1998-11-09 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESIL z
MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 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
Councilmember
Vice -Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Tom Reid
Larry Wilkins
Klaus Seeger
William Berger
Richard Tetens
Helen Beckman
Tommy Scott
Jack Mathis
Emil Beltz
Pat Lopez
Others in attendance: Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith, Planning
& Zoning Secretary Nelda Patterson, City Attorney Darrin Coker.
The series of Joint Public Hearing Meeting opened at 6:30 p.m.
APPLICATION 419
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 419 from classification
Suburban Development (SD) to Commercial District (C) was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to
Commercial District (C) on the following described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: A 4.16 acre tract out of the HT & B RR Co. survey, A-304,
according to the Plat Records of Brazoria Co., TX
Owner: Palm Properties
P.O. Box 15221
Houston, Texas 77220
Agent: Hardcastle Real Estate
E. Mauris Hardcastle
P.O. Box 846
Pearland, Texas 77581
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Vice -Chairman Tommy Scott read the purpose of the public hearing into the record.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
location of the proposed zone changes.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Mr. Bo Winston, P.O. Box 15221, Houston, Texas, corrected the property location on
the map. The change will not effect the notification requirements. Proposed zoning
for the frontage lots on 518 is General Business (GB).
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCII,/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Larry Wilkins asked if zones can be split as proposed.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith noted that the zoning
could be split between Commercial and General Business as long as access is available
to the rear property.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 505
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for zone change application no. 505 from classification
Suburban Development (SD) to Commercial District (C) was called to order at 6:50
p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to
Commercial District (C) on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 1.1404 acre tract out of a 2.27 acre tract out of Lot 9, the
NE '/. of the SE '/4 of Sect. 14, HT & B RR Co. survey, A-509,
Plat Records of Brazoria CO., TX (6319 Cottonwood)
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Owner: David Wayne & Ivy Dale Wilson
r— P.O. Box 1456
Pearland, Texas 77588
Vice -Chairman Tommy Scott read the purpose of the public hearing into the record.
Dennis Smith, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented a map of
the property location noting that this proposed change is in the same area as previously
heard zone change application no. 495.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Richard Tetens asked how many residents are in the general area.
Director of Planning and Community Development noted that a number of R-1 are to
the West on Cottonwood. He also noted that this is an existing business.
Councilmember Klauss Seeger inquired about the adjacent properties facing Aubrel.
Mr Smith noted that there are scattered houses along. Aubrell.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 495
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for zone change application no. 495 from classification
Suburban Development (SD) to Mobile Home District (MH) was called to order at
6:50 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
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Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to Mobile
Home District (MH) on the following described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: Being tract 1 a 100' x 305' tract, tract 2 a 125' x 305' tract, &
tract 3 a 100' x 305' tract, being approximately 4.6 acres out of
Lot 8, & being the SE '/4 of the NW '/4 of the HT & B RR Co.
Survey, Sect. 14, A-509, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (6315
#1 Beckey Lane)
Owner: D. Junior & Ann Westmoreland
6315 #1 Beckey Lane
Pearland, Texas 77584
Vice -Chairman Tommy Scott read the purpose of the public hearing into the record.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith presented the
location of the proposed zone changes.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
D. Junior Westmoreland, 6315 #1 Becky Lane, Pearland, Texas, spoke for the
proposed zone change stating that this is an existing mobile home park.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Vice -Chairman Tommy Scott asked how many mobile homes are located on said
property.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith stated that five (5)
homes are currently on the property.
