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2000-08-28 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES027 MINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2000 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Mayor Pro -Tem Klaus Seeger Councilmember Helen Beckman Councilmember Larry Marcott Councilmember Larry Wilkins P & Z Chairperson Mary Starr' P & Z Commissioner Emil A. Beltz P & Z Commissioner Todd locco P & Z Commissioner Charles Viktorin Others in attendance: Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples, AICP., Planning and Zoning Secretary Jennifer Gonzales. APPLICATION NO. 941 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting for Zone Change Application No. 941 was called to order at 6:35 P.M. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 941 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. 941 Legal Description: 8.8585 acres, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, Section 19, A-243, Brazoria Co., TX and being out of and a part of Lot 9 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Vol. 2, pg 23 & 24, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (Cullen Boulevard @ Hughes Ranch Road) Owner: Paradise Cemetery South 10401 West Montgomery Houston, TX The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples, AICP, presented the location of the proposed zone change. 02P III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS Willie Skillern, 4227 Hamilton Village, Houston, TX, stated that he is requesting this change to enhance the business and to reach their goals. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUESTS Richard Williams, 1211 Crystal Lake Circle East, Pearland, TX 77581, stated that he lives in the subdivision to the west of the cemetery and there is already so much traffic on Cullen as it is. He pleaded with City Council to give his area a change to become residential and reminded them that the west side of own is going to be the "shining star" of Pearland. He then stated for the future residents who will also be the pride of Pearland he asks them to vote no for this request. Lloyd Turner, 1431 Crystal Lake Drive, Pearland, TX 77581, stated that he is against the request for the same reasons stated previously, and he bought his house knowing there was a cemetery near, however, he did not know they planned to expand. He stated that there are certain times when he can not even leave his subdivision, such as Saturday morning, due to the traffic. Emma Vaughn, 2005 Cullen, Pearland, TX 77581, stated that she lives a quarter of a mile from the property and she suggested to City Council that much thought should be given as to what kind of business will be expanded. She stated that the street is already so narrow and there is enough traffic. Frank Wenglar, 418 Cullen, Houston, TX, stated that he is opposed to the cemetery and feels that we don't need another one. He then stated that he is fine with the "General Business„ zoning, but not with another cemetery or additional traffic. He then stated that he also can not get out of his driveway on Saturdays. He stated that he knows that cemeteries bring down property values, and he does not want that to happen to his property. He stated that he is very much opposed to this request. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION Councilmember Marcott asked if there is currently a cemetery, and what exactly are the future plans. Mr. Skillern stated that the current plans are to open an office. He stated that they are currently doing business out of the cars, and they would like enhance the livelihood of the community and they have had this planned for five years now. He stated that for right now they only plan to open a sales office. Councilmember Seeger asked if "General Business” covers cemeteries, and City Attorney Darrin Coker replied that it does. Councilmember Marcott then asked in order for them to continue their business do they need this zoning, and City Attorney Coker replied that they only need this zoning if they plan to add on the existing business. 2 .. 1 029 Councilmember Beckman asked how long the cemetery has been there, and Mr. Skillern replied that it has been there since 1960. He then added when death does occur we should give that respect to the situation by providing a safe and viable place. He then stated that under the weather conditions doing business outdoors is unsafe for his employees. City Attorney Darrin Coker made a brief speech reminding the City Council that it is indeed being used as a cemetery at this time, and if the requested zoning is given then the land will be more then likely be continued for the same use. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting for Zone Change Application No. 941 adjourned at 6:48 P.M. SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION NO. 90 CALL TO ORDER The meeting for Specific Use Application No. 90 was called to order at 6:51 P.M. