2011-03-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MARCH 7, 2011 AT
6:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. with
the following present:
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
P&Z Commissioner Richard Golden
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Harold
Ellis, Planner II Evan DuVall, Planner I Ian Clowes, Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge,
and Planning Office Coordinator Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 7, 2011, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of March 7, 2011 were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2010-
08
A request of CenterPoint Energy, applicant and owner, for approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for an Automated Meter Systems tower on the following described property:
Legal Description: Approximately 1.995 acres out of the T.J. Green Survey, Abstract
No. 198, recorded in Vol.96, Pg. 91 of the Brazoria County Deed Records, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: 2617 Broadway St. Pearland, Texas
Planner I Ian Clowes read a memo stating that staff recently met with CenterPoint and
advised them to resubmit the needed and corrected items, or the Planning & Zoning
Commission would deny the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Clowes went on to explain
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that CenterPoint is asking for one more postponement, and will have the needed and
corrected items for the March 21, 2011 P&Z regular meeting.
P&Z Commissioner Richard Golden made the motion to approve for postponement, and
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West asked what has been requested, and Planner I Ian
Clowes explained it was all of the items in the original staff report:
1. Stealth technique: specifically a single mono pole, with no exterior mounts, be
considered to ensure that the facility does not add visual clutter above what
exists now.
2. A detailed site plan showing the type and amount of landscaping, type and height
of fencing, setbacks of the proposed tower and leased area from the property
boundaries, and paving of the access road be provided. Landscaping will help in
screening some of the existing equipment from Broadway that is a Corridor
Overlay District.
3. Complete information to be provided for review, as per the UDC.
a. An inventory of the applicant's existing towers that are either within the
City or within one mile of the corporate limits, specifying the location,
height, and design of each tower. The Planning Department may share
the information with other applicants for a conditional use permit under this
article.
b. Site plans to scale specifying the location of tower(s), transmission
building and other accessory uses, street access, parking, fences,
landscaped areas, and adjacent land uses.
c. Each applicant must make a good faith effort to substantially demonstrate
that no existing towers could accommodate the applicant's proposed
antenna.
d. A letter of intent to lease excess space on the tower and to lease
additional excess land on the tower site when the shared use potential of
the tower is absorbed, if structurally and technically possible.
e. A correct site plan for this specific location.
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs inquired about a timeline on approving a Conditional
Use Permit. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated there is not a timeline to approve
a CUP.
The vote was 5-0. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-08 was postponed.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENERGY
ESTATES
A request by Chris L. Hendrick of Wilson Survey, applicant, on behalf of Bill & Katherine
Mars, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Energy Estates, generally located
approximately 230 feet south of Kelly Lane and Stevens Drive, proposing three (3)
single-family residential lots on the following describe property, to wit:
Being a 5.611 acre tract in Lot 35 of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 7, Abstract
No. 219 in Brazoria County, Texas.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the plat request. Planner II Evan DuVall
read the staff report stating staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat of Energy
Estates.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Richard Golden seconded.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes inquired about the lot size, and P&Z Commissioner
Darrell Diggs inquired about the cul-de-sac length. Planner II Evan Duvall explained
the measurements on the plat.
The vote was 5-0. The Preliminary Plat of Energy Estates was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE
ACTION—FINAL PLAT OF SAVANNAH MEADOWS SECTION EIGHT
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering & Surveying, inc., applicant, on behalf
of Savannah Development LTD., owner, for approval of a Final Plat of Savannah
Meadows Section Eight generally located approximately 1,800 feet east of Savannah
Parkway and Croix Road, proposing a 28 -lot single-family residential subdivision on the
following describe property, to wit:
Being 7.749 acres of land located in the J.S. Talmage Survey, Abstract 562, Brazoria
County, Texas.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the plat request. Planner II Evan Duvall
read the staff report stating staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Provide Mylars and fees for recordation.
2. Submit the required Park Fee as required by the Savannah Development
Agreement.
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3. Submit the County Road 58 fee as required by the Savannah Development
Agreement.
4. Submit a plan acceptable to the city of Pearland's engineering department
regarding the sidewalk inconsistencies within the Savannah development.
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs called for the vote; however, there was more
discussion. P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs withdrew his call for the vote.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West asked about the amenities. Both Planning Director Lata
Krishnarao, and Planner II Evan Duvall mentioned the Recreation Center and the Fire
Station.
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs and Henry Fuertes both inquired about approving with
conditions. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao explained staffs process in holding the
developer to their requirements before pulling permits.
Christy Smidt with Kerry Gilbert and Associates was present for another case, but
spoke on behalf of this plat, as they were the ones that did the Preliminary Plat, and
assured the Commission that the conditions would be met, and was willing to contact
the applicant to discuss.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West amended his original motion to include three of the four
conditions, excluding the fourth condition pertaining to the sidewalk inconsistencies.
The vote was 5-0. The Final Plat of Savannah Meadows Section 8 was approved with
only 3 of the 4 following conditions:
1. Provide Mylars and fees for recordation.
2. Submit the required Park Fee as required by the Savannah Development
Agreement.
3. Submit the County Road 58 fee as required by the Savannah Development
Agreement.
