2004-03-01 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 MARCH 1,
2004, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT WORKSHOP, 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 7:24 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman Todd Iocco
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner
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
on, Grahmann, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan, City Engineer Doug Kneupper
and Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 5, 2004
January 19, 2004
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with corrections with
a second made by Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—A variance request on
behalf of John Taylor, agent for TTT & B, Ltd. to issue building permits for
construction of single family homes in the areas already completed in Autumn
Lake, Section 3.
City Engineer Doug Kneupper gave a brief project update on the construction of
Autumn Lake Section 3 subdivision. Mr. Kneupper stated the homes would not
Asa. get a certificate of occupancy until the subdivision is accepted by the City
Council.
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John Taylor, agent for TTT & B Ltd., stated we have worked with the City of
Pearland and the construction of the sewer trunk line is 95% complete, it should
be completed in April 2004. Mr. Taylor added the section of the subdivision we
want to build homes in is completed.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve contingent upon no
certificate of occupancy's being issued until sudivision acceptance by the City
Council, with a second made by Neil West .
Motion to approve passed 7-0
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —Final plat of Dolen Estates, a
subdivision of 7.6525 acres of land on the H.T. & B. Railroad Company Survey,
Section 3, AB-232, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, being a replat of a
portion of Lots 45 and 49 in the W. Zychinski Subdivision and being a portion of
18.059 acres recorded in Vol. 1020, Pg. 856 of the Deed Records of Brazoria
County, Texas
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Linda Cowles.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of
Shadow Creek Ranch SF-39A, 23.530 acres being out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 83, Abstract 305, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated before approval of this plat
the Right of Way plat for Biscayne Bay Dr should be approved.
Commissioner Don Sederdahl made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION —Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-39B, 17.630 acres being out of the H. T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 83, Abstract 305, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated the recordation information
for Biscayne Bay Dr should be added to the plat before recordation.
Commissioner Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with a second made by
Commissioner Ruby Sandars.
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Motion to approve passed 7-0
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Preliminary Right of Way
Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch Biscayne Bay Drive Extension, 2.775 acres being
out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey, Section 83, Abstract 305, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plats and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff recommends
approval however the Trinity Bay Right- of-Way plat needs to be approved
first.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made
by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Preliminary Plat of
Pearland Central Wal-Mart, a subdivision of 30.34 acres of land being a
Replat of the Lots 25, 26, 31 and 32 of Zychlinski Subdivision, Vol. 29, Pg. 43,
B.C.D.R.; and Lot "A" of Kmart Super Center Pearland, Vol. 19, Pg. 167-
168, B.C.P.R.; Located in the R.B. Lyle Survey. A-233 City of Pearland,
ow, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no outstanding
comments.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Pearland
Wash and Lube, a subdivision of 1.4997 acres of land in the J. Crawley Survey,
Abstract No. 174, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated all the outstanding items have
been addressed.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with a second made
by Commissioner David Ransom.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Quintanilla I
Subdivision 1 Block, 2 Lots, 0.6198 acres in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey,
Abstract 241 Brazoria County, Texas
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Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no outstanding items.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with a second made by
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION- Final Plat of Quintanilla II
Subdivision 1 Block, 2 Lots, 0.6198 acres in the H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey,
Abstract 241 Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are no outstanding items.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner made a motion to approve with a second made
by Commissioner Don Sederdahl.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Preliminary Plat of
Elizondo Subdivision 1 Block, 1 Lot, 0.8910 acres in the H. T. & B.R.R. Co.
Survey Section 13, Abstract 240 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated the applicant needs to pay
$ 677.00 in detention fees.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staff's comments
with a second made by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
Motion to approve passed 7-0
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Amending Plat of Lot 2,
Block 1, Plum Street Subdivision, a resubdivision of a 0.7096 acre tract being Lot
2, Block 1 of Plum Street Subdivision, a subdivision of 1.2891 acres out of Tract
1 of Zychlinski's Subdivision Section One according to the plat recorded in
Volume 18, Pages 397-398 of the Brazoria County Plat Records and being in the
H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, A-233, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated there are three outstanding
items; the applicant needs to pay detention fees, parkland fees, and update
Commissioner names.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars made a motion to approve with staffs comments
with a second made by Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner.
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Motion to approve passed 7-0
L. DISCUSSION ITEM—Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a
123.34 acres tract, located on the East Side of Old Alvin Road, on the North Side
of Orange Street, on the East and West Sides of Pearland Parkway, and extending
to Clear Creek
Planning Manager Lata Krishnarao gave a brief description of the project and its
location. Mrs. Krishnarao stated staff has several comments which consist of the
net density is 3.76, any land dedication should be presented now instead of later,
any fence should be masonry not wood, because of the up keep, the overlay
district would apply, a traffic impact analysis will be required, the driveway needs
to be moved to the southern most point near Pearland Parkway. The applicant
should look at working with different elevations to keep an anti-monotony look,
and have more meaningful open spaces.
Paul Grohman, agent for Gromax, stated this is a compatible project and he's
familiar with the City of Pearland's requirements. Mr. Grohman stated Pearland
lacks a variety of single- family residences, and this project is a unique
opportunity for town-house units.
Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner stated the density is to high, very monotonous,
and she sees this as a commercial area, General Business or Neighborhood
Services.
Paul Grohman replied that the tract is narrow and doesn't allow a lot of latitude; if
we were not proposing town houses our density would be equal to the density
requirements.
Commissioner Ruby Sandars stated their needs to be more variety and no long
streets.
Commissioner Linda Cowles stated the comprehensive plan recommends low
density and it does not show any commercial.
Commissioner David Ransom stated we need to focus on the best use of the land.
Mr. Ransom stated he thought it needed more green space and the straight streets
should be evenly distributed.
Chairman Todd Iocco commented the clustering is essential. Mr. Iocco stated the
straight thru road is his biggest problem, there are 45 homes on that straight street,
and that needs to be drastically changed to zig- zag for the safety of the children
and families living on that street.
Commissioner Linda Cowles stated she would like to see open space on the creek.
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Commissioner Ruby Sandars stated she would like to see all the R-3 zoning
made into R-2 zoning.
Chairman Todd Iocco added that would match what is next door.
III. NEXT MEETING DATES: March 15, 2004 —JPH & Regular Meeting
April 5, 2004 —Regular Planning & Zoning
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Trish Broussard, Planning & Zoning Secretary
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of
2004.
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