2005-11-21 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 NOVEMBER 21, 2005, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the public hearing to order at 7:50 p.m. with the following
present;
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
Mayor Pro-Tern Kevin Cole P & Z Vice Chairperson Todd locco
Council Member Woody Owens P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Council Member Larry Marcott P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
Council Member Richard Tetens P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; City Manager Bill Eisen; Deputy
City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Assistant City Manager Nick Finan; Planning
Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann; Plan and Plat
Administrator Richard Keller; Planner 1 Diana DuCroz, 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.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1250 was called to order at
7:51 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid, and by Planning and Zoning Chairperson Ruby
Sandars.
A. Zone Change Application No. 1250
A request by the City of Pearland (City initiated zoning request due to
annexation) for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in zoning district from
classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-2), Single Family Dwelling District (R-3), Single Family
Dwelling District (R-4), Neighborhood Service District (NS), and General
Business District (GB), on the following described property, to wit:
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General Location: Includes all property within MUD 5; all of Southdown
Subdivision Generally Located on the North Side of
County Road 403 (Hughes Ranch Road) and on the
East Side of State Highway 288; an undeveloped tract
located on the west side of State Highway 288 and on
the north side of Discovery Bay Drive; all of Crystal
Lakes Subdivision, generally located on the west side
of Cullen Boulevard, and south of County Road 403
(Hughes Ranch Road); and undeveloped tracts
located on the north side of Brookside Road, and on
the west side of Cullen Boulevard
Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Assistant City Manager Nick Finan presented the Staff Report for the
proposed zoning of MUD's.
There was no one in the audience to speak for or against this Zone
Change.
There was minimal discussion among the Council members, City Manager
and Mr. Finan regarding the requested zoning and park site.
There were no comments from the Commission/Staff.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1250 was adjourned
at 8:03 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1247 was called to
order at 8:03 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid.
B. Zone Change Application No. 1247
A request by Mike Pollok, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and
Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in
zoning district from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to
Planned Unit Development District (PUD), on the following described
property, to wit:
General Location: Generally Located on the North Side of Fite Road,
and West of Old Chocolate Bayou Road/Cullen
Boulevard
Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Planning Director Krishnarao presented the Staff Report. Staff and the
Commission had concerns that this PUD lacked creativity and amenity.
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Ms. Krishnarao stated that there were a number of comments listed in the
staff report.
Mr. Alan Mueller, with LJA Engineering, was present and represented the
owner, Mr. Mike Pollok. He spoke in favor of the PUD.
There were several in the audience that spoke against this PUD. They
were: Leonard Schluns of 8405 Rayleine Drive, Pearland, TX 77584;
Kurt Christensen of 8403 Rayleine Drive, Pearland, TX 77584; and Eric
Heinroth of 8306 Nahas Court, Pearland, TX 77584.
The owner, Mr. Mike Pollak of 10614 Tarrington, Houston, TX 77024 was
also present and spoke in favor of the PUD.
Mr. Schluns asked if the handouts passed out by both the staff and Mr.
Mueller were available to the audience. City Attorney Coker replied that
they were, through an open records request through the City Secretary.
There was no one else present to speak for or against this PUD.
There was much discussion between Council/Commission/Staff. One of
the concerns was the lack of creativity. Chairperson Sandars stated this
was an issue when originally presented, and was still an issue.
Councilman Cole addressed Mr. Heinroth's question on density and
brought up the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner West questioned the
landscaping, and both Councilman Marcott and Chairperson Sandars
asked of this PUD was definite. Mr. Mueller concluded that they would
follow other codes if not addressed specifically in the PUD. Ms.
Krishnarao brought up the buffer area. She stated the Comprehensive
Plan does require landscaping, and asked the applicant to submit some
type of conceptual drawing.
Further discussion ensued between Council/Commission/Staff regarding
the comments within the staff report.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1247 was adjourned
at 8:45 p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1248 was called to
order at 8:45 p.m.
C. Zone Change Application No. 1248
A request by C. Davis Wilson, applicant for Texas Heritage Village, LLC,
owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in zoning district from
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classification Estate Lot Single Family Dwelling District (R-E) to Planned
Unit Development District (PUD), on the following described property, to
wit:
General Location: Generally Located on the South Side of County Road
100 and West of Pearland Sites Road
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the
record.
Planning Director Krishnarao presented the Staff Report.
The applicant, C. Davis Wilson, was present and spoke briefly, introducing
Alan Mueller, of LJA Engineering, to speak on his behalf, due to his poor
health.
