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1999-11-22 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD NOVEMBER 229 1999, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS A series of Joint Public Hearings was called to order at 6:33 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 P&Z Commissioner Director of Community Development & Services .� P&Z Secretary Application No. 847 I. 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 Charles Viktorin Gene Tumlinson Mona Ann Phipps The meeting was called to order at 6:33 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 District (M-1) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: The South %2 of Lot 7, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Section 19, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-243, Brazoria Co., TX, according to the map of record in Vol. 2, pg 23, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (1027 Cullen Boulevard) Owner: M. R. Alford P.O. Box 218 Pearland, TX 77588 4- 001 Planning and Zoning 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 Carole Alford, explained that she and her husband have owned L & B Protective Coating for about thirty years. She stated that only one family that was originally there is still remaining. She added that all of the new residents have chosen to move into this area with this business existing. Ms. Alford explained that Cullen Boulevard is considered to be an industrial corridor for Pearland. She stated that the businesses pay City sales tax. She also added that years ago the map showed this as an industrial area. Gene Alford, President of L & B Protective Coating, explained that they just need this zone change to continue their business. Paul Brent Durrett, stated that he owns the property next to this. He has never had any problems with the business. He reifterated the fact that this is an industrial area. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Emma Vaughan, 925 FM 865 explained that she and her husband own the North half of Lot 7. She stated that Mr. & Mrs. Alford have the shop on the South half of this lot. Mrs. Vaughan explained that when they found out that the property would be used for sandblasting, they bought the five acres between them to act as a buffer. She stated that she does not intend financial harm for anyone, however, residential and industrial can not co -exist. She feels that Commercial or General Business zoning would be more suitable. Mrs. Vaughan stated that she turned in approximately forty signatures on a petition against this zone change request. Pat Pounds, 4230 Hawk Road, stated that she moved into the area in the early 70's. She explained that they have never had a problem with this existing business, however, industrial zoning allows too many options of what someone could move in there. Joe McWhirter, 1422 CR 556, represented his homeowners association. He stated that they are concerned about expansion of the businesses in the area if zoned industrial. He added that hopefully the City could come up with some way that these businesses could exist as they are and not expand. He also added that the area is predominately residential. Angela Wishon, 3939 Crystal Lake Circle South, explained that she has only lived in her home for approximately fifteen months. She stated that Cullen Boulevard is already a very busy street. She added that the goal for this area seems to be more residential with Silverlake and the proposed Shadow Creek Ranch. -2- 002 Frank Wenglar, 418 Cullen Boulevard, presented a map showing mostly residential in the area. He stated that the existing businesses are grandfathered, therefore, he does not feel that they should be zoned industrial. He expressed concern for the heavy truck traffic industrial zoning would create. V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger asked if Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson was aware of any plans to expand this business. Mr. Alford, the property owner, stated that there were no plans for expansion at this time. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 847 adjourned at 6:56 PM. Application No. 852 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:56 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 District (M-1) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: Being 8.842 acres in the H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-243, Section 19, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. subdivision, Vol. 2, pg 23, Brazoria Co. map records (1115 Cullen Boulevard) Owner: Paul Brent Durrett 6120 Brookside Road Pearland, TX 77581 Planning and Zoning 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 992 003 Paul Brent Durrett, 1115 Cullen Boulevard, stated that the present use of the property is heavy industrial, however, a zone change request for such was denied. He explained that there are industrial businesses surrounding this property. Carole Alford, 2907 Yorkshire Court, explained that this was the use of the property when it was annexed into the City. Gene Alford, 2907 Yorkshire Court, stated that they have worked in perfect harmony with the surrounding residents for years. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Emma Vaughan, 925 FM 865, expressed concern that residential and industrial do not mix. She explained that widening Cullen Boulevard is a problem because of the cemetery. Pat Pounds, 4230 Hawk Road, explained that even though these businesses are grandfathered, they should not be rezoned to industrial. She stated that General Business would be a much better zoning for these properties due to the number of residences in the area. Joe McWhirter, 14202 CR 556, Vice -President of Hawk Meadows homeowners association, stated that they are totally opposed to any increase in industrial businesses in the area. He expressed concern that industrial zoning allows too wide a range of uses. Frank Wenglar, 418 Cullen Boulevard, reitterated the fact that industrial zoning is not compatible with the area. He stated that if Cullen is a corridor for Pearland, we should make it nice for people coming in. He also expressed concern for heavy truck traffic. Steve Alsef, explained that he grew up in an industrial area in Houston. He stated that it is not a good place to raise kids. Angela Wishon, 3939 Crystal Lake Circle South, expressed concern for dagners with bus traffic and heavy truck traffic. She stated that she does not discourage business in the area, but does not want industrial. Carolyn Wenglar, 418 FM 865, spoke in opposition to the requested zone change. V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger asked if the current use would be allowed in Commercial. