2005-03-21 JPH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MARCH 21, 2005, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Viktorin P & Z Vice Chairperson Todd locco
Councilmember Richard Tetens P & Z Commissioner Joe McWhorter
Councilmember Woody Owens P & Z Commissioner Peter Dumont
Councilmember Larry Marcott P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Councilmember Kevin Cole
Also in attendance: City Manager Bill Eisen; Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller; City
Attorney Darrin Coker; Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Executive Director of
Community Services Nick Finan; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann; Plans and Plat
Administrator Richard Keller, Planner 1 Diana DuCroz, and Planning Administrative
Secretary Melisa Durham.
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. She also explained the process of the City Council meetings.
Ms. Grahmann announced that Zone Change Application No. 1221 was removed from the
Agenda due to an error on the application and map of the property. She also stated that Mayor
Reid wanted to take the Agenda out of order, and hear Zone Change Application No. 1222 first.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1222 was called to order at 7:42 p.m.
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION -Zone Change Application No. 1222
A request by Ricardo David and Danny Wright, owners, for an amendment to the Land Use and
Urban Development Ordinance of said City from classification Single Family Dwelling District
(R-1) to Commercial District (C), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, of Westfield Estates, Abstract 70, W.D.C. Hall, as recorded in
Volume 22, Page 37 and 38, of the Map Records of Brazoria County, Texas, City of Pearland,
Brazoria County, Texas; Generally Located on the East Side of Dixie Farm Road, and South of
Westfield Lane
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report.
The applicant was not present to speak.
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The following persons spoke against the proposed zone change request:
1. Michael Farris, CLU, FICF, 1615 Inverness Lane, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Farris' main
concerns were for quality of life and traffic.
2. Richard Byrd, 1814 Oak Lodge Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Byrd's main concern
was for the unknown future of the property regarding what type of business may be
placed there.
3. Luis Valdes, 3774 Buckholt, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Valdes' main concern was
opposition to patchwork zoning and drainage issues.
4. Neil Barnhill, 1813 Oak Lodge Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Barnhill's main concern
was opposition of residential properties converting to commercial properties, and
property values.
5. Klaus Seeger, 3505 Buckholt, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Seeger's main concern was
incompatibility with R-1 zoning, and a general feeling of neighbors opposing this request.
6. Diane Leaverton, 2310 Buckholt, Pearland, TX 77581. Ms. Leaverton's main concern
was for property values.
7. Melisa Jackson, 2201 Buckholt, Pearland, TX 77581. Ms. Jackson's main concern was
for traffic.
8. Joey Sellers, 2403 Buckholt, Pearland, TX 77581. Mr. Sellers' main concern was for
property values.
Council/Planning Commission/Staff discussion ensued. Councilmember Marcott expressed
opposition to the request as he is a resident in the area and has concerns with mixing
residential and commercial properties, and the impact of traffic. Councilmember Cole
expressed opposition to the request because this proposed rezoning does not agree with our
City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1222 was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1219 was called to order at 7:59 p.m.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change Application No. 1219
A request by Sylvia C. Betancourt, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to
Single Family Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 0.950 acre tract of land, Lot 8, of Hoang Subdivision, an unrecorded
subdivision of 11.980 acre tract of land being Lot 49 and the north 87.05 feet of Lot 50, of the
Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 9, H.T. & B.R.R. Company
Survey, Abstract 234, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 23 and
24, of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas;
Generally Located West of Roy Road, and North of Robin Sound Street
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report.
The applicant, Sylvia C. Betancourt of 7030 Robin Meadow, Pearland, TX 77581, addressed the
council and commission, stating that she is requesting a residential zone change.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
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There was no Council/Planning Commission/Staff discussion.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1219 was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1220 was called to order at 8:03 p.m.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION -Zone Change Application No. 1220
A request by Manuel Morales, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to
Single Family Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 0.76 acres of land, called Lot 16 of the unrecorded Sharondale Subdivision,
situated in a 10 acre tract of land in the south one-half of the northeast one-quarter of the
southeast one-quarter of the G.C. Smith Survey, Section 16, H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey,
Abstract 546, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas; Generally located at 6217 Sharondale
Street
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report.
