2002-11-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 18,
2002 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:50 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman Todd locco
Vice-Chairman Russ Selemon
Commissioner Ray Bacon
Commissioner Sheryl Greiner
Commissioner Ruby Sandars
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples
Planner I Theresa Grahmann
P&Z Secretary Jennifer Gonzales
P&Z Commissioner's Don Sederdahl and Robert Scherrer were absent.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 21, 2002
November 4, 2002
October 21, 2002
Commissioner Bacon made a motion to approve the October 21, 2002 minutes as
presented with a second made by Vice-Chairman Selemon.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
Commissioner Bacon made a motion to approve the November 4, 2002 minutes with a
correction and Commissioner Greiner seconded the motion.
Commissioner Bacon stated that on Page 2 the last sentence of the last paragraph the
word "see" needs to be inserted between"not" and "where".
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1073
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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Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Heavy
Industrial District (M-2), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1073
Legal Description: 11.64 acres, being a portion of Lot 178, Zychlinski Subdivision,
Section 28, H.T.& B.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 551,
Brazoria County, Texas (4501 Dixie Farm Road)
Owner: Jesse G. Zamarron
14906 Brookepoint Drive
Houston, Texas 77062
Agent: Steve Robinson
2525 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 660
Houston, Texas 77058
Commissioner Bacon made a motion to table Zoning Application No. 1073 with a second
by Commissioner Greiner.
Motion to table passed 5 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1074
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Commercial
District (C), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1074
Legal Description: 0.590 acres, Lot 5, Block 12, West Lea Subdivision, Abstract
546, H.T. & B.R.R. Company Survey (Manvel Road (FM
1128) north of Bailey Road)
Owner: Erasmo Medina
4614 Arnold
Pearland, Texas 77584
Agent: Thomas Hayes
2245 N. Main Street
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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Pearland, Texas 77581
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1074 to City
Council for denial with a second by Commissioner Bacon.
Vice-Chairman Selemon stated the request does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Iocco agreed.
Chairman Iocco commented that he was on the board when the "General Business" came
through and there was not near the concern because there were not many residents at that
time.
Motion to deny passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1072
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Single Family Dwelling District (R-4) to Commercial
District (C), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1072
Legal Description: 1.761 acres, W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 70 (Liberty Drive
south of F.M. 518)
Owner: Donya, LLC
13630 Beamer Drive, Suite 107
Houston, Texas 77089
Agent: Jay Javadi
13630 Beamer Drive, Suite 107
Houston, Texas 77089
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1072 to City
Council for approval. Vice-Chairman Selemon seconded the motion.
Commissioner Greiner stated that she would like it noted in the minutes that this property
would be used for parking only.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
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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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41111.. D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION
NO. 118
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Commercial District (C) to Commercial District —
Specific Use (C(S)), for temporary storage of goods, on the following described
property, to wit:
Specific Use Application No. 118
Legal Description: Lots 11 through 19, Block 14, Old Townsite (2335 N. Texas
Avenue)
Owner: City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Agent: Pearland Neighborhood Center
2335 N. Texas Avenue
Pearland, Texas 77581
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to forward Specific Use Application No. 118 to
City Council for approval with a stipulation that the dates are from the first of November
through the last day of January with a ten-year time limit.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Commissioner Bacon made a motion to forward Specific Use Application No. 118 to City
Council for approval with the time frame of November 1° through January 31° of the
subsequent year and with a limit of two years, which would expire on January 31' of
2004. Vice-Chairman Selemon seconded the motion.
Commissioner Bacon stated that he has heard the Pearland Neighborhood Center is
looking to relocate to a larger facility and that is why he put such a short time limit on the
request.
Commissioner Greiner suggested having a latitude of 15 days after the deadline to remove
the storage of goods. Chairman Iocco suggested to leave it as it is.
Commissioner Greiner commented that sadly the owners are not present to represent
themselves for a specific time frame.
