2013-04-01 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 1,
2013, AT 6:00 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Linda Cowles called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with the
following present:
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Linda Cowles
P&Z Commissioner Neil West
P&Z Commissioner Matthew Hanks
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
Also in attendance were: Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao,
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge, Planner II Ian Clowes, Assistant City Attorney
Nghiem Doan, Assistant City Engineer Richard Mancilla, and Administrative Clerk
Debbie Cody.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHERN
TRAILS SECTION THIRTEEN
A request by Christy Smidt of Kerry Gilberts and Associates, applicant, on behalf of CL
Ashton Woods, LP, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Southern Trails Section
13, a 36 lot single-family residential subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being 8.1 acres of land out of the H.T. & B. R.R. Company Survey,
Sec. 80, A-564, City of Pearland, Brazoria County Texas, also being out of Allison -Richey
Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 98 B.C.P.R.
General Location: Approximately 500' south of the southeast corner of the intersection of
Kingsley and Walnut Place Ln
Planner II Ian Clowes stated that the Planned Unit Development (PUD) of this subdivision
was approved on February 23, 2004 and the item being presented is Section Thirteen of
that PUD, which is the southernmost section. There were no outstanding items that staff
asked as a condition of approval.
Motion was made by Commissioner Daniel Tunstall to approve the aforementioned item
and it was seconded by Commissioner Matthew Hanks.
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The vote was 5-0 approving the preliminary plat of Southern Trails Section Thirteen.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE
SECTION THREE
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Southlake Section Three, a 41 lot single-family
residential subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: A subdivision of 14.485 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: Approximately three quarters of a mile south of the intersection of
Broadway and Shelton Ridge Lane.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daniel Tunstall to approve and seconded by
Commissioner Mary Starr.
Planner II Ian Clowes presented the staff report explaining that this is part of the
Shadow Creek addendum which was approved in 2006 and is comprised of
approximately 453 acres of which 300 or so are Southlake. One of the conditions of
approval is that a portion of the trail system, which is required for this section, be
completed or a bond in place prior to submittal of final plat. The second condition is
finalization and recordation of the plat for Shelton Ridge Lane Phase 2 prior to
submission of final plat. There was a request to have the trail system moved in order to
eliminate need for a bridge. Commissioner Tunstall expressed concern having not seen
the Shadow Creek Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) and was not comfortable
ruling on a plat within that PUD without having confirmation of its requirements.
Questions ensued regarding the width of the lots and also easement in relation to the
trail on the west side of the property. Warren Escovy of LJA Engineering was present
and answered various questions posed by the Commission. Community Development
Director Lata Krishnarao explained that the staff was comfortable with the intent of the
applicant to replace the amenity, that being the trail, and just change the location, still
providing the connectivity. She further explained that had this been a major amendment
to the PUD, the staff would have brought back the Master Plat to the Commission. The
criteria used to determine the level of the change was asking what amenities were
required, what would be the purpose of the amenity and does the change meet that
intent. By increasing the length of the trail and just changing the location, the staff felt
the intention was justified. She emphasized that if the Commission thought this was a
major change, the staff could bring back the Master Plat before the Commission.
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April 1, 2013
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The motion was amended as an approval upon meeting the aforementioned conditions
expressed by staff. Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion and it was seconded by
Commissioner Matthew Hanks.
The vote was 4-1 approving the preliminary plat of Southlake Section Three with the
dissenting vote from Commissioner Daniel Tunstall.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE
SECTION FOUR
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Southlake Section Four, a 52 lot single-family
residential subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: A subdivision of 13.177 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: Approximately three quarters of a mile south of the intersection of
Broadway and Shelton Ridge Lane.
A motion was made by Commissioner Matthew Hanks to approve with the conditions
indicated by staff of the preliminary plat of Southlake Section Four and seconded by
Commissioner Mary Starr.
Planner II Ian Clowes presented the staff report, illustrating the maps of future land use.
He indicated the plat did meet all requirements however there were two conditions for
approval, that being:
1. Prior to submittal of a final plat, the plat of Shelton Ridge Lane Phase 2 must be
finalized and recorded.
2. Required trail for this section must be completed or a bond be put in place prior
to submittal of final plat.
There were questions from Vice -Chairperson Linda Cowles regarding Reserve A and
Reserve B and open space. Warren Escovy from LJA Engineering explained that it is
restricted to drainage on the north end of Reserve B and the south end of Reserve A.
He stated there would also be some open space.
Vice -Chairperson Cowles called for a vote. The vote was 4-1 for approval with the
dissenting vote from Commissioner Daniel Tunstall.
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April 1, 2013
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report – Commissioner Daniel Tunstall mentioned a
discussion with Chairperson Henry Fuertes regarding getting a copy of the Shadow
Creek Ranch Planned Development (PD) and it was determined that the electronic
file would be sent to the entire Commission. Commissioner Tunstall asked if we had
a current status of Shadow Creek Ranch build -outs as far as number of dwellings
completed. Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated that we
could get those numbers for him.
2. Next P&Z Workshop (Cluster Development) – May 6, 2013 – Community
Development Director Krishnarao explained that the intent of the workshop would be
to finalize the draft cluster plan.
3. APA National Conference – Vice -Chairperson Cowles questioned whether there
would be a quorum for April 15th meeting since 3 commissioners would be at this
conference and Planner II Clowes highlighted the items that would be on the
upcoming Joint Public Hearing on April 15t , that being two zone changes and two
Conditional Use Permits.
4. Next JPH/P&Z Regular Meeting – April 15, 2013 – Administrative Clerk Debbie Cody
mentioned that the Commission had been polled as to who would attend this
meeting to confirm if there would be a quorum and the four remaining
commissioners (those not attending the National Conference) responded
affirmatively.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Linda Cowles adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:52 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
bbie Cody, Admini ' e Clerk
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 15th day of
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April 1, 2013
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