1998-07-13 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES207
MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON JULY 13, 1998, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Chairman
Vice -Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Tom Reid
Larry Wilkins
Klaus Seeger
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Mary Starr
Tommy Scott
Jack Mathis
Emil Beltz
Others in attendance: Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith; Planning
& Zoning Secretary Mona Ann Phipps, Interim City Attorney Darrin Coker; City Manager Paul
Grohman; Projects Coordinator Alan Mueller; City Engineer John Hargrove; Councilmember
Richard Tetens and Commissioners Don Baker, Pat Lopez, and Nghiem Doan were absent.
APPLICATION NO. 302
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM.
H. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 302
Request of Russell & Nora Dellinger, owners for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development (SD) to Mobile Home Park District (MH) on the following
described property, to wit:
Being Lot 37, Somersetshire Estates, a subdivision in Brazoria
Co., according to the map or plat thereof in Vol. 16, pg. 283 of
the plat records of Brazoria Co., Texas (3307 Excaliburs Ct.)
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Chairman Mary Starr.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
location of the proposed zone change.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Russell Dellinger, owner, explained that he was not aware that he needed to
rezone his property until he applied for a storage building permit. He added that
he had purchased this property just prior to annexation.
Pam Lilly, 3211 King Arthur's Ct. , explained that the zoning should be MH
because many people can not afford to build homes on these lots. She stated that
she would like to add on to her trailer, however, she can't get a permit until the
zoning is changed.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
A discussion ensued regarding the number of mobile homes in the area.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith stated that most
of the lots have mobile homes on them. He also stated that he and Interim City
Attorney Darrin Coker are working on a mobile home subdivision ordinance.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.
APPLICATION NO. 298
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:44 PM.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 298
Request of John R. Massey, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Single Family Dwelling District
(R-4) to General Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit:
Being 5.10 acre tract out of 37.948 acre tract known as A-240 of
the H.T. & B. R.R. Co. Survey according to the deed or records
of Brazoria Co., Texas
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Chairman Mary Starr.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
location of the proposed zone change.
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III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Charlie Eason of Hardcastle Real Estate, 2405 S. Grand, Pearland, Texas, spoke
in favor of this application. He stated that he is representing Mr. Massey in the
purchase of this property.
Renee West of R. West Development, 2510 Westminster, Pearland, Texas, spoke
for this variance. She stated that she thinks this development would be good for
the area.
Donna Spriggins, 3915 Beechwood, Pearland, Texas, 77584, stated that this
project will create a beautiful site for a not -so -pretty area.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
A discussion ensued regarding the size and location of this proposed project.
Mr. Eason presented a proposed plot plan.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM.
APPLICATION NO. 317
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:52 PM.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 317
Request of James W. Gustafson, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and
Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development (SD) to General Business District (GB) on the following described
property, to wit:
Part of Lot 2, Block 10, Allison richey Gulf Coast Home Co.
Subdivision, according to the plat records of Brazoria Co., Texas
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Chairman Mary Stan.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
location of the proposed zone change.
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III PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Ruby Wright, represented Mr. Gustafson, stating that they are proposing to build
a hydrophonic plant.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
A discussion ensued regarding any special utility requirements for this type of
facility.
Projects Coordinator Alan Mueller stated that this project will probably use a well
and septic.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.
APPLICATIONS NO. 301, 305, 306 AND 308
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting to consider a series of zone changes to R-1 was called to order at
6:57 PM.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATIONS NO. 301, 305, 306 and 308
Request of owners 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. Application No. 301
Being 1.451 acre tract out of the S. 'h of Lot 8 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home survey, Suburban Gardens subdivision, according to the deed records of
Brazoria Co., Texas (1207 Sterling Drive)
Owners, Stephen B. & Elaine Welcome, 1207 Sterling Drive, Pearland, TX 77581
2. Application No. 305
Being both halves of Lot 37 & 3.30 acre out of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home survey, Vol. 885, pg. 288, of the Deed Records of Brazoria Co, TX (2726
Morris Rd.)
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Owners, George D. & Mary Fishman, 9917 Sumerlin, Houston, TX 77075
3. Application No. 306
Being 1.00 acres out of the H. C. Johnston 99 acre tract, Section 7, H. T. & B.
R.R. Co. Survey, A-219, according to the deed records of Brazoria Co., TX,
Vol. 864, pg. 8 (6316 Gardenia)
Owners, Ron Cleaver, 6316 Gardenia, Pearland, TX 77584
4. Application No. 308
Lot 6 & the E. 6.00 feet of Lot 5, Block 3, Cas -Con Acres, an addition
according to the map recorded in Vol. 5, pg. 137, of the plat records of Brazoria
County, TX (6130 Cottonwood)
Owner, Virginia A. McKenzie, 6316 Cottonwood, Pearland, TX 77584
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner Jack
Mathis.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
locations of the proposed zone changes.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
George Fishman spoke in favor of Application No. 305. He stated that he
eventually wants to build a home on this property.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
E. J. Lanie, P.O. Box 27578, Houston, Texas, spoke against application No. 305.
He stated that he doesn't mind Mr. Fishman building a home on his property,
however, he is concerned with how that will affect his property. He explained
that he owns Lots 46 & 47 which front Highway 288. He questioned whether
this proposed zone change would prevent the surrounding properties from being
used for commercial or general business purposes.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith addressed Mr.
Lanie's question. He stated that one lot being zoned R-1 would not mean that the
surrounding properties would have to be zoned R-1.
A discussion ensued regarding the property in this area that fronts Highway 288.
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VI. ,, "ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:14 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Mona Ann hipps
Planning and Zoning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this loth day of August , A.D.,
1998
Tom Reid
Mayor