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that Commercial is appropriate for the current use. VI. ADJOURNMENT 231 as The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 852 adjourned at 7:14 PM. Application No 848 and Specific Use No. 74 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said Cityfrom classification Suburban Development District (SD) to General Business District -Specific Use (GB -S) for cabinet shop on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: Tract I- 1 acre out of Lot 8; Tract II- 1.36 acres out of Lot 8; Tract III- 1.0001 acre tract out of Lot 9, all out of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 14, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-509, Brazoria Co., TX (5713 Cottonwood) Owner: Follett Veneers, Inc. 5713 Cottonwood Pearland, TX 77584 Planning and Zoning 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 proposed zone change request is to allow for expansion. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Mike Bowlen, Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer of Follett Veneers, Inc., explained that they bought the company three years ago. He stated that it is growing very rapidly. He added that they received zoning on adjoining property several months ago and they are now requesting original property be zoned the same. Mr. Bowlen explained that they have gone from seven to thirty employees and most of them, including himself, live in the area. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION fba ,I I none VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 848 and Specific Use No. 74 adjourned at 7:20 PM. Application No. 850 CALL TO ORDER 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 General Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: Being 7.60 acres and 13.10 acres out of the T.D. Yocum Survey, A- 399, and the A.C.H. & B. survey, A-147, Brazoria Co., TX (Pearland Parkway between Mary's Creek and John Lizer) Owners: Robert D. & Jacquelyn Burgess 2704 Pine Cone Lane Pearland, TX 77581 Mayor Tom Reid explained that this item has been removed from the agenda at the applicants request. Application No. 846 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:22 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-4) on the following described property, to wit: S� is Legal Description: A 5 acre tract being the North '/Y of Lot 45, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Section 85, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-304, Brazoria Co., TX, according to map or plat recorded in Vol. 2, pg 107, Brazoria Co., TX (Miller Ranch Road) Owner: Steven C. Muth 8339 Dover Houston, TX 77061 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST none IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Karen Ritchey, 2553 Miller Ranch Road, explained that they own several properties around this. She stated that she is not sure why he is trying to rezone to R-4. She added that she does not want patio homes to be built there. George Ritchey, 2553 Miller Ranch Road, stated that he owns forty three acres surrounding this property. He added that they are surrounded by subdivisions now. He expressed concern that the property owner had mentioned building apartments on this property. Harold Beris, 9030 Camelots Court, explained that his property backs up to this property. He stated that he would not mind homes being built on this property, however, he is opposed to apartments. V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Councilmember Larry Wilkins asked Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson what the differences are between R-1 and R-4 zoning. Mr. Tumlinson stated that R-1 requires a minimum lot size of eight thousand square feet with eighty foot of frontage and R-4 requires a minimum of five thousand square feet with fifty foot of frontage. He added that apartments would not be allowed in R-4. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 846 adjourned at 7:28 PM. -7- 00? Application No. 849 i I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:29 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: Legal Description: 1.25 acres situated in Lot 57, Allison Richey Guff Coast Home Co. Suburban, Section 19, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-243, Brazoria Co., TX according to the plat records in Vol. 2, pgs 23-24, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (14015 CR 556 (Gardens)) Owner: Gregory R. Moore & Susan C. Dieterich 14015 CR 556 Pearland, TX 77581 Planning and Zoning 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 April Free, 14018 CR 556, asked what the difference is between R-1 and Suburban Development. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson explained that Suburban Development is for agricultural use only. He added that each property owner should request a zone change according to the use of the property. He also explained that R-1 is large lot residential zoning. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 849 adjourned at 7:32 PM. Q ME The series of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:32 PM. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Mona Ann Phipps, P&Z Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 13th day of December 1999. Tom Reid, Mayor IM