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2000-09-11 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESG55 MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITYOF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Tom Reid Mayor Pro -Tem Klaus Seeger Council Member Helen Beckman Council Member Larry Marcott Council Member Woody Owens Council Member Larry Wilkins P & Z Chairperson Mary Starr P & Z Commissioner Emil Beltz P & Z Commissioner Donald Glenn P & Z Commissioner Todd locco P & Z Commissioner Russ Selemon P & Z Commissioner Richard Tetens P & Z Commissioner Charles Viktorin Director of Administrative Support Tobin Maples City Attorney Darrin Coker Secretary Mona Ann Phipps Zoning Application No. 945 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 Commercial District (C) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: Tract is A 4.9990 acre parcel, the North ''Y2 of Lot 2; Tract 11; A 5.1091 acre tract, the South ''Y2 of lot 2, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, H.T.& B. R. R. Co. survey, A-243, Vol. 2, pg 23 & 24, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (431 Cullen Boulevard) Owner: Paul Brent Durrett 6120 Brookside Rd Pearland, TX 77581 -1- IV 056 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that the Comprehensive Plan recommends minor retail uses with high and medium density residential. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Paul Brent Durrett, 6120 Brookside Road, explained that this area is mostly Commercial and the property is being used as such. He stated that the property was annexed into the City as Suburban Development, however, Beltway 8, Highway 288 and McHard Road make it the prime location for Commercial. He added that L & B Protective Coating has recently been rezoned to Commercial. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Joe McWhirter, 2322 Hawk Meadows, Vice President of Hawk Meadows Homeowners Association, explained that this property has recently been cleared. He also added that it has not been used for Commercial as previously stated. Mr. McWhirter stated that the homeowners association urges the City to follow the plan for residential for this area. He added that if Mr. Durrett's other property is an indication of how this property will look it would not be good. the surrounding area Emma Vaughan, 2005CShe explained thatllen Boulevard, nitted photographs she lives just Southfof this property. She and the subject properoperty.ty. stated that she does not want to put any one out of business, but you can not bring businesses in Ms. Vaughan stated that she observed open airpaintingtheirowners have spent sandblast ng and Hthis area. on this property. Frank Wenglar, 418 Cullen Boulevard, explained that his house is directly across the street from the subject property. He stated that there are all sorts of tanks on the property. He also stated that he has seen sandblasting and painting. Mr. Wenglar added that the property is always overgrown and it looks like a small refinery. Richard Williams, 1211 Crystal Lake East, stated that he would like to see the zoning frozen for this area until the development of major residential in the area can be recognized. He urged the City to hold a public meeting regarding this. Roy Turner, 1431 Crystal Lake East, explained that there is a big oil rtg on the He added now. He stated that the property grass is overgrown and the property looks very y that he is against any Commercial development. Roy Como, 1211 Teal Court North, expressed his opposition and encouraged the City to follow the plan for this area. -2- 657 Robert Melinder, 2911 Abbeyfield Drive, explained that he is opposed to this request because of the way the land looks now. He stated that he is afraid of whaf the owners will do if they are granted this zone change: He expressed concern about the health and safety of his family.` V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION A discussion ensued regarding the status of the steering committee for the Cullen Boulevard area. Council Member Woody Owens asked if anything was changing in the type of use of the property. Mr. Durrett stated that the property use will not change. It will be used for Commercial buildings. He explained that the property is currently leased. He also stated that they have been sandblasting on this property since March, 1998. He added that Commercial is the very minimum zoning for this property VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:00 PM. Zoning Application No. 946 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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 Commercial District (C) 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, Brazoda County., TX (1115 Cullen Boulevard) Owner: Paul Brent Durrett 6120 Brookside Dr Pearland, TX 77581 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends General Business uses for this area. 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST -3- 6,59 Paul Brent Durrett, 6120 Brookside Drive, explained that this property has been heavy industrial uses for the last four to five years. He stated that there is still a trucking company and nitrogen company on the property. He added that these businesses were existing before the development of Crystal Lake subdivision. He also stated that the property immediately around him is vacant. Carole Alford of L & B Protective Coating stated that they own the property just North of this recently rezoned to Commercial. She added that it is unfair for people to move into the area with Commercial properties and then vote against them. Marie Thompson, 13025 Stone Road, reiterated the fact that it is not fair for people to move into the area and vote against existing business properties. