2000-01-24 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESi
MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD JANUARY 24, 2000, 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 6:37 PM with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
P&Z Chairperson
P&Z Vice -Chairperson
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Director of Community
Development & Services
Secretary
Application No. 881
1. CALL TO ORDER
Tom Reid
William Berger
Helen Beckman
Klaus Seeger
Richard Tetens
Larry Wilkins
Mary Starr
Tommy Scott
Donald Glenn
Todd locco
Russ Selemon
Charles Viktorin
Gene Tumlinson
Mona Ann Phipps
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 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
Commercial District (C) on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: A 10.0597 acre tract being Lot 3, of the Allison -Richey Gulf Coast
Home Co. Subdivision of Section 10, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-
505, Brazoria Co., TX, the plat of said subdivision being recorded
in Vol. 2, pg 23 of plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (13025 Stone
Road)
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Owner: Marie Thomson
13025 Stone Road
Pearland, Texas 77581
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of 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
Marie Thomson, 13025 Stone Road, explained that they purchased the property several
years ago for her husband's shops. After his health failed, the shops were rented out.
She stated that she hopes that one day this will be an industrial park. She added that
they will make improvements as money permits.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Steve Alsef, 5003 Longleaf, stated thatthere is already a microwave tower approximately
one thousand yards away and that they do not need more. He explained that the use
is grandfathered, therefore, they can still operate without a zone change.
Larry Johnston, 13114 Stone Road, stated that he is against this zone change request
because cell phone towers should be limited.
V. COUNCILIPLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION
Council Member Helen Beckman asked if Commercial zoning would automatically allow
a cell tower to be built. Director of Community Development and Services Gene
Tumlinson stated that Commercial would allow a cell tower. Council Member Richard
Tetens asked if Mr. Tumlinson has explained to the property owner that Commercial
zoning would make the residence a non -conforming use. Mr. Tiumlinson stated that he
has discussed this with the property owner.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 881 adjourned at
6:47 PM.
Application No. 892
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:48 PM.
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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
Commercial District (C) on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: A 2 acre tract out of a 5 acre tract out of Lot 1, Allison Richey Gulf
Coast Home Co. subdivision of Section 19, H. T. & B.R.R. Co.
survey, A-543, according to the map or platthereof recorded in Vol.
2, pgs 23-24 of the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (4322 W. Stone
Road)
Owner: Justin Brantley
P.O. Box 583
Pearland, TX 77588-0583
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of 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
Steve Alsef, 5003 Longleaf Drive, stated that this site defaces the area. He explained
that people have invested a lot of money in their homes. He expressed concern that
changing this zoning to Commercial would have a snowball effect on the area.
Emma Vaughan, 925 Cullen Boulevard, explained that she is not speaking against
Commercial zoning because this property is not appropriate for any other use. However,
she requested that no special provisions be made to allow heavy equipment or unsightly
outside storage.
Frank Wenglar, explained that he lives across the road from this property. He stated that
he is opposed to Commercial zoning because the equipment that this company works
on is too large for this piece of land. He added that the equipment is scattered all over
the property. He also explained that they park their trucks along the road side, thereby,
creating traffic problems. He urged that this property not be rezoned, but instead let this
business operate as long as needed under the grandfather rules.
Pat Pounds, 4230 Hawk Road, requested that if this crane business remains, they be
required to plant shrubs or build a wood fence to block the heavy equipment on the side
facing Cullen Boulevard.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
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Council Member Klaus Seeger stated that crane repair requires outside work. Director
of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that the work is done
inside with the storage outside. He also stated that this company had a Brazoria County
permit prior to annexation.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 892 adjourned at
6:59 PM.
Application No. 850
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 -Business District (SD -
B) to General Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 7.60 acres & 12.10 acres out of the T.D. Yocum Survey, A-
399, & the A. C. H. & B. B. survey, A-147, Brazoria Co., TX,
(Pearland Parkway between Mary's Creek & John Lizer)
Owner: Robert D. & Jacquelyn S. Burgess
2704 Pine Cone Lane
Pearland, TX 77581
Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He
stated that he has talked extensively with the property owners. He explained that
Pearland Parkway divided this property. He added that with the configuration of the
property and the thirty foot overlay setback and sidewalk requirements, they did not feel
that residential would work, therefore, they are requesting General Business.
111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Bob Burgess, 2704 Pinecone Lane, showed a site plan of the property. He presented
a copy of a statement that he then read. He explained that they originally bought the
property for a single family dwelling and a barn. However, Pearland Parkway was
redirected through the middle of the property. He stated that the request for General
Business zoning is consistent with the current Suburban Development Business zoning.
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IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Dan Worrall, 4911 Bowser Road, Fulshear, stated that he owns the property just East
of the Burgess's tract. He explained that his property was rezoned to R-1 on November
22, 1999. He added that he had worked with Mr. & Mrs. Burgess in the past to put in a
retirement center on both properties, however, this project was never developed. He
stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows this area as residential. Mr. Worrall stated
that rezoning this property General Business would hinder his residential development.
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
none
V1. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 850 adjourned at
7:15 PM.
Application No. 840
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 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 Planned Unit Development (R4 -PUD) on the following described
property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 211.9140 acres in the W.D.C. Hall survey, A-23, Harris Co.,
TX, recorded under County Clerk's File No. T464162, Official
Public Records of Real Property of Harris Co., TX (Bellavita @
Green Tee)
Owners: Reed -West Investments, Ltd.
6302 Broadway St., Suite 250
Pearland, TX 77584
Agent: Renee West
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Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of hearing into the record. Director of
Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He
stated that the Planned Unit Development documents have been submitted.
Parks Director Ed Hersch stated that the new park land dedication ordinance requires
hike and bike trails along the creek. Therefore, the City will need to acquire land to
provide these trails. He stated that these would tie directly in with the EI Franco Lee
property. Mr. Hersch explained that it would be too costly to place the trails on the North
side of the creek because of the cost of a bridge. He also stated that the trails would not
go through the subdivision because it will be a gated community. He added that if the
developer did not want to give land for the trails, they could give money instead.
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
Mayor Pro -Tem William Berger asked if the developer had the option to give money
instead of land. Parks Director Ed Hersch stated that it is the City's decision whether to
take land or money. He expiained that if they decided to take the money, there would
be no trails because the developer would retain the property. Mayor Tom Reid stated
that the map shows a large set back because of the flood zone on the North side of the
creek.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing to consider Zone Change Application No. 840 adjourned at
7:25 PM.
These minutes resp ully subrp1d by:
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Mona Ann Phipps, Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 14th day of ruary 2000.
Tom Reid, Mayor
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