2002-05-06 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 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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Min -s approved as submitted and/or corrected on this ay of 41•1'1 , 2002.
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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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