2005-05-16 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PLAN'N'1N'G F. ZOI'IN'G COMMISSION'
MINUTES
t REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PEARLAND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 16, 2005 AT 6.30 P M
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TX
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 8 41 pm with the following present:
P &Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P &Z Vice Chairman Todd locco
P &Z Commissioner David Ransom
P &Z Commissioner Neil West
P &Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner
P &Z Commissioner Peter Dumont
Also in attendance Executive Director of Community Services Nick Finan, Planning
Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and Plat
Administrator Richard Keller, Planner 1 Diana DuCroz and Engineering Administrative
Secretary Betty Foreman
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 2, 2005— Regular Meeting
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, and Vice
Chairman locco seconded.
Minutes were approved 6-0
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 1228
A request by Gladys Dian Lane, owner, 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 Lot 12, Section 3, of Garden Acres Subdivision, Abstract 219, H. T & B.R.R.
Company Survey, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Generally Located at 2539 Thelma
Drive
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve, and Commissioner Greiner seconded.
Vote was 6-0 for approval
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B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
( NO. 1229
A request by Sean Scot, owner, 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 Lot 9H7 and 9H4, of Richland Acres Subdivision, an unrecorded subdivision,
H T & B R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 509, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Generally Located at 3801 Aubrell Drive.
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve, and Commissioner Greiner seconded.
The vote was 6-0 for approval `
C CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE
APPLICATION NO. 1230
A request by Edward M Polker, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to
Neighborhood Service District (NS), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description. Lots 1,2,13, and 124, Block 2 of Cas Con Acres, Abstract 509, H T &
B.R.R. Company Survey, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
- General Location Located on the North Side of Orange Street, and East of State Highway
( 35(Main Street)
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve, Commissioner Ransom seconded for
purpose of discussion
Vice Chairman locco asked if this had been brought before the commission before.
Chairperson Sandars gave a brief history of this case Staff gave a history of the zoning cases
in the area. Commissioner Greiner asked if there was a business currently being conducted,
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated there were buildings there, which were non-
conforming.
Chairman Sandars explained that the applicant could continue to use the property as it stands,
but will not be able to make improvements without a zone change
The vote was 0-6.
The Commissioners stated that the reason for denial is as stated in Staff's recommendations
discussed during the Public Hearing
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 143
A request by Bobby Tran, applicant for Twin Oaks Business Park, owner, for an amendment to
the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said City for a Specific Use Permit for
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Storage and Mini-Warehouse in the Commercial District (C (S)), on the following described
property, to wit:
Legal Description 2.5 acres, Tract 11-C, H T & B.R.R. Company survey, Section 2,
Abstract 542, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location. Located on the
North Side of Orange Street, and East of State Highway 35 (Main Street)
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve for purpose of discussion, Commissioner
Dumont seconded.
Commissioner Ransom asked the purpose of having mini warehouses to be approved by a
Specific Use Permit, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan stated that the change was initiated by
Council for more control of where these mini storage warehouses are located. Vice Chairman
locco stated that there a lot of mini storage warehouses were coming forward and Council
wanted to slow it down
Commissioner Ransom asked if Staff had considered if this would be changed to residential.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that had not been considered. A decision would be
addressed after Council adopts the Old Townsite plan.
Vice Chairman locco stated that he could not support this because of the amount of traffic that
would be initiated, and he cannot support a 24-hour access of mini storage. Commissioner
West feels that this is not suitable for the area.
The vote was 1-5, Motion failed. Commission Ransom voted in favor
The Commissioners stated that the reason for denial is as Staff's recommendations as
discussed in the Public Hearing
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFC USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 144
A request by Office Realty Company, applicant for Pearland Storage Facility, L.0 ,
owners, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said
City, for a Specific Use Permit for Storage and Mini-Warehouse in the Commercial
District (C (S)), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description 2.370 acre tract in the H T & B R.R. Company survey, Abstract
542, being part of the south one-half of Lot 58 of the W Zychliniski Subdivision, Section
Two as recorded in Volume 29, Page 43 of the Brazoria County Deed Records, an is
part of the remainder of the 9 6659 acre tract described in a deed to Pearland Storage
Facility, L.0 , as recorded in Clerk's File Number 93-020900 of the Brazoria County
Official Records, City of Pearland, Brazoria County Texas Located Generally Located
on the East Side of State Highway 35 (Main Street), and on the North Side of Future
McHard Road
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve, Commissioner Greiner seconded
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Vice Chairman locco stated that he was in favor of this application because it was
already an existing business and was on a major thoroughfare, which will accommodate
the traffic
Commissioner Greiner stated that Council member Marcott had a valid point, putting a
mini storage warehouse in an M-1 zone is not the best use of the property
Commissioner Greiner asked if this property is landlocked, Staff pointed out how the
property is laid out.
