2006-01-16 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESPLANNING AND ZONING
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JANUARY
16, 2006 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 10:35 p.m. with the following present:
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P & Z Vice Chairperson Todd locco
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner
P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance: Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Assistant City Manager
Nick Finan; City Engineer Doug Kneupper; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao;
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann; Plan and Plat Administrator Richard Keller;
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz, and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Sheryl Greiner made the motion to approve the minutes, and
Vice -Chairperson Todd locco seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
Commissioner West and Commissioner Diggs were not present for the vote.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-08S
A request by K. A. Abraham, applicant for Vo Vi Friendship Association,
owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development
Ordinance of said City, for approval of a Specific Use Permit for a church
and church facilities, in the Single Family Dwelling District (R -1(S)),
located on the West Side of Piper Road, and South of FM 518 (Broadway
Street)
Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Greiner seconded.
Commissioner Greiner's concerns were safety, traffic and existing flooding
conditions. Vice -Chairperson locco addressed concerns with the traffic
and flooding. He stated he could not support this zone change.
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Commissioner Henry Fuertes agreed with Mr. locco.
The vote was 0-7. The zone change was denied. The Commission
stated that the reasons for denial were flooding, traffic, safety and not a
good use of the land.
B. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-04Z
A request by Kyle Duckett of GeoSurv, LLC, applicant for Tracy Goza of
LinGo SouthGate, Ltd., owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and
Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in
zoning district from classification Single Family Dwelling District (R-2) to
Office and Professional District (OP), located on the Northeast Corner of
County Road 59 and Kirby Drive.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve, and Vice -Chairperson
locco seconded.
There was no discussion.
The vote was 7-0 for approval of the zone change.
C. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-05Z
A request by Paciano Rangel, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change
in zoning district from classification Single Family Dwelling District (R-2) to
General Business District (GB), located on the South Side of Future
McHard Road, and West of Hatfield Road
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Vice -Chairperson locco seconded.
Vice -Chairperson locco did not feel this was the best use, and
Commissioner Diggs agreed. Commissioner Fuertes stated that based on
the number of Public Comment forms, that the public was not in favor of
this.
The vote was 0-7. The zone change was denied. The Commission stated
that the reasons for the denial were the same as those listed in the Staff
report.
D. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-03Z
A request by Frank Chavez, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change
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in zoning district from classification Single Family Dwelling District (R-1) to
Commercial District (C), located on the East Side of Harkey Road, and on
the North Side of Willow Street.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
There was a brief discussion from the Commissioners.
The vote was 0-7. The zone change was denied. The Commission stated
that the reasons for the denial were the same as those listed in the Staff
report.
E. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-01Z
A request by Jay Javadi, applicant for Donya, LLC, owner, for an
amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of said
City, for approval of a change in zoning district from classification Single
Family Dwelling District (R-4) to Commercial District (C) located on the
South Side of FM 518 (Broadway Street), and West of Liberty Drive.
Commissioner West made a motion to approve for the sake of discussion,
and Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
The City Engineer, Doug Kneupper spoke regarding the drainage
detention. The owner probably could still buy into the city detention when
the site is developed.
The vote was 6-1 for approval. Vice -Chairperson locco voted against this
zone change stating he did not like the transition of the land use.
F. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-09Z
A request by Sudershan Jambulapati, applicant for Joseph B. Benes and
Jewel H. Benes, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in zoning
district from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to General
Business District (GB), Located on the South Side of FM 518 (Broadway
Street), and West of Tranquility Lake Boulevard.
Chairperson Sandars stated this item needed to be tabled in order for
Staff to talk to the applicant, since the applicant was not present for this
meeting.
The vote was 6-1 to table this item. Commissioner Diggs voted against,
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with no comment.
G. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-02Z
A request by Clayton Dykes, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change
in zoning district from classification Heavy Industrial District (M-2) to
Commercial District (C), located on the West Side of SH 35 (Main Street),
and on the South Side of Magnolia Street.
Commissioner Greiner made of motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
There was much discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner
Fuertes, Commissioner Sherrouse and Commissioner Diggs stated they
were in favor of this zone change. Commissioner West, Commissioner
Greiner and Vice -Chairperson locco stated they were against this because
of the Commercial zoning in an industrial area. Commissioner Diggs
asked the applicant if he had tried to sell the property, for another use.
The applicant stated he has tried for three years to no avail.
Chairperson Sandars asked to be excluded from the vote, as her husband
was a Lions Club Member.
