2008-07-21 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 JULY 21, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Commissioner Neil West made a motion to nominate P&Z Commissioner Susan
Sherrouse as Acting P&Z Chairperson, and P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs seconded the
motion.
The public hearing was called to order at 6:50 p.m. Mayor Tom Reid opened the hearing
for the City Council and Acting P&Z Chairperson Susan Sherrouse opened the hearing for
the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following present:
Mayor Tom Reid P & Z Acting Chairperson Susan Sherrouse
Pro-Tern Helen Beckman P & Z Commissioner Neil West
Council Member Kevin Cole P & Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
Council Member Steve Saboe P & Z Commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr.
Council Member Felicia Kyle P & Z Commissioner Ron Capehart
Council Member Woody Owens
Also in attendance: City Manager Bill Eisen; City Attorney Darrin Coker; Deputy City
Attorney Nghiem Doan; Planning Director Lata Krishnarao; Senior Planner Theresa
Grahmann; and Planning Administrative Secretary Judy Krajca.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann explained the Joint Public Hearing process for the
attending public, and explained that the Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting would be
following the Joint Public Hearing.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2008-20 was opened at 6:54 p.m.
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2008-20
A request by G &G Construction, applicant for CLS Properties, Inc., owner, for approval of
a Conditional Use Permit for the use of "aluminum composite materials" for the exterior
façade of a business located in the General Commercial District (GC), on the following
described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 9.004 acres of land, being Tract 53, out of the H.T. & B.R.R.
Company Survey, Abstract 544, City of Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas
General Location: Generally Located on the North Side of FM 518 (Broadway Street),
and on the West Side of Jasper Road
Acting Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the purpose of the hearing.
Senior Planner Theresa Grahmann read the staff report stating the applicant is requesting
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a Conditional Use Permit to use aluminum composite material for their facade. Staff
recommends approval of a certain percentage of the facade being metal, instead of the
entire façade.
Mr. Jason Guzak, 2211 Braer Ridge Dr., Katy, Texas spoke on behalf of the applicant.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed use.
Council Member Kevin Cole inquired about the wind load. Council Member Steve Saboe
asked how the aluminum was secured. Mr. Guzak replied this would be mechanically
secured. Council Member Steve Saboe stated he felt this was a good recommendation.
Mayor Pro-Tern Helen Beckman stated she was in favor of the blue color. Council Member
Felicia Kyle asked about the image, and was this program one that Chevrolet was using
across the country. Mr. Guzak replied yes. Mr., Guzak stated no other material is being
used on other structures throughout Chevrolet. Council Member Kevin Cole asked about
the percentage of coverage. Mr. Guzak stated that 50% of this would be covered with
metal, with 12% being blue, and 38%with another color. P&Z Commissioner Darrell Diggs
inquired if this would require a change to the color palette. Senior Planner Theresa
Grahmann replied no. The UDC allows where 20%of the color, does not have to be on the
color palette. There was discussion with regards to the color. Council Member Felicia Kyle
asked for more guidance from staff in future cases with more details regarding the area of
facade.
The public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2008-20 was adjourned at 7:17
p.m.
The public hearing for Zone Change No. 2008-11Z was opened at 7: 17 p.m.
Zone Change No. 2008-11Z
A request by Les Kilday and Kilday Realty Corporation, applicant for lmani Church, owner,
for an amendment to Ordinance No. 2000M, the Zoning Map of the City of Pearland, for
approval of a change in zoning district from classification General Business District (GB)
and Suburban Residential — 12 District (SR-12)to Planned Development District (PD), on
the following described property, to wit:
Legal Description: 6.00 acres of land, being out of Lots 23 and 24, Section 21, of the
Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company's Subdivision, according to
the plat thereof as filed in Volume 2, Page 24, of the Brazoria County
Plat Records, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
General Location: Generally Located on the West Side of Cullen Boulevard, on the
South Side of FM 518 (Broadway Street), and on the North Side of
Fite Road
Acting Chairperson Susan Sherrouse read the purpose of the hearing.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao read the staff report stating the applicant is requesting a
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zone change for a Planned Development (PD). The previous request for variances is no
longer required since the revised PD conforms to the UDC requirements. However,
variances are still being requested for Density and Parking ratio. Ms. Krishnarao went over
the 13 outstanding items and staff comments. Outstanding staff comments consist of 13
items.
