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2007-08-20 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD AUGUST 20, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ruby Sandars called the meeting to order at 9:52 p.m. with the following present: P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars Vice -Chairperson Henry Fuertes P & Z Commissioner Neil West P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr. P & Z Commissioner Sheryl Greiner P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller, Planner Tim Chi, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice -Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded. The vote was 7-0 for approval of the minutes of August 20, 2007. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Amendments To The Master Thoroughfare Plan A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Commissioner Greiner made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded. The vote was 7-0. The amendments were approved. B. Zone Change No. 2007-09Z Page 1 of 5 P&Z Minutes of 8/20/07 A request by Asuncion M. Esparza, 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 General Commercial District (GC) on the property located on the East Side of Wagon Trail Road, and Approximately 900 Feet North of Fite Road. Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded. Discussion ensued in regards to the use being an incompatible and inconsistent use of the existing residential land, as well as, non- conforming. The Commission was in agreement with Staff's comments. Commissioner Diggs state also added that the public comment from the neighbor in regards to disorderly conduct, and the drainage situation should be noted. The vote was 0-7. The zone change failed for reasons stated in Staff's comments, and Commissioner Diggs comments. C. Zone Change No. 2007-10Z A request by Bonnie and Janice Howard, applicant for John Aaron and Kathryn Howell, owners, 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 Suburban Residential — 12 District (SR -12) to General Commercial District (GC), on the property located on the East Side of Zapalac Road, and Approximately 1,000 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street). Commissioner Greiner made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Diggs seconded. Planning Director Krishnarao stated that with this use, it is best to look at a Planned Development (PD) because it is larger than three acres. Commissioner Diggs made the motion to modify the zone change to General Business. The motion died for lack of a second. Planning Director Krishnarao explained to the applicant what a PD was. Page 2of5 P&Z Minutes of 8/20/07 A Chairperson Sandars stated that General Business was not the proper zoning for the land. The vote was 1-6. Commissioner Diggs voted in favor. The zone change failed and a Planned Development was recommended. Zone Change No. 2007-12Z A request by Northwinds Construction, applicant for Gartner Interests, 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 Light Industrial District (M-1) to Planned Development District (PD), on the property located on the East Side of Max Road, and Approximately 1,700 Feet North of FM 518 (Broadway Street). Commissioner Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Koza, Jr. seconded. Chairperson Sandars commented that the applicant has worked hard and brought forward a good PD. The vote was 7-0. The zone change was approved. Zone Change No. 2007-11Z A request by Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant for Shadow Creek Ranch Development Company, 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 General Business Retail District (GB) and Business Park District — 288 (BP -288) to Planned Development District (PD), on the property located on the West Side of State Highway 288, South of Medical Center Drive, and North of Broadway Street. Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. Commissioner Greiner brought up the topic of screening requirements, and discussion ensued on this topic. The vote was 7-0. The zone change was approved. Page 3 of 5 P&Z Minutes of 8/20/07 F. Amendments To The Unified Development Code (UDC) A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T. Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion, and Commissioner Sherrouse seconded. Discussion ensued on amendment changes. Commissioner Fuertes stated that Council has privy to more information than the Commission, and they are best in making the final decision of the CUP's. Commissioner Diggs commented that 200 -feet should be a wider radiance to notify people in regards to a hearing notice. Commissioner West stated he does not like the signage clause. Commissioner Fuertes stated he was in favor of the signage as it will help business, but does not want to see it get out of control. Discussion continued on the signage issue. The vote was 7-0. The Amendments were approved. G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Final 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 final plat of 20.4436 acres zoned P.U.D. for multi -family, "proposing one (1) lot." The property is located between Kirby Drive and Reflection Bay Drive. Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. There were no outstanding items. Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Sherrouse seconded. The vote was 7-0. The plat was approved. H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Final plat of Shadowcreek Self- Storage A request by Freddy A. Gormly, for Larry Campbell, owner, for approval of a final plat of 5 acres in the Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction (E.T.J.) of the City Page 4 of 5 P&Z Minutes of 8/20/07 of Pearland, "proposing one (1) lot." The site is located at the intersection of County road 48 and County Road 59. Plans and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report. Staff recommended denial of the plat, as the applicant was unable to resubmit at this time. Commissioner Koza, Jr. made the motion, and Commissioner Greiner seconded. The vote was 0-7. The plat was denied. I. DISCUSSION ITEMS Upcoming Dates & Meetings were discussed, noting there would not be a P&Z Meeting on September 3, 2007 due to the Holiday. Attendance to the Texas APA Conference was discussed and the Commissioner was asked to notify the Planning Secretary if they would be attending. IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Ruby Sandars adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m. These minutes are respectfully submitted by: 4 a,4 Ce-, Judy Kraj66, Adm' istrative la ing Secretary Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 17th day of September, A.D., 2007. Ruby Sandars P&Z Chairperson Page 5 of 5 P&Z Minutes of 8/20/07