Councilmenber Richard Tetens inquired as to other residents in the area.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith identified residents
to the West and South of proposed zone change.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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APPLICATION NO. 491
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 491 from classification
Suburban Development (SD) to Single Family Dwelling District (R-3) was called to
order at 6:55 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owner for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-3) on the following described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: Being approximately 80.0 acres, aka Lot 13 A-13, F. B. Drake
survey, A-509, according to the Plat Records of Brazoria Co.,
TX
Owner: Thomas E. Phalen
842 Merridel Road
Houston, Texas 77024-2710
Agent: Hardcastle Real Estate
E. Mauris Hardcastle
P.O. Box 846
Pearland, Texas 77588
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Victor Botire, 13014 Thatcher, Houston, Texas, spoke for the proposed zone change
stating that he is the developer for the project and his plans are to develop a quality
single family residence.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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APPLICATION NO. 430
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for Zone Change Application No. 430 from classification
Suburban Development (SD) to Single Family Dwelling District (R-3) was called to
order at 6:55 p.m.
H. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owner for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-3) on the following described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: Of a 27.3301 acre tract of land being Lot 48, Lot 58 and a part
of Lot 49, of the Allision-Richey Gulf Coast Home Company
Survey Division of Sect. 85, of the H.T. & B. RR Co. Survey,
Abstract 304, Brazoria County, Texas.
Being 79.5241 acres out of the John W. Maxcy Survey, Abstract
721, and being part of and out of a 208.1008 acre tract as
described by deed recorded in Vol. 1107, pg. 859 of the Deed
Records of Brazoria County, Texas. Said 78.4457 acres being
more particularly described as follows: —
Owner: Sunlake Limited
7676 Woodway, Suite 238
.Houston, Texas 77063
Agent: Ken Caffey
7676 Woodway, Suite 238
Pearland, Texas 77588
The purpose of the Joint Public Hearing was read into the record by Vice -Chairman
Tommy Scott.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith provided a map with
the location of the property. Mr. Smith stated that there are several R-1 zones in the
area and some SD zones as well.
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III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Clinton Wong, Developer, Houston, Texas spoke for the proposed zone change
request. He feels the zone request would be compatible with the surrounding area.
The plans are to build a quality project comparable to Silverlake.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Charles E. Green, 3548 West Sterling, Pearland, Texas, asked for clarification of and
R-3 and R-1 zoning. He stated that he was opposed to houses being built close
together.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mayor Tom Reid noted that the R-1 lot is the largest lot with a width of 80 foot, the
minimum width for an R-3 is 68 feet. No formal plans have been submitted for the
project but it was noted that this was a minimum requirement and the lots could be
larger.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 420
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for zone change application no. 420 from classification
Suburban Development to General Business was called to order at 7:09 p.m.'
H. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to General
Business (GB) on the following described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 4.71 acre tract out of the HT & B RR Co. survey, sect 85,
A-304, according to the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
Owner: Palm Properties
P.O. Box 15221
Houston, Texas 77220
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Agent: E. Mauris Hardcastle
P.O. Box 846
Pearland, Texas 77584
The purpose of the Joint Public Hearing was read into the record by Vice -Chairman
Tommy Scott.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith provided a map with
the location of the property. Mr. Smith noted that this is the companion property to
that previously discussed in Zone Change Application No. 419.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Bo Winston, Houston, Texas noted that this property would be used for a self storage
facility and feels the GB zoning fits that along FM 518.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Director of Planning and Community Development noted that the proposed zone
change is consistent with the changes along FM 518.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
APPLICATIONS NO. 305, 333. 422.461, 463, 473, 474, 475, 479, 480, 488, 508, & 511
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for a series of R-1 zone change applications from
classification Suburban Development to Single Family Dwelling District (R-1) was
called to order at 7:12 p.m.
U. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owner for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-1) on the following described properties, to wit:
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1. Zoning Application No. 305
Legal Description: Being both halves of Lot 37, 6.6 acres out of the Allison Richey
Gulf Coast Home Co. Survey, Vol. 885, pg. 228, Deed Record
of Brazoria CO., TX (2726 Morris Road)
Owner: George & Mary Fishman
9917 Sumerlin
Houston, Texas 77075
2. Zoning Application No. 333
Legal Description: Lot 12, Blk. 6, Hickory Creek Place Subdivision, Sect. 7, HT &
B RR Co. Survey, A-219 according to the plat recorded in Vol.
