2006-11-27 JPH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
The public hearing was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the
hearing for the City Council and Ruby Sandars opened the hearing for the
Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Chairperson Ruby Sandars
Mayor Pro-Tern Richard Tetens P & Z Vice Chairperson Sheryl Greiner
Councilmember Kevin Cole P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Councilmember Felicia Kyle P & Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
Councilmember Steve Saboe P & Z Commissioner Jerry Koza, Jr.
Also in attendance: City Attorney Darrin Coker; City Manager Bill Eisen; Assistant
City Manager Nicholas Finan; Assistant City Manager Mike Hodge; Deputy City
Attorney Nghiem Doan; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner
Theresa Grahmann; Plan and Plat Administrator Richard Keller; and Planning
Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca
411111. Mayor Reid opened the hearing for the Proposed Amendment to Lifestyle Center
Planned Unit Development District (PUD) at 6:32 p.m.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LIFESTYLE CENTER PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A request by Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates, Inc., Land Planner for Poag and
McEwen, for an amendment to the proposed amendment to the Lifestyle
Center Planned Unit Development District (PUD), on the property generally
located at the Southwest corner of Beltway 8 and State Highway 288.
P&Z Chairperson Sandars read the purpose into the record.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao read the Staff report. Staff has worked
with the applicant on all the items that were outstanding. All the items
have been completed. Parking was an issue at the workshop and has
been addressed in the PUD Amendment, on page 7.
Kerry Gilbert of Kerry Gilbert & Associates, made a presentation of the
Planned Unit Development for the Promenade Shops at the Spectrum.
Mr. Harry Reid was also in attendance, but did not speak.
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No one was present to speak for or against the proposed amendments to
the PUD.
Councilmember Cole inquired about whether this should be a replat or
amending plat. City Attorney Darrin Coker explained that this needed to
be done as a replat. Councilmember Cole asked about the 7.23 acres
required for open space, and does staff normally count esplanades.
Planning Director Krishnarao stated if the amenities were considered then
yes this would be counted as open space. Councilmember Cole stated he
wants to make sure we are consistent.
Councilmember Cole asked if a detailed landscape plan existed, and Mr.
Gilbert replied it does not exist at this time. He stated that Pad sites will
have their own set of guidelines and will have to comply with this PUD and
the UDC. Councilmember Cole asked how we would know if they will
comply with the UDC, and Planning Director Krishanaro stated the
residential will fall under the UDC and non residential will fall under the
Land Use & Urban Development Ordinance. Ms. Krishnarao added that
architectural guidelines fall under the PUD.
Councilmember Saboe inquired about pages 1, 4, and 9, specifically
residential, retail, and entertainment. Councilmember Saboe asked Mr.
Gilbert to meet the requirements of open space and to look at the wording
in the PUD, and the use of the word "Open space", so that his meaning of
the word means the same as ours in the UDC. Mr. Gilbert stated that he
might have to find a new word to use.
Much discussion ensued regarding open spaces, amenities, and park
space.
Mr. Gilbert stated that the 5.9 acres could be platted and maintained by
them, but the City would have to relinquish them from the contract.
Councilmember Kyle inquired about the phasing issue, as referenced on
page 11 of the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Sabao asked about signage.
Commissioner asked about open space, detention and calculations, and
the town homes (TH) and multi-family (MF) residences over the retail
shop. He asked if these will be constructed and leased in phases. Mr.
Gilbert explained that the construction will be done at one time, and then
they will lease at one time.
Commissioner Koza, Jr. inquired about the private parking for residents.
He also inquired if the 75 ft. height requirements included rooftop
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screening (such as A/C's). Planning Director Krishnarao stated Staff
would need to get clarification on this.
Discussion continued among the Councilmember's, Commission, and
Staff.
Commissioner Fuertes commented on the trail system and water features.
He asked about the number of bedrooms to parking ratio. He noted that it
is short of what the UDC requires, and was Staff comfortable with this.
Planning Director Krishnarao replied that staff was comfortable with this
because of the Mixed Use District (MU).
Planning Director Krishnarao ask the Council and Commission when the
site plans come in, what phase do they want to see the park at. The
response was that no Certificate of Occupancy be issued until all of Phase
1B is completed and park built.
The Public Hearing for the proposed Amendment to the Lifestyle Center
PUD adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The hearing was adjourned by Mayor Reid at 7:41 p.m.
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These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Planning
Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 11th day of
December , A.D., 2006.
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