Mr. Mueller discussed the need for a retirement village in the community,
the Comprehensive Plan, advantages for the City of Pearland, and
revenue and service comparison.
Also speaking in favor of this PUD was the owner, Mr. Nair Sasidharan.
There were several from the audience that spoke against this PUD. They
were: Meta Ann Kirby of 17020 Berry Rd., Pearland, TX 77584; Karen
Morgenthaler of 6513 Grace, Pearland, TX 77584; Mary Spencer of
16654 Berry Rd., Pearland, TX 77584; and Jim Quintanilla of 7003 Arnie
Lane, Pearland, TX 77584. Their concerns were the narrow road,
flooding, crime in the area increasing, the Sri Lankin Temple already
existing on the other side of this proposed subdivision, noise associated
with the temple, road issues, traffic, and police and ambulance response.
There was no one else to speak for or against this PUD.
Councilman Marcott spoke against this. He stated the land was zoned RE
and needed to remain RE. Councilman Cole asked City Attorney Coker to
comment on the Sri Lankin Temple, and Mr. Coker stated they could not
speak on this issue as it is not related to this zone change. They could
only speak about the land use. Mr. Cole stated he like the concept, just
not the area. He was not sure he could support this. His concerns were
traffic and emergency vehicles. The same concerns he had during the
workshop are still the same. Chairperson Sandars stated she felt the
same as she did last time this was discussed. Her concerns were traffic
and density.
There was brief discussion between Staff and Council/Commission.
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The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1248 was adjourned
at 9:35 p.m.
A short recess was called by Mayor Reid.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1249 was called to
order at 9:49 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid.
D. Zone Change Application No. 1249
A request by Vernon G. Henry & Associates, Inc., applicant for CBL &
Associates Properties, Inc., owner, for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change
in zoning district from classification Suburban Development District (SD)
and General Business District (GB) to Planned Unit Development District
(PUD), on the following described property, to wit:
General Location: Generally Located on the South Side of Broadway
Street, and on the West Side of County Road 566,
and also West of State Highway 288
Planning & Zoning Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the
record.
Planning Director Krishnarao presented the Staff Report.
Jeff Brewer, of CBL Properties in Chattanooga, TN gave a PowerPoint
presentation. Also present to speak was Steve Moluse of KA Architects of
1468 W. 9th St., #600, Cleveland, OH 44113. He addressed the staff
review comments as noted in a handout given to
Council/Commission/Staff.
Present to speak in favor of the PUD was Michael Klaus of 5016
Groveton, Pearland, TX 77581 .
There was no one else present to speak for or against this PUD.
There was much discussion between Council/Commission/Staff.
Concerns were the hotel parking spaces, the apartments and the 900 s.f.
of green space, density and ownership. Also addressed was the parking
and who would maintain it, and parking around the Event Center. Mr.
Marcott stated the handout that was given to them tonight by KA
Architects was dated 11/18/05. Council, Commission and Staff did not
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have time to review prior to this hearing and therefore could not comment
on it.
There was no further discussion between Council/Commission/Staff.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1249 was adjourned
at 10:39 p.m.
Mayor Reid stated that the Old Townsite Workshop would be moved to
another night, as it was so late, and many people interested in the
Townsite had already left.
The Public Hearing for Specific Use Permit Application No. 156 was called
to order at 10:40 p.m. by Mayor Tom Reid
E. Specific Use Permit Application No. 156
A request by James P. Dey, applicant for SBC, owner, for an amendment
to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for
approval of a Specific Use Permit for Telephone Exchange Switching
Relay and Transmitting Equipment, in the Planned Unit Development
District — Shadow Creek Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD(S)), on
the following described property, to wit:
General Location: Generally Located on the South Side of Spinnaker
Bay Drive, and East of Biscayne Springs Lane
Chairperson Ruby Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann gave the Staff Report.
Jim Dey, a representative of SBC, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He
stated that typically they don't landscape as everything is concrete, brick
building, roof, and wrought iron fence. The adjacent subdivision usually
does all the landscaping.
Michael Klaus of 5016 Groveton, Pearland, TX 77581 spoke, asking how
are other SBC locations maintaining infrastructures.
No one else spoke for or against this SUP.
Councilman Cole asked for clarification on the landscaping, asking if an
agreement was in place with Shadow Creek Ranch to do this. Brief
discussion ensued further on the landscaping issue between
Council/Commission/Staff.
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The Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 1249 was adjourned
at 10:54 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy D. Krajca
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
2005.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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