2010-07-19 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD JULY 19, 2010 AT 6:30
P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND,TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Richard Golden
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Angela
Gantuah, Planner I Ian Clowes, Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller, Deputy
City Attorney Nghiem Doan, and Office Coordinator Judy Krajca.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Ron Capehart, and P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs, was not in
attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 21, 2010, and P&Z Commissioner Neil West seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of June 21, 2010 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
CUP 2010-05
A request of Shawn McDonald, applicant, on behalf of Allison Investments LLC., owners
of 1855 Cullen Blvd. Suite 304, for a conditional use permit for a health club/gym, being
located in the Cullen Mixed -Use (C -MU) Zoning District, on the following described
property, to wit
Legal Description: Approximately 4.9990 Acre Tract of Land being the north one-half of
lot 3 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home company Suburb Gardens Subdivision of
Section 19, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 243, Brazoria County, Texas According
to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 23-24, Plat Records, Brazoria
County, Texas.
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General Location: 1855 Cullen Blvd, Pearland Texas
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Richard Golden seconded.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes reiterated his same concerns from the joint public
hearing with regards to the hours of operation.
Mr. Steven Blanchard stated that the hours would begin early in the morning, and end
by 7:30 p.m. Mr. Blanchard went on to say that the club/gym is set up for military, police
and fire personnel. He also added that the property does not abut any residences, as to
disturb them with the early morning hours or evening hours.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that the Commission could add the hours of
operation as a condition of approval.
The vote was 5-0. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-05 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE NO. 2010-02Z
A request of Claudia S. Wright, applicant, on behalf of George David Scott, owner, for
approval of a zone change from Single Family Residential -1 (R-1) Zoning District to
Office Professional (OP) Zoning District, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Approximately 5.63 acres of land out of Lot 29 of Walcott's Pearland
Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 35, Page 241 of the Deed Records of Brazoria
County Texas and a tract of land containing 0.3247 acre (14,145 square feet) being out
of Lot 29 of Walcott's Pearland Subdivision according to the Map or Plat Recorded in
Volume 35, Page 241 and 242 of the Brazoria County Deed Records (B.C.D.R.). Said
0.3247 acre tract also being part of a certain called 74.986 acre tract recorded in
Brazoria County Clerk's File Number (B.C.C.F.) No. 94-040206.
General Location: The SW Portion of Pearland Parkway and McHard Road, Pearland,
Texas
P&Z Commissioner Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes inquired about the cities signature — as the owner —
on the application, or a letter included in the staff report referencing the sale of city
property to the applicant. Deputy City Attorney stated that a letter would be given and
included in the packet.
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P&Z Commissioner Neil West asked how the traffic circle at Pearland Parkway and
McHard Road was approved in the first place. City Engineer Narciso Lira was not
present, and Mr. West stated he would ask it at another time.
The vote was 5-0. Zone Change No. 2010-02Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEARLAND
FARMS SECTION TWO
Request of Aaron Bourgeois, Lentz Engineering' L.C., applicant, for Chase Lodge
Corporation, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Pearland Farms Section Two
located east of Veterans Drive south of Magnolia. The applicant is proposing 77
residential lots in six blocks and five reserve areas on the following described property:
Being a subdivision of 23.5245 acres located in the H.T. & B. R.R. Survey Section 12,
Abstract No. 508, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller read the staff report stating the outstanding
items are minor.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. asked what the area regulations were for a Single
Family R-2 zoned lot. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated it was 7,000 s.f.
(approximately 70' X 110').
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Richard Golden seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Preliminary Plat of Pearland Farms Section Two was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — VARIANCE REQUEST NO. 2010-05
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 2.4.2.2(c)(1)(b)OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIRING A MINIMUM LOT WIDTH OF 120 FEET IN THE
RE ZONING DISTRICT
Request of Ajith Nair, owner, for a variance from the provision of the Unified
Development Code requiring a minimum lot width of 120 feet in the RE zoning district to
allow platting of a lot with a width of 108.5 feet at the northeast corner of Linda Lane
and Hughes Ranch Road.
Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller read the staff report and stated staff feels a
bit of a hardship exist since the right-of-way was reduced due to the expansion of
Hughes Ranch Road.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West inquired if a Conditional Use Permit would not allow a
variance in the setback. Plans and Plat Administrator Richard Keller stated that the
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variance is to reduce the lot size, and added that at the May 17, 2010 P&Z meeting, that
the Commission denied a zone change for Application No. 2010-0lZ for this property,
and had recommended a variance.
The vote was 5-0. Variance Request No. 2010-05 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PROJECT STARS MONUMENT
Planner I Ian Clowes and Chris McBride with Knudson Services made a power point
presentation regarding Project Stars Program. A program funded by the Economic
Alliance and H -GAC, as part of the San Jacinto Texas Historic District, Pearland.
Planner I Ian Clowes asked the Commission to choose a location and type of
monument.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes inquired why the fountain at the traffic circle of
Pearland Parkway and McHard Road was not being put in as part of the Lakes of
Highland Glen/Beazer Planned Development. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated
that at some point during revisions of the PD, the fountain was taken out.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. stated he felt the best location was at the traffic circle
on Pearland Parkway,and that the monument needed to be narrow and tall. A tower
monument would look good, such as the example for Baytown or Deer Park.
Discussion continued with regards to funding and cost. Chris McBride stated that the
stars begin at a price of about $2500 or go higher as it increases in size. Size increases
with the height of the tower.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao asked the Commission to choose a location. The
P&Z Commission agreed the Pearland Parkway location was the best place for this
gateway monument. Knudson Services agreed to come back with some preliminary
drawings, and could set up 3-D software to depict height and style. A date of August 2,
2010 was agreed upon.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes recommended staff take this opportunity to check
with some of the cellular companies about possibly co -locating with the tower structure;
an opportunity to use stealth technology.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The next P&Z Meeting will be August 2, 2010, and the next JPH Meeting will be August
16, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
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P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy Kr jca, Pla ning Off' a oordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd day of August 2010, A.D.
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