2001-03-19 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 ON MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001,
AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman H. Charles Viktorin
Commissioner Todd locco
Commissioner Randy Patro
Commissioner Russ Selemon
Commissioner Richard F. Tetens
City Engineer John W. Hargrove
Manager of Administrative
Support Tobin Maples
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
Vice-Chairman Donald Glenn and Commissioner Emil Beltz were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 5, 2001
Commissioner Selemon stated that on page 5, paragraph 2, he actually stated
that the reason for not wanting to live next on lots with "M-1" located right across
the street is due to the inadequate buffering.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the March 5, 2001 minutes as
corrected, and Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Silverlake Power
Center, a subdivision of 54.4837 acres of land out of the R.B. Lyle
Survey, Abstract No. 539, H.T.&B. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 300,
Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he has a question regarding the Traffic Signal
Warrant Analysis and he wants to remind the engineer that a Traffic Impact
Analysis will be required. He stated that he recommends approval and he will
withhold his and the City Attorney's signature until he receives the requested TIA.
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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Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Silverlake
Power Center with the City Engineer's request for a Traffic Impact Analysis, and
Commissioner Selemon seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Joseph's Gulf
Coast Grille Section One, being 2.5633 acres of land located in the
H.T.&B. R.R. Co. Survey, A-241, Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Joseph's Gulf
Coast Grille Section One, and Commissioner Iocco seconded the motion.
Commissioner Patro asked why the developer has dedicated the right-of-way at
the corners of Lazy Bend, and City Engineer Hargrove replied that they
dedicated right-of-way at the southeast corner to provide a larger radius and at
the northeast corner to ease that curb.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Barclay Place, a
subdivision of 9.5268 acres situated in Section 12 of the H.T.&B.
Railroad Company Survey, Abstract No. 508, Pearland, Brazoria County,
Texas.
(Previously approved on 02/05/01)
City Engineer Hargrove stated that this is identical to the plat they already
approved back in February, and he had his signature withheld due to corrections.
He explained that since then there has been a minor change on the plat,
therefore he is bringing back the mylars for new signatures, and staff does
recommend approval.
Commissioner locco made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Barclay Place,
and Commissioner Tetens seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of
Southdown Section Fourteen Townhomes, a replat of 11.91 ac.
Southdown Commercial Reserve, Tract "C" in Vol. 20, Pq. 227-228,
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements, and other
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B.C.P.R. out of the J. Crawley Survey, Abstract 174, Brazoria County,
Texas.
Variance Request:
1. Use of a 10-foot aggregate setback between duplexes.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that there has been a slight change in the layout,
and they have eliminated the extra long cul-de-sacs. He stated that there is a
20-foot building line on block 2, and a 25-foot building line on block 1, and the
aggregate setbacks between buildings are still 10'. He stated that staff
recommends approval.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to deny the Preliminary Plat of Southdown
Section 14. He stated that the 10' aggregate is not sufficient between the
buildings, and he does not feel that they have the authority to approve this
variance.
Commissioner Patro seconded the motion
Discussion ensued regarding the 35' minimum width requirement on the cul-de-
sacs, and Mr. Hargrove pointed out that the cul-de-sac widths are not established
in the Subdivision Ordinance.
John Hammond of Friendswood Development Company argued that this is just
like the other thousands of homes build out there.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he agrees with Commissioner Tetens as far
as the plats are concerned however, they are finishing this out, and it seems that
it would fit with the rest of the subdivision.
Commissioner Selemon then reminded the Commissioners about the memo that
Interim City Manager Alan Mueller sent to them.
Chairman Viktorin called for a vote.
A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commissioner's regarding dimensions
and whether or not the dimensions need to be shown on every lot, and Mr.
Hargrove pointed out that they do not have to be on every lot on the Preliminary
Plat. Mr. Hargrove then stated that there is at least a half of a dozen lots with
dimensions.
Motion to deny passed 3 to 2.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of West Side
Plaza Tract II, A 0.846 acre tract out of a tract "A" of the West Side
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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Plaza, a subdivision of 5.89 acres out of Reserve A of Corrigan
Addition, Section One, Pearland, Texas, according to map or plat
recorded in Volume 17, Page 259 of the Plat Records of Brazoria
County, Texas.
