2012-03-19 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
6:30 P.M., IN THE 2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM,
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
PLANNING AND ZONING
HELD MARCH 19, 2012, AT
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Richard Golden
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Sheila Fischer
Also in attendance were Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Planner 11 Evan Duvall and
Planning Office Coordinator Judy Brown.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made the motion to approve the minutes of March 5,
2012, and P&Z Vice -Chairperson Richard Golden seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The minutes of March 5, 2012 were approved.
EXCUSE ABSENCE
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Richard Golden made the motion to approve the Excused
Absences of Commissioner Henry Fuertes and Commissioner Phil Cessac from the
March 5, 2012 P&Z Regular Meeting, and P&Z Commissioner Sheila Fischer seconded.
The vote was 5-0. Commissioner Henry Fuertes and Commissioner Phil Cessac's
absence for March 5, 2012 were excused.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — VARIANCE REQUEST NO. 2012-02
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 2.4.2.6(C)(1)(B) FOR A MINIMUM LOT
WIDTH OF 50 FEET WHERE 70 FEET IS REQUIRED IN THE R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL -2 DISTRICT)
A request by Jody Herrera, applicant/owner, for approval of a Variance from Section
2.4.2.6(C)(1)(b) for a minimum of lot width of 50 feet where 70 feet is required in the R-2
(Single -Family Residential -2 District), generally located 70 feet west of the northwest corner
of Glenda and Knapp Road, on the following described property, to wit:
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March 19, 2012
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Legal Description: The south 50 feet of Lot 17 and the West 50 feet of Lot 18, in Block J,
Clear Creek Estates, Section 2, a subdivision in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the
map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 7, page 30 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County,
Texas.
P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes made the motion to approve, and P&Z Vice Chairperson
Richard Golden seconded.
The applicant, Jody Herrera, was present and stated his goal was to construct a single
family residence.
P&Z Commissioner Neil West inquired about the driveways best location being on Knapp
Road. Mr. Jody Herrera stated it would be preferable; however, due to the utility
easements, it is best to place the driveway on Glenda.
The vote was 5-0. Variance Request No. 2012-02 was approved for a minimum lot width of
50 feet.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — MASTER PLAT OF PEARLAND TOWN
CENTER
A request by Daniel Coyer from TSC Engineering, applicant, on behalf of New
Broadway, LTD, owner for approval a Master Plat of Pearland Town Center of 21.871
acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of Broadway Street and Kirby
Drive, on the following described property, to wit
Legal Description: Being 21.871 acres of land out of the H.T. &B.R.R Company
Survey Section 81, abstract 300, City of Pearland, Brazoria County Texas.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Richard Golden made the motion to approve the Master Plat of
Pearland Town Center, and P&Z Commissioner Sheila Fischer seconded.
Planner II Evan DuVall read the staff report stating staff recommends a conditional
approval with BDD#4 pending their approval, and to show a note or condition on the
Master Plat referencing a Landscape Plan.
Discussion ensued.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Richard Golden amended his original motion with regards to the
Plat name being corrected, and P&Z Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5-0. The Master Plat of Pearland Town Center was approved with the
following conditions:
1) Pending approval from the Brazoria County Drainage District #4
2) Landscape Plan be added to the mylar
3) A different name be considered for this Plat
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March 19, 2012
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — THE FIRST PARTIAL REPLAT OF THE
RESERVE AT SHADOW CREEK RANCH
A request by Matt Tucker of Windrose Land Services, applicant, on behalf of Pearland
Investments L.P., owner for approval of a Replat of The Reserve at Shadow Creek
Ranch, to divide lot `C' into four lots, generally located at the 10900 Block of Discovery
Bay Drive, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 4.7677 acres or 207,682 square feet tract of land situated
in the William Morris Survey, Abstract No. 344, Brazoria County, Texas and being all of
Lot "C" of The Reserve at Shadow Creek Ranch a subdivision of 32.1344 acres
recorded under County Clerks' File No. 2011051674.
No action necessary as the applicant's Waiver of Decision, approved on February 20,
2012, extends to April 2, 2012,
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Commissioners Activity Report — P&Z Commissioner Neil West spoke about the
completed project stars on Pearland Parkway, Scenic Highway Guidelines, and
the Hike and Bike Trail. P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. announced that he
turned in his resignation to City Council effective May 31, 2012, and P&Z
Commissioner Sheila Fischer announced her resignation as she has been
appointed to the PEDC Board, effective April 5, 2012.
2) Comprehensive Plan Update, 2013 Budget — Planning Director Lata Krishnarao
asked the Commission if they would be interested in writing a letter with the 2013
Budget requesting an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The last time it was
updated was 1999, it needs to be done by an outside source, and it needs to be
updated to meet all the ordinances and regulations throughout the city. The
Commissioners were all in favor. It was decided that the Planning Director will
draft a letter and send it to each Commissioner to add to if they feel it is
necessary. This letter will be submitted with the budget package on April 13,
2012.
3) P&Z Strategic Priorities — Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that since
changes were taking place with the Commission, it might be best to hold off on
this until all the vacancies have been filled.
4) Scenic Highway Guidelines — Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated this
should be added to the P&Z Strategic Priorities. The intent is to bring someone
from Scenic City to speak to the Commissioner on April 2, 2012.
5) Next P&Z Meeting, April 2, 2012
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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March 19, 2012
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These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy t(rown!PlAnning Office Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd d_gy of April 2012, A.D.
Jerry Koza, Jr.
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March 19, 2012
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