1989-05-02 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MAY 2, 1989, AT 7:30 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARIAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Public Works Director
Code Enforcement Officer
Assistant City Secretary
Al Lentz
Leroy Savoie
Benny Frank
Helen Beckman
Mary Starr
Clyde Starns
James Garner
Bill Thomasset
Ernesto Buenrostro
Pat Vaught
It was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by Helen Beckman, that the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 4, 1989, be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 6 to 0, with Leroy Savoie abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEART.AND SCHOOL, BEING A 83.3700 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE
A.C.H. & B. RAILROAD SURVEY, A -507, AND BEING PART OF LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 OF
THE L. W. MLiEMCK SUBDIVISION AS IN VOLUME 29, PAGE 174 OF THE RECCEDS
OF BRAZORIA COUNTY (3775 S. NA7N)
Chairman Al Lentz recognized from the audience Dick Wagoner, Nigel Harrison and Glenn
Chaney of the Pearland School Board and Preston Bullard, Superintendent of Pearland
Schools.
Chairman Lentz read the following letter into the records:
January 24, 1989
City of Pearland
Planning Commission
P. 0. Box 2068
Pearland, Texas 77588 -2068
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Dear Sir:
Our firm is preparing the Preliminary and Final Plats for the new Pearland School
tract. This will be a one lot subdivision; however, the tract is too large to fit a
standard size sheet of paper at a scale of 1" = 100 ft. Therefore we request a
variance to draw the plats at a scale of 1" = 200 ft.
Sincerely,
/s/ John D. Garner, P. E.
JDG /gr
The Commission discussed lines on the plat delineating existing or proposed drainage.
Code Enforcement Officer Ernesto Buenrostro presented the drainage plan showing
contours, elevations and ditches which was reviewed by the Commission.
The Commission expressed a desire that the 60' right -of -way page and volume, if
available, be put on when the plat is recorded and discussed whether the 60' r -o -w
should be part of the school's access plan.
Chairman Lentz read the following letter into the records:
TO: AL LENTZ, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: BILL THOMASSET, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: ACCESS TO AND FROM NEW HIGH SCHOOL
DATE: MAY 2, 1989
The most recent proposal for access to and from the new high school site, as
described below, is considered to be adequate to provide for the safety of vehicles
entering and leaving the site. With the exception of those vehicles using the
visitor's loop driveway in front of the school building, all traffic will enter the
site at a signalized 3 -lane driveway located on Highway 35 at the southern corner of
the site. This driveway will have one entrance lane and two exit lanes (one right
turn and one left turn). Except for the school buses, all traffic will exit by way
of this driveway. The school buses, which will loop around the back of the site on
their own dedicated driveway, will exit onto Highway 35 to the north adjacent to the
southern side of the school building, right turn only.
It is recognized that the ultimate solution is the construction of the proposed
street along the southern boundary of the site, with access to the site taken off
that street. Since the funds for the construction of this street are not available
at this time, the above proposal will provide a similar degree of safety, although it
does not reduce traffic on Highway 35 as would the street if it were extended to the
Liberty /John Lizer intersection.
The Commission discussed the signalization of the highway and the State's involvement
in this, construction and safety of the driveways which, hopefully, will allow free
flowing traffic , and the State's and the City's jurisdiction over these areas of
concern.
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset stated he felt there would be no problem in
working with the State. Superintendent Preston Bullard presented a drawing and said
he and the architect had met with the State and they had approved the plans for the
drainage and culverts and the sizes of the driveways.
Mr. Thomasset said the signalization requested from the State will include a left
turn lane and installation will be done during the completion of the school.
Vice Chairman Leroy Savoie inquired if the City Staff had been given any guidance
concerning the setting aside of funds in escrow for the ultimate construction of the
adjacent street. There followed a lengthy discussion concerning the acquisition of
the property by the school, the present lack of funds by either entity to provide
this roadway, the obligation of fixture adjacent developers, and the premature dedica-
tion of this 60' roadway easement by the seller, Mrs. Nesbitt.
The Commission inquired if the City Council had accepted this dedication and gave
much consideration to the fixture provision for this roadway which will provide access
to the school from the east. Chairman Lentz said the subdivision ordinance had not
been followed in this transaction and the property had been sold by metes and bounds
which was also in violation of State law.
While having concerns about the fixture roadway, the Commission realized the urgency
for the new high school and felt plans were adequate for now. They discussed setting
precedents and their powers to grant variances and felt these concerns were not
necessarily a part of the preliminary plat but might have to be addressed in their
consideration of the final plat.
It was moved by Benny Frank, seconded by Mary Starr, that the preliminary plat of
Pearland School be approved as presented.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
It was moved by Clyde Starns, seconded by Benny Frank, that the request of John
Garner of Municipal Engineering, Inc. for a variance to draw the plats at a scale of
1" = 200 ft. be approved.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
FINAL PLAT OF PEARUM SC"L, BEING A 83.3700 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE A.C.H. &
B. RAILROAD SURVEY, A -507, AND BEING PART OF LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16 OF THE L.
W. MURDOCK SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 174 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY (3775 S. MAIN)
Location of drainage and utility easements on the final plat was discussed as well as
whether there will be a need for 1/2 of a utility easement down the east side.
Public Works Director Bill Thomasset said it would depend on how the site was being
developed and HL&P, having eminent domain, would take what they needed.
Chairman Lentz commented that the volume and page number are needed on the 60' right-
of-way and that perhaps, it would be advantageous for future consideration to show
that it is supposed to be a 70' right-of-way even though this right-of-way is off the
property being platted.
Concerning the setting aside of funds in escrow for the roadway, the Commission
discussed the School District as a taxing entity and the provisions of the subdivi-
sion ordinance pertaining to developers.
The Commission questioned the Staff and was told the City has no problems with the
drainage plans and they are in the process of reviewing the building plans. The
request for a variance by the School District for reduction in required parking
spaces at the new school site was discussed but has not been resolved by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment after having tabled the matter until a future meting.
Code Enforcement Officer Ernesto Buenrostro pointed out that the 25' building line
was not relocated after the right-of-way dedication and he would, with the Commis-
sion's consent, have the engineer re-draw it prior to filing of the final plat.
It was moved by Clyde Starns, seconded by Mary Starr, that the final plat of Pearland
School be approved subject to the relocation of the 25' building line.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and /or corrected this O day of ,
A. D., 1989.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secret