect their
homestead investments by not changing the zoning to benefit one individual.
Sandy Rohden Viveiros, 2703 SunBeam Court, addressed Council stating as a
Sunrise Lakes homeowner she is not against a new subdivision. She stated the
residents are asking Council to adhere to the Sunrise Lakes standards, the
building quality, the size of the lots and homes. She stated there are a lot of
unanswered questions, she asked if this could be tabled until the residents can
get more answers and knowledge of what is going on. She stated the residents
do not want anymore de -value of their property.
Thanes Queenan, 8902 Sungate Drive, addressed Council stating he and his
wife worked hard to buy their first home in Sunrise Lakes. He stated with this
zone change he and his wife would lose the investment they have put into their
first home. He stated he hoped what Council is hearing does not fall on deaf
ears.
Winter Bush, 2509 Sunlight Lane, addressed Council stating she opposes the
zone change. She stated owning a home is the American dream. She and her
husband bought a home in Sunrise Lakes as an investment. She would like for it
to continue to be a solid investment. She asked Councilmembers to consider all
sides of the argument not just one side.
Cheryl Lyles, 9410 Summer Sun Lane, addressed Council stating she is the
Home Owners Association President of Sunrise Lakes. She stated the residents
are concerned about the value of their property and the traffic. She asked
Councilmembers to reconsider this zone change.
Kevin Cole, 11233 Shadow Creek Parkway Suite 200, addressed Council stating
he is representing Karen Richey, owner of the property in discussion. He stated
he is expecting quality and he will deliver quality. He stated he will answer
questions anyone may have to further this development.
DOCKETED PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the January 28, 2013, Regular Meeting held
at 7:30 p.m.
2. Minutes of the January 14, 2013, Regular Meeting held
at 7:30 p.m.
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B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-98 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2000M,
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, LOCATION BEING A 33.307
ACRE TRACT IN THE H. T. & B. R.R. COMPANY SURVEY
SECTION 85, ABSTRACT NO. 304 IN BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS. SAID 33.307 ACRE TRACT IS PART OF LOT 45,
PART OF LOT 55, AND ALL OF LOTS 56 AND 57 OF THE
ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME SUBDIVISION AS
RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 107 IN THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY PLAT RECORDS. SAID 33.307 ACRE TRACT
COMPRISES THOSE TRACTS OF LAND DESCRIBED IN
DEEDS TO GEORGE RITCHEY, AND WIFE KAREN
RITCHEY, AS RECORDED IN CLERK'S FILE NO'S 97-019237,
(AS CORRECTED BY 97-032332), 99-015625 AND 96-019344
(LOT 57 ONLY), ALL FILED OF RECORD IN THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. (LOCATION BEING NORTH OF
SUMMER BREEZE DRIVE, BETWEEN MILLER RANCH AND
SILVER LAKE PKWY, PEARLAND, TX), ZONE CHANGE
2013-02Z, A REQUEST OF KEVIN COLE, APPLICANT, ON
BEHALF OF KAREN RITCHEY, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF
A ZONE CHANGE FROM THE SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL -1 (R-1) ZONE TO THE SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL -3 (R-3) ZONE, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City
Manager.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-97 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING. ORDINANCE NO. 2000M,
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, LOCATION BEING ALL
THAT CERTAIN 7.650 ACRES OUT OF SECTION 16, H.T. &
B. R.R COMPANY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 546 AND BEING
A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN TRACTS DESCRIBED IN A
DEED DATED 04-11-2002 FROM EDWIN HUNTER HARRIS,
ET UX. TO MARILYN LOUISE BULLARD AS FILED IN THE
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF REAL PROPERTY OF BRAZORIA
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COUNTY AT CLERK'S FILE NO. 02-017799 AND A PORTION
OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN A DEED
DATED 12-17-1997 FROM EDWIN HUNTER HARRIS, SR. TO
MARILYN LOUISE BULLARD AS FILED IN THE OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY AT CLERK'S FILE NO.
97-044957. (LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF
MAGNOLIA AND MANVEL ROADS, PEARLAND, TEXAS),
ZONE. CHANGE 2013-01Z, A REQUEST OF MICHAEL
POLLAK, APPLICANT, ON BEHALF OF MARILYN BULLARD,
OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM THE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -1 (R-1) ZONE TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE (NS) ZONE WITH AN OVERLAID
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A CHILD DAYCARE
CENTER AND RESTAURANT WITH OR WITHOUT A DRIVE-
THRU, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge,
Assistant City Manager.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-99 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2000M,
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, LOCATION BEING A 0.9495
ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE H.T. & B R.R.
