2004-06-21 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JUNE 21,
2004, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman Todd locco
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner
Commissioner David Ransom
Commissioner Linda Cowles
Commissioner Ruby Sandars
Secretary Betty Foreman
Absent: Planning and Zoning Commissioners Don Sederdahl and Neil West.
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. Fire Marshall Steve Chapman,
Assistant Fire Marshall Steve Norton, Deputy Fire Marshal John Durham.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Todd locco opened with welcoming the new secretary for the Planning
& Zoning Commission, Betty Foreman.
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 1176
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 2.00 acres, being out of Lots 168 and 168, Zychinski
Subdivision, Abstract 308, Section 27, H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, as
recorded in Volume 29, Page 9, of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas
(Located at 3418 Warren Road)
Owner: Dennis and Phyllis Omo
3418 Warren Road
Pearland, Texas 77584
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Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve, a second by
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners Rocco, Greener, Sanders, Cowles, and
Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 1177
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Single
Family Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 1 .00 acre tract of land out of Lot 21 of the Allison Richey Gulf
Coast Home Company Subdivision, a part of Suburban Gardens, Section 20,
H.T. & B.R.R. Company survey, Abstract 506, Brazoria County, Texas, according
to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 23 of the Plat Records of Brazoria
County, Texas (Located at 2109 Linda Lane)
'w` Owner: Jesus Guardado
3030 Helmsley Drive
Pearland, Texas 77584
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve, seconded by
Commissioner Linda Cowles.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and
Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 1175
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of said City from classification to Suburban Development District (SD) to Planned
Unit Development (PUD), on the following described property to wit:
Legal Description: 10.0360 acre tract of land being Lot 59 of the Allison Richey
40. Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 85, H.T. & B.R.R. Company
Survey, Abstract 307, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat
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thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 107, of the Plat Records of Brazoria County,
Texas (Generally Located North of FM 518, and on the West Side of Hooks
Road)
Owner: Jeff and Grace Lee
14700 Marsh Lane # 1711
Addison, Texas 77500
Applicant: Hamilton Homes
4119 Montrose # 230
Houston, Texas 77006
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to table, seconded by
Commissioner Sandars.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, and Sandars
Voting "No" Commissioners Cowles and Ransom
Motion to approve passed 3-2.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of Bank One,
Broadway near Dixie Farm Road, a Subdivision of 1.4896 acres out of a 17.5068
acre tract out of tracts 72, 73, & 74 of the George Jenkins Subdivision W.D.C.
Hall Survey, Abstract 70 in the City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plats and Plans Adminstrator Richard Keller stated that there were two
outstanding items, a deceleration lane, as required by approved traffic impact
study and needs to be included in the site construction plans, and the need of
approved plans for the sewer extention to the site.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staff 's comments,
seconded by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Plylox
Commercial Addition being a subdivision of 4.7789 acres of land out of Lot 103,
West Friendswood Subdivision, Vol 1, Pg 96 B.C.M.R. and including a Replat of Lot
1, Block 1 "AAA" Storage Pearland, Vol 20, Pg 279, B.C.M.R., James F. Perry and
AN. Emily M. Austin League, A-11 Brazoria County, Texas
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Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that this plat is in the ETJ, the
outstanding items include a preliminary drainage report is needed, and
clarification of the streets.
Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao asked about the sidewalks as per the zoning
requirements. City Engineer Doug Kneupper stated that this would be addressed
in the final plat process.
Commissioner David Ransom motioned to approve with staff's comments,
seconded by Commissioner Ruby Sandars.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch, SF-24B, 26.411 acres being out of the H. T. & B.R.R. Company Survey,
Section 892, Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated needs to have the recordation
date for the adjoining right-of-way plat first.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staff's comments,
seconded by Commissioner David Ransom.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch, SF-25, 55.241 acres being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey,
Section 82, Abstract 565 and the T.C.R.R. Company Survey, Section 3, Abstract
678, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there was one item
outstanding; the recordation plat for the adjoining right-of-way needs to be
recorded first before the plat is recorded.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staff's comments
with a second made by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
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Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-45A, 42.149 acres being out of the H. Levering Survey, A-279,
the I.C. Stafford Survey, A-668, the George Mac Donald Survey, A-557, and the
S.G. Haynie Survey, A-620, Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Rat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there was only one
outstanding issue there was a discrepancy in the Reserves on the plat versus the
table. This would need to be adjusted.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staffs comments,
with a second by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch, SF-45B, 24.501 acres being out of the George Mac Donald Survey,
Abstract 557, the H. Levering Survey, Abstract 279, the I.C. Stafford Survey,
Abstract 668, and the S.G. Haynie Survey, Abstract 620, City of Pearland, Fort
Bend County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated this plat is in Fort Bend
County and has only one outstanding item, need to provide a 25" W.S.E. behind
the proposed right-of-way line of F.M. 521.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staffs comments, a
second by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Right-Of-Way Plat of
Shadow Creek Ranch, Portion of Trinity Bay Drive, 4.952 acres, being out of the
H.T. & B.R.R. Company, Section 82, Abstract 761 , the S.G. Haynie Survey,
Abstract 620, and the George Mac Donald Survey, Abstract 557, City of
Pearland, Fort Bend County, Texas.