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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E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1071
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to General
Business District— (GB), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1071
Legal Description: 12.58 acres, J. Crawley Survey, Abstract 174, being all of Tract
I recorded under file number 94-009151, Brazoria County,
Texas (Shadow Creek Ranch west of State Highway 288)
Owner: Pearland Investments, L.P.
5195 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Agent: Gary Cook— Shadow Creek Ranch Development, L.P.
2947 E. Broadway Street
Pearland, Texas 77581
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1071 to City
Council for approval with a second by Commissioner Bacon.
Vice-Chairman Selemon asked if this acreage is outside of the PUD.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples stated this portion is "hatched"
to the Planned Unit Development and is being added to the overall development.
Gary Cook of Shadow Creek Ranch Development, L.P., presented a map and showed the
piece of property, which is outside of the PUD. He explained that at the time of zoning
this particular piece of property was not in the city limits, therefore could not be included
in the Planned Unit Development. He stated he is zoning this property as "General
Business" in order to be compatible with the rest of the development.
Vice-Chairman Selemon stated that at one time there was a medical facility trying to
develop in this area that would have been involved in biomedical waste. He asked if this
medical center would have to anything to do with that.
Mr. Cook replied that this would be a state of the art traditional hospital (a typical medical
center with a radiology lab and a oncology lab) and it would not be involved with any
medical research or any biomedical disposable waste. He added that a premier hospital
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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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developer would be developing the hospital and has $140,000,000 to $150,000,000 to
spend on it. Mr. Cook stated that they have a center in Las Vegas and his doctor's office
is located in one of their facilities and he spoke very highly of the center in Las Vegas.
Commissioner Greiner stated that this request would fit in "Neighborhood Services" and
asked why they are going with "General Business".
Mr. Cook replied the developers asked for "General Business" in order to provide the
extended stay facilities (i.e. for cancer patients) and this is not allowed in "Neighborhood
Service".
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples clarified Mr. Cook is correct
and there are some uses the developer is asking for that are not allowed in "Neighborhood
Services".
Commissioner Greiner asked if there could have been a special permit issued.
Fred Welch, Director of Economic Development, stated there is also a possibility that a
hotel/motel service may be needed with the hospital facility and this would not be allowed
in"Neighborhood Services".
Vice-Chairman Selemon stated that the request is compatible with the "General Business"
section of the PUD adjacent to the property.
Commissioner Greiner commented she was just "fishing" for a little bit of a latitude and
testing the developer's confidence.
Chairman Iocco commended Vice-Chairman Selemon on the point of compatibility with
the extended land use located near the property.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION
NO. 120
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification General Business District (GB) to General Business
District — Specific Use (GB(S)), for a two-family dwelling (duplex), on the following
described property, to wit:
Specific Use Application No. 120
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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*'R Legal Description: Being the north 80 feet of Lot 1 and Lot 12, Block G, Pearland
Townsite, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 29,
Page 41, of the deed records of Brazoria County, Texas
(Orange Street, between Grand Avenue and Park Avenue)
Owner: Tommy S. Dawson
4803 W. Orange Street
Pearland, Texas 77581
Agent: Saenz Development, LLC
5921 Sawyer Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to forward Specific Use Application No. 120 to
City Council for approval with a second by Commissioner Bacon.
Vice-Chairman Selemon stated that it would be helpful to see a sketch or footprint of the
development in the future.
Commissioner Bacon stated that he went out and looked at the property and he was under
the impression that it was going to be just one duplex covering both lots. He added they
are probably going to be tight and very small. He stated that on Lot 12 there is a four-
plex right behind this property and there is a very old oak tree that he hopes staff will
assure is going to be replaced by the developer.
Vice-Chairman Selemon asked if they are locked into voting on two sets of duplexes.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples replied the Commission has the
right to make any recommendations to City Council with a Specific Use application.