11, Pgs 1 & 2, Plat Records of Brazoria Co., TX (5838 Kelly
Drive)
Owner: Forrest Lee & Arlene M. Henning
5838 Kelly Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
3. Zoning Application No. 422
Legal Description: Lots 3 & 4, Blk. 8, Hickory Creek Place subdivision, HT & B
RR Co. Survey, Sect. 7, A-219, recorded in Vol. 11, pg 1-2, of
the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (5914 Marsha Lane)
Owner: Leslie A. Thomas
5914 Marsha Lane
Pearland, Texas 77581
4. Zoning Application No. 461
Legal Description: Lot 18, Cas -Con Acres, Sect 2, out of the HT & B RR Co.
Survey, A-509, recorded in Vol. 15, pg 209-210, plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (6202 Raza)
Owner: Angelina Martinez
6202 Raza
Pearland, Texas 77584
5. Zoning Application No. 463
Legal Description: Being 1.00 acres out of a 4.001 acre tract, out of a 35.950 acre
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tract out of an 80.0 acre tract, Sect. 16, G.C. Smith survey, A-
546, according to the plat records of Brazoria Co. Tx (5929
Terrell Drive)
Owner: Michael F. & Marie E. Robb
5929 Terrell Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
6. Zoning Application No. 473
Legal Description: Lot 7, Blk. 4, Hickory Creek Place, subdivision, according to the
plat recorded in Vol. 11, pg. 1, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
(14015 Michael)
Owner: John & Jacqui Pavlicek
14015 Michael
Pearland, Texas 77584
7. Zoning Application No. 474
Legal Description: Lot 8, Blk. 1, Hickory Creek Place subdivision, according to the
plat recorded in Vol. 11, pg. 1, plat records of Brazoria CO, TX
(5915 Butler)
Owner: Rodney L. & Theresa C. Whatley
5915 Butler
Pearland, Texas 77581
8. Zoning Application No. 475
Legal Description: Lot 11, Blk. 5, Hickory Creek Place Subdivision, Sect. 7, HT &
B RR Co. Survey, A-219, Plat Recorded in Vol. 11, pg. 1-2, Plat
Records of Brazoria Co., TX (14110 Michael Lane)
Owner: Charles & Lisa Frey
14110 Michael Lane
Pearland, Texas 77584
9. Zoning Application No. 479
Legal Description: Lot 1 & 2, Blk. 1, Cas -Con Acres subdivision, HT & B RR Co.
Survey, Sect. 14, A-509, plat recorded in Vol. 5, pg. 137, Plat
Records of Brazoria, Co., TX (6113 Willow Road)
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Owner: Muriel Carter & Jo Ann Cody
6113 Willow Road
Pearland, Texas 77584
10. Zoning Application No. 480
Legal Description: Being 0.018 acres in Tract 8, the SE %4 of the NW 1/4, Sect. 14,
HT & B RR Co. Survey, A-509, Plat Records of Brazoria Co.,
TX (16010 Aubrell)
Owner: Cecil L. Waters
16010 Aubrell
Pearland, Texas 77584
11. Zoning Application No. 488
Legal Description: Lot 8 out of the Robert McGinnes subdivision, being the SE %4
of the NW '/4, Sect. 14, HT & B RR Co. Survey, A-509,
according to the Plat Records of Brazoria Co., TX (16114
Aubrell)
Owner: James L. Davis
16114 Aubrell
Pearland, Texas 77584
12. Zoning Application No. 508
Legal Description: Lots 7, 8, & 9, Hickory Creek Place Subdivision, HT & B RR
Co. Survey, A-219, as recorded in Vol. 11, pg. 1-2, & Vol.
