1999-09-07 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES063
MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD SEPTEMBER 7,
1999, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
A series of Joint Public Hearings was called to order at 7:00 PM with the following
present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
P&Z Chairperson
P&Z Vice -Chairperson
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
P&Z Commissioner
Zoning Application No. 736
CALL TO ORDER
Tom Reid
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Klaus Seeger
Richard Tetens
Larry Wilkins
Mary Starr
Tommy Scott
Emil Beltz
Donald Glenn
Todd locco
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 736 was called
to order at 7:07 PM.
11. PURPOSE OF HEARING
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 properties, to -wit:
Legal Description: Lot 13, Section 2, Bethel Estates subdivision, Section
2, out of a 25.9538 acre unrecorded subdivision, Allison
Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Section 19,
H.T. & B. R.R. Co. Survey, A-234, Brazoria Co. map
records (13860 Stone Road)
Owner: Albert & Gloria Melgoza
1126 Woodbridge Avenue
Pearland, Texas 77584
Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into
record. Chief Building Official Gene Tumlinson showed the location map.
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Ill. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Gloria Melgoza, 1126 Woodbridge Avenue, explained that they are building a new
home on the property.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST PROPOSED REQUEST
none
V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
none
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 736 adjourned
at 7:11 PM.
Zoning Application No. 806
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 806 was called
to order at 7:12 PM.
11. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from Classification Single Family Dwelling District (R-1) to
Single Family Dwelling District -Planned Unit Development (R-2 PUD) on the
following described properties, to -wit:
Legal Description: Being a 120.417 acre tract in the W.D.C. Hall League, A-70
and part of Lots 13-24, S.W. Narregang subdivision, Vol. 1,
pg 92 and also Lots 1 & 2, George W. Jenkins Subdivision,
Vol. 79, pg 616, Brazoria Co. Map records
Owner: Amvest Properties
7676 Woodway, Suite 238
Houston, Texas 77063
Agent: Ken Caffey
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Chief
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Building Official Gene Tumlinson showed the location map and gave a brief
description of each section of the Planned Unit Develoment documents. He stated
that staff has reviewed the documents and everything seems to be included.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Clinton Wong, 7676 Woodway, Houston, gave a brief explanation of the proposed
request. He stated that they had previously requested R-3 zoning, however, they
amended that request to an R-2 PUD because of the large number of people who
spoke against the R-3 zoning. He explained that he has addressed the concerns
of those people who spoke. He stated that they have made a special request to
not tie in to Shadycrest streets. They will add another entrance on Dixie Farm
Road. He also added that he has placed larger lots along the fence of Shadycrest
Subdivision. In addition, he stated that he will place a T wood fence between the
two subdivision. Mr. Wong showed a map showed a map with the traffic flow
including an additional entrance off of Dixie Farm Road.
Ken Caffey, 1013 N. Amy, Deer Park, expressed his support for this zone change.
Renee West, 2401 Country Club Drive, stated that the price of the homes in this
proposed section will exceed the price of other homes being built by 80%. She
also explained that the townhomes in Green Tee have not depreciated the value
of surrounding homes.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST PROPOSED REQUEST
Paul Shaklovitz, 4009 Longherridge, submitted a letter in opposition to the
proposed request. He expressed concerns with the additional traffic created by
a more densely populated subdivision, the low number of remaining properties
zoned R-1, school overcrowding and drainage.
Patty Wells, 4016 Shadycrest, stated that she appreciates Mr. Wong addressing
the traffic issues, however, her main concern is drainage.
Adolf Hruzek, 3905 Longherridge, explained that this proposed zone change
backs up to his residence. He expressed concern with the new development
flooding his property.
All Raska, 2107 Sprite Lane, stated that everything around Shadycrest is zoned R-
1. He explained that if this zone change is approved, others will follow. He also
stated that he is concerned with everything that has already been said.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
'^ Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger asked who will oversee the project to be sure it is
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built to the PUD plan and who will enforce it. Chief Building Official Gene
Tumlinson stated that the Engineering Department will enforce the drainage
and streets during the platting process and inspect the construction of the
subdivision. He added that the Building Department will be responsible for
building inspections and Code Enforcement.
Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger reitterated the concern with the property being built
up. Mayor Tom Reid stated that City Engineer John Hargrove is also a Flood Plain
Administrator, therefore he will make sure that all FEMA requirements as well as
City ordinances will be adhered to.
A discussion ensued regarding the PUD documents and the requirements for
different zones.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 806 adjourned
at 7:43 PM.
These minutes reNectfully submitted by:
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 13th da f September 1999,
Mayor Tom Reid
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