1995-01-23 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 23,
1995 AT 7:00 P.M., IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Chairman Emil Beltz
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez
Commissioner Robert Larsen
Commissioner Kevin Cole
Commissioner Charles Philipp
Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer
Division Director - Richard Burdine
Planning, Public Works
and Parks
City Engineer John Hargrove
Secretary to the Wendy Standorf
Commission
Commissioner Marshall Eggers was absent.
The meeting was held in the second floor lobby area because of the number of citizens present. The
second floor conference room was not large enough to accommodate the people.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of January 16, 1995
A motion to approve the minutes of the 1 -16 -95 meeting, was made by Vice Chairman Pat Lopez,
seconded by Commissioner Peggy Mayfield- Royer.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Application No. 50. Al Lentz of Lentz Engineering and Mitch Mitchell of Greenwood
Development, Inc. were present requesting the zone change of 2300 Dixie Farm Road from General
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Business (GB) to GB -PUD (GB -PUD) and Single Fancily Dwelling District - Planned Unit
Development (R3 -PUD).
A number of residents from the McGinnis Homeowners Association were present voicing their
concerns about the flood potential if the additional homes are built, the traffic problems additional
driveways from Dixie Faun Road into the project will cause, and possible devaluation of their
homes. Among those that spoke to the Commission were: Johnny, resident at 2608 Gunpowder;
Dan Moore, resident at 2405 Creelaidge; Joyce, resident at 1605 Willits; Diane Goode, resident at
2607 Tarrytown; and Evelyn Hand, resident at 1703 Willits.
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Charles Philipp to
recommend to the City Council the denial of Application No. 50.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Application No. 51. Daniel Guillen, agent, was present requesting the zone change from Light
Industrial (M -1) to General Business (GB) on Lots 11 -14 & 17 -18, Block 2, Lots 1 -8 & 11 -18,
Block 3, Lots 1 -5 Block 4, and lots 1 & 4, Block 1 of Airport Sites Subdivision (Area of First,
Second & Thud Streets bounded by State Highway 35 & Santa Fe Railroad)..
The request for the zone change was to allow homeowners the opportunity to rebuild should 51%
or more of then existing residence be destroyed, and to allow the vacant property owners the
opportunity to build homes on their property. The current Light Industrial zone doesn't allow this
in either case.
Opposition carne from business owners in the area. Mr. Koza was concerned about the safety of the
children with industrial type businesses around. John Rodriguez was concerned that the home
owners may get a petition against his business since it is a fiberglass and paint shop, and ftunes fi om
the paint and resin may bother the residents. Joe Alvarez felt that the zone change encourages "spot
zoning ".
Commissioner Philipp stated that he felt as though the homeowners have a right to rebuild their
homes should it become necessary. Commissioner Larsen expressed the opinion that the business
owner's liability for safety would not change with- a zone change since residents are already there.
Commissioner Robert Larsen made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Cole, to
recommend to City Council approval of Application No. 51.
Motion Passed 5 to 0. (Chairman Emil Beltz abstained).
Specific Use No. 36. Daniel Guillen, agent, was present requesting a specific use permit to allow
Single Family Dwelling in a General Business District (GB) on Lots 11 -14 & 17 -18, Block 2, Lots
1 -8 & 11 -18, Block 3, Lots 1 -5, Block 4, and lots 1 & 4, Block 1 of Airport Sites Subdivision (Area
of First, Second & Third Streets bounded by State Highway 35 & Santa Fe Railroad)..
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Commissioner Robert Larsen made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Cole, to
recommend to City Council approval of Specific Use. No. 36.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Next Meeting Date: Monday, Januaiy 30, 1995; 7:00 p.m..
Adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
Minutes approved a subinitte id/or corrected this day of Qo���
A.D., 1995.
Emil Beltz, Chairman
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