2001-08-06 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2001, IN
THE SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present:
P&Z Chairman H. Charles Viktorin
P&Z Vice-Chairman Donald Glenn
P&Z Commissioner Todd locco
P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer
P&Z Commissioner Russ Selemon
City Engineer John W. Hargrove
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 2001
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the July 23, 2001 minutes as
presented and Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that the very last comment on the last page he
introduced Richard Keller as the new "Plats and Plans Administrator" rather then
the "Rats and Plans Examiner".
Motion to approve passed 4 to 0 (Russ Selemon abstained).
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Old
Chocolate Bayou Subdivision, a'subdivision of 8.236 acres, being the
remenant of a 10.305 acre tract conveyed to James Medearis and
Dorothy M. Medearis as recorded in clerk's file no. 93-017201
B.C.D.R. out of the H.T.&B. R.R. Co. Survey, Section 17, Abstract
Number 242, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he has three comments for the preliminary
plat and seven comments for the final plat. He listed the comments for the final
plat as:
1 . A Traffic Impact Analysis for the final plat.
2. Lots 1 & 2 need to have a neutral access (by adding a note).
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3. Lots 3 & 4 need to have a neutral access (by adding another note).
4. The vicinity map needs to be changed. He stated that it is not adequate
and there is no city limit line.
5. The east property line dimensions do not add up to the overall
dimensions.
6. A 25' building line is required on Old Chocolate Bayou.
7. A final drainage plan will be required.
Mr. Hargrove's listed the comments for the preliminary plat as:
1. They need to show existing utilities.
2. They need to show existing contours.
3. They need to submit a preliminary drainage plan under the current criteria.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he could hold the plat in his office until the
corrections have been made and then bring the plat to the next meeting for the
Chairman's signature or he can call the Chairman to come into his office to sign
the plat. Chairman Viktorin stated that it would be a good idea to approve the
plat subject to the City Engineer's comments.
Commissioner locco made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Old
Chocolate Bayou with staffs comments, and Commissioner Selemon seconded
the motion.
Commissioner Selemon asked if lots 1 & 2 should have a back lot line, and City
Engineer Hargrove replied that it would not be necessary because all the
comments from the utility companies stated "no comment", which is probably
because it is "Commercial".
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Seventh
Fairway Estate, 1.0376 acre tract out of W.D.C. Hall Survey Abstract
No. 23, Pearland, Harris County,.Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval as presented.
Vice-Chairman Glenn made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Seventh
Fairway Estate, and Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Savannah
Trace Section One, a subdivision of 24.24 acres of land out of the
A.C.H&B. Survey, A-403, Brazoria County, Texas.
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City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with one question
and he asked about a provision in the developer's agreement regarding an
easement for a recreational trail.
Mr. Keith Schoonover, from Friendswood Development Company introduced
himself and showed Mr. Hargrove where the trail is, which he referred to as the
"greenbelt". He stated that this would also go into phase 3.
Mr. Hargrove asked if there should be a trail along the strip, and Mr. Schoonover
explained that the trail would belong to the community association. Mr.
Schoonover then stated that he didn't think that there is anything in the
agreement that addresses this particular area.
Mr. Hargrove explained that this comment came from Deputy City Manager Alan
Mueller.
Mr. Schoonover explained to Mr. Hargrove that the trails are actually along the
roadway.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he would like to recommend approval with the
comment he would like to withhold his and the City Attorney's signature until they
find out about the provision for the easement.
Commissioner locco made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Savannah Trace
Section One with the comment made by the City Engineer, and Commissioner
Scherrer seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Savannah
Parkway, Southern Oak Lane & Commercial Reserve No. 1, a
subdivision of 24.24 acres of land out of the A.C.H. & B. Survey, A-
.403 & H.T.&B. R.R. Survey, A-280, Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with corrections
and listed them as:
1. Reserves A, B, C & D need to have a note added regarding "mutual
access" easements.
2. There is a requirement for thoroughfare lighting, and they need to add
street lights along Highway 6 to be compliant. He stated that he and the
City Attorney will sign the plat and if there is a provision in the agreement
regarding this issue then they can demonstrated at a later time.
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tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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3. There is a 5' curve radius that should be 25' in the legal description. He
pointed out that this was an item on his staff review "mark-up" that was
ignored.
4. The sanitary sewer easements should be changed to water and sewer
easements. He stated that this is another comment of his that was
ignored.
5. They need to add the word "scale" under the scale bar. He stated that this
is another comment that was ignored.
Vice-Chairman Glenn made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Savannah
Parkway, Southern Oak Lane, and Commercial Reserve No. 1, and
Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
Commissioner Selemon asked why the city limit line is a 100' wide, and City
Engineer Hargrove replied that City Council annexed a 100' strip so they could
control the development. Mr. Hargrove explained that City Council is trying de-
annex it back to a 1-foot width so there will not be any tax problems.
Commissioner locco asked if the inspections would then be have to be done by
the City and Mr. Hargrove stated that there is a provision for the City to do the
inspections anyway.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Savannah
Commercial Reserve No. 2, A subdivision of 16.42 acres of land out
of the A.C.H.& B Survey, A-403 & H.T.&.B. R.R. Survey, A-280,
Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with corrections
and listed them as:
1. They need to add a note 12 stating that "Reserves B, C, & D" will need to
have a "mutual access" easement..
2. There needs to be 3 streetlights on Highway 6, however it does need to be
consistent with the agreement.
3. Since there has been a change in "Reserve E" then they need to also
change the Master Plan.
4. There needs to be a water and sewer easement provided on Savannah
Parkway, Highway 6, and Southern Oak Lane.
5. A "point of beginning" needs to be added to the plat.
Vice-Chairman Glenn made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Savannah
Commercial Reserve No. 2 with the City Engineer's comments, and
Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
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tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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Commissioner locco showed concern regarding the change and asked if
someone was to get a copy of this plat, would they know to go to the developer's
agreement of Savannah to find out the details regarding when things were
transpired. Mr. locco referred to the previous incidents the Commissioner's have
had with Silverlake.
Mr. Hargrove explained that he is trying to keep the "documentation trail" straight
to that he can keep tract of when things were done, and he added that the
changes made to the Master Plan would be key to the plats.
Commissioner locco asked if a note should be added to the plat regarding the
change, and Mr. Hargrove stated that a note would not be necessary.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
Chairman Viktorin briefly explained to the Commissioners that once two new
members are appointed they would be formally trained.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: August 13, 2001 (JPH & Regular Meeting)
August 20, 2001 (Regular Meeting)
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Je er Gon• es, Planning Zoning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 2 7 day of , 2001.
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H. Charles Viktorin, Planning & Zoning Chairman
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other
tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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