2001-11-05 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTESPlanning and Zoning Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5,
2001, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
L CALL TO ORDER
P&Z Chairman H. Charles Viktorin
P&Z Vice-Chairman Donald Glenn
P&Z Commissioner Todd Iocco
P&Z Commissioner Kevin McDonald
P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer
P&Z Commissioner Don Sederdahl
P&Z Commissioner Russ Selemon
Executive Director of Community
Development Tobin Maples
City Engineer John Hargrove
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 15, 2001
October 22, 2001
October 15, 2001
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the October 15, 2001 minutes with a
second made by Commissioner Scherrer.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
October 22, 2001
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the October 22, 2001 minutes with a
second made by Commissioner Sederdahl.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0 (1 abstention)
Vice-Chairman Glenn abstained.
M. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Cullen Commons, a
subdivision of 2.289 acres of land out of the H.T&B. RR. Company Survey,
Abstract Number 309, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Keller explained that the City's plan is to extend Cullen
Blvd. and to have it tie into Old Chocolate Bayou Rd. He stated that staff would like to
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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recommend that the last part of note 7 that begins with the word "provided" be deleted.
He stated that with that condition staff recommends approval.
Vice-Chairman Glenn made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Cullen Commons with
staff's comments, and Commissioner Iocco seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch Clear Lake Loop and Kirby Drive Extensions, 11.753 acres being out of the
T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3, Abstract 678 and the H.T.&B. R.R Co. Survey,
Section 82, Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Texas.
Plats and Plans Administrator Keller stated that staff recommends approval with two
conditions and listed them as:
1. They need to add 16' water line, and there should be an easement shown.
2. There was two easements shown that are no longer there, therefore they need to
provide evidence that they have been abandoned.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek
Ranch Clear Lake Loop and Kirby Drive Extensions with staff's recommendations, and
41110. Commissioner Selemon seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Preliminary Plat of Pearland Corner,
A tract or parcel of land containing 6.2071 acres out of lots 21, 22, and 23 of
George W. Jenkins" Subdivision out of the W.D.C. Hall League, Abstract 70, City
of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following
conditions:
1. They need to have the surveyor's signature.
2. Note 8 needs to state that they changed the name ofthe Subdivision.
3. There is an existing pipeline easement that needs to be shown.
Mr. Keller stated that he does not know what is planned.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Pearland Corner with
staff's recommendations, and Vice-Chairman Glenn seconded the motion.
Commissioner Selemon requested that at the appropriate time if staff could pay close
attention to the trees on the lot and save which ever ones are feasible.
Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as m4ndated
by the City Charter.
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Commissioner McDonald questioned the common driveways and he referred to the first
item on the agenda and Mr. Keller replied that they are two separate tracts facing
different directions; however, City Engineer Hargrove also replied that from reviewing
the Preliminary layout he can tell there are going to be driveway problems and that would
be addressed during the final plat.
Commissioner Iocco stated that he also agrees with Commissioner Selemon regarding the
tree issue.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Preliminary Plat of Spriggins Estates
Subdivision, being a subdivision containing 3.0300 acres of land Company Survey,
Section 14,Abstract 509, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Keller stated that staff recommends tabling due to
outstanding fees and a missing title report from the plat submittal.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to table the Preliminary Plat of Spriggins Estates
Subdivision with a second made by Commissioner Sederdahl.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
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E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Request by Lentz Engineering, for
an extension for the plat of"The Village at Pearland".
Plat and Plans Administrator Keller stated that staff has no comments.
David Thomason, from Lentz Engineering stated that the plat is going to expire on the
21's of this month; therefore they are requesting an extension. He stated that the reason is
due to internal construction plan review.
Commissioner Selemop asked what the standard time is for the platting process, and City
Engineer Hargrove replied after six months they are required to request an extension.
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the request for an extension for The
Village at Pearland, and Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion.
Commissioner Sederdahl verified that the City has no problem with the extension and
Mr. Keller replied that staff does not have any problems.
Motion to approve passed 6 to 0.
F. DISCUSSION ITEM—Proposed Cullen Blvd. Land Use Plan.
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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dm' Chairman Viktorin stated for the record that this is the first official time for the
Commission to address the Proposed Cullen Blvd. Land Use Plan.
Executive Director of Community Development Tobin Maples presented maps to the
Commission and explained that City Council adopted a"Steering Committee"to possible
amend the Comprehensive Plan due to development pressures. He stated that the
Committee was made up of property owners, business owners, residences, and a few
citizens who were neutral. Mr. Maples stated that the project has been sitting idle for
some time now and City Council has requested that Planning and Zoning Committee look
over the maps and try to come up with some kind of proposal.
Mr. Maples showed two different maps with different options, the first being from the
residential" side and the second being from the "business" side.
Mr. Maples explained that they need to try to create a new "vision" for the area, and that
they are not changing the zoning.
Mr. Maples showed a map, which consisted of the citizen's comments.
Commissioner Selemon showed concern about how the new proposal would compare to
the existing properties, and Mr. Maples explained that there would definitely be some
significant differences, however the Commission needs to focus on what they want the
area to be years from now.
Chairman Viktorin explained that he wanted this evening to be more of a fact-finding
discussion. He stated that they could then go out and look at the area, think about it, and
have discussion at the next meeting.
Commissioner Selemon asked about the 200' green buffer and what the intent is for that
on the proposed plan. Mr. Maples explained that the buffer was on the original
Comprehensive Plan, although the citizens were not aware ofthat. Mr. Maples explained
that the trail would probably be one linear circle and would connect with the county park,
which is directly across the creek.
Vice-Chairman Glenn asked what the general nature of the citizen's comments is and Mr.
Maples replied that most comments pertained to their own individual properties;
therefore some were in support of the map and some against.
Commissioner Selemon asked for an update on what City Council has done about this,
and Mr. Maples replied that they held a Public Hearing then adjourned into executive
session, which brought the issue to the Commission.
Commissioner Iocco asked the zoning of the old Waste Industrial site, and Mr. Maples
replied "SD" and explained that a lot of requests have been denied because thci City
Council had no direction for this area.
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 Iocco suggested having"Neighborhood Services" or"Office Professional"
as a buffer along the thoroughfares.
Commissioner Selemon asked from a planning perspective, what kind of minimum
acreages and lot sizes are there for "Neighborhood Services" or "Commercial" and Mr.
Maples stated that it is really defined on a case-by-case basis and Mr. Maples also
referred to the Land Use Ordinance.
Commissioner Sederdahl asked if there were any concerns regarding traffic or noise, and
Mr. Maples replied that the citizens did have those concerns. Commissioner Sederdahl
stated that he also has concerns regarding traffic for the residential area.
Discussion ensued about truck routes, and Mr. Maples pointed out that City Council did
adopt an ordinance with official truck routes, which Cullen and McHard are on the route.
Commissioner Scherrer recommended that each Commission take a section, and Mr.
Maples pointed out that the Steering Committee did do a windshield survey, and they
split up into four different groups. Mr. Maples stated that he would bring that
information to the Commission for review.
Chairman Viktorin stated that last week the APA Conference was held and he did at least
see three to four of the P&Z members there and he thanked the City for the Conference
and stated that it was very informative.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATES: November 12, 2001 (JPH & Regular Meeting)
November 19, 2001 (JPH & Regular Meeting)
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
4hese minutes respect, I submitted s •
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fifer Go /'lanning joning Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this l.Z day of /9' 2001.
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Charles Vi orin, 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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