The condition to submit a plan acceptable to the city of Pearland's engineering
department regarding the sidewalk inconsistencies within the Savannah development, is
no longer relevant.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
DECISION FOR FINAL PLAT OF SAVANNAH COVE SECTION THREE
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering & Surveying, inc., applicant, on behalf
of Savannah Development LTD., owner, for approval of a Final Plat of Savannah Cove
Section Three, generally located approximately 1,300 feet west of Croix Road and
Savannah Parkway, proposing a 27 -lot single-family residential subdivision on the
following described property, to wit
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Being 9.166 acres of land located in the A. C. H. & B. Survey, abstract 403, Brazoria
County, Texas.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the request for a waiver of decision.
Planner II Evan Duvall read the staff report, stating the applicant has asked for a
Waiver of Decision to grant more time in meeting the outstanding items, which include:
1. Provide Mylars and fees for recordation.
2. Include portion of Lost Spring Lane within this Final Plat of Savannah Cove
Section three.
3. Submit the required Park Fee as required by the Savannah Development
Agreement.
4. Submit the required County Road 58 fee as required by the Savannah
Development.
5. Submit a plan acceptable to the city of Pearland's engineering department
regarding the sidewalk inconsistencies within the Savannah development.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve with the Waiver of
Decision, and P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Request for a Waiver of Decision for Final Plat of Savannah
Cove Section Three was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SAVANNAH COVE
SECTION THREE
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering & Surveying, inc., applicant, on behalf
of Savannah Development LTD., owner, for approval of a Final Plat of Savannah Cove
Section Three, generally located approximately 1,300 feet west of Croix Road and
Savannah Parkway, proposing a 27 -lot single-family residential subdivision on the
following described property, to wit
Being 9.166 acres of land located in the A. C. H. & B. Survey, abstract 403, Brazoria
County, Texas.
No action necessary, as the Waiver of Decision was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE PRESERVE AT CLEAR CREEK
A request of Kerry R. Gilbert & Assoc., applicant, for approval of a Cluster Development
Plan for The Preserve at Clear Creek, generally located east of Pearland Parkway,
north of proposed Hughes Road and east of Clear Creek, for (3) tracts of land including
approximately 130 acres, generally located on the following described property, to wit
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Legal Description: 61.217 acres of land located in the Derril H.M. Hunter Survey,
Abstract 36, Harris County, Texas.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the request for the Cluster Development
Plan.
Planner II Evan DuVall read the staff report stating staff recommends approval with
clarification of several items. The final version of the Cluster Development Plan was not
submitted until the morning prior to this meeting, leaving staff with minimal time to
review. Clarification is needed on the following:
1. Benches along the trail
2. Amenity trail and sidewalks along Barry Rose Rd.
3. Clarification of what a tubular fence is and a better concept plan of the parks
4. Details on the park fees
5. Drawing and description of what the entrance will look like
6. Better conceptual plan of the Parks
Mr. Alan Mueller, assisting Beazer Homes, spoke about the Cluster Development Plan.
Mr. Mueller explained that he does not feel that staffs outstanding conditions be
included as part of the Cluster Plan.
Mr. Dan Olson of Beazer Homes spoke briefly.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West inquired about the entrances, and Mr. Alan Mueller
explained there would be one main entrance on Barry Rose Rd., and a cut through the
adjoining neighborhood, at Azure Brook Lane.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes feels it is a good plan, as does P&Z Vice -
Chairperson Susan Sherrouse.
P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs inquired if this is a wall/closed in community. Mr.
Mueller explained that it will have some tubular fencing, and some builder fences.
Discussion ensued with regards to the Park trails and their connections to both
Pearland and Harris County trails, the second entrance connecting to Azure Brook Ln.,
and the construction of the road, both Barry Rose Rd. and Hughes Road.
The vote was 5-0. The Cluster Development Plan for the Preserve at Clear Creek was
approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no discussion for the Commissioner's Activity Report
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Senior Planner Harold Ellis presented the Update of Zoning Cases, and the
Commission stated they liked this format.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao gave an update on LEED Certified Buildings -
expedited process.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao discussed the next step in the P&Z Strategic
Priorities — Work Plan. Mrs. Krishnarao asked that each Commissioner volunteer to be
on two committees, along with staff members, to work towards these priorities for2011.
The following was decided for the 2011 Priorities:
1. Commissioners Neil West and Henry Fuertes will assist with establishing
the annexation process — assist in developing a communication plan
2. Commissioners Richard Golden and Henry Fuertes will assist with
conducting quarterly or as needed conferences with EDC and Chamber
for the purpose of increasing communication/understanding.
3. Commissioners Darrell Diggs and Jerry Koza, Jr. will assist with
developing a strategy to address Brownfield Development (opportunities).
4. Commissioners Richard Golden and Susan Sherrouse will assist with
Developing a plan to address transportation, mass transit, and
connectivity
5. Commissioners Henry Fuertes and Susan Sherrouse will assist with
updating the Comprehensive Plan.
6. Commissioners Neil West and Darrell Diggs to assist with developing a
strategy for cell towers in the city.
The next JPH and P&Z meeting will be on March 21, 2011. There will be five zoning
cases, along with the Annexation of Area 5.
Staff will present a Webinar for Cell Towers on April 4, 2011 for the Commission, as
part of the on-going training.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
These min s are respecVully submitted by:
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Judy KrE46a, Pla ing Offide Ccordin4tor
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 21St day of March 2011, A.D.
%Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
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