2014-08-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014, AT 6:30
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:36 p.m.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Member Elizabeth McLane
P&Z Member Derrick Reed
P&Z Member Linda Cowles
P&Z Member Ginger McFadden
P&Z Member Mary Starr
Also in attendance were City Planner Johnna Matthews, Senior Planner Ian Clowes,
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan and Office Assistant Jennifer Tatum.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approve the Minutes of the August 4, 2014, p.m. P&Z Regular Meeting, held at 6:30
p.m.
Excuse the Absence of Ginger McFadden from the August 4, 2014 P&Z Regular
meeting.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RIVERSTONE
RANCH SECTION 3
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering Inc., applicant, on behalf of Meritage
Homes of Texas, LLC, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Ranch at
Clear Creek Section 3, a 77 lot single-family residential subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 19.979 acres of land situated in the T.J. Green
Survey, Abstract 290, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas also being a part of lots 70,
71, 72, 73, 74, 87, 88, 89, 90, and 91 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.
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General Location: Southeast of Riverstone Ranch Drive, south of the City of Houston
ETJ border, Pearland, TX.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RIVERSTONE
RANCH SECTION 4
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering Inc., applicant, on behalf of Meritage
Homes of Texas, LLC, owner, for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Riverstone Ranch at
Clear Creek Section 4, a 55 lot single-family residential subdivision, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 34.2 acres of land situated in the T.J. Green
Survey, Abstract 290, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas also being a Replat of lots 54,
55, 56, 57, 70-74, and 87-90 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: Southeast of Riverstone Ranch Drive, south of the City of Houston
ETJ border, Pearland, TX.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane seconded.
The vote was 7-0. The Consent Agenda was approved.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Commissioners Activity Report - None
2. Comprehensive Plan Update — Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated staff is
looking to schedule a joint workshop in October. The Comprehensive Plan
update remains on schedule.
3. Postponed Agenda Items — Zone Change Application No. 2014-10Z, Lake
Park PD — City Planner Johnna Matthews stated the revised documents
have been received and are in review.
4. No P&Z Meeting September 1, 2014 — Labor Day Holiday
5. Next JPH/P&Z Meeting September 15, 2014 — 2" d Floor Conference Room
— P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr will not be able to attend the September
15, 2014 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — RIVERSTONE RANCH AT
CLEAR CREEK CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE Kerry Gilberts and Associates applicant, on behalf
of Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, owner, for approval of an amendment to the
Riverstone Ranch at Clear Creek Cluster Development Plan, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of 429.6 acres of land situated in theT.J. Green
Survey, Abstract 290, City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas also being a portion 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: Southeast of Riverstone Ranch Drive, south of the City of Houston
ETJ border.
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion to approve the Riverstone Ranch at
Clear Creek Cluster Development Amendment, and P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles
seconded.
Senior Planner Ian Clowes read the staff report explaining that the subject property was
purchased by a new home developer. The developer would like to clean up portions of
the cluster plan and clarify the types of amenities that will be provided. A revised Cluster
Plan was submitted.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes asked what the staff would be happy with. Senior
Planner Ian Clowes stated that staff was in agreement with the proposed amenities,
trails, and time lines that were submitted. Mr. Clowes also stated that all conditions have
been met.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles asked if this was all of Riverstone Ranch and, if it was
connected to the developed section to the North. Applicant Kerry Gilbert stated that this
is a continuation of Riverstone Ranch but would have different Homeowner
Associations. P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall inquired about the size of each lot
and if they were locked into a certain size. Mr. Clowes stated that the lot size could
change.
The vote was 7-0. The Amendment to Riverstone Ranch at Clear Creek Cluster
Development Amendment was approved.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes recessed the P&Z Regular Meeting at 7:02 p.m.
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes reconvened the P&Z Regular Meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2014-12Z, BAKS BREWERY PD
A request of Brian Allen with Baks Brewery, applicant; on behalf of George Gartner,
owner; for approval of a change in zoning from General Commercial (GC) to a non-
residential Planned Development known as Baks Brewery; on approximately 2.94 acres
of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 2.939 acre tract out of Lots 20, 21 and 22 of the George
W. Jenkins Subdivision, in Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 20, of the Brazoria County, Texas Plat
Records
General Location: Northeast corner of Broadway Street and Shauntel Street,
Pearland, TX
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve Zone Change
Application No. 2014-12Z, and P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
City Planner Johnna Matthews read the staff report stating staff recommends approval
of the request to change the zoning of the site from General Commercial (GC), to a non-
residential PD, allowing a base zone and overlay district of GC, with the addition of the
proposed use, and the following conditions;
1. Provide details within the PD regarding the phasing of improvements,
including the proposed trail system.
