2002-01-14 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2002,
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS IN THE SECOND
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:26 p.m. with the following present:
P&Z Chairman H. Charles Viktorin
P&Z Commissioner Todd Iocco
P&Z Commissioner Kevin McDonald
P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer
P&Z Commissioner Don Sederdahl
P&Z Commissioner Russ Selemon
Development Coordinator Mona Phipps
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
P&Z Vice-Chairman Donald Glenn was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 7, 2002
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the January 7, 2002 minutes with a
second made by Commissioner Sederdahl.
Commissioner Selemon stated that on page 4 in the third paragraph he would like to see it -
documented that he made a suggestion to decide ahead of time on the percentages needed
for each zoning classification then allocate those percentages.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Zoning Application No. 1015
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Commercial
District (C) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1015
Legal Description: 3 acres, out of a 12 acre tract, being out of the South 99 acres
41111.. of the H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, Section 7, A-219, and
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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recorded in Volume 868, page 239, Deed Records of Brazoria
Co., TX, (6301 Broadway Street)
Owner: James Marsh
7919 Montglen
Houston, TX 77061
Agent: Jimmy Vaughan
Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1015 to City
Council for denial with a second made by Commissioner Iocco.
Commissioner McDonald verified that the acreage is on the map matches the legal
description and Development Coordinator Mona Phipps stated that it is correct.
Commissioner Iocco stated that the Commission is in a predicament with this property
and explained that their concern is what could happen to this property with
"Commercial" zoning. He explained that there was no problem with the property to the
west because it was an on-going business. He also agreed with City Council and stated
that he could deal with the front part as"General Business".
Commissioner Scherrer stated that he does not see how "spot-zoning" is a concern and
explained that the property next to and adjacent to be "Commercial", and the request is
certainly consistent with the other surrounding properties along FM 518.
Commissioner Selemon pointed out that there could be outside storage and this is a major
distinction in their consideration. He stated that most landscaping businesses have piles
of dirt and mulch.
Chairman Viktorin stated that he is concerned for this business because it used to be in
the county and also because there is mixed zoning surrounding the request.
Commissioner Scherrer agreed and stated that if you look at the zoning map everything
touching FM 518 is either"Commercial" or"General Business".
Commissioner Selemon stated that he would not have a problem with "General
Business".
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the need for a masonry
fence and Development Coordinator Mona Phipps pointed out that the north and the east
side would have to have a 6' masonry fence.
Commissioner McDonald asked if the business could actually get started before the fence
is built, and Development Coordinator Mona Phipps explained that the only way that
would be possible were if the owner applied for a variance that would go before the
Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
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Commissioner Selemon stated that even if there were odors,the 6' fence would not help
the odors.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding the requirement for the
6' masonry fence in both "General Business" and "Commercial"zoning classifications.
Commissioner Iocco stated that the subject of the "masonry fence should be further
discussed.
Chairman Viktorin called for a vote.
Motion to deny passed 4 to 2.
Voting Record:
"Aye"— Commissioners Selemon, Iocco, Sederdahl, and McDonald.
"No"—Chairman Viktorin and Commissioner Sederdahl.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Zoning Application No. 1016
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Multi-Family Dwelling District (MF) to Neighborhood
Services District (NS) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1016
Legal Description: Lots 25-31, Block 1, Pearland Townsite, Brazoria Co., TX
(2246 N. Washington Ave)
Owner: Adult Reading Center, Inc.
2246 N. Washington Avenue
Pearland, TX 77581-4040
Agent: Dale E. Pillow
Commissioner McDonald made a brief speech commending the applicant for this request
and stated that this request is one of the more honorable changes.
Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1016 to City
Council for approval with a second made by Commissioner Iocco.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zoning Application No. 1011 &
1018
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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Request 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:
1. Zone Change Application No. 1011
Legal Description: .7016 acres, being Lot 4 of an unrecorded subdivision of 9.83
acres, being Lot 20, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Homes
Subdivision, Section 9, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-234,
Brazoria Co., TX(1949 Max Road)
Owner: Clinton G. Whatley
1949 Max Road
Pearland, TX 77581
Agent: Paulette Burns
2. Zone Change Application No. 1018
Legal Description: 2.071 acres of land, out of Lot 53, Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home Co. Subdivision, Section 9, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey,
A-234, Brazoria Co., TX, as recorded in Volume 2, page 24,
plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (7010 W. Cliffstone Road)
Owner: Claudette Smikle
7010 W. Cliffstone Road
Pearland, TX 77581
Commissioner McDonald made a motion to forward Zoning Application Nos. 1011 and
1018 to City Council for approval with a second made by Commissioner Iocco.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Zoning Application No. 1017
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Estate Lot
Single Family Dwelling District (RE) on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1017
Legal Description: 2.225 acres, in the H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-506, Brazoria
Co., TX(Hillhouse Road)
Owner: Jorge and Lisa Aguirre
4831 Lochman Lane
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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Am Pearland, TX 77584
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1017 to City
Council for approval with a second made by Commissioner Selemon.
Commissioner Selemon asked if this would be in compliance with the Cullen Blvd Land
Use Plan that they have recommended to City Council and he pointed out that to the
immediate north is McHard Road.
A brief discussion ensued and it was noted by the Commission that they did not think this
request would be a problem.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATES: January 21, 2002 (Workshop with City Council at
6:00 p.m. followed by a JPH& Regular Meeting)
February 4, 2002 (Regular P&Z Meeting)
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
a ese minutes respectfull ubmitted by:
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of t)4511 , 2002.
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Charles Viktorin, Planning &Zoning Chairman
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Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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