2007-11-15 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 JANUARY 15, 2007, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 6:37 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the
hearing for the City Council and Ruby Sandars opened the hearing for the
Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
Mayor Pro-Tem Richard Tetens P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
Councilmember Kevin Cole P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Councilmember Felicia Kyle P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
Councilmember Helen Beckman P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
Councilmember Steve Saboe P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance: Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; City Manager Bill Eisen;
Assistant City Manager Nicholas Finan; Assistant City Attorney Lawrence
Provins; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann;
Plan and Plat Administrator Richard Keller; 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 in the Council
Chambers.
Mayor Reid opened the hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-35Z at 6:41 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
A. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-35Z
A request by Karen and George Ritchey, owners, for an amendment to
Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of Pearland, for
approval of a change in zoning district from classification Single Family
Residential — 1 District (R-1) to Single Family Residential — 3 District (R-3),
on the following property located on the East Side of Miller Ranch Road,
and Approximately 2,300 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street)
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report. The applicant is seeking a
zone change that will mainly affect the lot size and lot width. The property
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the East Side of Pearland Parkway, and Approximately 3,500 Feet South
of Barry Rose Road.
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Senior Planner Grahmann read the Staff report. The applicants zone
change was held on November 20, 2006; however, due to an error in the
notification of public hearing that was mailed to the property owners within
200 feet, the public hearing had to be held again for this item. Staff
recommends approval.
The applicants, Mr. Eric Hughes and Will Benson of TNRG Acquisitions,
were present and spoke briefly and showed new slides.
Mr. John Williams of 2406 Hidden Creek Dr., Pearland, TX 77581 was
present and spoke. He lives directly behind the site, and has concerns
with the landscaping buffer, cars in the parking lot, car alarms and horns.
He asked if something solid could be put up to block the noise and lighting
and debris. He wants more than the landscaping buffer.
Councilmember Tetens expressed a concern with the 100 feet Right-of-
Way leading to the creek.
.�► Councilmember Saboe stated that the comments from the first hearing
needed to be placed into the records when the P & Z goes to consider this
zone change.
There was further discussion regarding the height of the structure. Mr.
Benson stated that they were still looking into two stories but it would only
be the office space on the front of the tract, in order to help with privacy
issues of the neighbors in the rear. Mr. Benson also stated that most
likely these offices would be for medical use; however, they did not have a
commitment yet.
Councilmember Cole brought up the landscaping and buffer ordinance
and asked Ms. Grahmann to explain it better. Ms. Grahmann went over
the ordinance and explained that there would be 120 feet of easement
between the rear neighbor and the retail building. She also stated that
there would also be a 15-foot landscape buffer, and a 6-foot masonry
fence.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2006-36Z was adjourned at 7:28
p.m.
The Public Hearing for Zone Change No. 2007-01Z opened at 7:28 p.m.
C. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2007-01Z
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reid adjourned the hearing at 7:48 p.m.
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These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Kr a
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 13th day of
August , A.D., 2007.
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Tom Reid
Mayor
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