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r MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD AT 6:30 P.M. ON
JANUARY 5, 2004, IN THE SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman Todd Iocco
Commissioner Linda Cowles
Commissioner Neil West
Commissioner David Ransom
Commissioner Ruby Sandars
Commissioner Don Sederdahl
Secretary Trish Broussard
Also in attendance: Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao, Planner I Theresa
Grahmann, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, City Engineer Doug Kneupper,
and Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller. Vice Chairman Sheryl Greiner
was absent.
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II. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ITEM—Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Twin
Lakes, approximately 65 acres, located on the East side of Veterans Drive, on the
West side of the railroad, and South of Walnut Street.
Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao stated the proposed Planned Unit Development
(PUD) is located south of Walnut Street, south of the City of Pearland's Police
Department, and west of the railroad tracks. The property is currently zoned "M-
1" Light Industrial, the southern 22 acres of the property is located in the
floodway. Mrs. Krishnarao indicated the net density of the proposed subdivision is
not higher than 3.5 and the developer indicated they plan to dedicate 3.4 acres at
the northwest corner for parkland. Mrs. Krishnarao stated staff has discussed with
the developer some design elements and staff proposes that they add landscaping
with a masonry wall. She added that staff would like to see more meaningful open
spaces, with walking trails, and a ten- foot wide landscape buffer in the northern
parcel of the property.
Kevin Price, developer, stated they are using less than 50% of this tract, and the
rneighbors across the street are in support of this development. Mr. Price indicated
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they would build as far away from the railroad tract for safety, and also, Fred
Welch with Pearland Economic Development has given them a letter
in support. Mr. Price indicated the R-2 zoning is the highest and best use for this
development.
Commissioner Neil West asked who would maintain the detention area.
Chairman Todd Iocco replied the maintenance would fall under the Municipal
Utility District.
Chairman Todd Iocco stated he would like to see at least 300 feet separation from
the Railroad tracts.
Commissioner David Ransom stated this development is not appropriate for
residential use.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars stated the M-1 zoning will bring money from
Pearland Economic Development, and she disagreed with giving up the light
industrial zoning. Mrs. Sandars commented that the light industrial zoning should
be replaced somewhere else in the city.
Commissioner Don Sederdahl stated he was in favor of the re-zoning.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Savannah
Meadows Section Four, a subdivision of 45.84 acres of land out of the J.S.
Talmage Survey, A-562 Brazoria County, Texas also being a partial replat of
Emigration Land Company subdivision, being all of Lot 31 and a portion of Lots
34, 39, and 40, Block 76, as recorded in Vol. 2, Pg. 81, B.C.P.R.
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated we are down to three
comments, remove "Construction By Others" from the 30' Right of Way
dedication, five foot electrical easement should be centered on Right of Way line at
Reserve"D", and add recordation data for off-site easements.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staffs comments,
Commissioner David Ransom seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION— Preliminary Plat of
Shadow Creek Ranch SF-26, 34.069 acres being out of the H.T.& B.R.R. Co.
Survey Section 82 Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff recommends approval as
presented.
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CCommissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-27, being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.Survey, Section 82
Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no comments.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Preliminary Plat of Shadow •
Creek Ranch SF-28, 26.534 acres being out of the H.T. &B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 82 Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no comments.
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Commissioner David Ransom made the motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner Ruby Sandars.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-29, 43.257 acres being out of the H.T. & B.R. R. Co. Survey,
Section 82 Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no comments.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner Don Sederdahl.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-30, 33.100 acres, being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 82, Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
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Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that Brazoria County Drainage
District#4 wants a 150 foot wide right of way ditch for Reserve "H", add
streetlights along Broadway at 250 feet plus or minus intervals, reserve acreage in
title block does not match table on sheet 2.
Commissioner Don Sederdahl made a motion to approve with comments and
Commissioner Ruby Sandars seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-37, 21.887 acres being out of the H.T. &B.R.R. Co, Section 83,
Abstract 305, the H.T. &B.R.R. Co. Survey. Section 82, Abstract 565, and the
S.G. Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff has no comments.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made the motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—First Amending Plat of
Southgate Section One, a subdivision of 72.65 acres of land out of and part of a
173.49 acre tract situated in the H.T. &B.R.R. Company Survey, Section 81,
Abstract 300, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there is one comment to change
note no. 7 on sheet 2 to read that the zoning is R-2, not R-3.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with staff comments with
a second made by Commissioner Linda Cowles.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—A variance request on behalf
of Laney Surveyors, agent for Dynamic Lighting to not place street lights along
Woody Road.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff recommends that a single
streetlight be placed at Shank Road and Woody Road.
City Engineer, Doug Kneupper, stated there will be a street light at Woody Road
that goes North and South, they have frontage on Woody Road, but at this time
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there are no streets. Mr. Kneupper stated if you grant the variance we recommend
only one streetlight.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staff comments with
a second made by Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve failed 0-6.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Dynamic
Lighting, a 16.537 acre tract out of lots 6 and 15 of the H. Masterson Subdivision
of Section 5, of the H. T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 237, City of Pearland,
Brazoria County
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller sated staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —Preliminary Plat of Kandiland
Pearland being a subdivision of 1.137 acres of land out of the T.C.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 3, Abstract No. 678, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no comments.
Commissioner Linda Cowles made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
M. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of JIB No.
3974 Subdivision, being 1.2857 acres (56,007 s.f.) of land located in the A.C.H. &
B. Survey, Abstract No. 147 Brazoria County, Texas and also being a partial
replat of Magnolia Business Park, a subdivision per map or plat thereof recorded in
Volume 18, Page 39 plat records Brazoria County, Texas City of Pearland
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff has two comments. Water
and Sewer Easement to be concentric with proposed Right of Way line, and
provide 25 foot Water and Sewer Easement behind Main Street Right of Way.
Commissioner Don Sederdahl made the motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 6-0.
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r N. DISCUSSION ITEM — new-procedural changes regarding plat reviewing and
submittals
City Engineer Doug Kneupper explained the new platting procedures and
checklists.
III. NEXT MEETING DATES: January 19, 2004 - (JPH &P &Z Meeting)
February 2, 2004—(Regular P &Z Meeting)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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