2011-09-19 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD SEPTEMBER 19, 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 7:39 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Sheila Fischer
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Harold
Ellis, Planner II Evan DuVall, Planner I Ian Clowes, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan,
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 August 15, 2011, and P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of August 15, 2011 were approved.
EXCUSE ABSENCE
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to excuse the absence of P&Z
Commissioner Phil Cessac from the P&Z Regular meeting of August 15, 2011, and P&Z
Commissioner Neil West seconded.
The vote was 5-0. P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac's absence from August 15, 2011
was excused.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-
10
A request of Mrs. Dale E. Pillow, applicant, on behalf of Adult Reading Center, Inc.,
owner, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an Institution of Religious,
Educational, or Philanthropic Nature (Adult Reading Center) in the Old Townsite
Residential (OT -R) District, on property located at 2246 N. Washington, to wit:
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Legal Description: Lot Twenty-five (25), lot Twenty-six (26), lot Twenty-seven (27), lot
Twenty-eight (28), lot Twenty-nine (29), lot Thirty (30), and lot Thirty-one (31), Block
One (1), of PEARLAND TOWNSITE, an addition in Brazoria County, Texas, according
to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 29, Page 41, of the Plat Records of
Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: 2246 N. Washington, Pearland Texas
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner Phil
Cessac seconded.
Senior Planner Harold Ellis read the staff report.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West inquired about the difficulty for the applicant to get this
Conditional Use Permit.
Applicant Mrs. Dale Pillow stated that for someone that does not understand the
development process, it was difficult. Mrs. Pillow went on to say that after her first Pre -
Development meeting several years ago, she left the meeting confused. But the
second Pre -Development meeting left her with a better understanding, especially after
meeting with Senior Planner Harold Ellis. Mrs. Pillow stated she had a lot of empathy
for citizens that truly don't understand the development process.
Mrs. Dale Pillow stated that the Adult Reading Center services 750 students a year.
Not all are serviced on site. They offer services from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Their goal
is to serve those that need to be served. They also hold Adult Literacy classes at
Pearland ISD campuses.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that this CUP establishes their use. After this,
they will not need to have another CUP to expand or add additional parking.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called for the vote.
The vote was 5-0. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-10 was approved to allow for an
Institution of Religious, Educational, or Philanthropic Nature (Adult Reading Center) in
the Old Townsite Residential (OT -R) District.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE NO. 2011-09Z.
A request of Ed R. Weatherall, applicant, on behalf of Rec-Time, Inc, owner, for
approval of a zone change from the General Commercial (GC) zone and General
Business (GB) zone, to General Commercial (GC) zone for 19.995 acres on the
following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Minor Subdivision Plat of Rec-Time Subdivision, being a plat of part
of lot 12 and all of lots 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the Dooley partition, as defined in the
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District Court of Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 86647 and being out of the James
Hamilton Survey, Abstract No. 881, Harris County, Texas, and recorded as Film Code
No. 600053, of the map records of Harris County
General Location: Approximate Southeast corner of SH288 and Beltway 8, known as
Advanced RV Resort Houston-Pearland, 2850 S. Sam Houston Parkway
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made a motion to approve Zone Change No. 2011-09Z,
and P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac seconded.
Senior Planner Harold Ellis read the staff report
P&Z Commissioner Neil West commented on the number of spaces and commercial
pads in front.
Mr. Weatherall questioned the legal description and Senior Planner Harold Ellis clarified
that it is referenced correctly.
P&Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr. called for the vote.
The vote was 5-0. Zone Change No. 2011-09Z was approved for a zone change from
the General Commercial (GC) zone and General Business (GB) zone, to General
Commercial (GC) zone.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP
2011-11
A request of Ed R. Weatherall, applicant, on behalf of Rec-Time, Inc, owner, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Travel Trailer/RV Park/Campground
(Long and Short Term) in the General Commercial (GC) District, on the following
described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Minor Subdivision Plat of Rec-Time Subdivision, being a plat, part of
lot 12 and all of lots 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the Dooley partition, as defined in the District
Court of Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 86647 and being out of the James Hamilton
Survey, Abstract No. 881, Harris County, Texas, and recorded as Film Code No.
