1999-10-11 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING
& ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY,
OCTOBER 11, 1999, AT 6:30 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
A series of Joint Public Hearings was called to order at 6:40 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
Director of Community
Development & Services
P&Z Secretary
APPLICATION NO. 794
I.
II.
CALL TO ORDER
Tom Reid
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Richard Tetens
Lary Wilkins
Klaus Seeger
Mary Stan
Tommy Scott
Emil Beltz
Donald Glenn
ToddIocco
Gene Tumlinson
Mona Ann Phipps
The meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
ofsaid City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Heavy Industrial (M-
2) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Being 2.50 acres out of the E %2 of Lot 44, Allison Richey Gulf Coast
Home Co. subdivision, H.T.& B. R.R. Co. survey A-292, sect. 29,
recorded in Vol. 2, pg. 101, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (CR
128)
Owners: Steven E. Estep
Rt. 3 Box 76
Alvin, TX 77511
Chairperson Mary Stan read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map.
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III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger read a letter from Steven Estep, owner, who had to be out
of town. The letter stated that the property has been used for industrial use for years. It also
explained that the property is surrounded by industrial type businesses. Also, in the letter
Mr. Estep stated that he will comply with all Environmental Protection Agency codes and
will improve the property once it is rezoned.
IV PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Jim Benton, 8575 CR 128, explained that his property is adjacent to this. He stated
that he has attempted to contact Mr. Estep on several occassions to see what he intends to do
with the property. He added that the property is in very bad shape.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger stated that Mr. Benton would have several weeks to
meet with Mr. Estep before this request is considered by Council.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 794 adjourned at 6:48
PM.
ApolicatiO� No. 833
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:49 PM.
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 District (SD) to Light Industrial (M-
1) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Being 1.1671 acre tract out of Lot 3, Allison Richey Gulf Home Co.
subdivision, Section 85, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. survey, A-304, recorded
in Vol. 2, pg 107,plat records ofBrazoria Co., TX (2401 Smith Ranch
Road)
Owner: John H. Gehring
2526 Westminster
Pearland, TX 77581
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r-- Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He stated
that this is presently Diamond Ice Packaging Company. He explained that the owner had
originally applied for M-1, however, this business would be allowed in General Business.
Therefore, the owner has agreed to change his request to General Business.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
John Gehring, 12601 Stone Road, explained that his company distributes ice to convenience
stores. He added that he did not realize originally that this would be allowed in a General
Business zone.
Richard Atchison, 15022 Hughes Ranch Road, stated that he is Mr. Gehring's neighbor on
the North side. He added that Mr. Gehring takes very good care of the property. He feels
that this business is a benefit to the community.
IV PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
none
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 833 was adjourned at
6:54 PM.
Application No. 813
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:55 PM.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of said City from classification General Business (GB) to Commercial District (C) on the
following described property to wit:
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Legal Description: Being approximately 8.23 acres out of an 11.74 acre tract, part of
Lots 49 & 50, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. subdivision,
Section 85, H.T.&B. R.R. Co. survey, A-304, according to the plat
records of Brazoria Co., TX (Corner of FM 518 & CR 93)
Owner: W.C. Properties, Ltd.
16615 Sealark
Houston, TX 77062
Agent: James M. Johnson
900 Apollo Lane, Suite C
Houston, TX 77058
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He
explained that they are proposing a climate controlled storage units and outdoor R.V. and
boat storage.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Dan Cheek of W.C. Properties, stated that they are proposing a first class shopping
center on the front of the property with a storage complex in back. He added that the
warehouses will be completely shielded from view from FM 518.
Bobby Stevener, 1905 Sleepy Hollow, explained that he originally spoke against the
request for this property to be zone Commercial, however, now he knows their plans.
He added that he has no opposition to this property being zoned Commercial. He stated that
his property borders this property to the East.
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 6:59 PM.
Application No. 827
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. 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 (R-1) to Office Professional District
(OP) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 41 & .254 acres of Lot 40, in the W.D.C. Hall survey, A-70,
Brazoria Co., TX (1920 E. Broadway)
Owner: Beverly Brown
2640 E. Broadway #112
Pearland, TX 77581
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He
explained that he had incorrectly told Ms. Brown that this property was zoned Neighborhood
Services. However, it was discovered in a development meeting after she purchased the
property that it was zoned R-1. He stated that Office Professional will make a nice transition
between surrounding R-1 and Neighborhood Services zoned.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Beverly Brown, 1920 Broadway, stated that her business, Hired Hands, has been in
business for three years. She explained that she now employs ten people. She stated that
she would like to expand to a day spa.
Jack McGuff of McGuff & Associates Architects, explained that they have drawn very
nice plans for this new facility.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
CouncilmemberLary Wilkins spoke in favor of this zone change. He stated that she runs
a first class business.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 827 adjourned at 7:06
PM.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM.
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 District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-3) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Being 86.618 acres of land out of the John W. Maxey survey, A-721
and the Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. subdivision, recorded
in Vol. 2, pg. 23, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
Owner: Amvest Properties, Inc.