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use ani# Urban Development Ordinance of said City from classification General Business -Specific Use (GB- S) for a home to General Business District -Specific Use-Specifc Use (GB -S -S) for a Specific Use Permit for a telecommunications tower on the following described property, to wit: 1. Specific Use Application No. 90 Legal Description: The South % of Lot 29, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Section 9, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A-234, Brazoria Co., TX (2521 Max Road) Owner: Loye & Mary Young P.O. Box 2176 Pearland, TX 77588 Agent: Mark Suber The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples, AICP, presented the location of the proposed zone change. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST 3 Oen Mark Suber, P.O. Box 2176, Pearland, TX 77588, stated that the reason they need to put the tower in this particular location, which will be for an ISM Site, is that they need a more compact range. He stated that they will be installing antennas on the site and this will create a network for the handheld internet. He stated that he is going to be here so that he may answer any questions. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None V. COUNCILIPLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION Councilmember Marcott asked what the other Specific Use is for, and Mr. Suber replied that there is currently a metal fabrication shop and the specific use is for a house that is going to be built. Councilmember Marcott asked what the height is going to be and Mr. Suber replied that it's going to be approximately 99 feet and it will be locating four different carriers. P & Z Commissioner Selemon stated that his concern is that it will have multi - carriers. He then asked what will happen to the tower in fifteen years after technology changes and who will be held responsible for the tower. Mr. Suber stated that the company will be responsible. City Attorney Darin Coker reminded City Council that there is an ordinance stating that if a tower is abandoned for more than a twelve-month period of time then the City can remove the tower. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting for Specific Use Application No. 90 adjourned at 6:58 P.M APPLICATION NO. 939 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting for Zone Change Application No. 939 was called to order at 6:59 P.M. 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. 939 4 03! Legal Description: .7868 acres of land out of and part of the Commercial Reserve in Block 12, West Lea Subdivision, Section 2, according to Vol. 11, pg 69 and Vol. 12, pg 23, both of plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (Manvel Road) Owner: Glen R. Jones P.O. Box 636 Pearland, TX 77588 The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples, AICP, presented the location of the proposed zone change. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Glen R. Jones, PO Box 636, Pearland, TX 77588, stated that he has been a resident here for 31 years, and they just sold his home in Hazeldale Estates. He stated that he would like to build a home on this property that is located on Manvel Road. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Mayor Tom Reid stated that R-1 is the City's "keynote" to the residential community and it is the highest rated with the City Council. Councilmember Marcott asked what the "General Business" is next door, and property owner Mr. Jones answered that it is vacant. Mr. Marcott then recommended that he should be aware of what could go there in the future. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting for Zone Change Application No. 939 adjourned at 7:03 P.M. respectfully so§rnitted by: V Minutes approved as submitted and rrectedis ilthday of September , A.D., 2000 1Z Tom Reid, Mayor 5 G3? MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2000, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Tom Reid Mayor Pro -Tem Klaus Seeger Councilmember Helen Beckman Councilmember Larry Marcott Councilmember Larry Wilkins City Manager Glen Erwin City Attorney Darrin Coker City Secretary Young Lorfing Absent: Councilmember Woody Owens. Others in attendance: Deputy City Manager, Alan Mueller; Executive Director P.E.D.C., Mike Chance; Manager of Administrative Support, Tobin Maples; City Engineer, John Hargrove; Community Relations Liaison, Phibi Vassallos; Public Works Director, Jerry Burns; Assistant City Attorney, Nghiem Doan; Purchasing Officer, Gordon Island; Assistant Police Chief, Johnny Spires; Sr. Civil Designer, C.R. Long. CALL TO ORDER PURPOSE OF HEARING - A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE TOTAL TAX REVENUES FROM PROPERTIES ON THE TAX ROLL IN 2000 BY 8.3474 PERCENT. STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE City Manager, Glen Erwin, stated this tax rate has been discussed in previous meetings, and has been duly published to meet the Truth in Taxation rules. The increase is above the current rate of collection, but less than the 8% for the General Fund Maintenance and Operation rate. He further stated that the total tax rate is $0.695 per $100 property value, which is the same rate the City had the past year. He further reported that $0.435 of this rate goes toward supporting the General Fund, and $0.26 supports the retirement of debt which makes the total property tax rate of $0.695. CITIZEN COMMENTS: None. Page 1 of 2 - 8/28/2000