2000-10-23 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES141
MINUTES - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
HELD OCTOBER 23, 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 in the Community Center at 6:36 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
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
Manager of Administrative
Support
Tobin Maples
Secretary
Mona Ann Phipps
Zoning Application No. 948
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 6:36 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: 2 tracts totaling 6.564 acres in the James Hamilton Survey, A-881,
Harris County, Texas (14007 South Freeway)
Owner: St. Thomas of Canterbury Church
14007 South Freeway
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Houston, TX 77047
Agent: The Reverend James T. Payne
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 Business Park uses for this area. He stated that this
zone change request is compatible with the surrounding uses.
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
Council Member Larry Marcott asked if the area just South of this had recently been
rezoned. Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the property just
South of this has recently been rezoned to Commercial.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 6:42 PM.
Zoning Application No. 942
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM.
11. PURPOSE OF HEARING
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City from classification Multi -Family Dwelling District (MF) to General
Business District (GB) on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 50' wide adjoining and adjacent to and running parallel with
the G. C. & S. F. Right of Way and lying between Block 19,
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Pearland Townsite and G. C. & S. F. Right of Way, as recorded in
Vol. 29, pg 41, of the deed records of Brazoria Co., TX (2411 S.
Texas)
Owner: Charles Terry Gray
P.O. Box 597
Pearland, TX 77588
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 Village District uses for this area. He stated that the
zone change request is compatible with the surrounding uses. He added that the owner
is aware that variances would be needed prior to a building permit being approved.
111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Charles Terry Gray, 710 Rosefield, explained that when the old townsite was platted, it
included a 50' strip along the railroad tracks. He stated that the property is currently
zoned Multi -Family. He added that no one would want to use the property for multi-
family purposes because it is too close to the railroad tracks. Mr. Gray explained that he
has a concrete drive access from Texas Avenue to the property. He stated that he will
use the building to store lawn equipment and maintenance items for the multi -family
residences.
Jerry Beetz, 200 Baton #404, League City, explained that he owns the property at 2423
Texas Avenue. He reiterated the fact that the property is useless for multi -family
because of the proximity of the railroad tracks. He stated that the requested zoning
would allow full benefit of the property. Mr. Beetz explained that he has been working
with City staff to get resolution for access to his property from Sacramento. He stated
that his property is land locked without the alley. He added that he is speaking for the
zone change, however, he also wanted to express his concerns. Mr. Beetz submitted
a plat to Mayor Tom Reid.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Council Member Larry Marcott asked if Sacramento should go all the way up. Manager
of Administrative Support Tobin Maples stated that the right of way is dedicated but there
is no street there.
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A discussion ensued regarding the alleys, rights of ways and streets in the surrounding
area.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Zoning Application No. 952
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:55 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:
Legal Description: Being part of Block 17 of the Figland Orchard Subdivision No. 1,
Brazoria Co., TX, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in
Vol. 3, pg 77 of the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (2853 Wagon
Trail Road)
Owner: Asuncion Esparza
2853 Wagon Trail Road
Pearland, TX 77584
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 low density residential for this area. He stated that
this zone change request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
111. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Asuncion Esparza, owner, stated that he bought the property in May of this year. He
explained that he wants to build a patio and eventually a garage.
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
none
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V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION
Manager of Administrative Support Tobin Maples explained that the property owner is
requesting zoning in order to make improvements to the property. Council Member Larry
Marcott asked about spot zoning. He stated that the Elks Lodge near this area was
recently rezoned to Commercial. City Attorney Darrin Coker explained that this request
is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The Joint Public Hearing adjourned at 7:02 PM.
The series of Joint Public Hearings adjourned at 7:02 PM.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Mona Ann Ohipps, Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this
Tom
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13th day of November
Mayor
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