2010-01-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD JANUARY 18, 2010 AT
6:30 P.M., IN THE 2NR FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called the meeting to order at 10:08 p.m. with the following
present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Ron Capehart
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse (arrived at 10:11 p.m.)
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Angela
Gantuah, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, and Planning Office Coordinator Judy
Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Vice Chairperson Ron Capehart made the motion to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 4, 2010, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. asked that an explanation be added - pertaining to why
the long period of time between the meeting being recessed and reconvened.
The vote was 4-0. The minutes of January 4, 2010 were approved with correction.
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse arrived at 10:11 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SAVANNAH
MEADOWS SECTION SEVEN
Plans & Plat Administrator Richard Keller read the staff report stating there were no
outstanding items.
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and P&Z Vice -
Chairperson Ron Capehart seconded.
The vote was 4-0. The Final Plat of Savannah Meadows Section Seven was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE NO. 2009-15Z
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P&Z Vice -Chairperson Ron Capehart made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Susan Sherrouse seconded.
Senior Planner Angela Gantuah read the staff report, and Planning Director Lata
Krishnarao clarified several points brought up in the public hearing. Staff's
recommendation was said to be unclear. Staff is in favor of the use. Ms. Krishnarao
stated that in the beginning, staff looked at the transition from Residential (R-1) to
Commercial (C) and that any kind of traditional zoning category would be difficult. Staff
felt a Planned Development was the best way to go. Ms. Krishnarao added that a
Senior Living Facility is one of the quieter uses; and, clarified what spot zoning was, and
that a PD is not considered spot zoning.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. stated that he finds it hard to see this property being
developed as Residential (R-1).
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes stated that this PD is a less intensive use and added
that he likes the PD, but does have an issue with the }narking.
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse stated she also has concerns with the parking,
and the traffic issue.
Mr. Ron Jackson of Curry Architect stated that he hears and respects all the concerns,
and request that this item be tabled. This would allow them time to get with the traffic
engineer, work out the parking issues, and address the pavement for emergency
vehicles.
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan stated that if the Commission is considering tabling
this item, he would recommend the item be postponed instead, with a date set to bring it
back before the commission.
Question arose of whether the neighbors would be notified again, and Senior Planner
Gantuah stated they would not. She added that since November, there have been
three (3) mailings, three (3) legal notices posted in the newspaper, and the notification
sign has been in place this entire time.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made a motion to postpone Zone Change No. 2009-
152 until the February 15, 2010 meeting, and P&Z Vice -Chairperson seconded.
The vote was 4-0. Zone Change No. 2009-15Z was postponed until February 15, 2010.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao addressed the P&Z Commissioners Questionnaire
responses.
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Ms. Krishnarao also discussed that the Vicinity map would be at a scale of 1 "-1000", and
the Thoroughfare Plan would be added to it.
Planning Office Coordinator Judy Krajca discussed the FTP site, and stated she
checked with the IT department about the Commission downloading the files faster and
easier. For now, individual folders will be posted and the items within the folder will
have to be downloaded individual.
Next P&Z meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2010, and will include a "Slow Poke"
report on tabled items.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao spoke briefly about the upcoming Future Land Use
Plan Presentations.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy [Mca, PI ning O ice Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on, is -,15 ay of February 2010,
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