The vote was 3-3. The zone change was denied, due to a lack of a
majority, with Chairperson Sandars abstaining. The reasons for denial
were the same as those listed in the Staff report.
H. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-07S
A request by Morrie Sheets of U Stor, applicant for Palivela P. Raju,
Successor Trustee of The Sikander Hayat Durrani Trust and the Omar
Hayat Durrani Trust, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a Specific Use Permit
for Storage and Mini -Warehouse in the Commercial District (C (S)),
located on the East Side of SH 35 (Main Street), and North of Halik Road.
Commissioner West made a motion to approve for the sake of discussion,
and Commissioner Greiner seconded.
There was a brief discussion among the Commissioners regarding
development standards.
The vote was 7-0 for approval of the Specific Use Permit.
I. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change 2006-06Z
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A request by Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, Inc., applicant for Pearland
Investments, owner, for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change in zoning
district from classification Estate Lot Single Family Dwelling District (R -E)
and Light Industrial District (M-1) to Planned Unit Development District
(PUD), located on the South Side of Broadway Street, and on the East
Side of FM 521.
Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion to approve and Commissioner
West seconded.
There was a brief discussion by the Commissioners. Commissioner
Greiner asked Mr. Gary Cook to consider voluntarily doing sidewalks on
both sides of the road, near the schools. Mr. Cook replied that he would
look into this.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
J. Consideration & Possible Action of Amended Plat of Bellavita
at Green Tee Section Five
A request by Terry Brooks, R. West Development, for Reed -West
Investments, owner, for an Amended Final Plat of Bellavita at Green Tee
Section Five, previously approved on November 1, 2004, for the purpose
of changing two street names. The property is located east of Scarsdale
Blvd north of Clear Creek.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff comments.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Diggs seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
K. Public Hearing — Replat of Village Grove Section One
Restricted Reserve Q
A request by Greg Lentz, PE, R.G. Miller Engineering, for Sowell Property
Partners — Village Grove LP, owners, for a replat of Village Grove Section
One Restricted Reserve Q for a new residential subdivision, Village Grove
Section Two. The property is located between O'Day and Hatfield Roads
north of 518.
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Chairperson Sandars called to order a Public Hearing at 11:20 p.m.
Crystal Milner of 2137 O'Day Rd., Pearland, TX 77581 spoke against this
Replat, stating the issues of flooding, and asking for a fence to be placed
up for privacy.
Greg Lentz, Engineer for Village Grove Subdivision, Section Two, spoke in
favor of this Plat.
There was no one else present to speak for or against this Replat.
City Engineer Doug Kneupper stated that the flooding situation could be
corrected to make the property drain. If the plat is approved, drainage
would be assessed.
Chairperson Sandars adjourned the hearing at 11:30 p.m.
L. Consideration & Possible Action of Final Plat of Village Grove
Section Two
A request by Greg Lentz, PE, R.G. Miller Engineering, for Sowell Property
Partners — Village Grove LP, owners, for approval of a Final Plat
subdivision of 31.7220 acres zoned R-2 for 123 residential lots. The
property is located between O'Day and Hatfield Roads north of 518.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items. Staff received 5 Public Comment forms against this replat.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Vice -Chairperson locco seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
M. Consideration & Possible Action of Final Plat of Dollar General
A request by J. Ray Laney, RPLS, of Laney Surveyors, for Pearland DG,
Ltd, for approval of a Final Plat of 1.8904 acres zoned Commercial (C) for
one lot for commercial use. The property is located on the east side of
Main St south of Magnolia.
Planner 1 Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items.
Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Greiner seconded.
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The vote was 7-0 for approval
N. Consideration & Possible Action of Final Plat of Province
Village General Business Site
A request by Ralph Thomas, LJA Engineering, for The Maverick Group,
owner, for approval of a Final 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.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
O. Consideration & Possible Action of Final Plat of Shadow Creek
Town Center
A request by WCF Development, LLC, and Memorial Hermann Hospital
System, owners, for approval of a Final Plat of 110.41 acres zoned
Commercial (C) and PUD into five lots for commercial use. The plat is
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Broadway and S.H.
288.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report.
Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
City Engineer Doug Kneupper asked that the outstanding items be read
into the record and conditions be put on the plats as stated in the Staff
report.
The vote was 7-0 for approval, with staff recommendations on items # 1-4
in the Staff report to be approved before recordation.
