2014-06-02 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS,
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 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 June 2, 2014 to
order at 6:34 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion to postpone the Minutes of the May
19, 2014 P&Z Regular Meeting, and P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane seconded.
Details will be added and minutes will be resubmitted at the next meeting.
The vote was 7-0 to postpone the minutes of May 19, 2014.
EXCUSED ABSENCE
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to excuse the absence of P&Z
Vice -Chairperson Mary Starr at the May 19, 2014 P&Z Regular meeting, and P&Z
Commissioner Ginger McFadden seconded.
The vote was 7-0 and the absence was excused.
OLD BUSINESS
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,
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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
Planning & Zoning Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve, and P&Z
Vice Chairperson Mary Starr seconded.
City Planner Johnna Matthews provided a summary of the outcome of the May 19, 2014
regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She stated that the item was
tabled in order to give the applicant an opportunity to meet with CenterPoint about
relocating overhead utility lines and to give the applicant an opportunity to meet with
staff regarding enhanced open space and codifying amenities. City Planner Johnna
Matthews stated that it was staffs understanding that the applicant was not proposing
any changes and would like for the Planning & Zoning Commission to take action on the
item as is. City Planner Johnna Matthews provided the Planning & Zoning Commission
with an email from the applicant which was sent late May 30, 2014, that staff has not
had the opportunity to review.
The applicant, Alan Mueller stated that he was not proposing to make any changes and
asked for a decision, as they are under contract for the property. Mr. Mueller also stated
that the original PD only provided parks but they were proposing both a park and an
amenitized detention area and improvements worth over $230,000 dollars.
Discussion ensued regarding staff's recommendation regarding enhanced open space
and amenitized detention.
The vote was 7-0. Zone Change No. 2014-5Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION & 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
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(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
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
City Planner Johnna Matthews stated that the applicant requested Application No.
2014-04 be postponed.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM 2015 — 2019
P&Z Vice Chairperson Mary Starr made the motion to approve, and P&Z Commissioner
Elizabeth McLane seconded.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes inquired about some of the items that have not been
addressed from the 2007 bond vote. He wanted to know if the City had to build what
was voted on and if a time limit could be put on items that passed the vote. City
Attorney Nghiem Doan said the time limit would be a policy item. Director of
Engineering & Capital Projects Trent Epperson stated the city did not have to build what
was voted on and that the budget would be followed. P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
also mentioned that repairs might not be necessary nor would new libraries due to the
new technology. Trent Epperson stated only the needs that needed to be met would be.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes will send Director of Community Development Director
Lata Krishnarao the following list of items that the P&Z Commission would like to see
added to the CIP. Director Lata Krishnarao stated that all comments needed to address
only things that were talked about at this meeting.
1. Complete Streets
2. Amenitized Detention
3. West Mary's Creek & Environmental Center Amenitized Detention Ponds
4. JHEC WW1 502 in CIP
There was brief discussion with regards to a recommendation to move forward with
Bailey Rd & 101 widening. Also discussed sound wall, annexation completion and date.
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Director Lata Krishnarao stated we would
There was other discussion about McHard
repairs, the Recycle Center having grant
Detention site.
need about 6 months for the annexation.
Rd being moved to the top of the list for
money to start a trail and The Hickory
The vote was 7-0. Five Year Capital Improvement Program 2015-2019 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 4
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on
behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of
Enclave at Highland Glen Section 4, a 37 lot subdivision on 25.9 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of land containing 25.9 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 Harbor
Ridge Ln.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report. There were no outstanding items.
P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion for approval, and P&Z Vice
Chairperson Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 7-0. Preliminary Plat of Highland Glen Section 4 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENCLAVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 5
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant; on
behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of
Enclave at Highland Glen Section 5, a 55 lot subdivision on 12.9 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of land containing 12.9 acres of land out of the
Thomas J. Green Survey, A-290, City of Pearland Texas, County of Brazoria, Texas.
General Location: located at the intersection of Baywater Creek Ln. and Cedar Ridge
Ln.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report. There were no outstanding items.
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion for approval, and P&Z
Commissioner Daniel Tunstall seconded.
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The vote was 7-0. Preliminary Plat of Enclave at Highland Glen Section 5 was
approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF PRESERVE AT
HIGHLAND GLEN SECTION 3
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering, applicant; on behalf of Bruce Craig of
Beazer Homes, owner; for approval of a Final Plat of Preserve at Highland Glen Section
3, a 15 lot residential subdivision on 25.38 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 25.381 acres of land situated in the Derril H.M.
Hunter Survey, Abstract 36, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located a half mile northeast of the intersection of Hughes
Road and Pearland Parkway.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report. He stated that the park fees needed
to be paid before recordation. Staff recommended approval.
P&Z Commissioner Daniel Tunstall made the motion for approval, and P&Z
Commissioner Elizabeth McLane seconded.
The vote was 7-0. The Final Plat of Preserve at Highland Glen Section 3 was approved
with the following condition; (1) Park fees paid prior to recordation.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SHADOW CREEK
RANCH SF - 56
A request by Rene Rodriguez, from LJA, applicant, on behalf of 741 SCR, LTD, owner,
for approval of a Final Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch - SF 56, a 61 lot residential
subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 15.913 acres of land situated in the S.G.
Haynie Survey, Abstract 620, City of Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas also being a
replat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF -56F, recorded under F.N. 20060295, F.B.C.O.P.R.
General Location: Generally located at the southwest corner of Windward Bay Dr. and
Arcadia Bay Dr.
Associate Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report. There were no outstanding items.
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P&Z Commissioner Derrick Reed made the motion for approval, P&Z Vice Chairperson
Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 7-0. The Final Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF -56 was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — MASSEY LAKE ESTATES CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A request by Kevin Cole, applicant, on behalf of Tin Dinh, owner, for approval of a
Cluster Plan on a 40 acre tract of land for a single-family residential subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: All of that certain 40 acre tract of land located in the H. T. & B. R. R.
Company Survey, Abstract No. 547, Volume 2, Page 51 of the Plat Records of Brazoria
County, Texas.
General Location: Generally located north of Bailey Road, between Manvel Road and
Charles Avenue
Planner Lauren (Stanley) Fehr read the staff report. Discussion ensued with regards to
the surroundings of the pond and fencing of the property. City Planner Johnna
Matthews thanked the applicant for working with staff.
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden made the motion for approval, P&Z Vice
Chairperson Elizabeth McLane seconded.
The vote was 7-0. Massey Lake Estates Cluster Development Plan was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report — P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden stated
she took some pictures on vacation of Children's, Art, and Nature Parks. She will
forward to Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao. Discussion
ensued about other parks and park features.
2. Zoning Update — City Planner Johnna Matthews discussed the status of zone
changes and CUP's.
3. Comprehensive Plan Update — Director of Community Development Lata
Krishnarao stated that the consultant was following up with the reports.
4. Next JPH/P&Z Meeting June 16, 2014 — City Planner Johnna Matthews stated
there would be 4 items along with Modern Green and that we were waiting for a
withdraw on the O'Day property.
ADJOURNMENT
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P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
These minutes were respectfully submitt by:
Jennifer T tum, Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 16Th day of June 2014, A.D.
enry Fuertes, Chairperson
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