Vice-Chairman Selemon commented there could be parking or flooding issues for the
residents by having two duplexes.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples stated there is nothing wrong
with the Commission and City Council having the desire of getting involved with the
development review process, however there are rules and procedures that are adopted by
elected officials. He added that once the zoning is approved then that is the applicant's
time to go out and design the project and present their information to staff, which will
verify the codes. He stated that there is nothing wrong with the Commission making a
recommendation that the project meets all City's codes, because if they do make that
recommendation and City Council agrees, then that development can never be taken to the
Board of Adjustments for any variances.
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 Greiner voiced her concern that there were strong resident opposition for
the fact of how many people were notified and how many could come and voice their
concerns. She added that she could only support the request if it is subject to meeting all
codes.
Chairman Iocco stated that he would like to express a couple of thoughts. He stated that
first of all the wording on the agenda was misleading and he asked if this should be a
concern. He then asked what kind of square footage the buildings would consist of.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples replied that in his opinion the
application was advertises correctly.
Carlos Saenz of Saenz Development stated that the square footage would be about 1200
square feet.
Chairman Iocco asked if this would be the most best use for the land. He stated that with
a 1200 square foot place, that would attract either singles or starter families, and is that
the kind of family they would want to be in Old Townsite.
Vice-Chairman Selemon commented that what kind of family should not be a concern and
there should be all kinds of housing for different sizes families.
Commissioner Sandars commented that she would like the oak tree saved also.
Dee Saenz of Saenz Development stated that this is step number one of many steps. She
commented they may decide to make the duplexes larger or make them two story,
however that is only yet to be decided. She added once they hit the City with building
permits there are all kinds of requirements they would have to comply with. Mrs. Saenz
added they want to be proud of what they build. She pointed out this is just a concept at
this time.
Ms. Belva Lott objected to the differences in the footage on the survey and the plat.
Chairman Iocco stated that is not the Commissions jurisdiction and they are just zoning
the land at this time.
Chairman Iocco made a motion to amend the original motion to add a stipulation that the
development meets all building requirements. Vice-Chairman Selemon seconded the
motion.
The motion for the amendment 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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Chairman Iocco expressed concerns that a Specific Use is
p given to this property and it
would stay with the property and not be developed. He asked about putting a time frame
on the piece of property to be developed (i.e. one year or two years). He asked the
developer if two years would be adequate time to get the development going. Carlos
Saenz agreed that would be enough time.
Chairman Iocco made a motion to amend the motion to add another stipulation that the
Specific Use Permit would expire two years after receiving approval of the request by City
Council if construction has not started. Commissioner Bacon seconded the amendment.
The motion for the amendment passed 5 to 0.
Chairman Iocco called for question.
The motion with two amendments passed 5 to 0.
G. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — SPECIFIC USE APPLICATION
NO. 119
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Suburban
Development District — Specific Use (SD(S)), for an accessory building, on the
following described property, to wit:
Specific Use Application No. 119
Legal Description: 10.00 acres, Abstract 234, H.T.& B.R.R. Company Survey,
Tract 17 (1833 Max Road)
Owner: Jan Sutter and Jill Kremling
1833 Max Road
Pearland, Texas 77581
Vice-Chairman Selemon made a motion to table Specific Use Application No. 119 with a
second made by Commissioner Greiner.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples stated that during the public
hearing he gave out some incorrect information. He stated that because their tract is
larger then half an acre then they are not limited to the 30% for accessory uses.
Motion to table failed 2 to 3.
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 Bacon made a motion to forward Specific Use Application No. 119 to City
Council for denial.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Vice-Chairman Selemon made a motion to forward Specific Use Application No. 119 to
City Council for approval. Chairman Iocco seconded the motion.
Commissioner Sandars stated that she is concerned because her concept changed
throughout the discussion from the owner having storage of lawn mowers to having
storage of boats. She stated that she needs more information on the size of the building
and what is being stored.
Jill Kremling, owner, stated that there are three families that reside on the property and
she has been there since the 1950's. She added there would be 3 trailers, a few 4
wheelers, lawnmowers, a motorcycle, and four vehicles. She explained there are a lot of
items that need to be stored between three families.
