2011-06-06 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD JUNE 6, 2011 AT 6:30
P.M., IN THE 2ND 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 6:45 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 Richard Golden
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, Projects Director Trent Epperson,
Assistant Project Direct Teresa Battenfield, Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge, EDC
President Matt Buchanan, 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 16, 2011, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of May 16, 2011 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM 2012-2016
Projects Director Trent Epperson briefly presented the CIP plan, stated he received no
changes or comments from the Commission, since the last presentation.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes stated that with the grand opening of Magnolia Road,
he questioned whether the city should move forward with the Bailey Road expansion as
the #1 priority. Mr. Fuertes went on to say that he felt it would be more beneficial for the
city to look at the McHard Road Extension (Mykawa Road and Cullen Parkway), and
move it up the list. P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. stated he agreed.
There was much discussion among the Commission and staff with regards to where
each project currently was at, the involvement with the 2007 bond, and other items.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated the Commission could submit a letter to the
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City Manager stating they would like to see the order changed, and provide a logical
explanation.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse made the motion to submit the list of Capital
Improvements Projects to the City Manager as presented, with the recommendation that
McHard Road Extension (Mykawa Road to Cullen Parkway) be completed prior to
Bailey Road (Veteran to Fm 1128) project due to the following reasons:
1. Improvements to Orange Street and Walnut Street, with the opening of the
Magnolia -John Lizer-Southfork corridor would greatly alleviate the congestion on
Bailey Road and improve the east west circulation for areas south of Broadway.
2. A portion of Bailey Road was a county project, and construction was subject to
future funding approval by the county. Therefore, if the county decided to delay
the project, then the county's section of Bailey would not be completed in a timely
manner, in conjunction with the city's portion of Bailey.
3. Bailey road improvements should follow annexation of the areas along Bailey
road.
4. Completion of Mykawa Corridor would provide the much needed east west
connection to areas north of Broadway, from SH 288 to Pearland Parkway.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded the motion.
The vote was 5-0. The Five -Year Capital Improvement Program 2012-2016 was
approved with recommendations.
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 18.5112 acres, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being all that certain 18.5112 acres (806,350 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. As recorded under file No. 99-055675 of the B.C.D.R. dated
December 2, 1999.
Planner II Evan DuVall made the staff presentation and stated the applicant has met all
outstanding items that were listed in the staff report.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Susan Sherrouse made the motion for approval, and P&Z
Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Preliminary Plat of Oakbrook Estates Section 8 was approved.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — There was no discussion.
2. 2011 P & Z Strategic Priorities Update — Senior Planner Harold Ellis
discussed the Cell Tower and Transporation group he has been
working on. Planner I Ian Clowes discussed the EDC/Chamber
meetings, and Brownfields. And Planner 11 Evan DuVall discussed the
Annexation and Comprehensive Plan. P&Z Commissioner Darrell
Diggs asked Senior Planner Harold Ellis to contact AT&T and set up a
presentation regarding the switching and looping.
3. Update of Annexation Area 5 — Planner 11 Evan Duvall stated that
Council chose to postpone the vote at the first reading until all
members could be present. The first reading will be on June '13, 2011.
4. Zoning Update was presented by Senior Planner Harold Ellis.
5. Project Stars Update was given by Planner I Ian Clowes.
6. Public Information Request was discussed by Office Coordinator Judy
Krajca.
7. The next JPH and P&Z meeting will be on June 20, 2011 with 4 cases.
8. There is no P&Z Meeting on July 4, 2011, due to the holiday.
9. Election of Officers will be on July 16, 2011. The Commission is still
asking for Council to look at filling the vacant Commissioner position.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 7:36 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy Kraj , Plan 'ng Office Obor6nator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 20th day of June 2011, A.D.
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