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Minutes of the
Joint Public Hearing
9/15/2014
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MINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL -
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Reid called to order the series of public hearings at 6:30 p.m. for the City
Council and P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The following were present:
Mayor Tom Reid Chairperson Henry Fuertes
Mayor Pro Tem Keith Ordeneaux Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
Council Member Tony Carbone P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed
Council Member Scott Sherman P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
Council Member Gary Moore P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
Council Member Greg Hill P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles
Also present were City Attorney Darrin Coker, City Planner Johnna Matthews, Senior
Planner Ian Clowes, Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao, Interim City
Engineer Richard Mancilla, Deputy City Manager Jon Branson, Assistant City Manager
Trent Epperson, President of Pearland Economic Development Corporation Matt
Buchanan and Office Supervisor Judy Brown.
City Planner Johnna Matthews presented the public hearing process and order of the
agenda.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2014-06Z
at 6:32 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Zone Change Application No. 2014-6Z
A request of Evelyn Pineda, owner/applicant; for approval of a change in zoning from
Single Family Residential-2 (R-2) to Office and Professional (OP) on approximately 0.21
acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A tract of land being known as Lot 15 of Darlinda Addition, a
subdivision in Brazoria County Texas as recorded in Volume 7, Page 20 of the Plat
Records of said Brazoria County, and being the same tract of land as described in deed
to Ernesto Perez and Evelyn Pineda under Clerk’s File Number 2006042620 of the Real
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Property Records of said Brazoria County.
General Location: 4602 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant requested a zone
change from Residential (R-2) to Office Professional (OP) for the purpose of converting
the existing single family home into a real estate office or other professional office. Staff
recommended approval of the zone change.
Ms. Evelyn Pineda, owner, PO Box 230392, Pearland, TX spoke of the request stating
her reasons: the property facing FM 518 is surrounded by commercial properties, high
traffic and commercial surroundings makes residential challenging, and felt it would be
the highest and best use for the subject property.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
Council Member Tony Carbone inquired how it would work with the fencing/landscaping
buffer for the adjacent property. Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated that it had not been
measured. It is not required next to the daycare. The applicant could seek a variance
through the Zoning Board of Adjustment for other portions of the property.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes inquired if the zone change was granted and with the
property in a corridor overlay district, would the applicant have to meet all the rules and
regulations. Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated that full compliance would be required.
Council Member Tony Carbone asked the applicant if she applied for a zone change on
Walnut St. for the same purpose. Ms. Pineda stated that she had, but once it was
approved, she felt the Broadway site was a better location.
Council Member Gary Moore inquired about the traffic. Ms. Pineda stated she did not
foresee much as most of the clients would be by appointment.
Council Member Greg Hill inquired about the letter of intent asking if it would be a real
estate office or other office professional use. Ms. Pineda stated that if the zone change
was approved, it would be a real estate office.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated it was good to remember to vote the dirt, not the
use.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing process for Zone Change No. 2014-06Z at
6:47 p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing process for Conditional Use Permit No.
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CUP2014-08 at 6:47 p.m.
Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2014-08
A request of Pirooz Farhoomand, applicant; on behalf of Artisan Estates, L.P., owner; for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Church, Temple, or Place of Worship
in the Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning District; on approximately 2.225 acres of land,
to wit:
Legal Description: Being a tract of land containing 2.225 acre (96,940 square feet) tract
of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 309, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 2.225
acre tract is in the south one-half of Lot 30 of the Allison-Richey Gulf Coast Home
Company’s part of Suburban Gardens Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 23 of
the Brazoria County Map records and is further described as being part of a tract of land
described in a deed conveyed from Garfield Clark, Jr. to Danny L. Blumrick executed on
March 10, 1999 as recorded in Clerk’s file No. 99 012327 in the Brazoria County Clerk’s
and all of a 0.9326 acre tract of land described in a deed conveyed from Garfield Clark,
Jr. to Danny L. Blumrick executed on November 28, 2000 as recorded in Clerk’s File No.
01 034492 in the Brazoria County Clerk’s Office, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: 3030 Cullen Parkway, Pearland, TX
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant requested a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for a church use to locate on the site. Staff recommended
approval.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles arrived at 6:51 p.m.
Mr. Pirooz Farhoomand, applicant, 802 Tiber St. Houston, TX 77024 stated he had no
comments but was available for any questions.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no comment from Council/Planning Commission/Staff.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2014-
08 at 6:54 p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change No. 2014-15Z at 6:54 p.m.
