2011-05-16 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MAY 16, 2011 AT 6:00
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 6:07 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
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, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan and Planning Office
Coordinator Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Vice -Chairman Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of May 2, 2011, and P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of May 2, 2011 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKBROOK
ESTATES SECTION 8
A request of Alex Van Duzer, applicant, on behalf of Oakbrook Estates, LTD for
approval of a Preliminary Plat for Section Eight of The Oakbrook Estates Subdivision,
generally located southwest of the intersection of Glen Oak Drive and Grand Oak Drive
for approximately 12.3456 acres, on the following described property, to wit
Legal Description: Being all that certain 12.3456 acres (537,776 sq. ft) of land situated
in the W.D.C. Hall League, A-70, Brazoria County, Texas, and being out of called
45.5143 acre tract conveyed to Oakbrook Estates, LTD. As recorded under File No. 03-
003446 of the Brazoria County Deed Records (B.C.D.R.) dated December 26, 2002,
and also being the remainder of a called 26.9108 acre tract conveyed to Oakbrook
Estates, LTD.
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Planner II Evan DuVall read the staff report stating the applicant was not able to make
the re -submittal deadline and sent in a letter requesting a Waiver of Decision for
additional time. However, on the Friday prior to the hearing, the applicant submitted a
packet.
There was some discussion pertaining to the alignment of Pearland Parkway and other
easements.
Planner II Evan DuVall recommended the Waiver of Decision be granted instead,
allowing the applicant more time to work out the outstanding issue dealing with the 30
feet landscaping buffer.
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan stated the Commission could make a motion to
recommend for postponement, and then vote on the next action item to grant the
waiver.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve for postponement, and
P&Z Commissioner Neil West seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Preliminary Plat of Oakbrook Estates Section 8 was postponed
as P&Z felt the applicant needed time to resolve the outstanding issue pertaining to the
30 feet landscaping buffer.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — WAIVER OF DECISION FOR THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKBROOK ESTATES SECTION 8
A request of Alex Van Duzer, applicant, on behalf of Oakbrook Estates, LTD for
approval of a Preliminary Plat for Section Eight of The Oakbrook Estates Subdivision,
generally located southwest of the intersection of Glen Oak Drive and Grand Oak Drive
for approximately 12.3456 acres, on the following described property, to wit
Legal Description: Being all that certain 12.3456 acres (537,776 sq. ft) of land situated
in the W.D.C. Hall League, A-70, Brazoria County, Texas, and being out of called
45.5143 acre tract conveyed to Oakbrook Estates, LTD. As recorded under File No. 03-
003446 of the Brazoria County Deed Records (B.C.D.R.) dated December 26, 2002,
and also being the remainder of a called 26.9108 acre tract conveyed to Oakbrook
Estates, LTD.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Neil West seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Waiver of Decision for the Preliminary Plat of Oakbrook Estates
Section 8 was approved.
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — VARIANCE REQUEST NO. 2011-03 -
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 2.4.4.5 (c)(1)(b) REQUIRING A
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH IN THE GB (GENERAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT.
A request by E.LC Surveying Co, applicant, on behalf of Minh Cong Le & Mai Ngoc Le,
owner, for approval of a Planning and Zoning Variance to allow a minimum of 125 -foot
lot width where 150 feet is required, generally located 560 feet south of the southwest
corner of Broadway Street and Manvel Road, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: All that certain tract or parcel containing 0.8551 acre, (37,250.00
square feet), of land known as Lot 32 in Westchester Estates, an unrecorded
subdivision situation in the H.T. & B. Railroad Survey, A-242 in Brazoria County, Texas,
said Lot 32 being that same tract of land as described in a deed filed for record under
Clerk's File No. 2010040823.
Planner II Evan DuVall read the staff report stating staff recommends approval.
There was minimal discussion.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve, and P&Z Vice -
Chairperson Susan Sherrouse seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Variance Request No. 2011-03 Requesting a Variance from
Section 2.4.4.5 (c)(1)(b) Requiring a minimum Lot Width in the General Business Retail
District (GB) was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Congratulations went out to P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse on her win in the
election for City Council for a run-off. The run-off election will take place in June 2011.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes asked if City Council could begin looking for a new
P&Z Member. Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated he would bring it up with the
City Manager.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse stated that she and Commissioner Richard
Golden met with Senior Planner Harold Ellis last week regarding the Strategic Priorities.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West stated he also has met with Senior Planner Harold Ellis
regarding Cell Towers. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao reminded the Commission of
the importance of meeting with the small groups as October 15, 2011 is the deadline for
the P&Z Strategic Priorities.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated May 23, 2011 is the second reading for the
Annexation of Area 5.
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Regarding the proposed HEB property, Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that
City Council voted 4-1 to approve the zone change from PD to GB at the first reading,
but voted to deny to zone change on the second parcel from PD to Residential (R-2).
The next P&Z meeting will be on June 6, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:25 p.m
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Qrca, PI ning O is Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 6th day of June 2011, A.D.
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