2002-04-01 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 1, 2002 IN
THE SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:58 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman H. Charles Viktorin
Vice-Chairman Donald Glenn
Commissioner Todd Iocco
Commissioner Kevin McDonald
Commissioner Robert Scherrer
Commissioner Don Sederdahl
Commissioner Russ Selemon
Plat and Plan Administrator Richard Keller
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ITEM—Update on Shadow Creek Ranch development.
David Tinney of LJA Engineering briefly explained that he is there to address some of
the concerns regarding how things are going for the development of Shadow Creek
Ranch. He stated that they have been working very hard with staff to address all the
issues that have come up. He stated that they have a monthly meeting with staff as well.
•Mr. Tinney stated that he would be glad to address any questions the Commissioners
might have.
Commissioner Selemon asked for the problem regarding the re-occurrence of corrections
on plats to be addressed. Mr. Tinney explained that they are working with staff.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he recalls there being some very basic items that were
not being corrected. He added that he is concerned about the burden being put on staff.
Mr. Tinney explained to the Commission that with every plat review they receive they
have started sending comment forms back with the corrections. Mr. Tinney stated that
each correction is itemized.
Commissioner Iocco stated that the Commission is there voluntarily and it is a waist of
their time to be there if the engineer can't make the corrections. He stated that he does
not want them to have City's staff doing their job. Commissioner Iocco stated that staff
makes the review so all the engineer has to do is make the corrections.
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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Throughout the discussion, Commissioner Iocco stated several times that he does not like
seeing the plats come to the Commission with the same corrections listed by staff and he
would like to see this problem resolved.
Mr. Tinney explained that they are working very hard with staff.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples stated at the last monthly
meeting between staff and the engineer he asked them to come before the Commission
for any concerns or questions. He stated that he would like for them to meet with the
Commission on a quarterly basis. Mr. Maples stated that LJA Engineering does bring in
better quality plats, especially at the volume they are coming in. He stated that they are
working with staff to address their issues.
Chairman Viktorin stated that he sits as the Board of Director of the TIRZ Board. He
stated that a few weeks ago, over a luncheon, he echoed the same concerns listed this
evening. He stated that he also suggested that a meeting be held between the engineer
and the Commission.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples explained the process of plat
submittals. He stated that it is actually easier to approve the plats with contingencies
rather then starting the whole submittal process over again.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he relies on staff's expertise and if staff is happy he is
happy.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — A Preliminary Plat of A
Portion of Savannah Parkway & Drainage Reserves "A" & "B", being 10.86
acres out of the A.C.H&B. Survey,A-403 and J.S. Talmage Survey, A-562,
Brazoria County, Texas, also being a replat of Iowa Colony Subdivision.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with
the following corrections:
1. The vicinity map needs to be legible.
2. They need to provide a 5' electrical easement centered on the
street right-of-way.
3. They need to provide coordinates that are surface or grid and
provide a conversion factor.
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Savannah
Portion of Savannah Parkway & Drainage Reserves "A" & "B" with staff's comments.
Vice-Chairman Glenn seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
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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C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — A Preliminary Plat of
Savannah Landing Section One, being 20.98 acres of land out of the A.C.H &
B. Survey, A-403, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with
the following corrections:
1. The vicinity map needs to be legible.
2. They need to provide coordinates that are surface or grid and
provide a conversion factor.
3. They need to add a note regarding a 5' electrical easement on
lots 9 and 10 of block 2.
4. The 10' W.L.E. along Savannah Parkway should be a W.S.E.
5. They need to change street name "Ivy Arbor Court" and "Windy
Glen Court."
6. The building line on Savannah Parkway needs to be removed.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Savannah
Landing Section One with staff's comments. Vice-Chairman Glenn seconded the
motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — A Preliminary Plat of
Tranquility Lakes Section Two, a Subdivision of 35.627 acres of land out of
the H.T.&B. R.R Co. Survey, Abstract 242, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff is recommending tabling this
plat because there are 24 comments and he feels that there are too many comments to
even read into record.
Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to table the Preliminary Plat of Tranquility Lakes
Section Two with a second made by Commissioner Iocco.
Motion to table passed 7 to 0.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—A Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-18B, 20.120 acres being out of the H.T.&B. R.R. Co.
Survey, Section 82, Abstract 565, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that he had four comments that have
already been addressed. He stated that staff recommends approval with a note that a tree
survey needs to be submitted.
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 asked what the "R-7" zoning means. Mr. Keller replied that they
are about 5,000 square foot lots and that is the PUD language for the zoning.
Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow
Creek Ranch SF-18B with staff's comment. Commissioner Selemon seconded the
motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — An Amending Plat of the
Final Plat of Park Village Estates Section Four, a subdivision of 13.5895
acres of land recorded in Volume 22, Pages 159 through 160 of the Brazoria
County Plat Records.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller explained that the only purpose of this
amendment is to change the street name of"Palo Duro" Drive to "Merlot" Drive. He
stated the engineer needs to re-write the reason to say they are only renaming one street
name.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the Amending Plat of Park Village
Estates Section Four with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Scherrer seconded the
motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Final Plat of Spriggins Estates
Subdivision, being a subdivision containing 3.0300 acres of land located in
Lot 11 of the H.T.&B. RR. Company Survey, Section 14, Abstract 509,
Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with a
note that the owner needs to sign the plat and they will need to pay detention fees in the
amount of
Discussion ensued regarding the option to pay detention fees and Mr. Scherrer pointed
out that he thought there was size minimums for these people who have provide drainage
or fees. Commissioner Iocco stated that he would like to review the issue of detention
fees at a later date.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Spriggins Estates with
staff's recommendations with a second by Vice-Chairman Glenn.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
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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H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION – Request by Appaloosa Land
Company for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance that requires a
subdivision acceptance by City Council before the issuance of building
permits. The request is for a Sales Office on Lot 7, Block 1 of Cabot Cove
Section One.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval and
the subdivision is going on City Council's agenda on the 8th.
Commissioner Iocco asked if the sales trailer is temporary or permanent. Mr. Keller
replied that the trailer is going to be temporary.
Vice-Chairman Glenn made a motion to approve the variance request with a second made
by Commissioner Sederdahl seconded the motion.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION – Request by Appaloosa Land
Company for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance that requires
subdivision acceptance by City Council before the issuance of building
'—• permits. The request is for a Recreation Center on Reserve J, Section 1 of
Cabot Cove Section One.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Iocco made a motion to approve the variance request with a second made
by Commissioner Sederdahl.
Commissioner Selemon stated that he is concerned about the possibility of approving
these variance requests and then taking the risk of the subdivision not getting accepted by
City Council.
Commissioner Iocco responded that by the time the plans are reviewed and permitted the
subdivision would probably be accepted anyway.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION – Amending Plat of Bellavita at
Green Tee Section Two, being a subdivision of 25.4528 acres of land out of
the W.D.C. Hall Survey,A-23 City of Pearland, Harris County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval.
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 McDonald made a motion to approve the Amending Plat of Bellavita at
Green Tee Section Two with a second made by Vice-Chairman Glenn.
Commissioner Iocco commended West Development on making the necessary
corrections when asked.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
Commissioner Iocco stated that he would like to have a discussion item on one of the
upcoming agendas regarding the need to make a few changes to the Land Use Ordinance.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATES: April 8, 2002 (JPH & Regular Meeting)
April 15, 2002 (Regular Meeting)
April 22 & 29, 2002— NO MEETING
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
These minutes respec Y lly submitt ' by:
/er Go /1- , Planning j Zoning Secretary
Minutes a approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 10 day of 4/(212/(-- , 2002.
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Charles Viktorin, Planning & Zoning Chairman
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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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