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2000-08-13 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTEStp� MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD AUGUST 14, 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 6:33 PM with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro -Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member P&Z Chairperson P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner P&Z Commissioner Manager of Administrative Support Secretary Zoning Application No. 935 1. CALL TO ORDER Tom Reid Klaus Seeger . Helen Beckman Larry Marcott Woody Owens Mary Starr Emil Beltz Donald Glenn Todd locco Russ Selemon Charles Viktorin Tobin Maples Mona Ann Phipps The meeting was called to order at 6:33 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 Light Industrial District (M-1) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: 11.423 acres out of 27.056 acre tract, out of a 48.035 acre tract out of the Easterly part of 94.243 acre tract, F.B. Drake Survey, A- 1181, and the H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-413, as recorded in Vol. 1288, pg 299, deed records of Harris County, TX (3250 South Sam Houston Parkway East) Owner: Industrial Polymers Corporation 3250 South Sam Houston Parkway East Houston, TX 77047 Be Agent: David E. Boddie 15427 Driftwood Oak Court Houston, TX 77059 Planning & Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that this is an existing business that was annexed in 1999. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows this area for a business park. 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Carl Boddie, 3250 S. Sam Houston Parkway East, explained that they were approximately three quarters finished with construction when they were annexed. He stated that industrial zoning is more appropriate for this type of business. He presented photographs of the two million dollar, forty thousand square foot building on six acres. Mr. Boddie explained that six acres were left vacant for future development of the company. He also added that further development would be hindered if the property were not rezoned. He gave a brief explanation of what the company does. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Mayor Tom Reid praised the aesthetics of the Industrial Polymers Corporation building and landscaping. A discussion ensued regarding the companies sign and the boundaries of their property. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:40 PM. Zoning Application No. 938 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:41 PM. 11. PURPOSE OF HEARING -2- 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: Tract k 6 acres and Tract II: 0.216 acres both being part of 6.62671 acre tract and a part of 6.1264 acre tract, in Lots 5 & 6, James Hamilton Survey, A-881, Harris Co., TX, Vol. 83, pg 342, deed records of Harris Co., TX (14011 South Freeway) Owner: Southway Community Church 14011 South Freeway Houston, TX 77047 Agent: Linda Greeson Planning & Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that this is a proposed church. He stated thatthe Comprehensive Plan shows this area as a business park. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Jack Miller, 13418 Hooper Road, Houston, explained that he is a member of Southway Church. He stated that they are asking for the zone change so that they can sell the property as commercial in the future if they choose to do so. Tim Stanford, 3310 E. Orange, stated that he is also a member of the church. He explained that if they decide to move the church, it would be to their advantage to have the property zoned Commercial. IV PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Larry Marcott asked if Commercial is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Manager of Administrative SupportTobin Maples stated that staff will be working on the Comprehensive Plan to make the Land Use consistent. Mayor Tom Reid asked what zone a church is allowed in. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that a church is allowed in all residential or commercial zones. VI. ADJOURNMENT -3- 024 The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:47 PM. Zoning Application No. 936 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:48 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: Legal Description: 2.289 acre tract of land in Section 21, H. T. & B. R.R. co. survey, A- 309, Brazoria Co., TX, as recorded in Vol. 2, pg. 23, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (Southwest corner of Broadway St and Cullen Blvd) Owner: Methodist Board of Missions of Houston Districts, Inc. 5215 Main Houston, TX 77002 Agent: Peacock Properties, Inc. Planning & Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that this is a proposed retail/commercial type development. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows a major retail node at this intersection. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Randy Peacock, 4545 Post Oak Place, Suite 130, Houston, of Peacock Properties stated that they need the zoning in order to acquire the property and build on it. Lillie Freddie, 2830 Old Chocolate Bayou, explained that this property is behind hers. She questioned how this zone change would affect her property. Wilfred Freddie, 2830 Old Chocolate Bayou, stated that there is a drainage ditch on this property that is not maintained. He expressed concern about drainage on his property. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None 13 025 V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Helen Beckman asked that staff address Mr. & Mrs. Freddie's concerns. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that the owners are only requesting zoning at this time. He stated that if the zoning is approved, then they will plat the property. He added that during the platting process, the drainage will be addressed. Mr. Maples also stated that during the building permit process the drainage will be checked again. He added that the drainage may actually improve. A discussion ensued whether this was a recognized drainage ditch and the possibility of a church being built on this property. Also discussed was how this property would be affected by the Cullen Boulevard extension. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:00 PM. Zoning Application No. 937 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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: 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') Owner: Amvest Properties, Inc. 7676 Woodway, Ste 238 Houston, TX 77063 Agent: Ken Caffey Planning & Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the Comprehensive Plan shows this area as low density residential. He explained that this is a continuation of an existing development. He added that the property is surrounded by Suburban Development District (SD) and Single Family Dwelling District (R-3). Mr. Maples stated that this request was considered and denied last month. He explained that the applicant -5- 026 has reapplied seeking the same zoning. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Clinton Wong, Amvest Properties, explained that he returned from vacation to find that `— their surveyor had made a mistake with the radius. He stated that this mistake has been clarified and apologized for the problem. Mr. Wong explained that this ten acres is a continuation of Sunrise Lakes development which is zoned R-3. He stated that they have built R-2 with seventy foot lots on the lake, however, they do have R-3 on the outskirts. He added that with this tract abutting Hillhouse Road and the cemetery, he feels that R-3 is more suitable. He also added that they have built even higher quality homes than expected. Ken Caffey, Amvest Properties, handed out site maps showing the existing development and the ten acres being considered for the zone change. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST none V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the status of Hillhouse Road and whether it would be used as access for this subdivision. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:15 PM. The series'of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:15 PM. These minutes resp tfully sub 'tted by: Mona Ann hipps, Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or correct this 28th day of 2000. I" Tom Reid, Mayor 121