2006-07-17 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEEING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JULY 17,
2006, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 8:50 p.m., with the following present:
P & Z Vice -Chairperson Sheryl Greiner
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
Also in attendance: Assistant City Manager Nick Finan, Planning Director Lata
Krishnarao, Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and Plat Administrator
Richard Keller, Planner I Diana DuCroz, Planning Administrative Secretary Judy
Krajca, and Assistant City Attorney Nghiem Doan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Jerry
Koza, Jr. seconded. The vote was 6-0 for approval.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2006-6
A request by Rodney Slaton, applicant for Mahmud Hedayati, owner, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a "Mini-Warehouse/Self Storage"
facility in the General Business Retail District (GB), on the following
property located on the East Side of Westminister Street, and
Approximately 300 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street)
Commissioner Sherrouse made a motion to approve with discussion, and
Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
Ms. Krishnarao stated that Council asked that the P&Z Commission
address the buffering.
There was much discussion among the Commission and Staff on the
buffering and fencing.
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Commissioner Sherrouse amended her motion to approve with all UDC
codes being applied. Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
Much discussion ensued regarding the masonry fence, wrought iron fence
and masonry pillars all being 6 feet in height.
The Commission recommended two different options. Option A was
presented asking for a 6 feet tall (minimum height) fence, solid masonry
up front along Westminister, with a 10 feet landscape buffer between the
street and the fence. The remaining three sides would have wrought iron
fence with masonry pillars — 6 feet in height.
Commissioner Sherrouse amended her motion again to add Option B, and
Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
Option B was a 6 feet tall wrought iron decorative fence along
Westminister, with masonry pillars and a maintained landscape detention
pond, and the three remaining sides with wrought iron fence and masonry
pillars — 6 feet in height.
The vote was 6-0 for approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
conditions that the owner chooses from either Option A or B.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change No. 2006-28Z
A request by Richard Gonzalez, applicant for RMMA Investments, owner,
for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of
Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from classification
Single Family Residential — 2 District (R-2) to Townhouse Residential
District (TH), on the property located on the South Side of Walnut Street,
and Approximately 400 Feet East of McLean Road.
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner West seconded.
There was discussion pertaining to the old Oak trees being 75 years old,
and the applicant wanting to preserve them as part of the landscaping.
There was also discussion about plans for Walnut Street.
Deputy Attorney Doan suggested that the Commission act on what was
known now, and not on what TxDOT may or may not do.
The vote was 6-0 for approval of the Zone Change.
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C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change No. 2006-29Z
A request by Monty Hudson, applicant for Jasvant C. Patel, owner, for an
amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of
Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from classification
Single Family Residential — 1 District (R-1) to Office and Professional
District (OP), on the property Located on the West Side of Miller Ranch
Road (County Road 93), and Approximately 800 Feet North of FM 518
(Broadway Street),
Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded.
There was brief discussion pertaining to the best use of this property for
the zoning, and height restrictions.
The vote was 6-0 for approval of the Zone Change.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change No. 2006-27Z
A request by George Muthalaly, applicant for Moritz V. Craven, owner, for
an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of
Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from classification
Single Family Residential — 3 District (R-3) to Office and Professional
District (OP), on the property Located on the East Side of Wooten Road,
and Approximately 1,100 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street).
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded.
Discussion began with there being a negative impact on the neighboring
community, such as traffic, and service vehicles.
Commissioner Koza, Jr. stated that he was in favor of this zone change,
but the detention being left as R-3 was not best. Commissioner Diggs
agreed with Commissioner Koza, Jr. Commissioner Diggs asked who was
responsible of the upkeep of the detention pond. Planning Director
Krishnarao commented that staff will have to research it.
Ms. Krishnarao asked the Commission if they would rather the applicant
come back with a Planned Development (PD). Mr. Muthalaly spoke of
what they want and will be as creative as possible with the buffer and
detention so that they do not bother the homeowners.
The vote was 2-4. The Zone Change was denied. Commissioner Fuertes
and Commissioner Koza, Jr. voted for the motion to approve.
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Commissioner's Greiner, Sherrouse, West and Diggs voted against the
motion to approve. Reasons for denial were stated as the Office
Profession District was too broad of use, and that a Planned Development
(PD) would be better.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change No. 2006-26Z
A request by Al Osborn (Osborn and Vane Architects), applicant for
Donya, LLC, owner, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the
Zoning Map of the City of Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning
district from classification Single Family Residential — 4 District (R-4) to
General Commercial District (GC), on the property Located Approximately
500 Feet West of Liberty Drive, and Approximately 300 Feet South of FM
518 (Broadway Street).
Commissioner West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Koza, Jr. seconded.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner Diggs excused himself from the meeting at 9:56 p.m.
The vote was 5-0 for approval of the Zone Change.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REMOVE FROM TABLE
ZONE CHANGE No. 2006-23Z
Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion to remove from table, and
Commissioner West seconded.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Zone Change No. 2006-23Z
(Revised document)
A request by Osborne Development, applicant for Trinity Leasing, Ltd.,
owner, for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the
City of Pearland, for approval of a change in zoning district from
classification Single Family Residential — 1 District (R-1) to Planned
Development District (PD), on the property Located on the West Side of
Miller Ranch Road (County Road 93), and Approximately 1,000 Feet
North of FM 518 (Broadway Street).