Commissioner Greiner stated that the she is trying to be fair and equitable to staff by
asking for a site plan or drawing on this property as well.
Commissioner Bacon stated that he has one question. He asked if a property has to be
zoned before a building permit can be issued. He stated that a few council members also
questioned this.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples explained that this is the zoning
process. He then referred to the tables in the back that showed where an accessory
building would be allowed with a Specific Use Permit with "Suburban Development"
zoning.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to amend the original motion to add the stipulations
that the structure shall meet all building requirements and the specific use permit would
expire two years after receiving approval by City Council if construction has not started.
Vice-Chairman Selemon seconded the motion.
The motion for the amendment passed 5 to 0.
Chairman Iocco called for question.
The motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
H. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1075
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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Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Single Family
Dwelling District (R-1), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1075
Legal Description: Lot 31 and Lot 32, Somersetshire Estates, as recorded in
Volume 16, Page 283, Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas
(3203 Excaliburs Court)
Owner: Thanh Dac Nguyen
15715 El Camino Real
Houston, Texas 77062
Commissioner Bacon made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1075 to City
Council for approval with a second by Vice-Chairman Selemon.
Commissioner Sandars asked if all of the questions from the owner have been answered.
She was concerned about the house being built in the middle of the two lots.
Chairman Iocco reminded the Commission they are zoning the land and the owner could
sell the property tomorrow if he wished.
Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan replied that he spoke with the owner briefly, however
all of the questions have not been answered at this time.
Commissioner Sandars asked if Somersetshire Subdivision has been zoned.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples replied most of the subdivision
is zoned as "Suburban Development". Chairman Iocco added a few lots have been zoned
for"R-1" although they have mobile homes on the lots.
Commissioner Greiner asked if there is anything that would prevent the owner from being
able to build a house.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples pointed out that there is an
easement that runs caddy corner across the lot on the right so depending on where he sets
his foundation he may be able to build higher up to the north side of the lots. He added
that the City would not allow him to build on top of the easement. Mr. Maples pointed
out that there is a "Declaration of Intent" and if you have two lots and you intend to
develop the lots with one house you can file this document at the Court house and this
would prevent the owner from having to plat the property.
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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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Chairman Iocco called for question.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
I. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
1076
Request for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance of
said City from classification Suburban Development District (SD) to Estate Lot
Single Family Dwelling District (R-E), on the following described property, to wit:
Zone Change Application No. 1076
Legal Description: 0.830 acres, Abstract 505, H.T.& B.R.R Company Survey,
Tract 6A (5024 Longleaf Drive)
Owner: Adriel Sotelo
7706 Longleaf Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to forward Zoning Application No. 1076 to City
Council for approval with a second by Commissioner Bacon.
Chairman Iocco commented that getting the land zoned is heading in the right direction
for code enforcement issues.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
J. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Parks at Walnut Bend Section
Two, Being a subdivision containing 26.4171 acres located in the H.T.&B. R.R.
Survey, A-239 City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Being a replat of
reserve "B" of the Amending Plat of Parks at Walnut Bend Section One, as
recorded in Volume 22, Page 141-144 of the plat records of Brazoria County,
Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated staff recommends approval with several
minor comments:
1. Provide a 5' electrical easement on the right-of-way for street light lot 16 of block 1.
2. Indicate base flood elevation.
3. Add a street light along Veterans Drive
4. Need approved construction plans
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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5. Show the width of reserve strip C on lot 53, block 2 (blow up drawing)
6. Need to label Reserve A as a storm sewer easement
7. change note 13 to state they would provide 6' sidewalks instead of 4' sidewalks.
Chairman Iocco asked if the plat meets all requirements. Mr. Keller replied that it does
meet all the requirements.
Commissioner Greiner made a motion to deny Parks at Walnut Bend Section Two because
she would like to see a cleaner plat. Vice-Chairman Selemon seconded the motion.
Commissioner Greiner stated that she draws the line at six comments recommended by
staff.