Zone Change Application No. 2014-15Z
A request of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on behalf of Parkside 59/288
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LTD, owner; for approval of an amendment to the Business Center PD; on approximately
29.331 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 29.331 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company
Survey, Section 81, Abstract Number 300, Brazoria County, Texas, being a portion of
Lots 38, 39, 40, 49 and 50 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company’s Part of
Suburban Gardens, a subdivision of record in Volume 2, Page 98 of the Brazoria County
Plat Records, being a portion of Business Center Planned Development Tract C-4, the
plat thereof recorded under Document Number 2013-033688 in the Official Public
Records of Brazoria County Texas, further being the residue of a 30.583 acre tract (Part
One) and the residue of a 9.990 acre tract (Part Two) described in the deed from
Compass Bank to Parkside 59/288 LTD. Recorded under Document No. 2011012491, in
the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Northwest corner of County Road 59 and State Highway 288
Pearland, TX
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
City Planner Johnna Matthews read the staff report stating the applicant requested an
amendment to the Business Center PD to allow for minor modifications in the allowable
land uses and acreage for various uses, including the addition of a retail supercenter.
Changes were also proposed to the design standards, including exterior façade materials
and colors; screening of service access and service areas; and screening of detention
facilities. The proposed amendment would result in the following 5 changes (affecting
areas known as Area 1 and Area 3):
1. A change in the allowable uses and maximum acreages associated with the
permitted uses identified in Section II, Table 1 (Land Use Area Table) for Land Use
Areas 1 and 3;
2. A change in the “Design Elements” of the above referenced table for Land Use
Area 3;
3. An amendment to Section III (Design Standards) for Land Use Area 3;
4. Addition of an additional dry detention pond (Proposed Detention Pond B), to Land
Use Area 3, as identified and illustrated in Exhibit D; and
5. Revision to Section B (Specific List of Deviations) to include deviations proposed
with this amendment.
Staff recommended the following items be addressed prior to the first reading:
1. Incorporate graphics and images showing the facades of the proposed changes to
façade materials.
2. Spacing of shrubs included in the landscaped buffer.
3. Provide for screening of the proposed Detention Pond B, along the north property
line.
Staff received two comments in favor, along with various phone calls inquiring of the zone
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change.
Mr. Kerry Gilbert, applicant, 23501 Cinco Ranch, Katy, Texas acknowledged his presence
stating he was available to answer questions.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
Council Member Gary Moore inquired about the entrance/exits on SH 288. Mr. Joe
Moody, owner, stated there was no feeder road, so entrance would be off of CR 59 and
Business Center Drive.
Council Member Greg Hill inquired about the detention pond and if it would be dry, and
walkable. Mr. Joe Moody stated it would remain dry with no amenities as it faces the rear
of the buildings, and would not be easily accessible.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Zone Change No. 2014-15Z at 7:12
p.m.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change No. 2014-16Z at 7:13 p.m.
Zone Change Application No. 2014-16Z
A request of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of A S 121 Pearland Parkway-
Broadway Street, L.P., owner; for a change in zoning to amend the Province Village PD,
on approximately 1.707 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 1.707 acres of land located in the Thomas J. Green Survey,
Abstract 198, Brazoria County, Texas, more particularly being all of Lot A and a portion
of Lot B, Block 1 of Amending Plat No. 1, Province Village Drive, Office Park and
Reserves, a subdivision of record under Doc # 2008019410 of the Official Public Records
of Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: Southeast corner of Province Village Drive and Pearland Parkway,
Pearland, Texas
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
City Planner Johnna Matthews read the staff report stating the applicant was seeking an
amendment to the Province Village PD on approximately 1.707 acres of the total 47.65
acres within the PD:
1. To change the overlay zoning district for the approximately 1.707 acres site from
Office and Professional (OP) to General Business (GB)), with various limitations
on allowable uses as identified on pages 3-4 of the proposed amendment.
2. To impose various building architectural, landscaping and signage restrictions to
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compliment the bank building, just north of the subject property; also included
within the Province Village PD.
Staff recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. Note be added in the PD that the development will comply with all Corridor Overlay
District (COD) standards along Pearland Parkway, including street trees,
ornamental trees, etc. All standards along Province Village Drive shall follow the
GB zoning district, unless included within the PD as a variation.
2. Applicant has indicated the intent to meet the sign regulations of the UDC.
However, the sign exhibit does not meet the requirements of the UDC, as it relates
to the effective area of the sign. Staff recommends that the exhibit is modified
accordingly.
Mr. Stan Beard, owner, 8827 W Sam Houston Parkway, NE 200, Houston, TX 77040
acknowledged his presence and was available for any questions.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed request.
There was no discussion from Council/Planning Commission/Staff.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Zone Change No. 2014-16Z at 7:23
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the series of public hearings at 7:23 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy Brown, Community Development Office Supervisor
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this _____ day of __________, 2017
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Mayor Tom Reid