Commissioner Neil West asked if the existing building had a specific use permit, Staff
stated that at the time the original building was constructed, a specific use permit was
not required
Chairperson Sandars asked if the commissioners could put restrictions regarding
outside storage since this was being constructed near a major intersection Staff stated
that could be included
Commissioner Greiner asked about type of fencing to be used Ms. Greiner asked if
there were any overlay district requirements Planning Director Krishnarao stated that
there would be overlay requirements such as was required on Pearland Parkway, but
only extends 300 ft. from road
Jason Chapman, architect stated that the fencing would be chain link fencing
Commissioner Dumont asked what type of fencing was currently being used, Mr
Chapman stated that was no fencing except for some ornamental iron along the front of
the property
A discussion was held between the Commissioners and the owner regarding parking for
office-warehouse portion
Commissioner Greiner asked if this property would have to comply with the overlay
district, Planning Director Krishnarao stated that the owner would have to comply
Commissioner Greiner stated that she would like to see a condition to require
compliance to the overlay requirements. ,
Commissioner Dumont stated that he was not in favor because of the chain link, and if
that is not a part of the overlay, then he would like to see it added
Chairperson Sandars amended the motion to meet the McHard overlay requirements,
not outside storage, no Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until all requirements are
met, and no chain link fence allowed along the South and East borders, put a black
wrought iron fence along the South and East borders, and the Commissioners are not
approving the site plan
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( Vice Chairman locco made a motion to table, until a more complete report clarifying the
McHard overlay and how it would affect the property, Commissioner Greiner seconded.
The vote was 4-1-1, Commissioner Ransom voted against tabling, Commissioner West
abstained
F CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — MASTER THOROUGHFARE
PLAN AMENDMENT
A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan of the City of
Pearland Comprehensive Plan
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve, Commissioner Ransom seconded.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao gave a report updating the Master Thoroughfare plan.
The vote was 6-0 to approve
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - FINAL PLAT OF MEDELLIN
ADDITION
A request by Chuck Davis, C L. Davis & Co., for Charles and Hazel Medellin, for a Final Plat
subdivision of 2.451 acres located in the E.T.J for 3 residential lots, ranging in size from 16,602
to 67,519 square feet. The property is located north of Shadow Creek Parkway, and is
described as follows.
Being 2.451 acres out of Lot 77 West Friendswood Subdivision, Perry & Austin League, A-111,
(Vol 01, Pg 96 B C P R), Brazoria County, Texas.
ITEM WAS PULLED FROM AGENDA
Commissioner Dumont made a motion to move items P-S to the front of the agenda.
Commissioner Ransom seconded.
The vote was 4-1-1 Commissioner Greiner abstained, Chairperson Sandars against.
P. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 142
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to remove from table, Vice Chairman locco seconded.
The vote was 6-0 for approval.
Q. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 142
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve, Commissioner West seconded
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Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann stated that Wal-Mart submitted a revised plan
showing the sidewalks, storage, landscaping items, and parking Staff feels comfortable
with the revised plan Wal-Mart has not shown the large -storage containers. If the
owner decides it needs the storage containers, they would have to ask for a Specific
Use Permit.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that the site plan has been accepted and a
building permit has been issued, the owner needs to bring in an updated site plan for
the files.
Chairperson Sandars did thank Wal-Mart for taking the suggestions of the Commission
and bringing a complete plan
The vote 6-0 for approval
R. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE ZONE
CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 1226
Vice Chairman Iocco made a motion to remove from table, Commissioner Greiner
seconded
The vote 6-0 for approval
S. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 1226
Commissioner Dumont made a motion to approve for purpose of discussion,
Commissioner West seconded
Vice Chairman locco asked if the developer had taken up the recommendation from the
Commission Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that addressed the Planning &
Zoning concerns.
There was discussion in regards to the concerns raised by the Commission and the
improvements the developer has agreed to regard parking, driveway access, types of
homes, landscaping issues. Upon review of the PUD, there was a sentence left out of
the document as seen by the commissioners.
Vice Chairman locco stated that he could not support this PUD since it was not
complete
The vote 5-1 for approval Vice Chairman locco voted against and his reason as stated
this was not a complete document in his opinion
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Community Development Director Nick Finan asked that Item T be moved forward so
that the City Attorney may give an update as he is involved with the Council workshop
occurring downstairs.
T. COMMISSION INPUT AND DISCUSSION — STAFF INITITATED ZONE
CHANGES
City Attorney Darrin Coker gave a brief rundown on Senate Bill 574
This bill has gone through the Senate and Governor Perry has signed Senate Bill 574,
which is an amendment to Chapter 274 —Vested Rights Act. City Attorney Darrin Coker
then gave an explanation of what Vested Rights are
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SHADOW CREEK RANCH KINGSLEY DRIVE NORTH
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments,
LLP, for approval of a Preliminary Right-of-Way Plat of 5 315 acres of land in Shadow Creek
Ranch for Kingsley Drive This plat is located North of Shadow Creek Parkway, and is
described as follows:
5.315 acres, being out of the S G Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, City of Pearland, Brazoria
County, Texas, and the S G Haynie Survey, Abstract 362, City of Pearland, Harris County,
Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz presented the staff report. There were no outstanding items.
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve, and Commissioner Ransom seconded.
