2014-03-03 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, MARCH
3, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM with the
following in attendance:
Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice Chairperson Mary Starr
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles
P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
Also in attendance were Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, Interim City Planner
Johnna Matthews, Associate Planner Ian Clowes, Assistant City Engineer Richard
Mancilla and Office Supervisor Judy Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Linda Cowles, and seconded by Vice -
Chairperson Mary Starr for the approval of the Minutes of January 6, 2014 P&Z Regular
Meeting. The vote was 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RIVERSTONE
FALLS DRIVE STREET DEDICATION
A request by Warren Escovy of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Meritage
Homes of Texas, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Falls Drive, a
11.165 acre street dedication located within the Riverstone Ranch Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 11.165 acres of land located in T.J. Green
Survey, Abstract Number 290, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas, also being a part of
lots 10, 11, 19, 20, 29, 30, 42, and 43, of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company
Subdivision, Section "G", a subdivision of record in Volume 4, Page 48, map records of
Harris County, Texas.
General Location: 1900 Block of Riverstone Ranch Dr.
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Vice -Chairperson Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Linda
Cowles seconded the motion.
Commissioner Derrick Reed arrived 6:35 p.m.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items and staff recommended approval.
The vote was 7-0. Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Falls Drive Street Dedication.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDWARD
BAY DRIVE STREET DEDICATION
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of 518 SCR,
LTD, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Windward Bay, a 2.043 acre street
dedication located within the Southlake Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 2.043 acres of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 84, Abstract 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas and the
H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 84, Abstract 767, City of Pearland, Fort Bend
County, Texas.
General Location: A quarter mile south of the intersection of Broadway and Southlake
Blvd, west of Southlake Blvd.
Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion to approve, and Vice -Chairperson
Mary Starr seconded the motion.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there was one concern with
regards to the canal being abandoned but will be followed up with the final plat. There
were no outstanding items and staff recommended approval.
The vote was 7-0. The Preliminary Plat of Windward Bay Drive Street Dedication was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EMERALD
CROSSING DRIVE STREET DEDICATION
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of 518 SCR,
LTD, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Emerald Crossing, a 0.550 acre street
dedication located within the Southlake Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 0.550 acres of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 84, Abstract 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
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General Location: A half a mile south of the intersection of Broadway and Southlake
Blvd, east of Southlake Blvd.
Vice -Chairperson Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items and staff recommended approval.
The vote was 7-0. The Preliminary Plat of Emerald Crossing Drive Street Dedication
was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SPICEWOOD
PINE LANE STREET DEDICATION
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of 518 SCR,
LTD, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Spicewood Pine Lane, a 0.622 acre
street dedication located within the Southlake Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 0.622 acres of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 84, Abstract 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: Three quarters of a mile south of the intersection of Broadway and
Southlake Blvd, east of Southlake Blvd.
Commissioner Linda McLane made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Linda
Cowles seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items and staff recommended approval.
The vote was 7-0. The Preliminary Plat of Spicewood Pine Lane Street Dedication was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE
SECTION 5
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of 518 SCR,
LTD, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Southlake Section 5, a 61.889 acre
single-family residential subdivision with 77 lots within the Southlake Subdivision, to wit
Legal Description: A subdivision of 61.889 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
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General Location: Approximately half of a mile south of the intersection of Broadway
and Southlake Blvd.
Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Linda
Cowles seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating the Fire Marshal had
concerns with the connection points, but this issue had been addressed and all
corrections made. Staff recommended approval.
The vote was 7-0. The Preliminary Plat of Southlake Section 5 was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
stated she attended her new commissioner orientation provided by
Interim City Planner Johnna Matthews.
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan stated, per legal, the
commissioners were not to go to the Mindmixer site and post
comments as this could constitute a quorum. Council has been
notified of the same. He reminded the commission to not reply to an
"all" email.
2. National APA Conference, April 26-30, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia —
Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated he would not be able to attend.
Vice -Chairperson Mary Starr stated she might be interested in
attending.
3. Zoning Update — Interim City Planner Johnna Matthews spoke of the
CUP on O'Day and how staff was still waiting to meet with the
applicant. Chairperson Henry Fuertes spoke of possibly a Strategic
Workforce Advocacy Team meet with the applicant and work with
them.
4. Next P&Z/JPH Meeting March 17, 2014- Interim City Planner Johnna
Matthews stated the next meeting would have approximately 8-10
plats, and 3 zoning items. Commissioner Elizabeth McLane stated she
may not be available to attend the next meeting.
5. Comprehensive Plan Update — Commissioner Linda Cowles stated she
has been impressed with the consultant and how the Advisory
Committee meetings have progressed. The next CPAC meeting would
be on March 19, 2014. Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated it might be
difficult for him to attend, and Commissioner Elizabeth McLane stated
she would be interested.
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ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 7:02 PM.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
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J dy Bro n, Office Supervisor
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 17th day of
March 2014, A.D.
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