2014-05-19 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014,
AT 6:30 p.m. IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL - 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the P&Z Regular Meeting at 8:16 p.m.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Member Elizabeth McLane
P&Z Member Derrick Reed
P&Z Member Linda Cowles
P&Z Member Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Member Ginger McFadden
Also in attendance were City Planner Johnna Matthews, Associate Planner Ian Clowes,
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem
Doan, Assistant City Engineer Richard Mancilla and Office Supervisor Judy Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Derrick Reid seconded for the approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2014, p.m. P&Z
Regular Meeting, held at 6:30 p.m.
The vote was 6-0. The Minutes of the April 21, 2014 p.m. P&Z Regular Meeting was
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 2014-04
A request of Chan Patel with Sparkles Express, applicant; on behalf of The Old Place,
Inc., owner; for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for an Auto Wash
(Self Service) within the General Business (GB) zoning district, on approximately 1.10
acres of land on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: A tract or parcel containing 1.1019 acres or 47,999 square feet of
land, out of a called 9.993 acre tract situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. CO. Survey, Abstract
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No. 506, Brazoria County, Texas Conveyed to the Old Place, Inc. as recorded in the
Brazoria County Clerk's File No. 97-001270, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: Approximately 1.1 acres of land included in a larger tract of land
located at the northwest corner of Broadway Street and Hillhouse Road, Pearland,
Texas
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Commissioner Elizabeth McLane seconded.
City Planner Johnna Matthews summarized the staff report stating staff recommends
approval with the following conditions:
1. Adequate screen to be provided to cover vacuum area
2. Landscape plan showing screen and landscaping
Chairperson Henry Fuertes questioned the access easement needing to be 50 feet and
not 30 feet, per the UDC. Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao
concurred that was correct.
Commissioner Linda Cowles discussed the landscape buffer and wants more details on
the plans. Mr. Billy Black, representing the applicant, showed the commission samples
of general plans.
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall inquired if the vacuum area was to be covered and if so
with what. Mr. Black stated fabric awning. Director Krishnarao stated that was not
acceptable and would need to discuss materials with staff.
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made a motion to postpone to the June 2, 2014 P&Z
Regular Meeting in order to review a site plan and landscape plan, and Commissioner
Linda Cowles seconded.
The vote was 6-0. The Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-04 was postponed to June 2,
2014.
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2013-18Z
A request of Gerald Koza, owner/applicant, for approval of a change in zoning from GC,
General Commercial to M-1, Light Industrial on approximately 16.871 acres of land, on
the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Associated Industrial Park, located in the H.T. &
B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 542, Brazoria County, Texas.
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General Location: East side of Main Street and south of McHard Road; 1603 N. Main
Street, Pearland, Texas
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Derrick
Reed seconded.
There was a brief discussion with regards to the site being vacant, and the R-1 Cluster
beside this tract not being affected by this zone change.
The vote was 6-0. Zone Change No. 2013-18Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE AND POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE
APPLICATION NO. 2014-5Z
A request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of Texproj2008, LLC, owner; for approval
of an amendment to three (3) tracts identified as Tracts A, B and C located within the
Province Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for single family homes, on
approximately 24.154 acres of land on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description:
Tract A: A 5.176 -acre tract in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 23, Harris County,
Texas. Said 5.176 -acres is in a 5.732 -acre tract described in a deed to TEXPROJ2008,
L.L.C., as recorded in Clerk's File No. 20070659409 in the Harris County Clerk's Office
Tract B: A 13.361 -acre tract in the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198,
Brazoria County, Texas. Said 13.361 -acres is in a 21.898- acre tract described in a
deed to TEXPROJ2008, L.L.C. as recorded in Clerk's File No. 2007062105 in the
Brazoria County Clerk's Office
Tract C: A 5.617 -acre tract in the Thomas J. Green Survey, Abstract No. 198, Brazoria
County, Texas. Said 5.617- acres is in a 9.805 -acre tract described in a deed to
TEXPROJ2008, LLC, as recorded in Clerk's File No. 2007062105 in the Brazoria
County Clerk's Office
General Location: Northeast of the intersection of Broadway Street and Pearland
Parkway and west of Country Club Drive, Pearland, TX
Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Derrick
Reed seconded.
City Planner Johnna Matthews summarized the staff report stating staff recommended
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denial.
Commissioner Derrick Reed stated he liked the proposed changes. Commissioner
Linda Cowles commented that she disliked the negative comments from Council with
regards to walkable areas.
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall agreed that the power lines need to be underground, and
he was okay with the change to single family. Mr. Tunstall also stated that the market
needed to be reviewed so as not to deny developers what they want to do. Mr. Tunstall
also stated the need for changes to amenity plans in order to see details.
Mr. Paul Grohman stated they want to see underground utilities, but ultimately Center
Point will have the final say on this. There was discussion with regards to utilities.
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to postpone, and Commissioner Daniel
Tunstall seconded in order to review the amenities and open space.
The vote was 5-1. Zone Change No. 2014-05Z was postponed. Chairperson Henry
Fuertes voted in opposition.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF GOLFCREST ESTATES
A request by Chad Gormly of Gormly Surveying, Inc., applicant; on behalf of Howard
Palmer, owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Golfcrest Estates, a 7 lot subdivision on
4.59 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 4.59 acre tract of land, being out of a tract of land as
conveyed to Golfcrest Country Club by deed as recorded in Volume 7259, Page 5,
Deed Records, Harris County, Texas, Situated in the W.D.0 Hall Survey, abstract 23,
Harris County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the 2700 Block of Country Club Drive.