Vice-Chairman Selemon asked about the time clock for this plat. Secretary Jennifer
Gonzales stated the 30-day clock starts at the time the plat is submitted, which would
more then likely be November 8th, the deadline for this meeting.
Vice-Chairman Selemon stated that he would like to see the six-foot sidewalk requirement
in writing before he approves the plat.
Mr. Keller commented that six of the comments were comments stated to the engineer
previously.
Motion to deny passed 4 to 1.
Voting Record:
"Aye" - Chairman Iocco, Vice-Chairman Selemon, Commissioner's Bacon and Greiner.
"No" - Commissioner Sandars.
K. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Southgate Section
One, a Subdivision of 72.65 acres of land out of and a part of 173.49 acre tract
situated in the H.T.& B.R.R. Company Survey, Section 81, Abstract 300, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that one outstanding item is the Traffic
Impact Analysis because the City's traffic consultant has not had a chance to review the
analysis yet. He explained that this is located to the west of Highway 288 and to the north
of CR 59 and City of Manvel is located to the south. He added that this would probably
be one of the last R-3 subdivisions that the City does. He gave a brief description of the
different sheets of the plats.
Mr. Keller listed staffs comments as:
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. Need to provide an instrument from the present owner for the abandoned canals.
2. The offsite easements need to be recorded.
3. They need approved construction plans.
Mr. Keller stated that staff is recommending approval however there are fairly minor
drafting comments, which the engineers has conveyed and turned in today, however Mr.
Keller has not had a chance to review the corrections. He read the following drafting
comments into the record:
1. Add sheet number reference to note number 2.
2. Add a couple of drainage lines at southeast corner of sheet 4.
3. Add a 5' electrical easement on right-of-way of CR 59 for street light service
4. Correct the vicinity map to show Manvel's ETJ.
5. Add recordation info of offsite drainage and sanitary sewer easements.
6. Approval of traffic report from the City's consultant.
Bud Goza, developer, stated that the easements were turned in late today, and the revised
mylars were turned in today from comments they received on Friday. He stated that when
they zoned this property one of the conditions of the approval was to receive approval of a
Traffic Study. He added that TDAI did review and approve the study, however since then
TxDOT has changed their schedule, therefore he has addressed the changes and the City
has not had a chance to review them as of yet.
Mr. Keller outlined the previous traffic concerns for the new commission members.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and the developer on the overpass at highway
288.
Commissioner Greiner stated that she feels the City should have time to review the
changes before getting the item on the agenda.
Mr. Goza stated that he did not see what would be wrong with a conditional approval and
referred to City's staff being overworked a it is.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to approve the Final Plat with all contingencies
stated by staff Chairman Iocco seconded the motion.
Commissioner Sandars stated she would like to see a procedure set up so that these plats
do not come to the Commission with so many comments.
Executive Director of Community Services Tobin Maples pointed out the 30-day clock
and if they do not bring the plat to the Commission within the 30 days then the plat is
automatically approved.
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 failed 2 to 3.
Voting Record:
"Aye" - Commissioner's Bacon and Sandars.
"No" - Chairman Iocco, Vice-Chairman Selemon, and Commissioner Greiner.
L. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Final Plat of Savannah Meadows
Section Three, a subdivision of 24.49 acres of land out of A.C.H. & B. Survey, A-
403 and the J.S. Talmage Survey, A-403 and the J.S. Talmage Survey, A-562
Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that staff recommends approval with
the following comments:
1. The coordinates need to be corrected.
2. The date needs to read November 8, 2002 on the title block of Sheet 2.
3. The offsite easements need to have the recordation information.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Savannah Meadows
Section Three with staffs recommendations. Commissioner Bacon seconded the motion.
Vice-Chairman Selemon asked if sidewalks are required along Savannah Parkway.