COMPANY SURVEY ABSTRACT 242 IN BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS, BEING THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
JOSEPH B BENES AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 408 PAGE
538 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY
TEXAS. (LOCATED AT 7902/7904 BROADWAY, PEARLAND,
TX), ZONE CHANGE 2013-03Z, A REQUEST OF
TRANQUILITY PLAZA, LLC, APPLICANT AND OWNER, FOR
APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE (NS) ZONE TO THE GENERAL
BUSINESS (GB) ZONE, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT
OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City Manager.
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1477 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, ABANDONING CERTAIN ROAD AND
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PUBLIC EASEMENTS RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS
OF, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, WITHIN THE CORPORATE
CITY LIMITS OF PEARLAND, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS;
HAVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Darrin Coker, City Attorney.
F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — EXCUSE
MAYOR TOM REID FROM THE FEBRUARY 11, 2013, CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. City Council.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2013-33 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
PEARLAND MOBILE COMMAND CENTER TO THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.
Lieutenant, Onesimo Lopez.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2013-36 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PRICING ARRANGEMENT
WITH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC)
FOR THE PURCHASE. OF A PAD FOOT ROLLER FOR
STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RESOLUTION
NO. R2013-34 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AWARDING A BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF STABILIZED ROAD MATERIALS.
Mr. Jon Branson, Assistant City Manager.
Councilmember Hill asked that Consent Agenda Item B be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to adopt Consent Agenda Items A through I with the exception of item
B, as presented on the Consent Agenda.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
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MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
As requested by Councilmember Hill Consent Agenda Item B was removed for
further discussion.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2000M-98 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2000M,
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, LOCATION BEING A 33.307
ACRE TRACT IN THE H. T. & B. R.R. COMPANY SURVEY
SECTION 85, ABSTRACT NO. 304 IN BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS. SAID 33.307 ACRE TRACT IS PART OF LOT 45,
PART OF LOT 55, AND ALL OF LOTS 56 AND 57 OF THE
ALLISON-RICHEY GULF COAST HOME SUBDIVISION AS
RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 107 IN THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY PLAT RECORDS. SAID 33.307 ACRE TRACT
COMPRISES THOSE TRACTS OF LAND DESCRIBED IN
DEEDS TO GEORGE RITCHEY, AND WIFE KAREN
RITCHEY, AS RECORDED IN CLERK'S FILE NO'S 97-019237,
(AS CORRECTED BY 97-032332), 99-015625 AND 96-019344
(LOT 57 ONLY), ALL FILED OF RECORD IN THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. (LOCATION BEING NORTH OF
SUMMER BREEZE DRIVE, BETWEEN MILLER RANCH AND
SILVER LAKE PKWY, PEARLAND, TX), ZONE CHANGE
2013-02Z, A REQUEST OF KEVIN COLE, APPLICANT, ON
BEHALF OF KAREN RITCHEY, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF
A ZONE CHANGE FROM THE SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL -1 (R-1) ZONE TO THE SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL -3 (R-3) ZONE, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mike Hodge, Assistant City
Manager.
Councilmember Owens made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill to
approve Ordinance No. 2000M-98.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is a request for approval of a zone change
from the Single Family R-1 zone to a Single Family R-3 Zone.
Councilmember Hill asked the Director of Community Development Lata
Krishnarao if she would explain Cluster Development.
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Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated Cluster
Development takes the underlying zone, which could be any residential zone,
and lets the applicant reduce the lot sizes as long as the density specified for that
base zoning is maintained. It provides the developer flexibility in clustering the
lots together to provide larger more meaningful open spaces.
Councilmember Owens asked Director of Community Development Lata
Krishnarao to go over the Staff Recommendation.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated Staff was unable to
recommend approval of the zone change as proposed by the applicant because
approval of the zone change may not be compatible with surrounding zoning and
uses. Also the proposed zone change may have a negative impact on the
surrounding properties and developments by allowing smaller lots than as
indicated for the Future Land Use Plan, with over 40% of residential zoning in the.
City for medium density lots. The proposed zone is not in compliance with the
latest approved Future Land Use Plan. An extensive analysis has been
completed regarding desired lot sizes for future residential areas, and the
recommendation was that the City should "strive" for the development of large lot
subdivisions.