Commissioner West made the motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded.
There was discussion about the detention. The Commission asked to see
a final conceptual document — Planned Development (PD).
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Deputy Attorney Doan asked the Commission if they were okay with
Phase I in case Phase 2 did not occur.
The Commission asked staff to define detention and amenities.
Vice -Chairperson Greiner and Commissioner Sherrouse recommended
this be tabled again.
Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion to table the Zone Change, and
Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
The Commission called for a brief recess at 10:25 p.m.
The Commission resumed at 10:41 p.m.
H. PUBLIC HEARING — Replat of Lots 1 and 2 Rawls Subdivision as
Rios Subdivision
A request by Christian Offenburger, RPLS, Boundary One, LLC, for Abelio
Rios, owner, for approval of a replat of Lots 1 and 2 of the Rawls
Subdivision as the Rios Subdivision Final Plat in order to subdivide the
two existing lots into three lots. The parcel is 0.663 acre and is located at
Woody Road at Scott Street, and is described as follows:
0.663 acre of land, all of Lots 1 and 2, Rawls Subdivision as recorded in
Volume 17, Page 399 B.C.P.R. in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey
Section 4, A-543, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Vice -Chairperson Greiner called the Public Hearing to order at 10:41 p.m.
and read the purpose of the hearing.
There was no one present to speak for or against this replat.
Planner I DuCroz gave the staff report stating that a Replat requires a
public hearing, as the applicant is subdividing the two existing lots into
three lots.
The hearing was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Rios
Subdivision
A request by Christian Offenburger, RPLS, Boundary One, LLC, for Abelio
Rios, owner, for approval of a replat of Lots 1 and 2 of the Rawls
Subdivision as the Rios Subdivision Final Plat in order to subdivide the
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two existing lots into three lots. The parcel is 0.663 acre and is located at
Woody Road at Scott Street, and is described as follows:
0.663 acre of land, all of Lots 1 and 2, Rawls Subdivision as recorded in
Volume 17, Page 399 B.C.P.R. in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey
Section 4, A-543, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Planner I DuCroz read the Staff Report. There was one outstanding item.
Commissioner Koza, Jr. made a motion to approve, and Commissioner
Fuertes seconded.
Commissioner Fuertes made an amendment to the motion to approve with
Staff's recommendations. Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval with Staff's comments, regarding the street
light on Scott Street.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch Commercial Site No. 18B
A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for CG -
Shadow Creek Ranch Village LP, owner, for approval of a Final Plat of
12.121 acres for five commercial lots. The plat is located on Shadow
Creek Parkway between Kirby Drive and S.H. 288, and is described as
follows:
12.121 acres, being out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 4, Abstract
675, and the Obediah Pitts Survey, Abstract 717, City of Pearland,
Brazoria County, Texas.
Planner I DuCroz stated that this Plat had been withdrawn.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Right -of -Way Plat of
Shadow Creek Ranch Discovery Bay Drive Extension
A request by Jason Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Shadow
Creek Ranch Development Co, owner, for approval of a Final Right -of -
Way Plat of 0.721 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch for a portion of
Discovery Bay Drive. The property is located between Business Center
Drive and S.H. 288, and is described as follows:
0.721 acres being out of the William Morris Survey, Abstract 344, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Planner I DuCroz read the Staff Report. There were no outstanding items.
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Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Right -of -Way
Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch Broadway Extension
A request by Jason Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc., for
Pearland Investments, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Right -of -Way
Plat of 12.241 acres in Shadow Creek Ranch for the extension of
Broadway from Kingsley Drive west to the Fort Bend/Brazoria County line.
The property is described as follows:
12.241 acres being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co., Section 83, Abstract 305,
Brazoria County, Texas, the H.T. & B.R.R. Co., Section 83, Abstract 761,
Fort Bend County, Texas, and the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 84,
Abstract 767, Fort Bend County, Texas, and the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 82, Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas.
Planner I DuCroz read the staff report. There was one outstanding item
with the street light layout possibly needing to be revised.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve with staff's
comments, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval with staff's comments.
M. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Waiver of Decision Time
for Stable Stone Lane Final Plat
A request by Gerald Grissom, Brown & Gay Engineers, for a waiver of the
decision time for the Final Plat of Stable Stone Lane until the August 21
P&Z meeting.
Planner I DuCroz stated that the applicant had asked for a Waiver, and
that they were requesting an extension of time.
Commissioner West made the motion to approve the extension of time,
and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded.
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There was much discussion between Legal and Staff regarding the
request of a waiver for an extension of time.
The vote was 5-0 for approval of the extension of time.
N. NEXT MEETING
O. DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
August 7, 2006 P&Z Meeting
Texas APA Conference -Corpus Christi, TX
October 18-21, 2006
The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
i
Judy D. KiWjca
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
A.D., 2006.
RLky Sanars
P&Z Chairperson
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