2014-04-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014, AT 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes called the P&Z Regular Meeting of April 7, 2014 to
order at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion to approve the Minutes of the
March 17, 2014, P&Z Regular Meeting, and P&Z Vice Chairperson Mary Starr
seconded.
The vote was 6-0. The minutes of the March 17, 2014 P&Z Regular Meeting were
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BROADSTONE
SHADOW CREEK
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant; on behalf of CRP/AR Shadow Creek
Owner, L.P., owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Broadstone Shadow Creek, a 1
lot commercial subdivision, generally located at the 12400 Block of Shadow Creek
Parkway, on the following described property, to wit
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 18.876 acres of land situated in the S.G.
Haynie Survey, Abstract 212 and T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Sec. 3, Abstract — 678, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the 12400 Block of Shadow Creek Parkway.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes reported the Preliminary Plat of Broadstone Shadow
Creek was removed from the Agenda.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND CROSSING
SECTION 2
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A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Beazer
Homes Texas L.P., owner; for approval of the Final Plat of Highland Crossing Section 2,
a 46 lot subdivision on 14.9 acres, generally located at the 1400 Block of Old Alvin Rd.,
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: Generally located at 1400 Block of Old Alvin Rd.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Elizabeth McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating Staff recommends approval
of the Final Plat of Highland Crossing Section 2. There were no outstanding comments.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall inquired about roads and infrastructure. Assistant
City Engineer Richard Maniclla stated he would look into this. Deputy City Attorney
Nghiem Doan stated a Subdivision Improvement Agreement was in place. Community
Development Director Lata Krishnarao added that residential permits could not be
issued until infrastructure was completed.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Highland Crossing Section 2 was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014-02Z
A request of Steven Biegel, applicant; on behalf of America Modern Green
Development, LLC., owner; for approval of a zone change from the Waterlights Planned
Development (PD) to the Modern Green -Ivy District PD, on approximately 48.5 acres of
land on the following described property, to wit.-
Legal
it:
Legal Description: That portion of Lot 5 of the subdivision of James Hamilton Survey,
Abstract No. 881, a portion lying within Harris County, Texas and the remainder lying
within Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume
83, Page 342 of the deed records of Harris County, Texas.
General Location: Southwest corner of Spectrum Boulevard and State Highway 288
Community Development Director Lata Krisharao read the staff report stating Staff is
not ready to recommend approval of the proposed application due to three issues that
need to be discussed further.
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Mr. Kevin Cole spoke on behalf of the applicant stating this presentation was more of a
workshop. There was much discussion with regards to the 9 areas of concern:
1. Land Use Breakdown ( referenced chart attached)
2. Residential Typologies (discussed height restrictions)
3. Continuous Care Retirement Community
4. Open Space & Parkland Dedication Calculations
5. Street Network -Public and Private Streets
6. PD Deviations
7. Vertical Mix
8. Codification of Design Standards
9. Open Space Examples
Mr. Jack Parker of Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP presented a power point detailing
items 2-9 as referenced above.
Community Development Director Lata Krishnarao concluded Staff wrap-up stating
more work was needed on the Land use breakdown and residential typology, before the
PD could be approved. The applicant also needs to work on definitions and elements of
Continuous Care Retirement Community, land use, and units, etc. Staff also stated that
a revised PD would be required from the applicant and future meetings would be
scheduled based on that.
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to postpone Zone Change 2014-02Z
indefinitely and P&Z Vice -Chair person Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 6-0. P&Z
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report- Chair Person Fuertes commented on
Austin TX and their development.
2. Zoning Update- Interim City Planner Johnna Matthews commented on
zoning updates.
3. National APA Conference, April 26-30, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia -
Community Director Lata Krishnarao encouraged mobile tours.
4. Comprehensive Plan Update- Community Director Lata Krishnarao
stated there would be one more CPAC meeting in May.
5. Next P&Z/JPH Meeting April 21, 2014- Next JPH would consist of 2 PD
amendments.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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'T E X
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer Tatum, Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 21 St day of April 2014,
I:
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erten, Chairperson