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Golfcrest Estates was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - MASTER PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN
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A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on
behalf of Greg Coleman with Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Master Plat of
Enclave at Highland Glen, a 187 lot single-family subdivision on 74.3 acres of land, to
wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of land containing 74.3 acres of land out of the
Thomas J. Green Survey, A-290, City of Pearland Texas, County of Brazoria, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the intersection of Hughes Rd. and Alexander
Way.
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Linda
Cowles seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Master Plat of Enclave at Highland Glen was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 1
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on
behalf of Greg Coleman with Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat
of Enclave at Highland Glen Section 1, a 20 lot single-family subdivision on 8.2 acres of
land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of land containing 74.3 acres of land out of the
Thomas J. Green Survey, A-290, City of Pearland Texas, County of Brazoria, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the intersection of Hughes Rd. and Alexander
Way
Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Preliminary Plat of Enclave at Highland Glen Section 1 was
approved.
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 2
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; for
Greg Coleman of Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Enclave at
Highland Glen Section 2, a 24 lot subdivision on 13.2 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of land containing 13.2 acres of land out of the
Thomas J. Green Survey, A-290, City of Pearland Texas, County of Brazoria, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the intersection of Hughes Rd. and Alexander
Ridge Lane
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Ginger
McFadden seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Preliminary Plat of Enclave at Highland Glen Section 2 was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 3
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; for
Greg Coleman of Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Enclave at
Highland Glen Section 2, a 24 lot subdivision on 13.2 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of land containing 12.4 acres of land out of the
Thomas J. Green Survey, A-290, City of Pearland Texas, County of Brazoria, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the intersection of Hughes Road and Alexander
Ridge Lane
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Linda
Cowles seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Preliminary Plat of Highland Glen Section 3 was approved.
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEARLAND
LAKES SECTION 2
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; for
Greg Coleman of Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Pearland Lakes Section 2, a 37 lot subdivision on 12.3 acres of land, to wit.-
Legal
it:
Legal Description Being 12.3 acres of land out of the H.T. &B.R.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 85, A-304 City of Pearland. Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the 2500 Block of Silverlake Parkway
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Ginger
McFadden seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Preliminary Plat of Pearland Lakes Section 2 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF LAUREL HEIGHTS AT
SAVANNAH SECTION 4
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Savannah
Development LTD., owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Laurel Heights at Savannah
Section Four, a 38 lot single-family subdivision on 9.1 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 9.1 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey,
Abstract 302, Official Records of said Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the northeast intersection of Linden Creek Lane
and Orchard Hills Lane
Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Ginger
McFadden seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Laurel Heights at Savannah Section 4 was
approved.
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CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF LAUREL HEIGHTS AT
SAVANNAH SECTION 5
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Savannah
Development LTD., owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Laurel Heights at Savannah
Section Five, a 56 lot single-family subdivision on 12.5 acres of land, to wit
Legal Description: Being 12.5 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Survey,
Abstract 302, Official Records of said Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the northeast intersection of Mayfield Creek
Lane and Applewood Crest Lane
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Laurel Heights at Savannah Section 5 was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHERN TRAILS
SECTION 15
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of CL Ashton
Woods, LP, owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Southern Trails Section 15, a 42 lot
single-family residential subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 20.2 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 84 A-538 and Section 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., Brazoria County Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the northwest corner of Kirby Drive and
Magnolia Crossing
Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
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Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Southern Trails Section 15 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHERN TRAILS
SECTION 16
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of CL Ashton
Woods, LP, owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Southern Trails Section 16, a 12 lot
single-family residential subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 3.6 acres of land located in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 84 A-538 and Section 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. Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located at the 12000 Block of Southern Trails Dr.
Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Southern Trails Section 16 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND CROSSING
SECTION 5
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Beazer
Homes, owner; for approval of the Final Plat of Highland Crossing Section 5, generally
located 600 feet northwest from the intersection of McHard Rd. and Old Alvin Rd. for 38
lots on 11.1 acres, on the following described property, Texas.
General Location: Generally located approximately 600 feet northwest from the
intersection of McHard Rd. and Old Alvin Rd.
Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve, and Commissioner Elizabeth
McLane seconded.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report stating there were no outstanding
items with staff recommending approval.
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The vote was 6-0. The Final Plat of Highland Crossing Section 5 was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — no discussion
2. National APA Conference Update —Commissioner Elizabeth McLane
discussed open street concepts, comprehensive plan, and the tour of
Atlanta. Commissioner Derrick Reed discussed the Commissioners
tract on ethics, changing trends in smaller cities, the Commissioners
breakfast and the tour of Atlanta. Commissioner Cowles stated she
has enjoyed the scanned articles and readings that Director Lata
Krishnarao has sent out.
3. Comprehensive Plan Update — Informational workshop will be in July
2014.
4. Next P&Z Meeting June 2, 2014 — Commissioners would like to set up
future workshops to discuss ideas and suggestions as a commission.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 9:59 p.m.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
d Brown, Office Supervisor
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2nd day of June 2014, A.D.
Henry ruertes, Chairperson
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