Councilmember Ordineaux asked if there is information on lot widths and is there
anyway for a variance on the lot width and still keep the square footage.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated a study was not
conducted on lot widths, but she can get that information. She stated for a
variance on lot width and to keep the square footage is a variance process of the
Zoning Board of Adjustments. That is something the applicant can apply for.
Councilmember Sherman asked for clarification as to the type of homes on the
14,999 square foot lot sizes on the north side and the designation on the future
land use plan.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated immediately to the
north are some trailer homes and regular homes. She further stated it was 2006
when the update for the future land use plan was completed and the area in
discussion was part of the update.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Owens and Kevin Cole regarding
the density requirement of homes.
Councilmember Hill asked Kevin Cole if there is any intention of doing a cluster
development or does he foresee in anyway of doing a cluster development.
Kevin Cole stated there is no intention of doing a cluster development. He further
stated what he has shown the City is what Beazer Homes wants to build.
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Discussion ensued between Councilmember Ordeneaux and Kevin Cole
regarding leaving the zoning as an R-1 and go for a variance on lot width.
Councilmember Ordeneaux asked Staff if there is anyway for that variance to
come directly to Council instead of going to the Zoning Board.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated it can happen
through a Planned Development. They can show you the layout and will draft
their own regulations for that piece of property. She further stated the Ordinance
would need to be changed.
Councilmember Ordeneaux stated the only feasible way is to go through the
Zoning Board.
Councilmember Hill stated when an applicant requests a zoning variance and
later decides to do a cluster development he would like for the request to come
before City Council instead of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilmembers Ordeneaux and Sherman stated they agree with
Councilmember Hill.
Mayor Reid asked Kevin Cole to speak on the two issues he is hearing the most
which is smaller lots with cheaper homes and the traffic.
Kevin Cole gave a summary of the development of the property north of Summer
Breeze Drive, between Miller Ranch and Silver Lake Parkway.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated Staff has had two meetings with the
Developers Representative to discuss the traffic issues. He stated a Traffic
Impact Analysis is required of the developer.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-31 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING TEXAS
HOUSE BILL 335 AUTHORIZING' ON-LINE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL
LEGAL NOTICES. City Council.
Councilmember Sherman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hill, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-31.
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Councilmember Sherman reported the current state law requires the City to
publish legal notices and bids in the City's official newspaper. He stated if House
Bill 335 passes it would allow publication of legal notices on the City's website.
He further stated this will save the City money by not utilizing the newspaper for
legal notices.
Discussion ensued between Council regarding publication of legal notices on the
website being the wave of the future and saving the City money.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported this is a bill that has been filed into State
Legislature. At this point there is no indication that hearings are going to be held.
A couple of reasons are the newspaper industry has a very strong presence in
the state and there will be some members of the Legislature that will be
concerned for a number of people in the state that do not have internet access.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-35 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING BIDS FOR
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
Councilmember Ordeneaux made the motion, seconded by Councilmember
Sherman, to approve Resolution No. R2013-35.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to award a bid for
grounds maintenance services to Landscape Professionals of Texas in the
estimated annual amount of $89,958.61 and to OneSource Irrigation and
Landscape, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $43,471.00.
Discussion ensued between Council, Parks and Recreation Director Michelle
Smith and Purchasing Officer Bob Pearce regarding both companies operating
fully within the current scope of their contracts.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Owens, Sherman, Ordeneaux, and Hill.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
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COUNCIL ACTION — RESOLUTION NO. R2013-32 — A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, RENEWING A BID
FOR LARGE WATER METER TESTING SERVICES. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
Councilmember Hill made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to
approve Resolution No. R2013-32.
City Manager Bill Eisen reported Council is being asked to renew a bid award for
large water meter testing services, along with required minor repair services to
United Water Solutions Inc. with an estimated total expenditure for all services
under this bid of approximately $76,250.00.
Discussion ensued between Council and Purchasing Officer Bob Pearce
regarding testing meters and the cost effectiveness of a vendor making minor
repairs when needed.
Voting "Aye" Councilmembers Hill, Ordeneaux, Sherman, and Owens.
Voting "No" None.
Motion Passed 4 to 0, with Mayor Pro -Tem Sherrouse absent.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 25th day of March A.D.
2013.
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Mayor
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