2007-04-02 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD APRIL 02, 2007 AT 6:30 P.M., IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 8:28 p.m. with the following
present:
P&Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance: Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan; Assistant City
Manager Nick Finan; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner
Theresa Grahmann; Plan and Plat Administrator Richard Keller; Planner I Tim
Chi; and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Diggs seconded. The vote was 6-0 for approval of the minutes of March 19,
2007.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2007-03
A request by Chris Talbert, applicant for JM Projects, LLC, and Jerome
Karam, owners, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a "Mini -
Warehouse and Self Storage" facility in the Heavy Industrial District (M-2).
- No action necessary. Conditional Use Permit was withdrawn.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2007-04
A request by McGuff Architects, applicant for Warner Heathman, D.D.S.,
owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a "Lesser Percentage
of Transparency for Overall Fagade or Store Front Windows" for a new
building located in the Old Townsite Mixed Use District (OT -MU).
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded.
Commissioner Diggs asked how much of the sidewalks were visible and if
the sidewalk was on the other side of port cache. Mr. Jack McGuff stated
that the owner will provide additional walkways and benches if needed.
Chairperson Sandars expressed a concern with this being the first to be
built in the Old Townsite, and the concern with future business.
Commissioner Sherrousse Had concerns with the elevation and asked for
clarification.
Commissioner Diggs asked Staff and Legal if they had to be strict
because they were the first to come forward in the Old Townsite.
Planning Director Krishnarao explained that everyone has met city
requirements that have built. And the fact that a company was hired to put
the Old Townsite Development Plan together, a lot of research went into
this. Staff is saying that the applicant could meet the requirements.
Mr. McGuff stated that the applicant could meet the 25%, but they are
asking for a CUP because of the nature of the business.
Commissioner Fuertes stated that he feels this blends in with other
businesses in the Old Townsite, and asked the applicant if they could give
more, such as 15%.
Discussion continued with Planning Director Krishnarao clarifying the
definition of storefront windows.
There was much discussion among the Commission and Staff.
Several motions were made, but all died for the lack of a second.
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to reconsider, and Commissioner
Sherrouse seconded. The vote was 4-1 to reconsider. The motion was
approved.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to amend the 20% on the
Walnut side, lift the restriction for the 20% on the storefront side, and
impose mahogany for doors. Commissioner Diggs seconded.
The vote was 4-1 for approval.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—ZONE CHANGE NO. 2007-
4Z
A request by Julio Lybrand, applicant for 288 and 59 II, 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
Business Park District – 288 (BP -288) to Planned Development District
(PD).
Planning Director Krishnarao stated that Staff was in favor of the Zone
Change, but is a Planned Development necessary.
Commissioner Sherrouse stated she would like to see a more detailed PD.
There was much discussion of whether to approve or not. The applicant
stated they do have a lot to work out, including the Traffic Impact Analysis,
purchasing property, and addressing specific uses within the PD.
Chairperson Sandars made the motion to table until they can bring back
with more details. Commissioner Diggs seconded. The vote was 1-4.
The motion failed. Commissioner Fuertes voted in favor.
Planning Director Krishnarao asked the applicant to bring this back with
everything in place. Want to see a more detailed plan, including
landscaping and a trail plan.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK MARKETPLACE
A request by LJA Engineering & surveying Inc, for Gulf Coast Commercial,
owner, for approval of a final plat subdivision of 49.405 acres zoned PD
into 4 lots as commercial area. The properties are located to the west of
S.H. 288 and east of Kirby Drive.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. This plat was
previously approved, but needed lot layouts. Two of the eight outstanding
items have been eliminated. Staff recommends approval with staff
comments.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Diggs seconded. The vote was 5-0 for approval, with staff comments.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH COMMERCIAL SITE NO. 20-B
A request by LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc, for Pearland Capital
Group, LP, owner, for approval of a final plat area of 4.25 acres zoned PD
into 1 lot for commercial purposes. The property is located to the west of
Kirby Drive and north of Reflection Bay Drive along the Shadow Creek
Parkway.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There are no
outstanding items.
