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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 3rd day of August 2020, A.D.
ayni de, Planning & Zoning Chairperson
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