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2006-12-04 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD DECEMBER 4, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE 1sT FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ruby Sandars called the meeting to order at 8:40 p.m. with the following present: P&Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars P&Z Vice -Chairperson Sheryl Greiner P&Z Commissioner Neil West P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs Also in attendance were: Assistant City Manager Nicholas Finan, Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, and Administrative Planning Secretary Judy Krajca. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice -Chairperson Greiner made the motion to approve the minutes, and Commissioner West seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. III. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHGATE SECTION THREE A request by Kyle Duckett, GeoSurv, LLC, for Lingo Southgate, Ltd. Owner, for approval of a preliminary plat of 38.9233 acres zoned R- 2 into 106 residential lots and two reserves for park/utilities/drainage purposes. The property is located east of Kirby Drive north of C.R. 59. Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the staff report stating that there were several outstanding items, but that the applicant has agreed to pay the $750 park fee. Vice Chairperson Greiner made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, and Commissioner West seconded. P&Z Meeting 12/4/06, Page 1 of 5 The vote was 5-0. The plat was approved. B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PARTIAL REPLAT OF VILLAGE GROVE SECTION TWO A request by Greg Lentz, R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. for D.R. Horton — Texas, Ltd., Owner, for approval of a Partial Replat of 0.7866 acres of Village Grove Section Two into one lot for recreational use. The property is located between O'Day and Hatfield Roads south of Hickory Slough. Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff's report stating that the applicant has requested an extension of time. Vice -Chairperson Greiner made the motion to extend the time, and Commissioner Diggs seconded. The vote was 5-0. The extension of time was granted. C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHADOW CREEK RANCH COMMERCIAL SITE NO. 20-D A request by Jason R. Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Pearland Investments, Limited Partnership, owner, for approval of a preliminary plat subdivision of 3.500 acres zoned PUD into one lot for use consistent with the approved PUD. The property is located on the north side of Shadow Creek Parkway between Reflection Bay Drive and Kirby Drive in Shadow Creek Ranch. Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff's report stating there were two outstanding items. Vice -Chairperson Greiner made the motion to approve with Staff comments, and Commissioner Diggs seconded. Vice -Chairperson Greiner asked if the Tree survey was considered a minor item, and Mr. Keller stated is wasn't minor; however, if the Parks Director was okay with this, then Staff was okay too. The vote was 5-0. The Plat was approved. D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — AMENDMENT TO LIFESTYLE CENTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD) P&Z Meeting 12/4/06, Page 2 of 5 Consider proposed Amendment to Lifestyle Center Planned Development District (PD), generally located at the Southwest Corner of Beltway 8 and State Highway 288. Planning Director Krishnarao read the Staff's report with a few outstanding items remaining. There was much discussion among the Commission/Staff/Applicant in regards to the following topics: Open Space, Parkland Dedication, Parking Ratio, Amenities, Screening, and Structure Height. In regards to Open Space — Ms. Krishnarao referred to page 2, "open space required is 4.3 acres". Ms. Krishnarao stated the total open space presented is still unclear. Also discussed, could this be maintained by the HOA. In regards to — phasing of amenities, the Commission was referred to page 6. Commissioner Diggs questioned why there was a comparison to the CBL Property, and is there a concern with the parking ratio in the CBL PUD that the Commission should know about. Mr. Kerry Gilbert of Kerry Gilbert and Associates explained that this is a unique project, and there is nothing to compare it to. He also explained that the red line copy is the old revisions, and the purple line copy is the new revision. He addressed the Occupancy/Phasing issue. He stated they would build all of Phase One at the same time (residential). In regards to Open Space, he addressed the definition of Open Space, and Mr. Gilbert stated he retrieved this from the Unified Development Code. Mr. Gilbert answered questions regarding Screening, Structure Height, and Parking issues. Mr. Gilbert passed out numerous findings he pulled from the internet, and made these available for the Commission. He also brought a book on shared parking and offered to leave the book for the Commission to read, as well. Vice -Chairperson Greiner inquired about Height Restrictions, such as a flag pole on top of a 75 foot building, plus the additional 30 feet, thus making it 105 feet in height. P&Z Meeting 12/4/06, Page 3 of 5 Mr. Alan Mueller was present for another agenda item, but spoke in regards to the concern of the flag pole. He stated that the overpass at Highway 288 is over 200 feet in height. Vice -Chairperson Greiner inquired about the Public Park space (5.9 acres). She stated that normally the Commission is able to see what the Park will look like. Planning Director Krishnarao stated that Staff is only required to look at the Landscaping Plan. Chairperson Sandars referred Ms. Greiner to Page 9 of the PD document, to what the areas would include. Assistant City Manager Finan asked Mr. Gilbert to look at the accessibility of the park to a major road, for visibility. Per Commissioner West's question regarding the percentage of time for water to be in the detention area, Mr. Gilbert explained that it would be all of the time. Mr. West also asked if it would be possible to move the exercise park. Mr. Gilbert explained that this area was a drill site, thus making it the highest location of the park. Commissioner West made a motion to approve with Staff's comments, and Commissioner Diggs seconded. Further discussion ensued over issues of the landscaping guidelines, and adding lighting on the walking trails. Vice - Chairperson Greiner asked that Mr. Gilbert provide the Commission with a new document when they go before Council. Discussion ensued as Commissioner Fuertes had a list of comments for Mr. Gilbert. The vote was 5-0 for approval. Chairperson Sandars called a recess at 10:20 p.m. E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RIVERSTONE RANCH Chairperson Sandars reopened the meeting at 10:32 p.m. Senior Planner Grahmann explained what a Cluster Development Plan was, and made the Staff presentation. Ms. Grahmann also explained the criteria for approval. Staff had four outstanding comments. P&Z Meeting 12/4/06, Page 4 of 5 Staff had numerous questions and comments for the applicant, Mr. John Santasiero and Erik Haaland, both of Riverway Properties, and Mr. Alan Mueller. Mr. Mueller gave the history of getting this plan to the point it is now. He talked at great length about the plans and answered questions from the Commission. All four comments listed by Staff were discussed. Vice -Chairperson Greiner made the motion to approve with Staff's recommendations and clarifications of amenities, providing a table showing amenities/open spaces and any other open spaces added, and Commissioner Diggs seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval. IV. ADJOURNMENT The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m. by Chairperson Ruby Sandars. These Minutes are respectfully submitted by: Judy Krajca, dmini ative Pla ni4 Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on the 15th day of Janua[y, A.D., 2007. heryl Gt iner P&Z Vice -Chairperson P&Z Meeting 12/4/06, Page 5 of 5