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2005-11-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 7, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M., 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting convened after a joint workshop with City Council. Chairperson Ruby Sandars called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. Those in attendance were: Chairperson Ruby Sandars Commissioner Neil West Vice -Chairperson Todd locco Commissioner HenryFuertes Commissioner Sheryl Greiner Also in attendance were Nghiem Doan - City Assistant Attorney, Nick Finan - Assistant City Manager, Lata Krishnarao - Planning Director, Theresa Grahmann - Senior Planner, Richard Keller - Plans and Plat Administrator, Diana DuCroz - Planner I, and Judy Krajca - Planning Secretary. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes have been deferred for approval until the November 21St meeting, as they were not available for the Commissioners to review. III. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch Library A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., for approval of a Final Plat of 3.224 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch for one lot for library use. The plat is located on the north side of Shadow Creek Parkway west of Reflection Bay Drive in the SCANNED Shadow Creek Ranch PUD, and is described as follows: 3.224 acres, being out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3, Abstract 678, MAR 0 9 2010 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. CITY SECRETARY OFFICE P&Z Minutes Page 1 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Planner DuCroz read the consideration. There were no outstanding items. Commissioner West made the motion to approve with staff comments, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Lakes at Highland Glen Section Three A request by Chuck Davis for Beazer Homes, owner, for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 36.4702 acres into 30 residential lots, with four reserves of 22.860 acres for landscaping and detention. The plat is located on the east side of Pearland Parkway in the Lakes at Highland Glen PUD, and is described as follows: 36.4702 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 76 and Lot 30, Walcott's Pearland Subdivision (Vol. 35, Pg. 241 & 242 B.C.D.R.), City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. There was one outstanding items. Plat Administrator Keller stated that the City Engineer would not sign off on this plat until all was completed. Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Lakes at Highland Glen Section Eleven A request by Chuck Davis for Beazer Homes, owner, for approval of a Final Plat subdivision of 39.8516 acres into 38 residential lots, with three reserves of 24.146 acres for landscaping and detention. The plat is located on the east side of Pearland Parkway in the Lakes at Highland Glen PUD, and is described as follows: 39.8516 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 76 and Lots 30, 31, 32, 39 and 40, Walcott's Pearland Subdivision (Vol. 35, Pg. 241 & 242 B.C.D.R.), City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. There were two outstanding items. Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion to approve with staff comments, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. P&Z Minutes Page 2 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Pearland Farms Section Two A request by Jesus Vitela, Lentz Engineering, for Dwain Evans, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 25.5245 acres zoned R-2 into 78 residential lots, with 2.584 acres reserved for detention. The property is located on the east side of Veterans Drive south of Magnolia, and is described as follows: 25.5245 acres out of Section 12 in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 508, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. There were three outstanding items. Commissioner Greiner made the motion to approve with staff comments for the purpose of discussion, and Commissioner West seconded. Discussion took place amongst the Staff in regards to the easement. Vice - Chairperson locco commented that the plats need to be correct when submitted. The vote was 1-4. The Plat was denied. Commissioner West voted for approval. E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Development Plan of Province Village Planned Unit Development A request by Ralph Thomas, LJA Engineering, for The Maverick Group, owner, for approval of a Final Development Plan for the Province Village Planned Unit Development, on 47.65 acres generally located east of Pearland Parkway and north of Broadway. Planner DuCroz read the consideration stating that staff felt that this plat was missing necessary details. There were also discrepancies with the plan and the approved PUD. Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion for the purpose of discussion. Commissioner Greiner seconded. Chairperson Sandars stated there was too much wrong with the plat. The vote was 0-5. The plat was denied. P&Z Minutes Page 3 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Province Village Commercial Site A request by Ralph Thomas, LJA Engineering, for The Maverick Group, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 5.006 acres into three lots for commercial use. The property is located on the north side of Broadway east of Pearland Parkway, and is described as follows: 5.006 acres in the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract 198, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. Staff comments were that this appears to comply, but it must comply with the final development plan. It also requires a four foot walkway. A note needs to be added of the location of sidewalk. Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion for approval with discussion, and Commissioner Fuertes seconded. Discussion took place amongst the Commissioners and Staff. There was no comment from those representing the applicant. Assistant City Manager Finan asked that the commissioners consider approving this, and that the applicant will be able to correct the necessary items later. Vice -Chairperson locco said he disagreed. The vote was 0-4. The plat was denied. Commissioner Fuertes abstained. G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF -61 A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments, LLP, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 24.797 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch for 84 residential lots, with 3.167 acres reserved for landscaping, open space, drainage, power lines and pipeline easements. The plat is located in the western portion of Shadow Creek Ranch adjacent to F.M. 521 in Fort Bend County, and is described as follows: 24.797 acres, being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 83, Abstract 761, the F. Hopper Survey, Abstract 198, and the George Mac Donald Survey, Abstract 557, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. Staff noted that the applicant needs updated Master Plan to be submitted, as the original plan shows this as a school site. P&Z Minutes Page 4 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Commissioner West made the motion for approval with staff comments, and Vice -Chairperson locco seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF -62 A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments, LLP, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 9.653 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch for 29 residential lots, with 1.832 acres reserved for landscaping, open space, and power lines. The plat is located in the western portion of Shadow Creek Ranch adjacent to F.M. 521 in Fort Bend County, and is described as follows: 9.653 acres, being out of the F. Hopper Survey, Abstract 198, and the George Mac Donald Survey, Abstract 557, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. Staff needs an updated Master Plan of the Land Use. Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion to approve with staff comments and Commissioner Greiner seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Request by Sam Doshi for Dr V.K. Menon, owner, for a variance to Section 27-4 (A)(3) and Exhibit A of the Subdivision Ordinance for Menon Enclave Plat A request by Sam Doshi for Dr. V.K. Menon, owner, for a variance to Section 27-4 (A)(3) Streets and Alleys and Exhibit A Design Standards for Street Construction of the Subdivision Ordinance that require all residential lots to front on a public street with a minimum 50 -ft wide right-of-way and require a cul-de-sac turnaround bulb at the end of dead-end streets. The property is located on Amie Road west of McLean and south of Bailey, and is described as follows: 2.8825 acres of land out of Lot 55 of H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 25, A-245, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. Prior to this meeting, City Assistant Attorney had informed the staff that this was not a variance the Commission could approve. P & Z Commissioners can vote on the Plat. Chairperson Sandars stated that Item I had been taken care of by staff working with the applicant. P&Z Minutes Page 5 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Menon Enclave A request by Sam Doshi for Dr. V.K. Menon, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 2.8825 acres in the E.T.J. into 10 residential lots, with three reserves for detention, a water well, and a lift station. The plat is located on Arnie Road (C.R. 879) west of McLean and south of Bailey, and is described as follows: 2.8825 acres of land out of Lot 55 of H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 25, A-245, Brazoria County, Texas. Planner DuCroz read the consideration. Staff noted there are still outstanding items, with Item # 1 taken care regarding the variance. Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion for approval with discussion, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. There was discussion among the Commissioners and Staff. The vote was 1-4. The plat was denied. Commissioner Fuertes abstained. K. DISCUSSION ITEM — Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the north side of Fite Road, west of Old Chocolate Bayou. Planning Director Krishnarao read the discussion item, stating that this was being brought forward because the P&Z Commission did not have a quorum at a joint workshop with City Council last month. The applicant, Mike Pollak of Signature Homes, and Alan Mueller of LJA Engineering were present to make the presentation. There was much discussion about the density, the relocation of the patio homes, the lot sizes and the zoning. Commissioner West made the motion to adjourn and Vice -Chairperson locco seconded the motion. III ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. P&Z Minutes Page 6 of 7 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION These minutes respectfully submitte by: Judy Krajca, Plan( ,,ifid-Adgnistrht0i E#cretary I utes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this l'f day of �/CI' , 2005. 9ZY-417 Ruby Sandars �Iannid-& Zoning Commission Chairperson P&Z Minutes Page 7 of 7