2015-08-17 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
AUGUST 17, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Reid opened a series of public hearings at 6:41 p.m.
The following were present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro Tem Keith Ordeneaux
Council Member Tony Carbone
Council Member Derrick Reed
Council Member Gary Moore
Council Member Greg Hill
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan
P&Z Commissioner Troy Pradia
Also present were City Manager Clay Pearson, Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins,
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao, City Planner Frankie Legaux,
Senior Planner Ian Clowes, City Engineer Sue Polka, Assistant City Engineer Richard
Mancilla, Deputy City Manager Jon Branson, Assistant City Manager Trent Epperson,
Executive Director of Development Services and PEDC President Matt Buchanan,
Building Official Kevin Byal, and Assistant Jennifer Tatum.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes presented the public hearing process and order of the agenda
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-06Z
at 6:41 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Zone Change Application No. 2015A6Z
A request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of Melinda Rosinksi (RPMC, LLC) owners;
for approval of a change in zoning from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning
district to the General Business (GB) zoning district; on approximately 5.4 acres of land,
to wit:
Legal Description: Being 5.4 acre of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 80
(A.K.A) the J.S. Talmage Survey, abstract 564, and being out of and a part of Lot A, of
the Minor Plat of Ridge Rock Commercial Site No. 1, a Subdivision in Brazoria County,
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 2009028465 of
the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: The property is located on the south side of Broadway and East of
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Alvin High School Entry Road.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was requesting a '
zone change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to General Business (GB). Mr.
Clowes stated staff recommended approval.
Alan Mueller 4201 Broadway 77581, was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Mueller
went over the proposed request and was available to answer questions.
Ms. Melinda Rasinski 6220 Gardenia 77581, was present and stated she was in favor of
the zone change.
Council Member Keith Ordeneaux inquired if the proposed parcel abutted property owned
by Alvin ISD. Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated there was a parcel used as detention that
separated the two parcels.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-
06Z at 6:53 p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-05Z
at 6:54.
Zone Change Application No. 2015-05Z
A request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of The Felton M. and Mary C. Baker '
Revocable Trust, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the General Commercial
(GC) and Office and Professional (OP) zoning district, to a Planned Development known
as Baker's Landing; on approximately 79.94 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: All of that certain 79.94 acres of land, located in the A.C.H. & B.
Survey, Section 1, A-147 and in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey 11, A-239, Brazoria County,
Texas, out of the tracts of land described as Lots A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O,
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V", and 2.011 acres in the deed from Felton M. Baker and wife, Mary
C. Baker to the Felton M. and Mary C. Baker Revocable Trust, recorded under Document
Number 2005011939, of the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: Between Main Street to the west and Old Alvin Road to the east, and
south of Walnut Street, Pearland, TX
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao read the staff report and went over
the proposed request. Ms. Krishnarao stated this was the second Joint Public Hearing
that was being held for this proposal and that the Future Land Use Plan showed this land
to be Village District. Ms. Krishnarao stated staff received 7 notifications of opposition and
went over staff concerns. Conversation ensued about having a combination of R2, R3,
and R4 lots in the development. '
Mr. Alan Mueller 4201 Broadway, was present on behalf of the Baker family along with
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Kevin Cole of The Matrix Group, Jonathan Woodruff with DR Horton, and Paul Groman
with Gromax. Mr. Mueller stated they were asking for approval tonight and went over
some of the requirements that were being met. Mr. Mueller stated they exceeded the 20%
open space requirement and have addressed close to fifty comments from staff. Mr.
Mueller went over the PD revisions and stated that Hampshire traffic calming was added.
Mr. Mueller stated 7 '% acres of land along Mary's Creek would be dedicated to the
drainage district, went over lot size diversity, and a summary of community benefits.
Mr. Paul Groman stated Gromax has done over 30 projects in Pearland and went over
property value in the surrounding area. Mr. Groman stated Baker's Landing was not in
Old Townsite and asked for approval for the proposed request.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao went over items that staff felt were
and were not addressed. Ms. Krishnarao spoke about concerns in regards to the proximity
to Hwy 35 and not conforming to the Future Land Use plan. Ms. Krishnarao explained the
site plan process and stated staff and Council are not allowed to add requirements during
the site plan approval. Ms. Krishnarao also stated that having a longer yard added to the
quality of life.
Kevin Cole 3808 Houston Lake Dr 77581, spoke in favor of the proposed plan.
Dr. Luis Craig 2531 Houston Ave 77581, spoke in favor of the proposed plan as a resident
but was concerned about the 10 acres of commercial as a business owner.
Burch Estes 3403 Westminister 77581, spoke about concerns in regards to access and
pressure on Westminister. Mr. Estes stated Westminister was already a pass thru street
and worried about the condition of the street.