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Joe McWhirter, 2322 Hawk Meadows, of Hawk Meadows Homeowners Association, explained that the homeowners association was incorporated into the City just as these businesses were. However, he added, the City has since developed a plan for the area. He urged the City to remain committed to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McWhirter stated that the property is very inconsistently managed. He explained that they have three tenants in one and half years. Emma Vaughan, 2005 Cullen Boulevard, submitted photographs of the property. She no junk ya d or sandblast ng on the property when Crystal Lake was developed.dy of what was there and when it was started. She stated that was Roy Turner, 1431 Crystal Lake East, explained that there are two for rent signs on the property. He questioned how the property can be rezoned without knowing what will be placed there. Richard Williams, 1211 Crystal Lake East, spoke against the zone change request. He stated that he sees the area as large residential and park areas. Roy Como, 1211 Teal Court North, expressed his opposition. He urged the City to follow the Comprehensive Plan. Robert Melinder, 2911 Abbeyfield Drive, explained that he is preparing to the build a home on Cullen. He stated that this property use changes from month to month and looks terrible. Pat Pounds, Hawk Road, stated that she is not really for or against this zone change request. She explained that she built the first residence in the area in 1952. She added that she would like to keep this a residential area with some light Commercial and General Business uses. She urged the City to work together with the residential and business owners. 23 059 V. COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the grand fathered use and the current use of the property. Director of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that staff is preparing a list of names to present to Council consisting of homeowners, business owners, homeowners associations, etc. to form the steering committee to review the Cullen Boulevard area. He explained that over the next seven to eight months this committee will work through the Comprehensive Plan to reevaluate this area to see if changes are needed. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:27 PM. Application No. 943 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:27 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 General Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit: Legal Description: 4.979 acres, Blocks 76 & 77, Figland Orchard Subdivision No. 1, out of Sect. 13, H.T.& B. R.R. Co. survey, A-240, Brazoria Co., TX, according to map or plat Figland Orchard Subdivision of record in Vol. 3, pg 77, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (2942 Wagontrail Rd) Owner: Maria De Viveiros & Evangelos Golfis 2431 Laura Ln Pearland, TX 77581 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends residential with General Business approximately seven hundred feet North of the intersection of Fite and Wagontrail. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST -5- 001) Evangelos Golfis, 2431 Laura Lane, explained that he bought the property approximately one month ago. He stated that the property is trashed, however, he will clean it up. He added that he is proposing to build a marine electronics business on the property. Mr. Golfis stated that the development will exceed City requirements. He also stated that he will fence and completely clean up the property. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST Mr. Aguilar, 2933 Wagontrail, stated that he lives directly in front of this property. He expressed concern about the safety of the children with more truck traffic. He explained that he thought the area was residential when he purchased the property six years ago. V. COUNCILIPLANNING COMMISSIONISTAFF DISCUSSION Council Member Larry Marcott asked if there were houses on Wagontrail. Director of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that there are a few homes on this street. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:34 PM. Application No. 944 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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: South'/2 of the North'/2 of Lot 2, Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Co. Subdivision, Sect 20, H.T.& B. R.R. Co. survey, A-506, pg 2 of the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX; also known as Tract 2B (Soho Drive) Owner: David P. and Kimberly A. Northup 3030 FM 518 #481 Pearland, TX 77581 Planning and Zoning Chairperson Mary Starr read the purpose of the hearing into the record. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends residential for this area. IRS (161 111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST none IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST John Motley, 7231 Thrush, Houston, explained that he owns two properties next to the subject property. He stated that the map shows the name of the street incorrectly. He added that the street is called Brookney and CR 404, not Soho Drive. 'He urged the City to research County records to verify the correct street name. Mr. Motley stated that he is not against the people building a home, however, he does not feel like they should be given a permit to build without the City bringing the street through. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION City Attorney Darrin Coker stated that the road issue is irrelevant at this time. He added that City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission should only consider the zone change request. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:42 PM. These minutes respectfully submi ed by: ffIV6�- 0 � - Mona Ann hipps, Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 25t day of _ 2000. Tom Reid, Mayor EFA (1Fp- THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY