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2020-07-06 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING VIA TELEPHONE/VIDEO CONFERENCE OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M., HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3519 LIBERTY DR. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Ashlee Boswell opened the meeting for the P&Z Regular Meeting at 6:56 P.M. In attendance were: P&Z Commissioner Ashlee Boswell P&Z Commissioner Layni Cade P&Z Commissioner Brandon K. Dansby P&Z Commissioner Andrew B. Earles P&Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes P&Z Commissioner Ron Wicker Also present were Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Provins, Assistant Director of Engineering Rajendra Shrestha, Planning Manager Martin Griggs, Planner II Vince Hustead. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the first regular meeting of the P&Z in July 2021. Nominations were presented for Commissioner Cade for Chairperson and Commissioner Fuertes for Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Dansby made the motion to approve the nominations, Commissioner Wicker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0 Chairperson Layni Cade read into the record the items on the consent agenda. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require little or no deliberation by the P&Z Commission. These items will be enacted / approved by one motion unless a commissioner requests separate action on an item, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered by separate action (ix. Matters removed from Consent Agenda). Approval of the Consent Agenda enacts the items of legislation. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —APPROVAL OF EXCUSED ABSENCE Excuse the absences of P&Z Commissioners Brandon Dansby from the April 6, 2020 and Ashlee Boswell from the May 11, 2020 P&Z Regular Meetings. Vice Chairperson Henry Fuertes made a motion to approve, Commissioner Earles seconded the motion. P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2020 Page 1 of 4 Motion passed 6-0 NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Cade read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action — Preliminary Plat of Savannah Parkway North of Arrowhead Point Lane. PLAT 20-00066 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SAVANNAH PARKWAY NORTH OF ARROWHEAD POINT LANE PLAT 20-00066 A request of Jennifer Curtis, META Planning & Design LLC, applicant; on behalf of Brian Gibson, Savannah Development, Ltd, owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Savannah Parkway North of Arrowhead Point Lane; dedicating 100 feet of right of way for Savannah Parkway from Arrowhead Point Lane to County Road 564E on ±4.2754 acres of land, described to wit: Legal Description: Being ±4.2754 Acres of land out of the H.T.&B. R.R. Co. Survey, A-302 J.S. Talmage Survey, A-5666 Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: Savannah Parkway from Arrowhead Point Lane to County Road 564B Planner II Vince Hustead presented the staff report with exhibits. Mr. Hustead did note that this plat would replace a previous plat that was already approved. Mr. Hustead informed the commission that staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat of Savannah Parkway North of Arrowhead Point Lane as proposed by the applicant for the following reason: 1. The Preliminary Plat of Savannah Parkway North of Arrowhead Point Lane meets the UDC requirement for a Preliminary Plat. Applicant Jennifer Curtis with META Planning & Design LLC, was in attendance and available to answer any questions. Commissioner Dansby did note that he appreciated the applicant being available for any comments or questions. No further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Chairperson Cade read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action — Preliminary Plat of Savannah Parkway North of Arrowhead Point Lane. PLAT 20-00066. Commissioner Brandon Dansby made a motion to approve, Vice Chairperson Henry Fuertes seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2020 Page 2 of 4 Chairperson Cade read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action — Preliminary Plat of Stewart Heights Section 22. PLAT 20-00067 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STEWART HEIGHTS SECTION 22 PLAT 20-00067 A Request of Jennifer Curtis, META Planning & Design LLC, the applicant; on behalf of Brian Gibson of Savannah Development, LTD., owner; for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Stewart Heights at Savannah Section 22 creating 49 single family lots, and 3 reserves on ±16.7820 acres of land located south of County Road 564B west of Savannah Parkway. Legal Description: Being ±16.7820 acres of land containing 49 lots and 3 reserves in two blocks out of the J.S. Talmage Survey, A-566 A.C.H.&B. Survey, A-403, Brazoria County, Texas. General Location: South of County Road 564B west of Savannah Parkway Planner II Vince Hustead presented the staff report with exhibits and informed that staff recommends approval of the requested Preliminary Plat of Stewart Heights at Savannah Section 22 for the following reasons: 1. The Preliminary Plat of Stewart Heights at Savannah Section 22 conforms to the UDC requirement for a Preliminary Plat. Applicant Jennifer Curtis with META Planning & Design LLC, was in attendance and available to answer any questions. No further discussion from Staff, P&Z Commission or Public input. Chairperson Cade read into the record the items on Consideration and Possible Action —the Preliminary Plat of Stewart Heights at Savannah Section 22. PLAT 20-00067. Commissioner Ronald Wicker made a motion to approve, Commissioner Andrew Earles seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Introduction of upcoming UDC amendments— Planning Manager, Martin Griggs presented. 1. Removing references to the "Director of Parks" within Division 2 of Chapter 4 and replace with "City Manager or their designee" 2. Remove references to the "Director of Engineering" and replace with the "City Engineer" and remove references to the "Director of Planning" and replace with the "Director of Community Development" throughout the UDC. 3. Clarifying the language to define the characteristics between a dwelling unit and an accessory residential structure within Chapter 5. P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2020 Page 3 of 4 4. Clarifying banner signs regulations by removing the banner permit fee from Section 4.2.5.5(c)(3). 5. Removing and adding language to allow banners attached to lighting fixtures in parking areas of sites used as public educational facilities or campuses. Vice Chairperson Fuertes wanted clarity on amendment 3, what is considered a living area. Mr. Griggs stated that a living room or a bedroom would both be considered a living area. Commissioner Wicker questioned if a mother-in-law suite or an outdoor kitchen would be a violation of this new amendment. Mr. Griggs informed the commission that residents would be able to add such features to their residence. If the structures had only 1 or 2 out of the 3 characteristics, then it would be considered an accessory residential structure and not a dwelling unit which has all 3 characteristics. 2. Commissioners Activity Report—Vice Chairperson Fuertes mentioned how the current pandemic is affecting our area and to be cautious right now. 3. Next P&Z Regular Meeting — July 20, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Cade adjourned the P&Z Regular meeting at 7:02 P.M. These minutes were respectfully submitted by: J . She Lowe, ffice A istanY Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 3rd day of August 2020, A.D. ayni de, Planning & Zoning Chairperson P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2020 Page 4 of 4