Les Kilday with Kilday Realty Corp., 1717 St. James Place, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77056.
spoke with regards to open space and amenities. Mr. Kilday stated the items have been
addressed in the PD update. Mr. Kilday also spoke regarding the parking ratio and
building height, as well as, density, concerns with adjoining landowners, and buffering.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao concluded that after reviewing the PD, staff feels this will
be a good benefit to the city, and is a good location.
There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed use.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated that all comments have been addressed, except
the 4 items mentioned in the staff report.
P&Z Commissioner Charles Gooden, Jr. inquired about access. Ms. Krishnarao stated this
would be off of Cullen Boulevard, and would be addressed during the platting phase.
Mayor Tom Reid spoke with regards to the elevation.
Mr. Jim Gwin, Architect, 5110 San Felipe, #53, Houston, TX 77056 spoke with regards to
the façade and architectural elevation. Mayor Pro Tern Helen Beckman stated she did not
have a problem with the variance in regards to the condensers being on the roof.
Discussion continued regarding the Master Plan of the 26 acres. Mr. Herman Munster,
Broker, 2347 Farriers Bend Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, spoke in regards to the
location of the senior housing project. Pastor Eastland of the Imani Church was present,
but did not speak.
Council Member Steve Saboe inquired about the subject property being a flag lot.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao explained the definition of a flag lot, and that this is not a
flag lot, once the street is built. Council Member Steve Saboe expressed concern because
there is not a Master Plan. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated the applicant was not
willing to commit to the Master Plan, so why have it. Council Member Kevin Cole and
Council Member Steve Saboe feel that it is important to have a Master Plan as part of the
PD.
City Engineer Narciso Lira spoke in reference to when the property is platted, these issues
will be addressed. Council Member Felicia Kyle agreed with Planning Director Lata
Krishnarao and City Engineer Narciso Lira on this issue.
There was much discussion regarding amenities, as not to decrease property values.
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Council Member Steve Saboe brought up several questions with regards to lot layout,
distance, buffering, and density, and expressing that he wants to see a Master Plan, and a
full understanding of the US Treasury Dept. Tax Credit Plan.
Commissioner Neil West inquired about the city not having a Senior Parking Program.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao spoke on this stating no, the City of Pearland does not
have this in place; however, staff feels that 55-year-old residence still drive.
Council Member Felicia Kyle stated she was still concerned with the buffering. Council
Member Kevin Cole stated he was concerned with detention in the front.
The public hearing for Zone Change No. 2008-11Z adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
The public hearing for the Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan was opened at
8:14 p.m.
Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan
A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan,
generally affecting the following roadways:
General Location: State Highway 288, Kirby Drive, Business Center Drive, Lou Briggs Road,
all located within the Spectrum Area, Generally Located at the Southwest
Corner of State Highway 288 and Beltway 8
Mayor Tom Reid read the purpose of the hearing.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao read the staff report.
There was no one present to speak for or against the amendment.
Council Member Woody Owens inquired about the 'jug-handle', and inquired about the
extension of Spectrum Blvd. as a major thoroughfare from west of Business Center Dr. to
Kirby Dr. There was discussion between City Manager Bill Eisen and City Engineer
Narciso Lira with regards to the Waterlights District. Discussion ensued with regards to a
Corridor and Master Thoroughfare.
There was discussion regarding future meetings w/HCTRA, and getting an overpass at
Hwy 288.
The public hearing for the Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan adjourned at 8:39
p.m.
The public hearing for the Amendment to the Unified Development Code opened at 8:39
p.m.
Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
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A request by the City of Pearland, for an amendment to the Unified Development Code,
Ordinance No. 2000T.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao read the staff report, asking the Council and
Commission for comments.
Larry Marcott, 3606 Inverness Ct., Pearland, Texas spoke with regards to fences
around detention area, and referenced the bank location at Mykawa and Broadway.
Mr. Jose Guillen, 3909 Third St., Pearland, Texas spoke with regards to his property on
Third St. and the requirement to plat his property.
Council Member Kevin Cole agreed with Mr. Marcott's statement regarding the fences
around detention ponds.
Much discussion ensued.
The public hearing for the Amendment to the Unified Development Code adjourned at 9:20
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tom Reid adjourned the series of hearings at 9:20 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
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Judy Kraj
Planning Administrative Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 11th day of August, 2008, A.D.
Mayor Tom Reid
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