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded. The vote was 4-0 for approval. Commissioner Fuertes
recused himself from the vote.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH COMMERCIAL SITE NO. 20-D
A request by LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc, for Hai T. Nguyen and
Mary V. Nguyen, owners, for approval of a final plat area of 3.5 acres
zoned PD into 1 lot for commercial purposes. The property is located to
the west of Kirby Drive and northeast of reflection Bay Drive.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no
outstanding items; however, Staff is waiting on the Deputy City Attorneys
receipt of the original bond.
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve pending attorney's
receipt of original bond, and Commissioner West seconded. The vote was
4-0 for approval. Commissioner Fuertes recused himself from the vote.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH SF -61
A request by Jason Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc, for
Pearland Investments, LP, owner, for approval of a final plat area of
24.794 acres zoned PD into 84 lots for residential purposes. The property
is located to the southwest of Shadow Creek Parkway.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat had been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW
CREEK RANCH SF -62
A request by Jason Banda, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc, for
Pearland Investments, LP, owner, for approval of a final plat area of 9.656
acres zoned PD into 30 lots for residential purposes. The property is
located to the southwest of Shadow Creek Parkway.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat had been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
1. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
STREET DEDICATION PLAT FOR PORTIONS OF CR 58 AND
SAVANNAH PARKWAY
A request by Kerry Gilbert & Associates Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a preliminary street dedication plat of +/- 12.7
acres in an Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland.
The site is located at the intersection of Savannah Parkway and County
Road 58 (Post Road).
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were two
outstanding items.
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve with staffs
recommendations, and Commissioner West seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SAVANNAH SCHOOL SITE AND FIRE STATION RESERVES
A request by Kerry Gilbert & Associates Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a preliminary plat area of +/- 15.7 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland. The site is
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of savannah Parkway
and County Road 58.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no
outstanding items.
Commissioner West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SAVANNAH CHURCH SITE
A request by Kerry Gilbert & Associates Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a preliminary plat area of +/- 12.6 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no
outstanding items.
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
West seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SHADOW CREEK CROSSING WEST
A request by Aaron Bourgeois -Lentz Engineering, L.C., for Shadow Creek
Ranch Development Co., L.P., owner, for approval of a preliminary plat
subdivision of 15.7723 acres zoned PD into 6 lots for commercial
purposes. The properties are located at the intersection of Shadow Creek
Parkway and Reflection Bay Drive.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no
outstanding items.
Commissioner West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Diggs seconded.
The vote was 4-0 for approval. Commissioner Fuertes recused himself
from the vote.
M. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SOUTHERN TRAILS WEST SECTION TWO
A request by Dausha Moore / Carol Redd, EHRA, for The Stoddard
Group, Ltd, owner, for approval of a preliminary plat subdivision of 40.70
acres zoned PD into 117 lots as residential area. The property is located
near Broadway and Kingsley Dr.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no
outstanding items.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
N. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF
SAVANNAH MEADOWS SECTION SIX
A request by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a final plat subdivision of 12.50 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland into 46 lots as
residential area. The property is located north of Hwy 6 and west of Hwy
288
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat has been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
O. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF
SAVANNAH LANDING SECTION FOUR
A request by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a final plat subdivision of 9.970 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland into 22 lots as
residential area. The property is located north of Hwy 6 and west of
Savannah Parkway.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat has been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
P. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF
SAVANNAH COVE SECTION TWO
A request by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a final plat subdivision of 19.24 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland into 57 lots as
residential area. The property is located north of Hwy 6 at the southwest
corner of C.R. 58 and Savannah Parkway.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat has been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
Q. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ---FINAL PLAT OF
SAVANNAH BEND SECTION TWO
A request by Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc, for Savannah Development,
Ltd, owner, for approval of a final plat subdivision of 37.77 acres in an
Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City of Pearland into 119 lots as
residential area. The property is located north of Hwy 6 and west of Hwy
288.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that this plat has been
withdrawn. No action necessary.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Sandars adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy r"inistrnning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 30th day of April, 2007
A.D.