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2002-05-06 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission inn MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 6, 2002, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order with the following present: P&Z Chairman(acting) Todd Iocco P&Z Commissioner Kevin McDonald P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer P&Z Commissioner Don Sederdahl P&Z Commissioner Robert Scherrer Development Coordinator Mona Phipps P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales Chairman Viktorin and Vice-Chairman Glenn were absent. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 8, 2002 April 15, 2002 April 8, 2002 Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the April 8, 2002 minutes with a second made by Commissioner Selemon. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. • April 15, 2002 Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the April 8, 2002 minutes with a second made by Commissioner Sederdahl. Commissioner Sederdahl stated that on page 9 in the second paragraph from the bottom he would like it clarified that he was specifically asking if the Commission would be handling any drainage issues. Commissioner Iocco stated that he has a few corrections and listed them as: 1. On Page 7, to paragraph from the bottom, he would like it clarified that the variance was for the Parks at Walnut Bend Subdivision. 2. On Page 5, 3rd paragraph from the bottom, he would like"right-of-way" added after 100' and he would like it to state after the curb it turns into 60'. 3. On Page 4, 5d' Paragraph, he would like it to state that in the future the developer should bring a letter from staff to accompany the variance request letter. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 1 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Motion to approve as corrected passed 4 to 0 (1 abstention) 1 abstention by Kevin McDonald due to absence DI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAGNOLIA INDUSTRIAL SITES REPLAT 1) CALL TO ORDER The public hearing was called to order at 7:06 p.m. 2) PURPOSE OF HEARING Replat of 2.0801 acres out of Tract "B" in Magnolia Industrial Sites Section One, Vol. 18, Pg. 153-154 B.C.P.R. out of HT&B RR. Co. Survey, Section 11,A- 239, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. 3) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUEST None 4) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUEST y.. None 5) STAFF/COMMISSION DISCUSSION Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated the owner's signature does need to be witnessed on the plat. He stated that this plat is a replat therefore, by law the City is required to hold a public hearing. Commissioner Iocco asked what the purpose of this replat is. Mr. Keller replied that the objective is to make the lot smaller. Commissioner Selemon asked what was taken off notes 4 and 7. Mr. Keller replied that more then likely it was abbreviations or notes that were required on the Preliminary Plat. 6) ADJOURNMENT The public hearing adjourned at 7:10 p.m. IV. PUBLIC HEARING FOR WELLS FARGO REPLAT Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 2 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission 1) CALL TO ORDER The public hearing was called to order at 7:11 p.m. 2) PURPOSE OF HEARING Wells Fargo Pearland, A subdivision of 1.8108 acre tract of land being a replat of part of Reserves "A" & "C" Silverlake Commercial Park, Phase H, Vol. 20, pgs. 99-100-BCPR), in the RB. Lyle Survey, A-539, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. 3) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE REQUEST None 4) PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE REQUEST None 5) STAFF/COMMISSION DISCUSSION Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that there are a few outstanding items that he would list under the New Business item of the agenda. Mr. Keller stated that the original platted area is shown with the dotted lines. He explained that the bank probably did not need as much space. Commissioner Selemon stated that he would like to see a box on the plat giving an explanation for the replat. Commissioner Scherrer asked if they have to put the reason for the replat. Mr. Keller replied that it would leave a question in mind for anyone who has to look through the plats and he feels they shouldn't have to search the plat for the reason. 6) ADJOURNMENT The public hearing adjourned at 7:15 p.m. V. NEW BUSINESS A) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— Replat of 2.0801 acres of Tract "B" in Magnolia Industrial Sites Section One, Vol. 18, Pg. 153-154 B.C.P.R. Out of HT&B RR. Co. Survey, Section 11,A-239, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 3 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following corrections: 1. Update the title block. 2. Correct spelling of"flood plain" 3. Waiting on statement from the engineer/developer regarding the expected amount of traffic and the peak times for traffic. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Replat of Magnolia Industrial Sites with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Sederdahl seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. B) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION—Wells Fargo Pearland, A subdivision of 1.8108 acre tract of land being a replat of part of Reserves "A" & "C" Silverlake Commercial Park, Phase II, Vol. 20, pgs. 99-100-BCPR), in the R.B. Lyle Survey, A-539, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following comments: 1. The plat is not in the city of Pearland, therefore remove "Pearland" from title block. 2. add P.O.B. (Point of Beginning) to legend. 3. Remove the word "street" off of Broadway Street. 4. Show reason for replat. 5. Fix the city limit line on the plat. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Replat of Wells Fargo with staff's recommendations. Commissioner Selemon seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. C) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Broadway at Woodcreek, 5.9462 acres in the W.D.C. Hal League Survey, Abstract No. 70, City of Pearland Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval as presented. Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Broadway at Woodcreek with a second made by Commissioner Selemon. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 4 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission D) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch C-19 (Commercial Site), 2.730 acres being out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3, Abstract 678, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with three comments and listed them as: 1. A 2 '/2 electrical easement needs to be added behind the right-of-way lines for street light service. 2. Note 7 needs to be written so that it allows for a right turn only in and out of driveway. 3. They need to reverse lettering of 25' building line on Kirby Drive. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch C- 19 with staff's recommendations. Commissioner Sederdahl seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. E) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-19, 21.758 acres being out of the S.G. Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, city of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with a comment that the offsite easements need to have the recordation information before the final plat is recorded. Commissioner McDonald made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-19 with staff's comments. Commissioner Selemon seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. F) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-20A, 25.760 acres being out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3 Abstract 678 and the S.G. Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval as presented. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-20A with a second made by Commissioner Sederdahl. Commissioner Iocco stated that he is very glad to see that these plats are having less comments made by staff. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 5 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission dm- Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. G) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-20B, 14.820 acres being out of the T.C.R.R. Co. Survey, Section 3 Abstract 678 and the S.G. Haynie Survey, Abstract 212, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following corrections: 1. Note 19 should be Note 17. 2. They need to explain the abbreviation of C.A.B. 3. They need to change "Short Springs Court"to "Signal Hill Court". Commissioner McDonald made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch SF-20B with staff's recommendations. Commissioner Scherrer seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. H) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch Reflection Bay Drive, 3.821 acres being out of the T.C.RR. Co. Survey, Section 3 Abstract 678, City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following corrections: 1. The 100' right-of-way is actually 80'. 2. They refer to FM 2234 as Shadow Creek Ranch Parkway when on the other plats the Parkway is called Shadow Creek Parkway. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Shadow Creek Ranch Reflection Bay Drive with staff's recommendations. Commissioner Selemon seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. I) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Second Amending Plat of Sawyer's Pond, being a subdivision containing 9.9778 aces out of Lot 44 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 6, H.T.&.B. RR. Co. Survey (RB. Lyle Survey), Abstract 544, Brazoria County,Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with the following comments: Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 6 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Add note regarding the zoning classification. 2. Add "Pearland"to title block. Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to approve the Second Amending Plat of Sawyer's Pond with staff's recommendations. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion. Motion to approve passed 5 to 0. J) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — The Lakes at Highland Glen Section One, being the amending plat of the Final Plat of Fairway at Highland Glen Section One (Vol. 22, Pg 189-192 B.C.P.R.) 49.110 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 76 & Walcott's Pearland Subdivision (Vol. 35, Pg. 241 & 242 B.C.P.R.) Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that there would no longer be a golf course, therefore any reference to "fairway" or"golf" needs to be removed. He stated on note 9 it needs to read "lakes" instead of"fairways" and they need to remove "golf course uses" off of note 15. He stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Iocco stated he is confused about the procedure of approving this while the PUD is being amended. Mr. Keller explained that this plat has already been approved and they are only changing the name of the plat. Mr. Selemon argued they are fixing to change the PUD. Commissioner Sederdahl stated they don't have the proper information on this item to make a decision at this time. Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to table the Amending Plat of Fairway at Highland Glen Section One with a second made by Commissioner Selemon. Commissioner McDonald pointed out that a comment was made in the workshop that the developer had already started laying out some of this project. He stated they are under construction right now. Commissioner Iocco commented the streets are in place. Commissioner Iocco called for an end to discussion due to the motion for tabling, however he would like to ask staff if this item should be tabled. He explained that once a plat is tabled and no further action is taken on the plat within 30-days the plat is automatically approved. Commissioner Selemon pointed out that he is amazed that this plat has been brought to the Commission at the same time they are having a workshop on a possible new PUD. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 7 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Development Coordinator Mona Phipps stated that if what they are presenting tonight matches the existing PUD then there should be no problem approving the plats. Discussion ensued among the Commission regarding why the plat has been brought forward and they went over their options. Mr. Keller clarified that even if the PUD is revised it would not affect these plats. Commissioner Iocco suggested to keep the motion for tabling and to put the plat back on their agenda the following week. Commissioner Iocco called for a vote. Motion to table passed 5 to 0. K) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION— The Lakes at Highland Glen Section Two, being the amending plat of the Final Plat of Fairways at Highland Glen Section Two (Vol. 22, Pg. 205-208 B.C.P.R.) 38.667 acres out of the D.H.M. Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 76 & Walcott's Pearland Subdivision (Vol. 35, Pg. 241 & 242 B.C.D.R.) Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff is recommending approval with the following corrections: 401, 1. They need to rewrite notes 9 and 15 to take out any reference to any fairways or the golf course. Commissioner Scherrer made a motion to table The Lakes at Highland Glen Section Two and to be put on the agenda next Monday night. Commissioner Sederdahl seconded the motion. Motion to table passed 5 to 0. L) CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Request by Centex Homes for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance that requires City Council acceptance of a subdivision before any building permits can be issued. The request is for fifteen (15) homes in Centennial Village Section 1. Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends denial. He stated that he talked to Charlie Stubbs, Chief Engineering Inspector and it would not be a good idea to have two different contractors on the job site. He added the only time these variances have been granted was for model homes, construction trailers, or sales trailers. He stated that this doesn't fall into any of those particular categories. He brought up the possibility of the Commission setting a precedent. Mission Statement: To make informed recommendations regarding zoning change requests,capital improvements,and other tasks as mandated by the City Charter. Page 8 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Commissioner Sederdahl made a motion to deny the variance request with a second made by Commissioner Selemon. Commissioner Sederdahl asked about having two different contractors. Mr. Keller clarified that it would be best to avoid any conflict between the contractor who is building the subdivision and the homebuilders. Commissioner Iocco stated that a variance should be granted only when there is a unique hardship and he does not find this situation to be a unique hardship. Motion to deny passed 5 to 0. VI. NEXT MEETING DATES: May 13, 2002 (JPH& Regular Meeting) May 20, 2002 (Regular Meeting) May 27, 2002-HOLIDAY VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 0s- e minutes respectfu 'y submitt-i iy: -nn �r GE. onzale., ' anning & Os ning Secretary Min -s approved as submitted and/or corrected on this ay of 41•1'1 , 2002. e---&-.- --def-t- 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. Page 9 of 9