The vote was 6-0 for approval
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SHADOW CREEK RANCH PORTION OF SPINNAKER BAY DRIVE
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments,
LLP, for approval of a Preliminary Right-of-Way Plat of 5.997 acres of land in Shadow Creek
Ranch for a portion of Spinnaker Bay Drive The Plat is located in the southwestern portion of
the Shadow Creek Ranch PUD in Fort Bend County, and is described as follows:
5 997 acres, being out of the H T & B.R.R. Company Survey, Section 83, Abstract 761, and the
F Hooper Survey, Abstract 198, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz presented the staff report. There were no outstanding items.
Commissioner Ransom made a motion to approve, and Vice Chairman locco seconded
The vote was 6-0 for approval
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J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
(l� SHADOW CREEK RANCH COMMERCIAL SITE NO. 16A
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland
Investments, LLP, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of 2.500 acres of land in Shadow
Creek Ranch for one lot for commercial use The plat is located on the north side of
Shadow Creek Parkway at Business Center Drive, and is described as follows.
2 500 acres, being out of the T C R.R. Co Survey, Section 4, Abstract 675, City of
Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave the staff report. The only outstanding item was a
provision is made for the right-of-way extension to extend Business Center Drive north
from Shadow Creek Parkway
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, Commissioner
Ransom seconded
The vote 6-0 for approval
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH SF-45A
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc for Pearland
Investments, LLP, for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 42.149 acres in Shadow
Creek Ranch and zoned SCR-PUD R-6 for 98 residential lots, with 7 reserves of 21 478
acres for landscaping, open space, flood storage, and drainage The plat is located in
the northwest corner of the Shadow Creek Ranch PUD, and is described as follows
42 149 acres, being out of the H Levering Survey, Abstract 279, the I C Stafford
Survey, Abstract 668, the George Macdonald Survey, Abstract 557, and the S G
Haynie Survey, Abstract 620, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave the staff report. There were no outstanding items
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve, Commissioner West seconded
The vote 6-0 for approval
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH SF-45 B
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investment, LLP,
for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 24.501 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch and zoned
SCR-PUD R-6 for 112 residential lots, with 2 reserves of 0.381 acre for landscaping, open
space, and drainage The plat is located in the northwest corner of Shadow Creek Ranch PUD,
and is described as follows.
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( 24.501 acres, being out of the George MacDonald Survey, Abstract 557, the H. Levering
Survey, Abstract 279, the I C Stafford Survey, Abstract 668, and the S.G Haynie Survey,
Abstract 620, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave the staff presentation. The only outstanding item is to add record
SF-45A first, and add the recordation data to the mylar
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, Commissioner West
seconded
The vote 6-0 for approval
M. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT"OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH SF-45C
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments,
LLP, for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 19 731 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch and zoned
SCR PUD R-6 for 80 residential lots, with 3 reserves of 2.607 acres for landscaping and open
space. The plat is located in the northwest corner of the Shadow Creek Ranch PUD, and is
described as follows:
19 731 acres, being out of the H Levering Survey, Abstract 279 and I C Stafford Survey,
Abstract 668, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave a staff report. The only outstanding items are the adjoining plats
for SF45A & SF45B should be recorded first and the recordation data added to the plat, and the
W S.E. next to Clear Creek should be extended from 20 ft. to 30 ft.
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, Commissioner West
seconded.
The vote 6-0 for approval
N. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW CREEK
RANCH SF-47
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments,
LLP, for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 30 488 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch and zoned
SCR-PUD R-6 for 24 residential lots, with 7 reserves of 24 875 acres for landscaping, open
space, flood storage, and drainage The plat is located in the northwest corner of the Shadow
Creek Ranch PUD, and is described as follows.
30 488 acres, being out of the S G Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, City of Pearland, Brazoria
County, and the S.G Haynie Survey, Abstract 620, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave the staff report. The only outstanding item for this plat is the
adjacent right of way plat for Trinity Bay Drive must be recorded first and added to the mylar
Vice Chairman locco made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, Commissioner West
seconded.
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The vote 6-0 for approval
O. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF PEARLAND
CORNER PHASE TWO
A request by Wayne Ausmus for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 1 7452
acres zoned Commercial (C) for one lot intended for commercial use The plat is
located on the east side of Dixie Farm Road, north of Broadway, and is described as
follows.
A subdivision of 1 7452 acres in the W D C Hall League, Abstract No 70 in the City of
Pearland, Brazoria County Texas
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz gave the staff report. The only outstanding item is Omni Bank
sign as a lien holder
The vote 6-0 for approval
Chairperson Sandars asked that Staff communicate with Young, the Planning & Zoning
Commission use the Council Chambers after Joint Public Hearings This was the
agreement with Council
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao passed around a planning handbook for the
Commissioners information
Chairperson Sandars also let the Commissioners know that she is working with Staff in maybe
only having one meeting per month, or having all the plats on one meeting and the Joint Public
Hearings on another, Staff will be monitoring for the next several months to see what will work.
II. NEXT MEETING DATES: June 6, 2005 — Regular P & Z
June 20, 2005- Regular P&Z & JPH
III. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9.46 p.m
These minutes respectfully submitted by
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Betty Fri , Engineering Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this `f!D day of ineki
2005 /c._th
Ruby Sandars
Plann ng&Zoning Commission Chairperson
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