2016-01-04 CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES' MINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON
JANUARY 4, 2016 AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Reid opened a series of public hearings at 6:30 p.m
The following were present
Council Member Tony Carbone
P&Z Acting Chairperson Daniel Tunstall
Council Member Greg Hill
P&Z Commissioner Ginger McFadden
Council Member Keith Ordeneaux
P&Z Commissioner Mary Starr
Council Member Derrick Reed
P&Z Commissioner David Selsky
Council Member Gary Moore
P&Z Commissioner Derrell Isenberg
P&Z Commissioner Thomas Duncan
Also present were Director of Community Development Lata Krishnarao, City Planner
Frankie Legaux, Senior Planner Ian Clowes, Associate Planner Vince Hustead, City
' Engineer Sue Polka, Assistant City Engineer Richard Mancilla, Deputy City Attorney
Lawrence Provins and Office Assistant Alma Gonzales.
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-13Z @
6:30 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
P&Z Acting Chairperson Daniel Tunstall read the request for Zone Change Application No.
2015-13Z
Zone Change Application No. 2015-13Z
A request of Stream Reality c/o Greg Patch, LJA Engineering Inc., applicant; on behalf of
The Settegast Family c/o Beeman Strong & Co., Inc., owner; for approval of a change in
zoning from the Single Family Residential -2 (R-2) zoning district, to a Planned Development
known as The Center at Pearland Parkway; on approximately 13.2572 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: A Tract or Parcel containing 13.2572 acres of land being the residue of
a called 118.755 acre tract of land as conveyed to Marion E. Settegast Jr. ET AL as
recorded in Volume 1421, Page 25 of the Brazoria County Deed Records, Being situated
' in the Thomas J. Green Survey, abstract No. 198, Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: The 2600 Block of Pearland Parkway, Pearland, TX
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND CASE SUMMARY
City Planner Frankie Legeaux read a brief statement regarding the zone change and
explained the addendum to the existing development with a site layout showing the strip
centers enhanced entry ways and concrete/brick pavers along with the facade, tree,
masonry and drainage requirements. It will be pedestrian friendly. Staff recommends
approval with these conditions.
Greg Patch with LJA Engineering discussed the quality and intent of the project. He ,
explained the pedestrian access, restaurant use, enhanced front end of the expansion and
he would be available to answer any questions.
There was no staff wrap up.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Jerry Tisdale who resides at 2902 Tower Bridge Ct. was concerned about apartment homes
being constructed on that property and wondered if a privacy wall would be built.
Councilmember Greg Hill stated that regarding the west/east walkways and trees and the
buffering certainty in comparison from Phase I to Phase II. His question included if a
playground will be placed in Phase II as well. Greg Patch with LJA and Mr. Ralph with
Stream Realty answered both walkways and landscaping will be similar to the original
Phase I site plan which will include pavers and concrete sidewalks. Mr.Ralph added that
Phase II will have a plaza area which will be equivalent to a playground. Councilmember
Greg Hill applauded the development and "will hold them to it". Councilmember Tony
Carbone asked about the signage and if apartment homes were going to be constructed.
Mr. Ralph answered that signage would be similar to Phase I and no apartment homes were
being constructed. Community Development Director, Lata Krishnarao informed that a
detailed landscape plan with more buffering information had been requested by staff. ,
Councilmember Derrick Reed asked about the trees and buffering requirement behind the
buildings. Ralph informed him buffering will be over 100ft. Ms. Krishnarac explained the
buffering requirements in more detail. Mayor Tom Reid commented he would like to see
more trees in Phase II and feels the present parking lot seems bare. Mr. Ralph reassures
him that Phase II will have many trees.
There were no comments from the P&Z Commission
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-13Z
at 7:05 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
Mayor Tom Reid opened the public hearing for Zone Change Application No. 2015-15Z
@ 7:05 p.m.
P&Z Acting Chairperson Daniel Tunstall read the purpose of the hearing into the record.
Zone Change Application No. 2015-15Z
A request by Kent Marsh, Marsh Darcy Partners, applicant; on behalf Marilyn Bullard, '
owner; for approval of a change in zoning from the Single Family Residential -1 (R-1) zoning
district, to a Planned Development known as Midtown at Magnolia; on approximately 11.759
acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: All that certain 11.759 acres out of Section 16, H.T. & B.R.R., Abstract
No. 546, Peadand, Brazoria County, Texas and being a portion of that certain tract
described in a deed dated 04-11-2002 from Edwin Hunter Harris, at. ux. to Marilyn Louise
Bullard as filed in the Official Records of Brazoda County at Clerk's File No. 02-017799 and
a portion of that certain tract as described in a deed dated 12-17-1997 from Edwin Hunter
Harris, Sr. to Marilyn Louise Bullard as filed in the Official Records of Brazoria County at
' Clerk's File No. 97-044957.
General Location: Southeast corner of Magnolia Road and Manvel Road (FM 1128),
Pearland, TX.
City Planner Frankie Legeaux briefly read summary of request. A site and zone map was
made available with an explanation of the Major Retail Node requirements. The proposed
site layout was shown with options which offered buffers between the detention facility and
the residential areas. The proposed townhome area will be screened and buffered with a
masonry fence and landscape.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST
Alan Muellar, Representative for the property owners and developer informed that the TIA
had indicated the project would be feasible for Magnolia west bound entry and will include
some flexibility of Track 1 and 2 on layout. Mr. Muellar was available for any questions.
Councilmember Gary Moore commented that it'll be a good project if it all pans out.
Councilmember Tony Carbone wanted to know if flexibility can be added to this document
and looks forward to the project. Community Development Director, Lata Krishnarao said it
could be added and Mr. Muellar agreed. Councilmember Greg Hill had inquiry on the left
turn from westbound lane and if there were any thoughts on adding any trees. Mr. Mueller
' responded that a new median will be placed for left turns and no trees are projected for
landscaping due to view preservation. Mayor Tom Reid added that a hard look should be
taken for the intersection aspect but he feels it's a great waterscape and likes the
development.
There were no comments P&Z Commission.
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the public hearing process for Zone Change Application No.
2015-15z at 7:20 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Alma Go ales ffice Assistant
Minutes approved as submitted on this 8th day of February, 2016 A.D.
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Mayor Tom Reid
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