7676 Woodway, Suite 238
Houston, TX 77063
Agent: Ken Caffey
7676 Woodway, Suite 238
Houston, TX 77063
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Ken Caffey, 1013 N. Amy, Deerpark, explained that this is another section of Sunrise Lake
subdivision. He stated that the property is bordered by an apartment complex on the
Southwest side, the cemetery to the East, Hickory Slough to the North, the cemetery to the
East and Commercial zoned property fronting FM 518. He added that Pulte Homes will be
the main builder for this development.
A IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Klaus Seeger stated that this is a large block of homes. He added that he
would like to see how the traffic will be routed.
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Ken Caffey explained that the main entrance, Sunrise Boulevard, accesses FM 518 and there
will be a second entrance off of CR 93. He added that they are proposing a third entrance
from FM 518.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 836 adjourned at 7:12
PM.
Application No. 820
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 PM.
II. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of said City from classification Commercial District (C) to Single Family Dwelling District
(R-2) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Being approximately 60 acres out of Section 12, H.T.& B. R.R. Co.
survey, A-508, according to the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
(S.E. Corner of Magnolia and Veterans)
Owner: Flyma Thompson, Elliott Cage, & Catherine Cage Burns
2121 Sage Rd, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77056
Agent: Dwain Evans
4615 Southwest Freeway, #1025
Houston, TX 77027
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map.
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Dwain Evans, 6110 Piping Rock, Houston, explained that they have requested a zone change
on this property twice before. He stated that they had previously requested an R-3; however,
they are now requesting an R-2. He showed a layout of the proposed development. He
explained that they provided a Commercial buffer fronting Magnolia.
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Shelly Kelly of Caldwell Bankers, stated that she represents the owners of the property. She
stated that she continually recieves inquiries for a residential development on this property.
Gary Snowder, 4503 Stonebridge, explained that he would like to continue residential growth
in the area. He stated that they had recieved almost one hundred signatures from their
neighborhood in support of this request..
Barbara Heathrobe, 3501 Whitestone, stated that she would rather see residential
development than Commercial. She explained that she feels that this will enhance the area
and keep the property values high.
Mark Norman, 3502 Whitestone, spoke in support of the request.
Cynthia Smith, 4506 Cornerstone, stated that she would be concerned about the safety of the
children in the area if this property were to be developed as Commercial.
Paula McKay, 4521 Fox Run, spoke in support of this proposed zone change.
Frank Tropea, 4524 Teal Glen, stated that he would much rather have a new subdivision than
a Commercial development on this property.
Larry Sutton, 4528 Teal Glen, expressed his support for this request.
Curtis Holden, 4518 Cornerstone, spoke in support of the request, however, he did express
some concern over the traffic with the new development.
Leanne Carol, 3506 Whitestone, stated that she is in favor of the zone change.
Tanja Harris, 3504 Stonegate Circle, expressed her support.
Leon Young, 4505 Teal Glen, spoke in support of the request.
Rudolph Williams, 3502 Stonegate Circle, stated that he is in support of more residential
development in the area. He expressed several concerns with a Commercial development
if this property is not rezoned for residential.
Nona Charvarea, 4527 Fox Run, spoke in support of the zone change.
Carmen Young, 4505 Teal Glen, expressed her support.
Sandra Christopher, 4508 Cornerstone, stated that she is in favor of more residential
development because of the kids in the area.
IV, PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
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V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Councilmember Beckman stated that she sympathizes with the residents of Cobblestone,
however, she fears that the M-2 zoning between this property and the railroad tracks would
create a problem for future residents.
Mayor Tom Reid stated that there needs to be some sort of buffer zone between the two
zones.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 820 adjourned at 7:30
PM.
Application No. 835
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order 7:30 PM.
I 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 —Business District (SD -B) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-1) on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: Being approximately 18.4 acres out of Lot 1, T.D. Yocum, A-
399, A.C.H. & B. survey, A-146, Brazoria Co., TX (John Lizer
Road)
Owner: Dan M. War -rail
4911 Bowser Road
Fulsher, TX 77441
Agent: Jay Atchley
III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
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V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
none
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 835 adjourned at 7:34
PM.
Applications No 810 816 and 817
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM.
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 District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-1) on the following described property to wit:
1. Zoning Application No. 810
Legal Description: Lot 2, Blk. 10, Hickory Creek Place subdivision, HT&B RR Co.
survey, A-219, recorded in Vol. 11, pgs. 1 & 2, Plat Records of
Brazoria Co., TX (6322 Kelly Dr.)
Owner: Tim L. & Mary Hayden
6322 Kelly Drive
Pearland, TX 77581
2. Zoning Application No. 816
Legal Description: Being Lot 17, Somersetshire Estates, HT&B RR Co. survey, A-546,
according to the plat recorded in Vol. 16, pg 281, plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (3410 King Arthurs Court)
Owner: Joe Cordell
3410 King Aurthurs Court
Pearland, TX 77584
3. Zoning Application No. 817
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... Legal Description: Being Lot 4, Blk 2, Robin Cove addition, as recorded in Vol. 18, pg.
159, plat records of Brazoria Co, TX (5406 Robin Sound)
Owner: Calvin D. Britson
5606 Cunningham
Pearland, TX 77581
Chairperson Mary Starr. read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location maps.
III. 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
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The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Applications No. 810, 816 and
817 adjourned at 7:39 PM.
The series of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:39 PM.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann Pl 'pps, Planning & Zoning Secret
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 25th dayao�0cober 1999.
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Tom Reid, Mayor
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