00•■• Commissioner Greiner referred the Commission to note 17 regarding sidewalks.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
M. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of La Polama, a
subdivision of 16.1964 acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 70,
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that this plat was rejected a few weeks
ago and they have now relocated the entrance street and have added onsite detention. He
stated that he had a number of comments, however the engineer has already addressed all
the comments and the corrections have been made.
Commissioner Greiner stated that in the past the City has had issues about having more
then one name on one street due to EMS/911 reasons. She asked if this should be a
concern. Mr. Keller replied that is was not a concern of our addressing manager.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of La Polama with
a second made by Commissioner Bacon.
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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Chairman Iocco stated for the record that he also has concerns about double street names
on one street.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
N. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — Preliminary Plat of Oakbridge
Apartments, a subdivision of 10.000 acres out of Lot 42, Zychlinski's Subdivision
in the H.T.&B. R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 233 and out of Lot 5 Walcott's
Pearland Subdivision in the D.H.M. Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 76, City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Variance Request:
1. Request by Lentz Engineering for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance
that prohibits Storm Water Pumped Detention Systems.
2. Request by Lentz Engineering for a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance
to allow for driveway spacing along Old Alvin Road.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that this went through the preliminary
stages at one time and the plat expired.
Secretary Jennifer Gonzales corrected Mr. Keller by stating the plat went through the final
stages and obtained final plat approval and the final plat expired on September 17, 2002.
She explained that a plat has one year after receiving final approval to get their plat
recorded or it expires and they have to start over.
Mr. Keller stated that the second variance does not need to be acted on per the City
Engineer.
Thomas Langford of Lentz Engineering stated that the final plat and construction plans
have received final approval back in January.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to deny the variance request for pumped detention
in order to remain consistent with previous requests for pumped detention. Commissioner
Greiner seconded the motion.
The motion to deny the variance passed 5 to 0.
Commissioner Sandars commented that there is an ordinance that states pumped detention
systems are not allowed. She stated that if these developers would like the ordinance
changed then they need to go through the proper channels.
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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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�- Commissioner Bacon made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Oakbridge
Apartments with a second made by Commissioner Greiner.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
O. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of CVS
Silverlake, A subdivision of 5.1449 acres of land out of the R.B. Lyle Survey,
Abstract 539, Brazoria County, Texas.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that this plat was requested to be put
on the agenda too quickly. He stated that staff recommends tabling because he has not
had a chance to review the corrected plat.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to table the Preliminary Plat of CVS Silverlake with
a second made by Vice-Chairman Selemon.
Motion to table passed 5 to 0.
P. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion and possible adoption of
Planning and Zoning By-Laws (Rules and Procedures).
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to table the discussion and possible action on the
By-Laws.
Motion failed due to lack of second.
Planner I Theresa Grahmann stated that there are only two changes. She stated the first
change was on the section regarding the workshops and the second change was regarding
any meeting with applicants outside of a scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Greiner stated that on page 4, section 4, she wondered if they should add in
three"consecutive" meetings to remain consistent with the City's Charter.
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to add in "consecutive" and the Commission
agreed to leave the document as is.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to approve the Planning and Zoning By-Laws as
presented with a second made by Commissioner Greiner.
Chairman Iocco commended the Commission on getting through these discussions and
putting the Rules and Procedures together.
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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Q. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION - Request by R.G. Miller for an extension
of the Preliminary Plat of The Reserve at Tranquility Lakes.
Plat and Plans Administrator Richard Keller stated that the Subdivision Ordinance states
that a preliminary plat will expire after six months. He stated that staff is unsure if that
means before getting the final plat started or getting the final plat approved, therefore
suggested the engineer bring this forward for an extension.
Commissioner Sandars made a motion to approve the request for a six-month extension
from today (November 18, 2002) with a second by Commissioner Bacon.
Motion to approve passed 5 to 0.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATES: December 2, 2002
December 18, 2002
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
,ese minutes re i tfully submitted by:
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Je er Gzales, lanm : & Zoning Secretary
Minutes ap ved as submitted and/or corrected on this_day of , 2002.
Todd Iocco, 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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