Larry Marcott 3606 Inverness Ct 77581 spoke in opposition of the proposed plan
Council Member Greg Hill inquired about the Townhome development. Director of
Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated this would give the development mixed
use. Mr. Hill asked Mr. Woodruff with DR Horton about the cost of them homes. Mr.
Woodruff stated single family homes would range from $250,000 to $300,000 and
townhomes $200,000 to $250,000. Mr. Hill inquired if there was potential for prices to go
down. Mr. Woodruff stated no. Mr. Hill also inquired about the maintenance of the
detention. Alan Mueller stated there would be a commercial and residential HOA to share
the cost.
Council Member Keith Ordeneaux stated Council had seen this proposal multiple times,
and that it was getting closer but was still not there. Council Member Tony Carbone stated
the commercial was 1 acre and is now 10 acres. Mr. Carbone stated he was in favor of
the proposal and inquired when General Business (GB) backed to residential, was there
a height restriction. Ms. Krishnarao stated it was 40 feet. Council Member Derrick Reed
stated he thought this was a good development but needed some changes. Mr. Reed
inquired about why the width of the lot could not be met. Mr. Woodruff stated the product
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was predesigned and is developed at a certain size. Mr. Reed stated he would like to
see pictures of the townhomes. '
Council Member Gary Moore stated he was not in favor of this proposal. Mr. Moore stated
this was developable property and residents would be looking for more commercial on
this side of town. Council Member Derrick Reed stated there are communities that back
up to Hwy 35 towards John Lizer. Council Member Tony Carbone stated there was plenty
of vacant commercial property along Hwy 35.
Mayor Tom Reid stated this was a unique piece of property that used to be farm land and
had an airport on it.
Council Member Greg Hill inquired if DR Horton had looked at adding more R1 lots. Mr.
Woodruff stated no. Alan Mueller stated if you counted the townhomes and single family,
they were at a typical Rt density.
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden stated she concurred with Council Member Greg
Hill in that Hwy 35 should be commercial and this would be a better use of the land. Ms.
McFadden also stated she would like to see more affordable home prices. P&Z
Commissioner Mary Starr stated this proposal has been worked on for a long time and
she was in favor of it. Ms. Starr also stated she would like to see lower home prices but
didn't think that would happen. P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg stated he agreed with
Ms. Starr and liked the quality work that DR Horton produced. P&Z Commissioner Troy '
Pradia stated he would like to see more townhomes at lower prices and the entire
proposal to be residential. P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan stated the developer has
jumped through hoops and was not worried about a traffic issue.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall inquired if a map of open space was available.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated it was provided in the packet.
Mr. Tunstall inquired if 16.1 acres of open space were in the PD and how many acres the
detention was. Mr. Mueller stated yes there is 16.1 acres and the detention was 7 acres.
Mr. Mueller also stated 3.1 acres would be preserved and some trees would be taken out.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes inquired if the building from fence was a 3 to 1 ratio and
stated if it was not in the UDC, it should be. Mr. Fuentes also stated that in his opinion the
City of Pearland should have already bought land for Grand Ave extension. Mr. Fuertes
stated he has heard a lot of talk about bigger lots and that would mean higher home
prices. Mr. Fuentes stated this PD was on the right track.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-
05 at 8:26 p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for 2015 Comprehensive Plan adoption at
8:27.
P&Z Chairperson henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record. '
2015 Comprehensive Plan adoption.
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_ APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao recapped the Comprehensive Plan
process. Ms. Krishnarao also went over updates and changes.
Gary Mitchell with Kendig Keast went over the key topics of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Mitchell was available to answer any questions. Mr. Mitchell also stated he did not
recommend showing any ETJ parcels to not be annexed in the future.
Michael Leaverton 2310 Buckholt 77581, spoke in opposition in regards to "area S"
being annexed in the future.
Diane Leaverton 2310 Buckholt 77581, spoke in opposition in regards to "area S" being
annexed in the future.
Hayley Beeson 17018 CR 127 77581, spoke in opposition in regards to "area S" being
annexed in the future.
Lantz Pledgus 16803 CR 127 77581, spoke in opposition in regards to "area S" being
annexed in the future.
Council Member Tony Carbone stated he appreciated the changes. Mayor Tom Reid
' inquired about the use of 13.2 square miles that is not developed. Gary Mitchell with
Kendig Keast stated various factors take land off of the table. P&Z Chairperson Henry
Fuertes stated that 13.2 miles would equal around 70 thousand acres that is left over.
Council Member Gary Moore inquired if there was any land left for a large company to
use. Mr. Mitchell stated a growth study should be done.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing process for 2015 Comprehensive Plan
adoption at 8:27 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer atum. Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted on this 27th day of February, A.D., 2017.
' Mayor Tom Reid
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