2. Revise the Design Standards Deviation Table regarding outdoor activities
with specifics, as opposed to the current statement "Activities including, but
not limited to, a covered seating area for customers".
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles asked what a "growler fill" was. Applicant Brian Allen
stated that it was a large glass container or thermos that would be filled with beer, but
was to be consumed offsite.
Mr. Tunstall stated that this site could be a restaurant/bar with the current zoning and
that the vote was just for the brewing/manufacturing portion of the business. He also
stated that more buffering was being given compared to other businesses around the
area.
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden commented that the building as it sits was great
for a brewery, and that this building was not too close to the daycare.
The vote was 7-0. Zone Change Application No. 2014-12Z was approved with the
following conditions:
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1. Provide details within the PD regarding the phasing of improvements,
including the proposed trail system.
2. Revise the Design Standards Deviation Table regarding outdoor activities
with specifics, as opposed to the current statement "Activities including, but
not limited to, a covered seating area for customers".
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2014-13Z, PEARLAND TOWN CENTER PD AMENDMENT
A request of Alysia Gordon and Teir Allender, applicants; on behalf of Michael Lebovitz,
Executive Vice President of Development and Administration for Pearland Town Center,
LP, owner; for approval of a change in zoning to amend the sign regulations contained
within the Pearland Town Center PUD; on approximately 142.97 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: 142.9664 acres of land out of Pearland Town Center, a subdivision
of 143.6500 acres as recorded under File Number 2007008914 of the Plat Records of
Brazoria County, Texas, and situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract
300, Section 81, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: South Side of Broadway Street, east and west of Kirby Drive, and
west of Business Center Drive, Pearland, Texas
P&Z Commissioner Elizabeth McLane made the motion to approve Zone Change
Application No. 2014-13Z, and P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles seconded.
City Planner Johnna Matthews read the staff report stating that staff recommended
approval with the following conditions:
1. The applicant proposes that all off -premise wall advertising signs are approved
by the owner. City approval, other than the normal permitting will no longer be
required. Staff recommends City approval once, through the permitting process
for all new frames, to ensure public safety and structural integrity of the new
frames. Please clearly indicate this in the PD document.
2. Staff requests that Exhibit B-2 is updated to reflect changes regarding advertising
on the main tower (J) and the two (2) lower towers (Hand C).
3. Staff requests a red -line and an addendum to the master PD document for the
Pearland Town Center.
4. There is a discrepancy regarding the total square footage on Exhibit B-2, with the
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removal of Sign G.
P&Z Commissioner Linda Cowles inquired if any of the signs would be visible from city
streets. Applicant Teir Allender stated the signs would only be visable from within the
Pearland Town Center Development.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall asked if the city would be able to keep the signs
from being lit up or electronic. City Planner Johnna Matthews stated she would have to
look into it this. Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan stated that the applicant would have
to apply for electrical permits if that was the case.
The vote was 7-0. Zone Change Application No. 2014-13Z was approved with the
following conditions:
1. The applicant proposes that all off -premise wall advertising signs are approved
by the owner. City approval, other than the normal permitting process will no
longer be required. Staff recommends City approval once, through the permitting
process for all new frames, to ensure public safety and structural integrity of new
frames. Please clearly indicate this in the PD document.
2. Staff requests that Exhibit B-2 is updated to reflect changes proposed regarding
advertising on the main tower (J) and the two (2) lower towers (H and C).
3. Staff requests a red -line and an addendum to be added to the master PD
document for the Pearland Town Center.
4. There is a discrepancy regarding the total square footage on Exhibit B-2, with the
removal of Sign G.
ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P&Z Regular Meeting at 9:11 p.m.
These minutes were respectfully submitted by:
Jennifer Tatum, Office Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 15th day of September 2014,
A. D.
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Henry Fuertes, Chairperson
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