600053, of the map records of Harris County
General Location: Approximate Southeast corner of SH288 and Beltway 8, known as
Advanced RV Resort Houston-Pearland, 2850 S. Sam Houston Parkway
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit
No. 2011-11, and P&Z Commissioner Neil West seconded.
Senior Planner Harold Ellis read the staff report
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There was no discussion.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called for the vote.
The vote was 5-0. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2011-11 was approved to allow for
a Travel Trailer/RV Park/Campground (Long and Short Term) in the General
Commercial (GC) District.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE T-13
P&Z Commissioner Sheila Fischer made the motion to approve Amendments to the
UDC T-13, and P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac seconded.
There was no discussion.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called for the vote.
The vote was 5-0. The Amendments to the Unified Development Code T-13 were
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EAGLE
LANDING
A request by Arrow Surveying, applicant, on behalf of Erica Stephens, owner, for
approval of a Preliminary Plat of Eagle Landing Subdivision, generally located on the
northwest corner of Hawk Road and Hillhouse Road, for approximately 3.2533 acres on
the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a tract of land containing 3.2533 -acres (141,715 square feet)
out of tract 18 of the Allison -Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's Subdivisions Section
20, situated in the H.T & B.R. CO survey, A-506 in Brazoria County, Texas as recorded
in Volume 2, page 23 of the plat records of Brazoria County, Texas and also being
described as a 3.25 -acre tract as conveyed unto Martha Lane Grayner and Lonnie W.
Butler, Jr. as recorded in county clerks file No. 94-003918, O.P.R.R.P.H.C. of Brazoria
County, Texas.
P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Henry Fuertes seconded.
Planner II Evan DuVall read the staff report for approval of a Preliminary Plat and stated
that the P&Z Commission approved a Variance on February 7, 2011. This is the last
step in subdividing the property. All the lots in the surrounding area are zoned
Residential Estate (RE). There are no outstanding items. Staff recommends approval.
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P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes inquired about the approval of the Variance and
recalled that the entrance was to be on Hawk and not Hillhouse with an internal drive.
There was a great deal of discussion with regards to the Variance and its specifics.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated there was to be one internal driveway with five
houses to feed off of the driveway. Ms. Krishnarao asked what happened to the plan.
Ms. Erica Stephens of 1852 Hillhouse, Pearland Texas, owner, spoke of why the
internal drive would not work on that specific lot, stated that based on her Engineers, it
could not have a curb there and affected the entrance to the street and shared access.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that staff could meet with Ms. Stephens
Engineer, but the Variance that was approved needs to be followed and mentioned on
the plat.
P&Z Commissioner Phil Cessac amended his original motion for approval to include the
condition that the Preliminary Plat of Eagle Landing Subdivision will conform to the
approved P&Z Variance No. 2011-01 and referenced on the plat, and P&Z
Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded the motion.
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called for the vote.
The vote was 5-0. The Preliminary Plat of Eagle Landing Subdivision was approved
with the condition that the Preliminary Plat of Eagle Landing Subdivision will conform to
the approved P&Z Variance No. 2011-01 and referenced on the plat.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Under Commissioners Activity Report, P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. introduced new
Commissioner Sheila Fischer.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao addressed the P&Z Strategic Priorities and stated
that Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge had a few comments and address the each
priority.
Office Coordinator Judy Krajca spoke briefly about the upcoming Texas APA
Conference, Austin, TX on October 5 — 7, 2011. Those attending will be Planning
Director Lata Krishnarao, Planner II Evan DuVall, Planner I Ian Clowes, P&Z
Commissioner Sheila Fischer. Senior Planner Harold Ellis will attend on Friday only.
The next P&Z Regular Meeting will be October 3, 2011 and will include a Joint
Workshops for UDC Amendments T-14, and a possible Mixed -Use Development at
Cullen Blvd. and McHard Road.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr, adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy Krajca, 6hnning Qyid6 Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 3rd day of October 2011, A.D.
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