1389, pg. 108, of the Plat Records of Brazoria Co., TX (5943
Kelly Drive)
Owner: William J. & Luanna S. Fielder, III
5943 Kelly Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
13. Zoning Application No. 511
Legal Description: Being 0.76 acre out of a 10 acre tract in the S '/i of the NE '/4 of
the SE '/4 of the G. C. Smith survey, Sect. 16, A-546, Plat
Records of Brazoria Co., TX (6030 Sharondale)
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Owner: Jose & Irma R. Adame
6024 Terrel
Pearland, Texas 77584
The purpose of the Joint Public Hearing was read into the record by Vice -Chairman
Tommy Scott.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith presented maps
indicating the locations of the proposed zone change requests.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
A letter of opposition for Zone Change Application No. 305, submitted by E. J. Lanik
was read into the record by Commissioner Jack Mathis. The letter requested that the
comments made by Mr. Lanik during a previous hearing of July 13, 1998 be entered
into the record. These statements are as follows:
E. J. Lanik, 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 effect his property. He
explained the he owns Lots 46 and 47 which front Highway 288. He
questioned whether this proposed zone change would prevent the surrounding
properties from being used for commercial or genera business purposes.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 621
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing for the General Land Use Plan for Application No. 621 was
called to order at 7:25 p.m.
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H. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for acceptance of General Land Use Plan on the following
described properties, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 3559 acres of land, more or less, located in the Dupuy and
Roberts Survey, A-726, Brazoria Co.; J. Crawley Survey, A-174,
Brazoria, Co; William Morris Survey, A-344, Brazoria Co.,; T.
C. R. R. Co. Survey, Sect. 3, A-678, Brazoria Co.; T. C. R. R.
Co. Survey, Sect. 4 (John W. Maxcy), A-675. Brazoria Co.,
Obediah Pitts Survey, A-717, Brazoria Co.; HT & B RR Co.
Survey, Sect 80 (J. S. Talmage), A-564, Brazoria Co.; HT & B
RR Co. Survey, Sect. 81, A-300, Brazoria Co.;HT & B RR Co.
Survey, Stect.82, (J. S. Talmage), A-565, Brazoria Co.;HT & B
RR Co. Survey, Sect. 83, A-305 in Brazoria Co. and A-761 in
Fort Bend County; HT & B RR Co. Survey, Sect. 84 ( R.B.
Lyle), A-538 in Brazoria, Co. And A-767 in Fort Bend Co.; S.
G. Haynie Survey, A-212 in Brazoria Co and A-620 in Fort
Bend Co.; Franklin Hooper Survey, A-198, Fort Bend Co.;
George W. McDonald Survey, A-577, Fort Bend Co.; I.C.
Stafford Survey, A-668, Fort Bend Co. And the H. Levering
Survey, A-279, Fort Bend Co., TX;
Owner: Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., L.P.
Agent: Knudson & Associates
8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 441
Houston, Texas 77024
The purpose for the Joint Public Hearing was read into the record by Vice -Chairman
Tommy Scott.
Director of Planning and Community Development Dennis Smith presented a map
reflecting the location of the property for Shadow Creek Ranch. Mr. Smith noted that
this is a very aggressive Master Plan with a multi -phase community.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
Gary Cook, President, presented an overview of the proposed development. The
project will encompass 3,000 acres of land to develop as a new Master Plan with and
ultimate value of $1.9 billion. The Plan includes churches, commercial property,
parks, and various residential zones. The property has requested annexation into the
City and is a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. It will have diversity for various life
r-- styles. Mr. Cook noted that this project has involved a number of pre -development
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meetings and has been a team effort.
The benefit for the City from this project would be an increased tax base, and would
included major roads and thoroughfares, fire stations, and police station. The project
is intended to be a Benchmark and is a very large land holding.
Alan Mueller, Projects Coordinator, noted that this hearing is specifically for the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) and has been under review and consideration for 4
to 5 months.
Mr. Cook noted that the PUD has provisions for drainage, lakes, pedestrian trails and
allocated proportional to marked with master parks and recreation plans.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mayor Tom Reid asked Mr. Cook if he could place the pictures for the proposed
project in the lobby for further review. Mayor Reid also made note to an extensive
document available for review which provides a comprehensive explanation and details
of the proposed development.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The series of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Nelda rson
Planning and Zoning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this A day of €�1�2. , A.D.,
1998
Tom Reid
Mayor
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