2015-08-17 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015,
AT 6:30 P.M., HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at
9:08 P.M.
In attendance were:
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan
P&Z Commissioner Troy Pradia
P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg
Also present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Director of Community
Development Lata Krishnarao, City Planner Frankie Legaux, Senior Planner Ian
Clowes, Associate Planner Vince Hustead, Assistant City Engineer Richard Mancilla,
and Office Assistant Jennifer Tatum.
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND EXCUSE
OF ABSENCE
Approve the Minutes of the August 3, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting, held at 6:00 p.m.
Excuse the absence of P&Z commissioners Thomas Duncan, Daniel Tunstall, and
Derrell Isenburg from the August 3, 2015 meeting.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SAVANNAH
PARKWAY & LAUREL HEIGHTS DRIVE STREET DEDIC.
A request by Geoff Freeman of BGE / Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, applicant; on
behalf of Mark Janik, Savannah Development, Ltd.; for approval of a Preliminary Plat of
Savannah Parkway & Laurel Heights Drive Street Dedication, a non-residential
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subdivision of 3 reserves on approximately 24.5 acres of land within the Savannah
Development on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 24.5 acres of land containing three reserves (20.59 acres) in
one block out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, A-302 & A.C.H. & B. Survey, A-403,
Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: Approximately 600 feet north of County Road 58 at the end of
Savannah Parkway.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION
9
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering Inc., applicant; on behalf of Taylor
Gunn of 518SCR Ltd.; for approval of a Final Plat of Southlake Section 9, a single family
subdivision of 53 lots and 4 reserves on approximately 19.895 acres of land located
within the Shadow Creek Ranch PUD, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 19.895 acres of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R.
Co. Survey, Section 84, Abstract Number 538, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas, and the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 84, Abstract Number 767, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: The Northwest corner of Windward Bay Drive and Southlake
Boulevard.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHLAKE SECTION
10
A request by Rene Rodriguez of LJA Engineering Inc., applicant; on behalf of Taylor
Gunn of 518SCR Ltd.; for approval of a Final Plat of Southlake Section 10, a single
family subdivision of 38 lots and 6 reserves on approximately 12.674 acres of land
within the Shadow Creek Ranch PUD, to wit:
Legal Description: A subdivision of 12.674 acres of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R.
Co. Survey, Section 84, Abstract Number 767, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas.
General Location: The north side of Windward Bay Drive about 750 feet west of
Southlake Boulevard.
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P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve the consent agenda,
and P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr seconded the motion.
The vote was 7 to 0. The Consent agenda was approved.
MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2015-06Z
A request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of Melinda Rosinksi (RPMC, LLC)
owners; for approval of a change in zoning from the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning district to the General Business (GB) zoning district; on approximately 5.4 acres
of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 5.4 acre of land in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 80
(AKA) the J.S. Talmage Survey, abstract 564, and being out of and a part of Lot A, of
the Minor Plat of Ridge Rock Commercial Site No. 1, a Subdivision in Brazoria County,
Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Document No. 2009028465 of
the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: The property is located on the south side of Broadway and East of
Alvin High School Entry Road, Pearland, TX
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes read a brief statement going over the request. There
was no discussion between staff and the Commission.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall stated the church down the street applied for a
zone change and was denied. P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated the church was
adjacent to residential and that was the cause for denial. Discussion ensued concerning
detention and holding the developer liable to produce what is presented.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve Zone Change 2015-
06Z, P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 7-0. Zone Change 2015-06Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2015-07Z
A request of C. Davis Wilson (Architect), applicant; on behalf of Ybarra Investments,
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Inc., owners; for approval of a change in zoning from the Single -Family Residential - 1
(R-1) zoning district to the Neighborhood Services (NS) zoning district; on
approximately 1.698 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Being 1.698 acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall League, Abstract
No. 70, within the City Limits of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being all of Lots 1
and 2 in block 4 of Creekview Subdivision No. 2 recorded in Volume 7, Page 47 and 48
of the Plat Records of Brazoria County; and lots 3, and 4, in block 2 of Creekview
Subdivision, recorded in Volume 6, page 205, amended plat recorded in Volume 7,
page 5, Public Records, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: The property is located South of Broadway Street and East of East
Circle Drive and West of West Circle Drive Pearland, TX
This request was not heard or voted on due to signs not being posted on the subject
property.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.
2015-05Z
A request of Alan Mueller, applicant; on behalf of The Felton M. and Mary C. Baker
Revocable Trust, owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the General
Commercial (GC) and Office and Professional (OP) zoning district, to a Planned
Development known as Baker's Landing; on approximately 79.94 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: All of that certain 79.94 acres of land, located in the A.C.H. & B.
Survey, Section 1, A-147 and in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey 11, A-239, Brazoria
County, Texas, out of the tracts of land described as Lots A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L,
M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V", and 2.011 acres in the deed from Felton M. Baker and
wife, Mary C. Baker to the Felton M. and Mary C. Baker Revocable Trust, recorded
under Document Number 2005011939, of the Official Records of Brazoria County,
Texas
General Location: Between Main Street to the west and Old Alvin Road to the east,
and south of Walnut Street, Pearland, TX.
There was no presentation from staff. P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall stated he
was concerned about open space and not having room for a ball park. Mr. Tunstall
stated ball parks, play parks, and open play areas kept the kids out of the street.
Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao stated there were 3 types of open
space, 20% open space, parkland dedication, and townhome requirements. P&Z
Commissioner Troy Pradia inquired about what amenities would be around the pond.
Alan Mueller stated a walking trail, fishing pier, covered pavilion, playground, and
benches. Mr. Pradia inquired how many people the pavilion would accommodate.
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Jonathan Woodruff with DR Horton stated about 20. Mr. Tunstall stated the detention
need to be useable. P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated a workshop on detention
needed to be held.
P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall made the motion to approve Zone Change
Application 2015-05Z, P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr seconded.
The vote was 5-2 with Ginger McFadden and Daniel Tunstall in opposition. Zone
Change Application No. 2015-05Z was approved.
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTION
A request of the City of Pearland; for approval of the 2015 City of Pearland
Comprehensive Plan.
Legal Description: N/A
General Location: N/A
There was not a staff presentation. P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes stated this was a
learning experience and very interesting. Gary Mitchell with Kendig Keast stated the
Comprehensive Plan would help tie up loose ends.
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion to approve Zone Change Application
2015-05Z, P&Z Vice Chairperson Daniel Tunstall seconded.
The vote was 7-0. Comprehensive Plan Adoption was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioners Activity Report — Daniel Tunstall stated he went to Charlotte North
Carolina and the road from the airport to the hotel was free of businesses. Mr. Tunstall
stated everything was set way back from the road.
Bailey Road Annexation Update — Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao
stated there was a good turnout for the open house and people were vocal. Ms.
Krishnarao stated this was set to move on to Council.
Next P&Z Meeting, September 21, 2015 — Senior Planner Ian Clowes stated this and
the September 28th JPH meeting may be combined.
Next JPH Meeting, September 28, 2015
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ADJOURNMENT
P&Z Chairperson Henry Fuertes adjourned the P& Regular meeting at 9:56 M.
These minutes were respectfully submitt6i by: \� 1
Jennifer Tatum, Office Assista
Minutes approved as submitted and/or correct d on this 21st d of September 2015,
A. D.
Hen Fuerte , Chairperson
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