Commissioner Tetens asked if this is located in the parking lot, and City Engineer
Hargrove replied that it is.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he has not received a Traffic Impact Analysis, and it
needs to be submitted before the final plat is brought in for review.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat with the
comment that a Traffic Impact Analysis needs to be submitted, and
Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of D A S
Group, L.L.C. Subdivision, being a subdivision containing 2.5000 acres
located in the H.T&B. R.R. Co. Survey, A-242, City of Pearland, Brazoria
County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with the comment
that before staff will complete the final review they need the "Common Access
Driveway Plan" in more detail.
Commissioner locco made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of D A S
Group, L.L.C. with the City Engineer's comment, and Commissioner Tetens
seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-3, 30.985 acres, being out of the William Morris Survey,
Abstract 344, and the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 4 Abstract 675, and
the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3 Abstract 678, Brazoria County,
Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he has comments for the final plat and listed
them as:
1. They need to have Brazoria County Deed Recordation information on any
external easements.
2. They need to add 4 streetlights.
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tasks as mandated by the City Charter.
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Mr. Hargrove stated that the Preliminary Plat still shows 10' building lines on the
corner lots, and the second reading to get that amendment approved is not until
April 9th. He then suggested that the plat is approve with the question on the side
lot lines be fixed before submittal of the final plat for review.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-3 with staffs comments for the final plat, and Commissioner
locco seconded the motion.
Commissioner Selemon stated that on sheet 2 of 2 he has a concern regarding
note 12 and that he would like to see documentation supporting the parkland fee
agreement, and Commissioner locco agreed.
Discussion ensued between staff and the Commissioners regarding how the
parkland fee agreement should be documented, and Manager of Administrative
Support Tobin Maples suggested that an extra note be added to the plat
referencing their agreement.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he has the same comment for all of the
Shadow Creek Ranch plats on the agenda.
Chairman Viktorin called for a vote.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF - 8A, 13.031 acres, 13.031 acres, being out of the
William Morris Survey, Abstract 344 and the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey,
Section 4 Abstract 675, Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staffs comments are identical to the previous
plat.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-8A with the same comments listed for Shadow Creek Ranch
SF-3, and Commissioner locco seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF — 8B, 14.313 acres, being out of The William Morris
Survey, Abstract 344 and the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 4, Abstract
675, Brazoria County, Texas.
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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City Engineer Hargrove stated that staffs comments are the same as the two
previous plats.
Commissioner Tetens made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-8A with the same comments listed for Shadow Creek Ranch
SF-3, and Commissioner locco seconded the motion
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Partial Amending Plat of
Block 2, Tract 4 of Ryan Acres, 3.2126 acres, being all of Tract 4, Block
2 of Ryan Acres Subdivision as recorded in Volume 9, pages 23 & 24 of
the Brazoria County, Texas.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that this plat takes one large lot and is divided into
two lots. He stated that staff recommends approval.
Commissioner locco made a motion to approve the Amending Plat of Ryan
Acres, and Commissioner Tetens seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Variance Request by owner,
Donmar Developments, LP, regarding the construction of sidewalks
along McLean Rd. and Bailey Rd.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that this has been presented to the wrong board
and it actually needs to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for approval.
L. DISCUSSION ITEM — Development standards for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
Chairman Viktorin made a motion to table this item because the memo
distributed to them from the City Attorney contains an error, and he feels it is a
pretty critical issue. He then stated that per discussion with the City Attorney it
has been discovered that the last sentence on page 1 is incorrect and another
document is going to be prepared.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he feels they should begin the discussion
tonight.
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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Commissioner Selemon handed out information he has researched on the
Internet regarding other cities and "PUD's".
A lengthy discussion ensued between staff and the Commissioner's regarding
standards for a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
It was agreed between the Commissioners to continue having discussions at the
end of their regularly scheduled meetings to organize their feelings on updating
the standards for Planned Unit Development's and then propose to have a Joint
Workshop with City Council regarding some possible amendments.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: April 2, 2001 (JPH and Regular Meeting)
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
These minutes resp Ily submitt•1 by:
nifer Gon :les, P anning : Zoning ecretary
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Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this day of AP1 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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