2012-12-03 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESTHE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012, AT 6:30 P.M., 2nd FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Linda Cowles
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Matthew Hanks
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
Also in attendance were: City Planner Harold Ellis, Planner II Ian Clowes, Director of
Community Development Lata Krishnarao, Deputy City Attorney Nghlem Doan,
Assistant City Engineer Richard Mancilla, and Office Coordinator Judy Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Matthew Hanks made the motion to approve the minutes of the P&Z
Regular Meeting of November 19, 2012, and P&Z Commissioner Mary Start seconded.
The vote was 7-0. The minutes of the P&Z Regular Meeting of November 19, 2012
were approved.
EXCUSE ABSENCE
P&Z Vice Chairperson Linda Cowles made the motion, and P&Z Commissioner Mary
Starr seconded to approve the excused absence of P&Z Commissioners Daniel
Tunstall and Ginger McFadden from the P&Z Regular Meeting held on November 19,
2012.
The vote was 7-0. The absence of P&Z Commissioners Daniel Tunstall and Ginger
McFadden from the P&Z Regular Meeting held on November 19, 2012 was approved.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHERN TRAILS
SECTION 9B
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A request by Warren Escovy — LJA Engineering, applicant, on behalf of CL Ashton
Woods, LP, owner, for approval of a Final Plat of Southern Trails Section 9B for a 54 lot
single-family residential subdivision.
Legal Description: All that certain13.764 acres of land, out at the 522.62 acre tract
described in the deed from Ashton Southern Trails joint Venture to CL Ashton Woods,
L.P., recorded under Doc. #2005016204, in the Official Records of Brazoria County,
Texas, in the H.T. &B. R.R. Company Survey, Sec. 80, A-564, Brazoria County Texas
General Location: The southwest comer of Southern Trails Drive and Ashton Oak
Drive.
P&Z Commissioner Matthew Hanks made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report.
There was much discussion with regards to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement,
and WSD Agreement not being completed.
According to Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, the UDC does not allow the
Commission to act upon the plat without said documents being approved.
Warren Escovy of LJA Engineering withdrew the plat
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RIVERSTONE
RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 1
A request by Warren Escovy — LJA Engineering Inc., applicant, on behalf of Meritage
Homes of Texas, LLC, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Ranch at
Clear Creek Phase 1 Section 1, a 59 lot single-family residential subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 34.055 acres of land situated in the T.J.
Green Survey, Abstract 290, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas also being a Replat
of lots 41, 42, 54-61, 70, 73-78, 90 and 91 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast, Section "G",
a subdivision of record in Volume 4, Page 48, Map Records of Harris County, Texas.
General Location: Southeast of Riverstone Ranch Drive, approximately 1200 feet
south of the City of Houston ETJ border.
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P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Matthew Hanks seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding items.
There was a brief discussion with regards to the entrance and access.
The vote was 7-0. The Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Ranch Phase 1, Section 1 was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
DECISION TIME FOR FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION 1
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Waiver of Decision on the Final Plat of Southlake Section 1, to allow
for additional time to address staff comments, to wit
Legal Description: Being 37.980 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Sec. 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Peadand, Brazoria County, Texas, being a
portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to 518SCR, LTD. By
instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records, Fort Bend County,
Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official Public Records,
Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest comer of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
P&Z Commissioner Matthew Hanks made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was requesting more
time to address staff comments.
The vote was 7-0. The Request for a Waiver of Decision Time for Final Plat of
Southlake Section 1 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION
1
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Final Plat of Southlake Section 1, a 98 lot single -family residential
subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being 37.980 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Sec. 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being a
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portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to 518SCR, LTD. By
instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records, Fort Bend County,
Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official Public Records,
Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest corner of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
No action needed due to approval of the Waiver of Decision Time.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
DECISION TIME FOR FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION 2
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner
for approval of a Waiver of Decision on the Final Plat of Southlake Section 2, to allow
for additional time to address staff comments, to wit
Legal Description: Being 19.530 acres of land located in the H. T. & B. R.R. Co.
Survey, Sec. 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being
a portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to 518SCR, LTD. by
instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records, Fort Bend County,
Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official Public Records,
Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest comer of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
Planner 11 Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was requesting more
time to address staff comments.
The vote was 7-0. The Request for a Waiver of Decision Time for Final Plat of
Southlake Section 2 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION
2
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Final Plat of Southlake Section 2, a 69 lot single-family residential
subdivision, to wit
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Legal Description: Being 19.530 acres of land located in the H. T. & B. R.R. Co.
Survey, Sec. 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being
a portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to 518SCR, LTD. by
instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records, Fort Bend County,
Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official Public Records,
Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest comer of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
No action needed due to approval of the Waiver of Decision Time
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
DECISION TIME FOR FINAL PLAT OF SHELTON RIDGE-HANNOVER HEIGHTS
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner
for approval of a Waiver of Decision on the Final Plat of Shelton Ridge -Hannover
Heights, to allow for additional time to address staff comments, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 3.499 acres of land located in the H. T. & B.
R.R. Co. Survey, Sec. 84, Abstract Number 767, City of Peadand, Fort Bend County,
Texas, being a portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to
518SCR, LTD. by instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records,
Fort Bend County, Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official
Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest comer of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Ginger McFadden seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant was requesting more
time to address staff comments.
The vote was 7-0. The Request for a Waiver of Decision Time for Final Plat of Shelton
Ridge -Hannover Heights was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHELTON RIDGE-
HANNOVER HEIGHTS
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Final Plat of Shelton Ridge — Hannover Heights, a 3.499 acre street
dedication located within the Shadow Creek Ranch Subdivision, to wit
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Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 3.499 acres of land located in the H. T. & B.
R.R. Co. Survey, Sec. 84, Abstract Number 767, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County,
Texas, being a portion of that certain called 315.292 acre tract of land conveyed to
518SCR, LTD. by instrument of record in File No. 2011089118, Official Public Records,
Fort Bend County, Texas (F.B.C.O.P.R.) and in Document No. 2011036869, Official
Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas (B.C.O.P.R.).
General Location: A half mile west of the southwest comer of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
No action needed due to approval of the Waiver of Decision Time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — Commissioner West inquired about a future
workshop regarding Scenic City, and City Planner Ellis stated a workshop would
be set up in January. Chairperson Fuertes inquired about adding thoughts for
the next UDC update, and City Planner Ellis asked the Commissioners to email
him with any comments.
2. Zoning Update — City Planner Ellis reported on the past cases.
3. An Annual P&Z Survey will be sent to the Commission in 2013.
4. No P&Z Regular Meeting or JPH, December 17, 2012
5. Next P&Z Meeting, January 7, 2013
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:55 p.m
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Ju wn, CUfte Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 7th day of January 2013, A.D
4evLlce Chai person Linda Cowles
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