1992-09-21 P&Z Meeting Minutes21INUTES OF THE SPECIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMF3ISSION MEETING, HELD
- ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT
PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. with the following
present:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Division Director - Planning
Public Works & Parks
City Engineer
Chief Building Official
Asst. to City Secretary
?APPROVAL OF HINUTES
Richard Tetens
Emil Beltz
Pat Lopez
James Garner
Mary Starr
Helen Beckman
Jack Womack
Richard Burdine
John Hargrove
Don Guynes
Leslie Schroeder
It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Mary Starr, that the
minutes of the September 1, 1992 meeting be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
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=APPLICATION NO. 28, REQUEST OF ALFRED E. LENTZ, AGENT FOR FEROZE P.
=AND SHERNAZ BHANDARA, OWNERS, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND
J BAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FROM CLASSIFICATION R -3, PUB TO R -3,
PUD, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
LOCATED IN THE RIVERWALR SUBDIVISION°
It was the consensus of the Commission that the new development
would enhance the possibility of the property being maintained in
a more routine fashion. The Commission also felt the increased lot
size would increase the value of the homes currently occupied in
the Riverwalk Subdivision.
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It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Emil Beltz, that
recommendation be made to Council to approve Application No. 28.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
APPLICATION NO. 29, REQUEST OF RENT BALLARD OF BENTON /BLAND
INVESTMENTS, AGENT FOR RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION, OWNER, FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FROM
CLASSIFICATION R -2, SINGLE FAKILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO NS,
MEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT, ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE OAKBROOK
SUBDIVISION.
In discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that
neighborhood services is a zone that should be welcomed by the
neighbors. It was apparent during the Joint Public Hearing that
those who spoke were opposed to this type of development.
It was moved by James Garner, seconded by Jack Womack, that
recommendation be made to Council to deny Application No. 29.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING GIINDS, SECTION 2, A REPLAT OF 4.5456
ACRES BEING ALL OF TRACT OuCcc OF THE MARTHA ALEXANDER CROUCH
SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE AS RECORDED IN VOLUFZE 16, PAGES 353 & 354,
PLAT RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
City Engineer John Hargrove relayed to the Commission that this
plat was tabled from the September 1, 1992 meeting pending
submission and review of the drainage plan. Mr. Hargrove reported
the plan has been accepted.
It was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by James Garner, that the
preliminary plat of Whispering Winds, Section 2, be approved as
submitted.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING WINDS, SECTION 2, A REPLAT OF 4.5456 ACRES
BEING ALL OF TRACT "C" OF THE 14ARTHA ALEXANDER CROUCH SUBDIVISION
SECTION ONE AS RECORDED IN VOLUFZE 16, PAGES 353 & 354, PLAT
RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
The Commission determined the plat was in order.
After no further discussion, it was moved by James Garner, seconded
by Mary Starr, that the final plat of Whispering Winds, Section 2,
be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKBROOK SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, A
F,
SUBDIVISION OF 17.2521 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 9 AND 10 OF THE S.W.
NARREGANG SUBDIVISION, OUT OF THE W.D.C. HALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT PTO.
70, AS RECORDED IN VOLUE1E 1, PAGE 92 OF THE KAP RECORDS OF BRAZORIA
COUNTY, TEXAS, BENTON /BLAND INTERESTS, OWNER.
The Commission discussed whether or not it was necessary to include
Oakwood Street on the plat as a stub street. At this time, the
adjacent property has not been dedicated for a road access to Dixie
Farm Road. In the future, if it is dedicated, Oakwood Street would
become an additional ingress and egress to Oakbrook Subdivision.
The Commission concurred that if Oakwood Street remains on the plat
it would leave some options opened for future access to Dixie Farm
Road.
It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Mary Starr, that the
preliminary plat of Oakbrook Subdivision, Section 2, be approved-as
submitted.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
CHANGE IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 10' INTO THE NORTH SIDEYARD (15'
AGGREGATE) AND FOR A VARIANCE FOR PARKING ACCESS IN FRONT RIGHT -OF-
WAY ON LOT 3, BLOCK 7 OF GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSES BY LINDA
LENNON, AGENT FOR LANCE SNYDER, OWNER (COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE).
It was determined these variances would be consistent with the
existing townhomes on the street.
After no further discussion, it was moved by Jack Womack, seconded
by Pat Lopez, that the 10' encroachment into the sideyard and front
parking access be approved as submitted.
James Garner requested the maker of the motion include for the
record exactly what footage would remain on either side of the
structure. Jack Womack stated that if the variance is granted,
this would leave 5' on the north side of the house and 18 -1/2' on
the south side of the house as stated by the owner. The seconder
agreed to this addition.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH IN THE FRONT RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR
PARALLEL PARKING ON LOT 1, BLOCK 7 AND LOT 2, BLOCK 3 OF SECTION 2
OF GREEN TEE, BY KURT RACCA, AGENT FOR DAEMON BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS,
INC. (2518 AND 2704 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE).
It was the consensus of the Commission that this request would
remain consistent with the existing lots.
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It was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by Emil Beltz, that the
variance be approved as submitted.
Motion 7 to 0.
_.EQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 51 INTO THE 201 FRONT BUILDING
LINE ARID 4 -1/21 INTO THE REQUIRED 201 REAR YARD SETBACK ON LOT 6,
BLOCK 2 OF ALEXANDER LANDING, SECTION 4, BY DAVID OFFENBURGER,
(3103 LEE CIRCLE COURT).
City Engineer John Hargrove reported he met with Mr. Offenburger
and determined the cul -de -sac lot had very little back lot
remaining. In order to erect the house plan which he has sold, it
would require a drastic encroachment into the rear yard.
Mr. Hargrove suggested the adjustment be made to the front building
line which would allow for back lot clearance. He explained that
the houses on cul -de -sac lots were set back further than the houses
on through streets.
It was moved by Jack Womack, seconded by Pat Lopez, that the
variance request be approved as submitted.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
.2EQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALL SPLIT LOTS IN CLEAR CREEK ESTATES,
SECTION TWO, AS EXISTING ON DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION.
City Staff explained to the Commission that many years ago,
variances were granted in this subdivision by the City Council
allowing 50' lots in an R -2 zone which now require 70' frontage.
Mr. Burdine proposed to the Commission that perhaps a date be
established and any split lots which were established before the
date be accepted as a platted lot.
It was moved by Jack Womack, seconded by Pat Lopez, that the
request for variance to all split lots in Clear Creek Estates
existing as of September 21, 1992, be approved. After such date,
any lot requiring a building permit must meet the requirements of
-the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance prior to issuance of
a permit.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
_ZEVIEW OF THE PROPOSED HUGHES ROAD THOROUGHFARE AND RECOMMENDATION
TO CITY COUNCIL.
Division Director of Planning Richard Burdine presented the
proposed Hughes Road thoroughfare plan to the Commission. The
Commission concurred this is a much needed road and endorsed this
extension.
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After review, it was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by James Garner,
that the Hughes Road thoroughfare be endorsed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and recommendation be made to Council to reflect
this decision.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
DISCUSSION OF WORKSHOP BETWEEN THE PLANNING AND ZONING C0124ISSION
ND THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
Chief Building Official Don Guynes suggested a workshop be held
between the two groups to discuss problems they have regarding
variances.
The Commission agreed this would be a worthwhile workshop and asked
Staff to schedule.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Minuta do t le meeting approved and /or corrected this day
of , A.D., 1992.
ichard Tetens, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat ones, C' Secretary
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