2013-07-15 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, JULY
15, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M., 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes called the P&Z Regular Meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
with the following present:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Matthew Hanks
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve the Minutes of the July
1, 2013, P&Z Regular Meeting, and P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 5-0, and 1 vote in abstention, from Commissioner McLane. The minutes
of the July 1, 2013 P&Z Regular Meeting were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2013-12Z
A request of Erinn Brown, applicant and owner, for approval of a zone change from the
Single Family Residential (R-2) zone to the Office Professional (OP) zone, on the
following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a tract of land 100 feet X 200 feet out of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, of the H.T. & B. Railway Survey,
Abstract 239, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 4606 Walnut St.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the applicant's intent is for a Law
Office, with staff recommending approval of the zone change.
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P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall stated he was concerned the applicant was not
present for the hearing. P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane concurred. P&Z
Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated that even though the use is not intrusive, the
applicant should be present.
The vote was 6-0 with the P&Z Commission adding that the applicant should have been
present. Zone Change Application No. 2013-12Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2013-13Z
A request of Keith Schoonover of Lennar Homes, applicant for Lennar Homes of Texas,
Inc., owner, for approval of a zone change from the Single Family Residential (R-3)
zone to the General Business (GB) zone, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 2.00 acres of land situated in the C.J. Hall Survey, Abstract
No. 215, in Brazoria County, Texas; being a part of that same tract of land designated
as Tract 8 and described in the deed of Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. recorded in
Brazoria County Clerks File No. 94-009151, Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: Northwest corner of McHard Rd. and Cullen Blvd.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Matthew Hanks made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Elizabeth McLane seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating staff recommends approval of the
zone change.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles inquired briefly about the property being on the hard
corner of McHard and Cullen Blvd, the R -O -W, and making it a nice look on the corner.
The vote was 6-0. Zone Change Application No. 2013-13Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 2013-05
A request of Raymond JJ Zhuo, applicant for Houston Chinese Church, owner, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Church, Temple, or Place of Worship
in the Single Family Residential (R-1) zone, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 5.00 acres out of the G.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, A-304
in Brazoria County, Texas. Being the same land described as 5.00 acres in a warranty
deed from Steven C. Muth to Houston Chinese Church, dated July 5, 2007 and
recorded as document No. 2007039242, official records of Brazoria County, Texas.
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General Location: 2500 Block of Miller Ranch Rd.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Linda Cowles seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating staff recommended approval with the
following condition:
1) The site be developed in accordance with the attached site plan provided by the
applicant.
City Planner Harold Ellis added the possible recommendation that the detention be
allowed in either the front or the back of the property.
There was discussion among the Commission and Staff with records to the future
expansion of Miller Ranch Road, and Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated that it
would eventually be repaved to concrete but no expansion in near future.
Other discussion ensued with regards to the 200 feet radius notification; and
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall inquired if the detention would be wet or dry. Applicant
Raymond JJ Zhuo was present and stated it would be dry detention
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall amended his original motion to approve with the
following conditions, and P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles seconded.
1) The site to be developed in accordance with the attached site plan provided by
the applicant.
2) Allow detention to the front or back of the property with staff and cities approval
The vote was 5-1. Commissioner Elizabeth McLane voted in opposition citing concerns
regarding traffic.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 2013-06
A request of Renea Sartain, applicant for James C. Pace, owner, for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for an Adult Daycare in the Old Townsite Mixed Use
(OT -MU) zone, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being lots 13, 14 and 15, Block E, Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of
Brazoria County, Texas in Volume 29, Page 41 of the Deed Records, Brazoria County,
Texas.
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General Location: 3901 Plum St.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Elizabeth McLane seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating staff recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit.
There was no discussion among the commission and staff.
The vote was 6-0. Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2013-06 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HIGHLAND
CROSSING SECTION 2
A request by Geoff Freeman of Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of
Beazer Homes, owner for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Highland Crossing Section
2, generally located 600 feet northwest from the intersection of McHard Rd. and Old
Alvin Rd. for 46 lots on 14.9 acres, on the following described property, to wit
Legal Description: Being 14.9 acres of land out of the H.T. &B.R.R. Co. Survey, A-233
and D.H.M. Hunter Survey, A-76 City of Pearland. Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Approximately 600 feet northwest from the intersection of McHard
Rd. and Old Alvin Rd.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Mary Starr seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding items and
staff recommended approval.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles inquired how many phases there were and asked to
view a large copy of the plat. Planner II Ian Clowes stated there are four (4) phases and
passed the plat around for commission review. Commissioner Cowles also inquired
about the fencing along the trail on the pipeline easement. Mr. Geoff Freeman, on
behalf of Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates was present and stated there would be
fences, and that the trail would meander along the 60 foot pipeline easement.
The vote was 5-1, with P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall voting in opposition. The
Preliminary Plat of Highland Crossing Section 2 was approved.
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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — REVISED MASTER PLAT OF KIRBY
CROSSING
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant, on behalf of New
Broadway, LTD, owner for approval a Revised Master Plat of Kirby Crossing on 21.871
acres of land, on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 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.
General Location: Southwest corner of Broadway Street and Kirby Drive.
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and P&Z Vice -Chairperson
Matthew Hanks seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the Master plat had previously been
approved and allows for deviations if not significant. The revision is to move the
detention which is not considered a minor deviation. The owner is looking at a larger
retail that would need larger lots, and there was also an issue with the drill site on the
property. Mr. Clowes added there were no outstanding items.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes asked about the detention and drainage easement.
Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge stated there was a private storm center.
The vote was 6-0. The Revised Master Plat of Kirby Crossing was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHELTON RIDGE
LANE PHASE 2
A request by Rene Rodriguez — LJA Engineering, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD,
owner, for approval of a Final Plat of Shelton Ridge Lane Phase 2, a 8.163 acre street
dedication located within the Southlake Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 8.163 acres of land located in the H. T. & B.
R.R. Co. Survey, Sec. 84, Abstract Number 538, 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 corner of Broadway Street and
Kingsley Drive.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Linda Cowles seconded.
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Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding items and
that staff recommended approval.
There was no discussion among the commission and staff.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Shelton Ridge Lane Phase 2 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE
SECTION 3
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 518 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Final 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.
P&Z Vice -Chairperson Matthew Hanks made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding items and
that staff recommended approval.
There was no discussion among the commission and staff.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Southlake Section 3 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE
SECTION 4
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
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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: Approximately three quarters of a mile south of the intersection of
Broadway and Shelton Ridge Lane.
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Linda Cowles seconded.
Planner II Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding items, and
staff recommended approval.
There was no discussion among the commission and staff.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Southlake Section 4 was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — there were no reports.
2. Texas APA Conference — October 2 — 5, 2013 — City Planner Harold Ellis stated
this was to let the commission know of the upcoming conference and to begin
thinking about the date and possible attendance.
3. Next P&Z/JPH Regular Meeting — August 5, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 8:35 p.m.
These Minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Jud rown ice Coordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 5th day of August, 2013, A.D.
He uertes, P&Z dhairperson
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