2007-12-03 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD DECEMBER 3, 2007 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND,TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Henry Fuertes called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. with
the following present:
P & Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
Vice -Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
P & Z Commissioner Neil West
P & Z Commissioner Ron Capehart
P & Z Commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr.
P & Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse (arrived at 6:33 p.m
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior
Planner Theresa Grahmann, Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller,
Planner Tim Chi, and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice -Chairperson Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve with a correction
to CUP 2007-21 in regards to Commissioner Gooden's response to voting
in opposition, and Commissioner Capehart seconded. The vote was 6-0
for approval of the corrected minutes of November 19, 2007.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. REMOVE TABLED ITEM — Zone Change No. 2007-19Z
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to remove tabled item, and
Commissioner Capehart seconded.
The vote was 6-0 for approval.
B. Zone Change No. 2007-19Z
A request by New Life Lutheran Church, applicant for Robert
Alexander and Tom Alexander, 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 Single
Family Residential — 2 District (R-2) and General Business Retail
District (GB) to Planned Development District (PD).
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Commissioner Sherrouse arrived at 6:33 p.m.
Vice -Chairperson Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Sherrouse seconded.
Planning Director Krishnarao read the Staff report stating all items
have been addressed. Staff recommends approval.
The vote was 7-0. The Zone Change was approved.
C. Consideration & Possible Action — Preliminary Plat of Serene
Gardens
A request by Edgar M. Cagas, The Wilson Survey Group, for
Hieppham Inc., owner, for approval of a preliminary plat of 9.7979
acres zoned Single Family Residential (R-3). The applicant is
proposing (7) lots located south of Hughes Ranch Road, east of
Smith Ranch Road, and west of Appian Way.
Plans and Plat Administrator stated that the applicant had
withdrawn the Plat.
No action necessary.
D. Consideration & Possible Action — Final Plat of The Lakes at
Highland Glen Section Twelve
A request by Chuck Davis, C.L. Davis & Company, for Beazer
Homes Texas, L.P., owner, for approval of a final plat of 46.6186
acres zoned Lakes at Highland Glen Planned Unit Development
(PUD). The applicant is proposing (58) lots located east of
Pearland Parkway and west of Clear Creek.
Commissioner Diggs made the motion to approve for the sake of
discussion, and Commissioner Capehart seconded.
Plans and Plat Administrator read the Staff report.
Planning Director Krishnarao brought up the issue that Public
Amenities have not been completed as proposed in the Planned
Development (PD), and recommended this be added as an
outstanding item, if the plat is to be approved.
There was much discussion in regards to withholding, approving or
denying the plat.
Greg Coleman of Beazer Homes was present and stated he has
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been working with the City to meet all the requirements of the PD.
Commissioner Sherrouse made an amendment to the motion that
the plat be approved with Staff's comments, and adding that a
required schedule of completion of the amenities be completed
before the next final plat is submitted for Phase Six.
The vote was 5-2 for approval. (Commissioner Diggs and Gooden,
Jr. voted in opposition).
The vote was 6-1 for approval with amendments. Commissioner
Diggs voted in opposition.
E. Consideration & Possible Action — Preliminary Plat of
Rittenhouse on Walnut
A request by Michael Morton, Arrow Surveying Company, for
RMMA Investments LLC., owner, for approval of a preliminary plat
of 1.2626 acres zoned Townhouse Residential District (TH). The
applicant is proposing (6) lots located south of West Walnut Street,
east of McLean Road.
Vice -Chairperson Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve, and
Commissioner Capehart seconded.
Plan and Plat Administrator Keller read the Staff report, stating
there was one outstanding item.
The vote was 7-0. The Plat was approved.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Final Plat of
Southern Trails Phase 1 Section 6
A request by Pate Engineers, Inc., for C.L. Ashton Woods, L.P.,
owner, for approval of a final plat of 26.7311 acres zoned Southern
Trails Planned Unit Development (PUD). The applicant is
proposing (93) lots located east of Kingsley Drive, south of
Broadway Street, and north of Carmel Hill Lane.
Vice -Chairperson Koza, Jr. made the motion to approve for the
sake of discussion, and Commissioner Capehart seconded.
Planning Director Krishnarao stated that the same issues existed
regarding incomplete amenities on this plat, as those on the Lakes
of Highland Glen PD.
There was much discussion among the Commission.
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Mr. Eric Johnson of Pate Engineers spoke in regards to the
amenities, as outlined in the Planned Development for Southern
Trails.
Vice -Chairperson Koza, Jr. made the motion to amend, asking for a
timeline for the schedule of amenities before the next section is
submitted, and Commissioner Capehart seconded.
The vote was 6-1. The motion was approved. Commissioner
Diggs voted in opposition.
The vote was 6-1 for the amendment. The amendment was
approved. Commissioner Diggs voted in opposition and asked that
Council review and determine if there is a need to take a look at all
the Planned Developments to see if penalties or fines need to be
imposed on the Developer.
Chairperson Fuertes recessed the meeting for a 10 -minute break at
7:45 p.m.
Chairperson Fuertes reopened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was brief discussion in regards to the next meeting.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Krajca, Administrative PI nni g Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 7th day of
January, A.D., 2008.
Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice -Chairperson
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