HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-02 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES AREA 2MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid
Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Sherman
Councilmember Woody Owens
Councilmember Steve Saboe
Councilmember Felicia Kyle
City Manager Bill Eisen
City Attorney Darrin Coker
City Secretary Young Lorfing
Absent: Councilmember Ed Thompson
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge Assistant City
Manager; Lata Krishnarao Planning Director; Narciso Lira City Engineer; Jeff Sundseth
EMS Operations Director; David Whittaker Director of Inspection Services; Nghiem
Doan Deputy City Attorney; Angela Gantuah Senior Planner.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 189
ACRES — AREA 2
189 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AREA GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF
BAILEY ROAD FROM FM 1128/MANVEL TO VETERANS ROAD.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE FEASIBILITY PLAN AND SERVICE PLAN
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated Area No. 2 is approximately 189 acres located
east of Area No. 1 between Manvel Road and Veterans Road. There are approximately
51 acres vacant and there are 68 residential uses. The Future Land Use Plans
designates the area as low density residential.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Frankie Massey, 16714 Grand Lane, addressed Council and stated she does not have
water or sewer services, but is fine with the situation. She does not want to pay more
taxes and is opposed to the annexation of her property.
Shirley Hadley, 16623 Berry Road, addressed Council and stated she would like to
know if utility lines will be placed under Bailey Road during the Bailey Road Project and
if so, when can she expect utility services.
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Frank Martinez, 3938 Wingtail Way, addressed Council and stated he owns property in
Area No. 2 with three commercial buildings. He stated he is upset because he found
out about the annexation today. He is wondering how many more residents are not
present to speak because they were not informed. He is opposed to the annexation of
his property.
Ray Hill, 5806 Bailey Road, addressed Council and stated he would like to know how
far the commercial nodes will extend. He has 8 acres and his home is located 400-feet
from the road. In his opinion there is no reason the City needs his property and he
would like to receive more information regarding the annexation plan.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION:
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated, as part of the Bailey Road Project, the
water lines will be extended to provide services to the properties located south of Bailey
Road. Sanitary Sewer Services for the area are included in the 10-year plan.
Planning Director Lata Krishnaro stated the retail node can extend up to 25 acres. This
would require the owner to request a zone change and submit a plan that would be
approved by Council.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2010.
ATTEST:
Tom Reid
Mayor
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