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Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that there were no outstanding
items.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with a second by
Commissioner Ransom.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
K. PULLED FROM ADJENDA
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of the Lakes at
Highland Glen Commercial Reserve "A", 8.9007 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter
Survey, Abstract No. 76, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller had not outstanding items for this
plat.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with a second by
Commissioner Ruby Sandars.
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Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller did notice an inconsistency with the
wording on the plat showing Commercial Reserve A instead of General
Business.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made an amending motion to change the name
from Lakes at Highland Glen Commercial Reserve "A" to Lakes at Highland
Glenn General Business Reserve "A" with a second from David Ransom.
Voting "Aye" to the amended motion were Commissioners locco, Greiner,
Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve amended motion passed 5-0
Vote was taken on original motion to approve.
Voting "Aye" to the original motion were Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars,
Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion to approve passed 5-0.
M. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of The Lakes at
Highland Glen Section Five, 14.1424 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter Survey,
Abstract No. 76 and being a Replat of Reserve "B" Lakes at Highland Glen
Section One (Vol 23, Pg 33-34 B.C.P.R.) City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that he had only one
comment, and the developer addressed the comment. So there are not
comments now.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with staffs comments
with a second made by Commissioner Ruby Sandars.
There was a discussion among the Commissioners and Staff regarding the
revamping of the lot sizes from the original master plan.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
N. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary plat of The Lakes at
Highland Glen, Section Nine, 25.9990 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter survey,
Abstract No. 76, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that he had two comments,
show the proposed streetlights along Forest Park Lane, and revise the master
plan reflecting the lot sizes.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with staffs comments
with a second from Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 5-0.
O. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — The Adoption of the 2004
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, including, but not limited to, updates
regarding housing guidance, future land use, and community image guidelines.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with a second from
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
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Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner asked if there had been any changes or
recommendations since the workshop.
Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao stated that there had been no changes or
recommendations. Commissioner Ruby Sandars asked if the amendments
would be put into the 1999 Comprehensive Plan. Planning Manager Lata
Krisnarao stated it would be an amendment placed in with the Comprehensive
Plan.
Commissioner David Ransom made a comment that he is tracking the zoning
decisions on a spreadsheet, showing when zone changes were approved that
did not agree with the plan and what situations did get approved by council but
not by the P & Z Commission. Chairman Todd locco stated that when there was
sufficient data, and put it on the agenda as a discussion item to look at.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
P. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Remove from the table the
Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code, Fire Code, and Safety Code.
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve with a second from
Commissioner Linda Cowles.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
Motion to approve passed 5-0
Q. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Adoption of the 2000
International Building Code, Fire Code, and Safety Code.
Chairman Todd locco made a motion to break this down into two parts, one the
Fire Code and Safety Code, and two the International Building Code with a
second from Commissioner David Ransom.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None.
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Motion to approve passed 5-0
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve the 2000 International
Fire and Safety Code with a second from Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars asked if the International Fire and Safety Code was
up to administrative discretion. Fire Marshall Steve Chapman states that there
would be some administrator discretion involved.
Fire Marshall Steve Chapman gave a brief outline of the amendments to the
International Fire and Safety Code and answered questions from the
commissioners.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None
Motion to approve passed 5-0
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Adoption of the 2000 International
Building Code
Commissioner David Ransom made a motion to approve, seconded by Chairman
Todd locco. Chairman Todd locco made an amending motion to accept the 2000
International Building Code excluding the plumbing and fuel gas code and
replace the with the Uniform Plumbing Code, seconded by Vice Chairperson
Sheryl Greiner.
Chairman locco gave a brief description between the various codes.
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom
Voting "No" None
Motion to approve the amended motion passed 5-0
Voting to accept the 2000 International Building Code with amendment
Voting "Aye" Commissioners locco, Greiner, Sandars, Cowles, and Ransom.
Voting "No" None
Motion to approve passed 5-0
R. DISCUSSION ITEM — Planning Commissioners and Elected Officials
Workshop sponsored by the Houston Galveston Area Council
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Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao brought to the commissions attention
regarding a workshop for planning commissioners.- The workshop will be held
Wednesday, June 23. Planner I Theresa Grahmann will be attending, and if any
of the commissioners would like to attend, please let Theresa know.
FINAL ITEM — Don Sederdahl resignation
Commissioner Don Sederdahl has officially resigned from the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Also there are three commissioners up for re-appointment in November.
Commissioner Linda Cowles asked how to get an item on the agenda for
discussion, especially the park use fees. A discussion ensued asking the
question regarding the park use fees.
Chairman Todd locco stated that the first meeting in July, there would be a need
to re-elect a chairman and vice chairperson.
NEXT MEETING DATES: July 19, 2004 — JPH & Regular P & Z
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Betty Fore an, Planning & Zoning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2, day of
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