2007-06-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD JUNE 18, 2007 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ruby Sandars called the Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting
to order at 10:50 p.m. with the following present:
P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
Also in attendance were: Assistant City Manager Nick Finan, Planning
Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and
Plat Administrator Richard Keller, Planner Tim Chi, and Planning
Secretary Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 4, 2007
1111. NEW BUSINESS
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION – CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Five -Year Capital Improvement Program 2008-2012
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge addressed the issue of moving the
Mykawa Road project up as a priority.
Commissioner West made the motion to approve, and Commissioner
Diggs seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The CIP was approved.
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP2007-06
A request by Medallion Investments V Inc. and Aaron Patel, applicant
for Nova Strategic Solutions, Ltd., owner, for approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for a "Hotel' facility in the Business Park District – 288 (BP -
288).
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Commissioner Diggs made a motion to approve, and Commissioner
Sherrouse seconded.
Commissioner Fuertes expressed concern with putting a cap of 100 or
less rooms on this hotel on the first phase. Commissioner Sherrouse
expressed concern with the other portion of the land termed as Phase
II and possibly a second hotel. Commissioner Diggs brought up the
issue of more and more hotels coming to Pearland, but not the
business. He expressed concern with the City losing sales tax
revenue as the hotel status changes to extended stay business.
Commissioner Sherrouse stated this is a good location for a hotel as it
is non-residential.
Chairperson Sandars stated she would like to see the applicant come
back after the first hotel was built to decide on another hotel and any
future building.
Chairperson Sandars made a motion to amend by limiting one hotel for
less than 100 rooms. Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 4-1. The CUP was approved. Commissioner Diggs
opposed based on too many hotels.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP2007-08
A request by T -Mobile Texas, L. P and Shawn St. John, applicant for
Jung Hwan Kwak, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for
a "cellular communications tower" in the Cullen Mixed Use District (C-
MU).
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
Chairperson Sandars stated it was too crowded for the area. Planning
Director Krishnarao stated that this shopping strip/parking area was
completed before the Unified Development Code went into affect, and
that it will probably not meet UDC requirements. Commissioner
Fuertes asked about the use of a water tower. Commissioner West
asked Mr. St. John why they do not back off the main thoroughfare.
Mr. St. John explained that the use of the cell towers is near the
thoroughfare, and T -Mobile already has sites in residential areas.
Commissioner Diggs made a motion to table this item, and
Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
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The vote to table CUP2007-08 was 2-3. The motion failed.
The vote was 2-3. CUP2007-08 was denied for reasons given in Staff
report.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP2007-09
A request by T -Mobile Texas, L. P and Shawn St. John, applicant for
Shirley J. Cooper -Harris, owner, for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for a "cellular communications tower" in the Single Family
Estate District (RE).
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
Chairperson Sandars made a motion to amend with Staff's
recommendation of Option No. 1 and Option No. 3. Commissioner
Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0 to approve the motion.
The vote was 5-0. CUP2007-09 was approved with Option No. 1 and
No. 3 of Staff's report.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP2007-10
A request by Hope Church and Gentry McColm, Pastor, applicant for
Assured Blessing Ministry, Inc., owner, for approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for a "church" in the Single Family Estate District (RE).
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
Chairperson Sandars expressed concern with environmental issues.
Commissioner Sherrouse stated she doe not feel this land will ever be
residential, and a church was a good use. Ms. Sherrouse also stated
that drainage might be a positive aspect for the neighbors.
Commissioner Fuertes addressed the Pastor, Mr. McColm, and asked
how long before they would begin building. Pastor McColm stated
approximately two years.
Chairperson Sandars made a motion to amend with the four conditions
listed in the Staff report. Commissioner West seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The motion to amend was approved.
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The vote was 5-0. CUP2007-10 was approved with Staff's
recommendation in Staffs report.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP2007-12
A request by Verde Development Group, owner, for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a "gymnastics instruction and training
facility" in the Light Industrial District (M-1).
Commissioner Sherrouse made a motion to approve, and
Commissioner Fuertes seconded.
Chairperson Sandars discussed safety issues that were addressed at
the Joint Public Hearing. Commissioner Sherrouse commented that it
was good to hear from the businesses.
The vote was 0-5. CUP2007-12 was denied, as it does not fit the area.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Zone Change No. 2007-
07Z
A request by Horizon Group International, applicant for Hospitality,
D.C., Inc., 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
General Business Retail District (GB).
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
There was no discussion.
The vote was 5-0. Zone Change No. 2007-07Z was approved.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Final plat of The Lakes
at Highland Glen Section Ten
A request by Chuck Davis, C.L. Davis & Company, for Greg Coleman,
Beazer Homes, owner, for approval of a final plat of 12.5116 acres
zoned PUD into 47 lots as residential areas. The property is located
west of Pearland Parkway and north of East Orange Street.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There are no
outstanding items.
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Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Plat was approved.
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Final plat of The Lakes
at Highland Glen Section Thirteen
A request by Chuck Davis, C.L. Davis & Company, for Greg Coleman,
Beazer Homes, owner, for approval of a final plat of 32.5392 acres
zoned PUD into 101 lots as residential areas. The property is located
west of Pearland Parkway and north of East Orange Street.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There are no
outstanding items, except recordation data will need to be noted on the
plat.
Commissioner Fuertes made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Plat was approved.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Preliminary plat of
Alexan Shadow Creek Ranch.
A request by Rene Rodriguez, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc., for
Shadow Creek Ranch Development Co., owner, for approval of a
preliminary plat of 20.4436 acres zoned PUD as residential areas. The
property is located south of Shadow Creek Parkway between Kirby
and Reflection Bay Drive.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There are no
outstanding items.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Plat was approved.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Final plat of Jamison
Landing
A request by Paul Dickson, Hamilton Homes, for Jamison Landing
Land Company, LP., owner, for approval of a final plat of 17.5127
acres zoned R-4 as residential areas. The property is located
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southeast of East Broadway and Dixie Farm Road between Pine
Hollow Drive and Pine Valley Drive.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. The applicant
did not resubmit, withdraw, or ask for an extension of time.
Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Diggs seconded.
The vote was 0-5. The Plat was denied.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SHADOW CREEK RANCH COMMERICAL SITE NO. 16B
A request by Tina Kast, LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc, for Buc-
ee's, Limited Partnership, owner, for approval of a preliminary plat of
1.630 acres zoned PUD into 1 lot for commercial purposes. The
property is located North of Shadow Creek Parkway. and West at 288.
Plans and Plat Administrator Keller stated that the plat has been
withdrawn, and no action was necessary.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Ruby Sandars adjourned the meeting at 11:47 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy Kra' a, AdMinistralketPlanning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd day of July, A.D.,
2007.
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Ruby. Sandars
P&Z Chairperson
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