2002-04-22 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, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 22, 2002 IN
THE SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:48 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
Development Coordinator Mona Phipps
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
H. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Zoning Application No. 1033
Request for an amendment to the existing Shadow Creek Ranch Planned Unit
Development to add a comprehensive sign program, on the following described
property, to wit:
Zoning Application No. 1033
Legal Description: Being 3305 acres of land, more or less, located in the Dupuy and
Roberts Survey, Abstract 726, Brazoria Co.; William Morris
Survey, Abstract 344, Brazoria Co.; T.C.RR Co. Survey, Section
3, Abstract 678, Brazoria Co.; T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 4
(John W. Maxey), Abstract 675, Brazoria Co.; Obediah Pitts
Survey, Abstract 717, Brazoria Co.; H.T.&B. R.R. Co. survey,
Section 80 (J.S. Talmage), Abstract 564, Brazoria Co.; H.T.&B.
R.R. Co. Survey, Section 81,Abstract 300, Brazoria Co.; H.T.&B.
RR. Co. Survey, Section 82 (J.S. Talmage), Abstract 565,
Brazoria Co.; H.T.&B. RR Co. survey, Section 83, Abstract 305
in Brazoria Co. and Abstract 761 in Fort Bend Co.; S.G. Haynie
Survey, Abstract 212 in Brazoria Co. and Abstract 620 in Fort
Bend Co.; Franklin Hooper Survey, Abstract 198, Fort Bend Co.;
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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I.C. Staford Survey, Abstract 668, Fort Bend Co. and the
Levering Survey, Abstract 279, Fort Bend Co., TX
Owner: Shadow Creek Ranch Development Company, L.P.
2947 Broadway Street, Suite 303
Pearland, TX 77581
Agent: Kerry Gilbert & Associates, Inc.
Chairman Viktoin stated that at the request of State Senator Buster Brown he was appointed
by the City Council as a member of the Board of Directors for Shadow Creek Ranch. He
stated that due to ethics he would not be voting on this issue.
Commissioner Selemon made a motion to approve the zoning application for the Shadow
Creek Ranch PUD amendment with the following stipulations: the four large signs along
Highway 288 be limited to a three year non-renewable term and also to include similar size
signs along major corridors such as FM 518 and FM 521. Vice-Chairman Glenn seconded
the motion.
Chairman Viktorin allowed Mr. Gary Cook of Shadow Creek Ranch Development to
address the Commission.
Mr. Gary Cook stated that there are four signs on Highway 288 and the "Community
Benefit" signs and the signs along FM 521 are a different category. He added that the
builder directional signs would be removed as the phases are built out.
Commissioner Sederdahl asked where City Council or where Pearland is going with this
amendment. He has heard different discussions regarding the need to change the sign
ordinance or to possibly change the Planned Unit Development ordinance.
Chairman Viktorin stated the Commission should make a decision for a recommendation as
an advisory board to City Council.
Commissioner Iocco reminded the Commission they are dealing with a PUD issue and in his
opinion he does not see anything wrong with this. He stated that these gentlemen are not
going to be foolish enough to present anything "trashy" or too large of signs that would
make their neighborhood look bad.
Commissioner Scherrer stated his concern to be that he does not like to see decisions made
based upon statements regarding the amount of money tied up in this development. He
stated that he also does not like decisions based on the fact that the city has so much money
invested with these people and this development. He finds this very disturbing.
41111.
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 stated that as far at the size of the signs, they are specifically
associated with this Planned Unit Development only. He pointed out that the signs do need
to be visible from the freeway.
Commissioner Scherrer stated that there is a sign ordinance and there is no great need to
make any exemptions from it for any developer.
Vice-Chairman Glenn clarified that the motion regarding the three year term is for the
"Community Benefit" signs only. Commissioner Selemon agreed.
The motion to forward the application for approval has been changed to be limit the
"Community Development" signs only to a three year non-renewable term.
Commissioner Sederdahl asked if they did not vote what would happen.
Chairman Viktorin replied that if the application was voted down,then a super majority vote
would be required by City Council.
Development Coordinator Mona Phipps stated that the Planned Unit Development is a way
for a development to vary from the Land Use Ordinance. She stated that this is a way for
them to be specific and a way for the City to hold them to it.
'-' Chairman Viktorin called for a vote.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 1 (1 abstention).
Voting Record:
"Aye"— Vice-Chairman Glenn, Commissioner's Iocco, McDonald, Sederdahl, and Selemon.
"No"—Commissioner Scherrer.
Abstention made by Chairman Viktorin due to membership of TIRZ Shadow Creek Ranch
Board.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Old Chocolate
Bayou Subdivision, a subdivision of 8.236 acres, being the remnant of a
10.305 acre tract conveyed to James Meadaris and Dorothy M. Meadaris 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. (Previously approved on 10/01/02)
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the
following corrections:
1. They need to add a note that only one driveway would be allowed.
2. The date on the title block needs to be updated.
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 made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Old Chocolate Bayou with
staff's recommendations. Vice-Chairman Glenn seconded the motion.
Commissioner Iocco asked if the vicinity map is okay. Mr. Keller replied the project site
should be enlarged on the vicinity map.
Motion to approve passed 7 to 0.
III. NEXT MEETING DATES: May 6, 2002 (Regular Meeting)
May 13, 2002 (JPH & Regular Meeting)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
These minutes respectful submitted by.
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\. Je fifer Gonza -s, Planning & Z g Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this/3 day of i7"lit `l , 2002.
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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