P. Consideration & Possible Action of Final Plat of Emerald Stone
A request by Kathy Denton, JKC & Associates, for approval of a Final Plat
subdivision of 10.4696 acres zoned R-2 for 28 residential lots. The plat is
located on the east side of O'Day Road at Dublin Lane.
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This Plat was withdrawn by the applicant. No further action is necessary.
Q. Consideration & Possible Action of Preliminary Plat of PHE
Office Park
A request by Jesus J. Vitela, Lentz Engineering, for Fite Office Park Ltd,
owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of 6.9695 acres zoned General
Business (GB) into two commercial lots. The property is located at on the
west side of Cullen Blvd north of Fite Road.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to approve, and Vice -Chairperson
locco seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
R. Consideration & Possible Action of Preliminary Plat of
Primrose School at Pearland
A request by Tina Kast, Texas Engineering and Mapping, for Third Coast
Resources, Ltd, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of 1.8667 acres
zoned General Business (GB) for one lot. The property is located on the
west side of Pearland Parkway north of 518.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items.
Commissioner Greiner made the motion to approve, and Vice -Chairperson
locco seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
S. Consideration & Possible Action of Preliminary Plat of South
Gate Section Four
A request by Kyle Duckett, GeoSury LLC, for Lingo Southgate, Ltd, owner,
for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of 31.5180 acres zoned R-2
for 99 residential lots. The property is located at the north side of C.R. 59
east of future Kirby Drive.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were no outstanding
items.
Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion to approve, and Commissioner
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Diggs seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
T. Consideration & Possible Action of Preliminary Plat of
Telephone Road Subdivision
A request by Gregg Wiltshire, Wilson Survey Group, for PMSV Telephone
LP, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of 5.1905 acres zoned
Commercial (C) for one lot. The property is located at 1525 N Main at the
intersection of McHard Rd.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the staff report. There was one outstanding
item.
Commissioner Greiner made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 7-0 for approval, with Staff's comments.
U. Consideration & Possible Action of Preliminary Plat of The
Promenade at Shadow Creek
A request by Jason Banda, LJA Engineering, for Pearland Lifestyle
Centers, LP, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat subdivision of
122.623 acres zoned PUD for two tracts. The property is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Beltway 8 and S.H. 288.
Planner I Diana DuCroz read the Staff report. There were three
outstanding items.
Vice -Chairperson locco made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Greiner seconded.
There was brief discussion from the Commissioners.
The vote was 7-0 for approval.
V. Consideration & Possible Action — Remove from Table Zone
Change Application No. 1249
Vice -Chairperson Todd locco made a motion to remove from table, and
Commissioner Greiner seconded.
The vote was 7-0 to remove the item from the table.
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W. Consideration & Possible Action of Zone Change Application
No. 1249
A request by Vernon G. Henry & Associates, Inc., applicant for CBL &
Associates Properties, Inc., owner, for an amendment to the Land Use
and Urban Development Ordinance of said City, for approval of a change
in zoning district from classification Suburban Development District (SD)
and General Business District (GB) to Planned Unit Development District
(PUD).
Planning Director Krishnarao read the Staff report.
There was much discussion between the Commission/Staff, as each
outstanding item was addressed.
Architect, Steve Moluse addressed the Commission regarding parking and
density.
Chairperson Ruby Sandars made a motion to table this PUD, and Vice -
Chairperson locco seconded.
The vote was 7-0 to table the PUD, and bring back at the February 6th
P&Z Meeting. The Commission will make a recommendation to Council at
that meeting.
X. Consideration & Possible Action of Approval of the Proposed
Unified Development Code
Vice -Chairperson locco made a motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded.
There was a brief discussion.
The vote was 7-0 for approval of the January 2006 Draft, with 1 change on
page 102 of the Matrix, in regards to allowing Plumbing Shops to be
permitted in M2.
Y. Consideration & Possible Action of Approval of the Proposed
Zoning Map
Chairperson Sandars made a motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Vice -Chairperson Sandars seconded.
There was a brief discussion.
The vote was 7-0 for approval of the Zoning Map.
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Z. Communications
The Planning & Zoning Commission was asked to let the Planning
Secretary know dates they will be attending the APA National Conference
(April 22-26, '06).
Documentation was handed out to the Commissioners in regards to Big
Box Regulations.
AA. Next Meeting Dates
The next meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission will be February
6, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 a.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy D„Krajca " ` )
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
2006. l
Ruby Sa dars
P&Z Chairperson
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