1998-03-09 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESP7
MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD ON MARCH 9,1998,6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The hearing was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Chairman
Vice -Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Tom Reid
Helen Beckman
Kevin Cole
William Berger
Richard Tetens
Larry Wilkins
Pat Lopez
Emil Beltz
Ngheim Doan
Jack D. Mathis
Mary Starr
Others in attendance: Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith; City
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Attorney Amy McCullough; Assistant City Attorney Darrin Coker; Project Specialist
Ruby Perez; Public Works Director Jerry Burns, and Planning and Zoning Secretary
Judy Highburger.
APPLICATION NO. 231
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
11. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 231
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner
Nghiem Doan.
Request of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loya, Jr., owners, for an amendment to the
Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification
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Suburban DevelopmegDistrict (SD) to" Single Family Residential (R-1) on the
following described.property, to wit:
Tract 16 in the Sandoval Subdivision located in the west'/2 of the northwest 1/4
of the northeast 1/4 of Section 15, H.T. & B. R.R. Co. Survey, A-241, Brazoria
County, TX (2743 Morenci).
Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith, presented the location of
the proposed zone change.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The joint public hearing adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
APPLICATION NO. 256
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 256
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner
Jack Mathis.
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Request of Mr. Larry J. Ball, owner, 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:
Being 4.00 acres of land, more or less, out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, No. 3
A-768, and being a portion of Lot 2, Block 8, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home
Co. Suburban Garden Subdivision according to the Deed Records, Brazoria
Co., TX (10655 McHard Road).
Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith, presented the location of
the proposed zone change.
111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
None.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Kevin Cole asked if there had been a predevelopment meeting
for the proposed storage units, and would storage be inside or outside. Mr.
Smith replied that he had met with Mr. Ball when the property was in the
County and the proposed use was petroleum storage, but now that the
property has been annexed into the City Mr. Ball wishes to convert to a boat
and ry storage facility.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The joint public hearing adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 61
1. CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 6:46 p.m.
11. PURPOSE OF HEARING - SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION NO. 61
The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner �-
Mary Starr.
Request of Ausmus Homes, agent for Black Base, Inc., owner, for an
amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City
from Classification General Business (GB) to General Business - Specific Use
(GB -SU) on the following described property -to -wit:
Lots 1 through 6, Block 8 of the Pearland Townsite as recorded in Vol. 29 pg
41-42 of the Brazoria County Map Records (S.E. corner of Plum & Park)
Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith presented the location of
the proposed zone change.
1111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Ms. Deborah Raspante, 2124 N. Galveston, spoke not in favor or against the
request. She was concerned with the proposed parking for five townhouses
in a limited space, and wondered if the property could be changed to four
multi -family units.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Ms. Angie Brewer, 2120 N. Galveston, was concerned about the increased
traffic since there are no sidewalks for the school children.
Ms. Angie Pridgen, 2119 N. Park, said that if the property was to become
duplexes, she felt that would be better than five townhouses due to the limited
parking area. She was also concerned about the children walking to and from
school there.
Ms. Raspante spoke again about the alleyway problem this request would
generate on Plum and Galveston Streets.
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V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Cole asked if the townhouses would share the same common
wall, and Mr. Smith said yes, he has seen drawings of the units. Mr. Smith
went on to say the units will be in the $75,000.00 and up price range and each
will have a two -car garage. Mr. Smith said that Mr. Ausmus has built similar
townhouses, and will make necessary improvements to the alleyway.
Mayor Pro -tem Helen Beckman asked if the lots are 25 feet in width, and Mr.
Smith replied, yes. Ms. Beckman also asked if sidewalks will be across the
front of the townhouses, and Mr. Smith said that issue had been discussed with
Mr. Ausmus.
Mayor Tom Reid said the parking should be adequate and located for traffic
friendly access. Mr. Smith said that two car garages in the rear would be
adequate. Mayor Reid also asked what was the square footage of the units,
and Mr. Smith said they would be 1,200-1500 feet.
Councilmember Richard Tetens asked if the rear setbacks are 20 feet, and Mr.
Smith said yes.
Mayor Reid asked if there would be two hour firewalls between the units, and.
Mr. Smith said, yes, they would be similar to the townhouses on Country Club
Drive. Mr. Smith said the facade will blend in with the older look in the
townsite.
Chairman Pat Lopez asked if the Old Town Site Historical Committee will be
overseeing the new development, and how will the proposed townhouses affect
the townsite. He went on to say that a $75,000.00 and up price range will
certainly be quality homes for that area. Chairman Lopez said the land use is
the primary concern. Mayor Reid agreed and said that he is not concerned
about the townhouses, just land use.
Councilmember Kevin Cole said he was concerned with the width of the lots
being 25 feet. He went on to say that there was a similar project of individual
homes on 50 foot lots. Mr. Cole said Mr. Ausmus could build three houses on
that size lot instead of five.
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Commissioner Nghiem Doan asked how wide the alley is, and Mr. Smith said
16-20 feet. Vice Chair Beltz asked if the alley is maintained by the City, and
Public Works Director Jerry Burns said the City tries not to; but depending on
circumstances, the City has helped adjacent property owners maintain the area.
Mayor Reid asked if the alleyway is used, will it have to be paved, and Mr.
Smith said yes.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The joint public hearing adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 23rd day of
March , A.D., 1998.
ATTEST:
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Tom Reid
Mayor