By N. Bradford
Pearland City Council on Aug. 28 approved the first reading of the rezoning of a historic home in the Old Townsite.
“I think it might be one of the oldest houses still standing in Pearland,” Councilwoman Layni Cade said of the 1930s structure at 2430 South Austin Avenue.
After a second and final reading by council, the property will change from Old Townsite Residential zoning to mixed use. Applicant Tessie Gurley said the historic house on the site is not usable as a residence but would work for an office or other business.
“It’s basically a building with rooms,” she said. “I’m really just trying to save it and get a business in there.”
Flood mitigation will be required for impervious surfaces that would be added, city staff said.
Also approved at that meeting was the first reading of a zone change from single family residential to neighborhood services at 3888 Pearland Parkway.
The two-acre site lies in a residential area and fronts Pearland Parkway.
Neighborhood Services allows lower intensity business uses such as offices.
The council approved the first reading of a zone change at 7029 Broadway St. from general business to general commercial.
While there is no use currently planned, the commercial category allows more uses for the property than general business, city staff said, making the property more developable.
A second and final reading will be held at a future council meeting.
