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1997-09-22 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE -- PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997,6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. The hearing was called to order with the following present: Mayor Mayor Pro -Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner P&Z Secretary Tom Reid Helen Beckman Richard Tetens Larry Wilkins Kevin Cole William Berger Pat Lopez Mary Starr Jack D. Mathis Tommy L. Scott Don Baker Judy Highburger Others in attendance: Project Coordinator Alan Director of Planning and Development Dennis Director of Public Works Jerry Burns; Advance Grohman; and City Secretary Young Lorfing. I. CALL TO ORDER Mueller; City Engineer John Hargrove; Smith; City Attorney Amy McCullough; d Intern Ruby Perez; City Manager Paul The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.. The purpose of the public hearing was read into the record by Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Lopez. 11. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 225 Request of George E. Bibbs, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban Development (SD) to Single Family Residential (R-1) on the following described property, to wit: Tract 26 of Westchester Estates, according to Jack C. McKnight survey, a partition in the H.T. & B. Railroad survey, Abstract 242, Brazoria Co., TX. Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith presented the location of the property. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUESTS VI. ADJOURNMENT The joint public hearing adjourned at 6:44 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:43 p.m. Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Lopez read into the record the purpose of the public hearing. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 222 Request of Nita Booth, Agent forJohn Alexander, Owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification General Business (GB) to Single Family Residential (R-4) on the following described property, to wit: Lots 10-15, 25-26, and 35-38, Block 26 of Pearland Townsite according to plat recorded in Vol. 29, Pgs. 41-42, Brazoria County, TX (Grand Avenue). Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith presented the location of the proposed zone change. Ill. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Ms. Nita Booth, 5404 Apple Springs, stated single family homes in the $80,000's will be built on the property. She has approval of the Old Town Site Revitalization Committee. Mr. Tom Alexander, 1803 Washington Irving, stated that two homes were removed and new housing will be put in place. This will be a positive look for that part of town. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Councilmember William Berger said an idea was formulated to develop the Old Town Site, and he, as well as Mayor Reid and several local banks, are glad to see it moving forward with people taking advantage of it. Mr. Berger went on to say from staff's point of view, this is a nice trend of what use land can be. Councilmember Kevin Cole said that lower end ($80,000's) of housing is missing from the area and this will be good for young couples. VI. ADJOURNMENT The joint public hearing adjourned at 6:52 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:54 p.m.. Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Lopez read into the record the purpose of the public hearing. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 223 Request of Nita Booth, Agent for Thomas P. Alexander, Owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification General Business (GB) to Single Family Residential (R-4) on the following described property, to -wit: Lots 27-34, 39-44 Block 26 of Pearland Townsite out of Plat recorded in Volume 29, Pgs 41-42 Brazoria County, TX. Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith presented the location of the proposed zone change. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Ms. Nita Booth of 5404 Apple Springs, Pearland, said this was part of Application No. 222, and is the same project previously discussed. Mr. Tom Alexander of 3208 Nottingham, Pearland, said this property is primarily dedicated to R-1 and is an addition to Park Street. He went on to say that some parts of the Old Town Site have water and sewer and he would like Council to give consideration in giving improvements to the rest of that area. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Commissioner Don Baker asked why the area was requesting R-4 instead of R-1. Mr. Alexander said it was due to the size of the lots. Commissioner Jack D. Mathis added the reason was to dedicate 2 lots instead of 1. VI. ADJOURNMENT The joint public hearing adjourned at 6:59 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Lopez read into the record the purpose of the public hearing. 11. PURPOSE OF HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 227 Request of Harold D. Gentry, Agent for Majestic Christian Center, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Single Family Residential (R-2) to General Business (GB) on the following described property, to -wit: 1.550 ac. tract being part of the south 225 ft. of the east 'h of the northeast 1/4 of the northeast'/4 of the northeast 1/4, Section 14, of the H.T. and B. Survey, Abstract 509, Brazoria County, Texas (3512 McLean Rd.) Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith presented the location of the proposed zone change. 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 Councilmember Richard Tetens questioned the necessity for the zone change. Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith replied that the Ordinance does not delineate between a church and a daycare. Mr. Tetens said the church is its primary function. Mr. Smith said Pastor Gentry said this particular building was for a full-time Monday -Friday daycare. VI. ADJOURNMENT The joint public hearing adjourned at 7:08 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.. Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Lopez read into the record the purpose of the public hearing. II. PURPOSE OF HEARING - SPECIFIC USE NO. 58 Request of Southwestern Bell Companies, Peter S. Thompson, agent for Houston Pine Hollow Associates, Ltd., owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City from Classification General Business (GB) to General Business Specific Use (GBS) on the following described property, to -wit: .056 acre out of Lot 34 of George W. Jenkins Subdivision (located in James F. Perry/Emily M. Austin League Abstract 111), Brazoria County, TX. Planning and Development Director Dennis Smith presented the location of the proposed zone change. III. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST Mr. Peter S. Thompson, Agent, 14575 Presidio Square, Houston, stated that the building is a 10 X 24 unmanned structure to house technical equipment. The site is 40 X 50 and allows vehicles to get in and turn around. This is an economical way to use the equipment and bring service to the community. The equipment will be digital modems and room for future usage, whatever the latest technology is. The facility will be fenced for security, or it can be unfenced. IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST None. V. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION Mr. Smith said this is an unusual site and not covered by the Ordinance. It is a switching station for SWB, and the driveway is provided by Moody National Bank. It is too small to meet the requirements to be platted; however, SWB is allowed to lease the area for 99 years. SWB has numerous sites around Pearland. Councilmember Larry Wilkins stated he would like to see fencing around the building due to it being in a residential area, and asked it would be constructed of wood. Mr. Thompson said it would be wooden and there is potential for an abundance of screening. The structure will be bricked and roofed to comply with Council's requirements. VI. ADJOURNMENT The joint public hearing adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the Li_ day of A.D., 1997. Tom Reid Mayor ATTEST: