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2000-06-26 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES18'7 MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD JUNE 26, 2000, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM with the following present: Mayor Pro -Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member P&Z Chairperson P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner Klaus Seeger Helen Beckman Larry Marcott Woody Owens Larry Wilkins Mary Starr Emil Beltz Donald Glenn Todd locco Russ Selemon Charles Viktorin Application No 930 & Specific Use No 86 and Application No. 931 & Specific Use No. 87 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 Specific Use (C -S) for a Specific Use Permit for machining, fabrication, and manufacturing plastics, rubber and metal products on the following described property, to wit: 1. Zoning Application No. 930 & Specific Use No. 86 Legal Description: Lot 1A-6, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-242, Brazoria Co., TX (8101 Fite Road) Owner: Barker & Bucek 8101 Fite Road Pearland, TX 77584 -1- 188 2. Zoning Application No. 931 & Specific Use No. 87 Legal Description: Lot 1A, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-242, Brazoria Co., TX (8101 Fite Road) Owner: Blaine Barker II ABA Barker Development P.O. Box 24 Manvel, TX 77509 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He explained that the comprehensive plan shows Application No. 930 & SU No. 86 as yellow - low density residential. He stated that the property was annexed October 27, 1997. Mr. Tumlinson explained that the property in Application No. 931 & SU No. 87 is presently a boat storage. He added to the owner eventually wants to expand the business that is existing next to it. 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Blaine Barker, 3703 Drummond, Houston, stated that the building was built in 1983. He added that his partnerjoined him in 1986 and they acquired the adjoining property. Mr. Barker explained that they manufacture air conditioning and heating products. He also stated that every product that they make is labeled with "Made in Pearland, Texas". He explained that their company was bought out by Jordan Corporation in 1999 and they are proposing to expand the business. Gary Bucek, 3907 Abbywood Drive, explained that he is also a Pearland resident. He stated that they have expanded five times and currently employ forty-two people. He showed several photos on the overhead of the property with the proposed addition and their parent company locations. He explained that they run a very clean business and have passed two environmental checks. Mr. Bucek stated that the company contributes to the City, school and county taxes without contributing to overcrowding. He also expressed concern about their property value. Tom Ominson, Matrix Manufacturing, stated that his property has previously been rezoned. He explained that he has been in business for approximately sixteen years. He added that he has done business with Mr. Barker and Mr. Bucek for approximately twelve years. Mr. Ominson stated that they are very solid businessmen who offer a qualityproduct. He also stated that they run a very clean operation which supplies jobs, a good tax base and tax revenue. He added that they employ local people and have an investment in this community. Dennis Fraunberger, 2602 Taylor Lane, explained that he is the Chairman for the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. He stated that they work not only to bring new businesses to Pearland but also to maintain existing businesses. He also stated that this business has a $500,000.00 tax base and currently employ one hundred -2- 189 employees. He added that they will eventually employ one hundred fifty employees. Tom Alexander, 3208 Nottingham, stated that he has been developing property in Pearland for approximately thirty-five years. He explained that Commercial property is the City's livelihood. He also stated that subdivisions can co -exist with Commercial and Industrial development. Mr. Alexander explained that the City should, encourage businesses to build and continue the economic development of the City. John Volkmer, 2915 Bentley Court, explained that he is the Chairman of the Board of Pearland Hobby Chamber of Commerce. He stated that they support this zone change request. He added that he drives by this business everyday and it is very clean. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Woody Owens asked if the addition would be used for manufacturing the same product. Mr. Barker stated that it will be the same product. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:47 PM. Application No. 928 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:47 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: 1. Zoning Application No. 928 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 (2109 Cullen Boulevard) W-11 190 Owner: L & B Protective Coating, Inc. 2109 Cullen Boulevard Pearland, TX 77584 Agent: Ramon Nava dba Southeast Pallet Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Emma Vaughan, 2005 Cullen Boulevard, explained that their property adjoins the L & B Protective Coating property. She stated that she realizes that at least four businesses on Cullen need to be rezoned. She also stated that she hopes that they can be rezoned to where they would not have to suffer a financial loss. Ms. Vaughan explained that the businesses should be able to be controlled to be compatible with residences. She urged the City Council and Planning and Zoning members to'listen to the Cullen Boulevard coalition and the citizens, then make an informed decision. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Susan Dietrich, 2225 Hawk Meadows Drive, stated that she has nothing against the proposed palletcompany, however, she believesthatthe Cullen Boulevard area should be master planned. She explained that this is a very nice green belt area and the City needs to get busy and plan the area. She stated that Cullen is a major entry into the City. She also stated that the property fronting Cullen should be zoned Commercial with residential behind it. Ms. Dietrich added that there is no need for industrial in this area. Joe McWhirter,14202 Hawk Meadows, Vice President of Hawk Meadows Home Owners Association, explained that he is not speaking against the pallet company. He stated that he is speaking against zoning without planning. He added that the City needs to decide what the area is going to be so that people can offer property for the use that it is intended for. He also stated that the homeowners in the area should be included in the planning. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Helen Beckman explained that the City could not zone this area when it was annexed because there was no comprehensive plan. She stated that since this time, the City Council has approved a master plan including this area. She also stated that individual land owners always have the right to apply for a zone change. Ms. Beckman added that some time in the future Council hopes to change the Suburban Development zoned properties to other zones. She also added that once the property is zoned, the City does have control overthe structures that are built and businesses that move in. ME 191 Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson explained that any time there is a change of occupancy, the City inspects the building for all code requirements such as parking, facade, landscape, etc.. Susan Dietrich asked what the property is shown as on the comprehensive plan. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that the area is shown as low density residential except for General Business on the corner of Hughes Ranch Road and Cullen Boulevard. Council Member Larry Wilkins asked if this business would require Commercial zoning. Director of Community Development and Services Gene Tumlinson stated that the Land Use Book clearly states "no" for General Business, therefore, it would require Commercial zoning. Council Member Wilkins expressed his concern with the pictures of the existing site of the pallet company. He stated that the Council needs to be very careful about spot zoning. He added that they should look very closely at what type of business and what is best for the area. Council Member Larry Marcott stated that he believes that this will be a mixed use area. He also stated that a portion of this property has already been zoned R-1. He added that the Council should address concrete walls to separate residential from business. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:10 PM. Application No. 933 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:10 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 General Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit: 1. Zoning Application No. 933 Legal Description: 3.00 acres situated in Lot 80 of Figland Orchard Subdivision, Section 13, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-240, as recorded in Vol. 3, pg 77, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (2834 Wagontrail) -5- 192 Owner: Pearland Elks Lodge P.O. Box 2251 Pearland, TX 77588 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He stated that the property has been in the City limits since February 26, 1996. He added that they are proposing an addition. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Jim Arnold, 2904 Trinity, explained that he is a charter member of this lodge. He spoke in support of the request. 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 7:13 PM. Application No. 932 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:13 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-3) on the following described property, to wit: 1. Zoning Application No. 932 Legal Description: A 10.00 acre tract of land out of Lot 28 &29, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Section 20, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-506, Brazoria Co., TX (Sunrise Lake "East") IQ 193 Owner: Amvest Properties, Inc. 7676 Woodway, Suite 238 Houston, TX 77063 Agent: Ken Caffey Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He explained that the other sections of this development are already zoned R-3. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Ken Caffey, Amvest Properties, presented a site plan and explained thatthis community is planned to have approximately six hundred (600) homes. He stated that this ten (10) acres will allow forty (40) more homes to be built. He added that they are surrounded by R-3 zoning and the front property will probably be Commercial. He also stated that they adjoin the cemetery on the Northeast side. Clinton Wong, Amvest Properties, explained that his company understands the objective to provide quality growth. He stated that the cost of the homes in this development will be one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) plus. He added that the lift station and required detention already include this tract of land. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Larry Marcott expressed concern for the large development with no traffic signals to allow people to get in and out. Clinton Wong explained that there is another major thoroughfare planned along the drainage ditch and another entrance by CR 93. Council Member Marcott stated that he is still concerned about public health and welfare. He reiterated the need for traffic signals. Deputy City Manager Alan Mueller stated that the proposed changes to the Land Use ordinance address these issues with the Engineering Criteria Manual. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM. -7- 194 Application No. 927 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:23 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 property, to wit: 1. Zoning Application No. 927 Legal Description: A 1.00 acre tract out of Lot 41, Section 19, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-243, Brazoria Co., TX (Hughes Ranch Road) Owner: Debbie Corson P.O. Box 634 Pearland, TX 77588 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Director of Community Development Gene Tumlinson showed the location map. He stated that this is a one (1) acre homestead. He also stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows this as yellow - low density residential. He added that the property was annexed in November, 1998. 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 none VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:25 PM. The series of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:25 PM. 10 3.9; These minutes respectfully submitted by: Mona Anh Phipps, Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this loth day of V 2000. Tom Reid, Mayor INC 156