The applicant's representative, Janet Behunco of RE/MAX 1, addressed the council and
commission. The property is for sale at this time, and the rezoning of the property will allow for
'^ building a single-family residence.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no Council/Planning Commission/Staff discussion.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1220 was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Mayor Reid reiterated that Zone Change Application No. 1221 was removed from the Agenda,
and will be reposted and resubmitted for future consideration.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1218 was called to order at 8:08 p.m.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION -Zone Change Application No. 1218
A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-2), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 20.5 acres of land out of Villa Verde Section 2 according to the plat thereof
filed in Film Code No. 537152 of the Harris County Map Records and Villa Verde Section 3
according to the plat thereof filed in Film Code No. 533093 of the Harris County Map Records,
W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 23, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas; Generally Located
East of Scarsdale Boulevard, and South of Blackhawk Boulevard
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
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.• Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report.
Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller stated that a presentation was made to the Home Owner's
Association in January regarding annexation of Villa Verde. Many questions were answered at
that meeting, and the attendees of that meeting were advised of this Public Hearing.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
Council/Planning Commission, Staff discussion ensued. Councilmember Marcott asked Mr.
Mueller if the Villa Verde property located in the northwest area is in Houston. Mr. Mueller
stated that this property is not part of Villa Verde, but is located in one of the Green Tee
subdivisions. It is in the Houston ETJ and the Clearbrook City MUD.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1218 was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1224 was called to order at 8:12 p.m.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION -Zone Change Application No. 1224
A request by William E. Moody, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from classification Multi-Family District (MF) to
Neighborhood Service District (NS), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 0.43 acres of land out of Pearland Townsite, Lots 19, 20, 21,22, 23, and 24,
Block 32, and Lots 19A, 20A, 21A, 22A, 23A, and 24A, Block 32, City of Pearland, Brazoria
010. County, Texas; Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Walnut Street and San Antonio
Avenue
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann presented the Staff Report.
The applicant, William E. Moody of 2517 S. San Antonio, Pearland, TX 77581, made a
presentation. Mr. Moody is the owner of many properties in the area, and on that particular
block. He has been working towards neighborhood improvement over the years by renovating
houses. He cited the numerous small businesses located within this area, many of which have
been located there for many years. He is proposing a day-spa facility to serve the
neighborhood.
There were no persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no Council/Planning Commission/Staff discussion.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1224 was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Specific Use Permit Application No. 141 was called to order at 8:21 p.m.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Specific Use Permit Application No.
141
A request by Master Imaging, LLC, applicant for CA New Plan Texas Assets, LP, owner, for an
amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City for a Specific Use
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Permit for an Unscheduled/New Business Service Use, and more specifically, a "Medical
Imaging Mobile Vehicle" in the General Business District (GB(S)), on the following described
property, to wit:
Legal Description: 12.604 acres of land, Pearland Plaza, Lot 1, Abstract 198, Thomas A Green
Survey, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas; Generally located at 3231 E. Broadway
Street, generally at the northeast corner of Broadway Street (FM 518) and Barry Rose Road
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Nick Finan, Executive Director of Community Services, presented the Staff Report. The
Specific Use Permit request is for a medical imaging mobile vehicle to be parked behind the
strip center at the subject property, for a limited time.
The applicant, Robert Ray of Master Imaging, LLC, made a presentation. Mr. Ray stated that
placement of this trailer is meant to be temporary, dependent on a viable patient base and
income so that it can be made permanent inside the building.
There was one person wishing to speak against the proposed request. C.D. Anderson of 3215
Jacquelyn Drive, Pearland, TX, addressed the Council and Commission. Mr. Anderson's
residence is less than 200 yards from the property in question. His main concerns are why the
entire 12.604 acres needs to be rezoned when less than one acre will be utilized for the trailer,
previous incidences where trailers were deemed to be inappropriate, and the temporary status
of the trailer.
Council/Planning Commission/Staff discussion ensued. Mayor Reid reiterated the intention of
the special use permit being a temporary placement, and that the location would become
permanent if proven to be a viable business location. City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that
under the new UDC, the special use permits would not be attached as permanent to our zoning
map. He recommended that the special use permit could be limited to the one trailer, so as not
to have a proliferation of trailers with the zone change to the entire acreage. Mr. Coker advised
that the location of the trailer could also be specified in this permit. There was discussion about
the wall and cover to help screen the view of the trailer, and the walkway from the building to the
trailer. P&Z Chairperson Sandars inquired about protection from permanency of the trailer, and
also whether approving the placement of this one trailer would set a precedent. In answer to
these two concerns, Mr. Finan stated that each specific use permit application for trailers would
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and that a precedent would not be set. Mr. Finan also
stated that a time restriction can not be stated on the permit, and that the Council and
Commission need to have a level of comfort that the trailer could be in that location for some
time.
The Public Hearing for Specific Use Permit Application No. 141 was adjourned at approximately
9:00 p.m.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
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These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Melisa Durham
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
2005.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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