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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-23 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1993, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Chairman Richard Tetens Vice Chairman Emil Beltz Commissioner Helen Beckman Commissioner Mary Starr Commissioner Pat Lopez Commissioner James Garner Division Director - Richard Burdine Planning, Public Works & Parks City Engineer John Hargrove Chief Building Official Don Guynes Assistant to City Secretary Sharon Parks Commission Member Jack Womack was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Emil Beltz made the motion, with a second from Commissioner Mary Starr, to approve the minutes of March 23, 1993. The Commission requested a list of corrections for the plats to be submitted in writing by the Chief Building Official Don Guynes in the future. OLD BUSINESS This item was moved to the last item on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS PARTIAL REPLAT OF COUNTRYPLACE - REQUEST OF STAN WINTER OF VERNON G. HENRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AGENT FOR U.S. HOME CORPORATION, FOR A PARTIAL REPLAT OF COUNTRYPLACE SECTION 3, LOTS 20, 21, 22, 36, 37, and 38, BLOCK 1 RECORDED IN VOL. 18, PAGES 365-366 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY MAP RECORDS 1 Since there Commissioner Commissioner Countryplace recorded in Records. was no objection from the Commission or the Staff, James Garner made the motion, with a second by Pat Lopez, to approve the partial replat of Section 3, Lots 20, 21, 22, 36, 37, and 38, Block 1, Vol. 18, pages 365-366 of the Brazoria County Map City Engineer John Hargrove suggested adding, as pending, that Section 3 won't be replatted if Section 7 is not approved, platted, and signed. Motion passed 6 to 0. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE - REQUEST BY STAN WINTER OF VERNON G. HENRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AGENT FOR U. S. HOME CORPORATION, FOR A VARIANCE FOR COUNTRYPLACE, SECTION 7 TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL LOTS LESS THAN 60 FEET WIDE AT THE FRONT BUILDING LINE AND HAVE AN AREA LESS THAN 6,000 SQUARE FEET A lengthy discussion followed regarding the development as a special case (Municipal Utility District), because, by ordinance, it does not come under any of the City's zoning requirements, only under its platting requirements. Also Staff recommends there needs to be a variance request of a 15' aggregate in the final plat in the event the development is annexed before it is finished or if there is a disaster where the homes have been destroyed 51% or more and would have to be rebuilt according to ordinance requirements. Commissioner Mary Starr made the motion, with a second from Emil Beltz, to approve the variance for Countryplace, Section 7 to allow residential lots less than 60 feet wide at the front building line and have an area less than 6,000 square feet. c) Motion passed ' to 1 with Chairman Richard Tetens abstaining & Commissioner Garner opposing. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRYPLACE SECTION 7 A brief discussion followed regarding the utility and landscape easements and size of houses. City Engineer John Hargrove stated that the plat needed the benchmark elevation and year of adjustment. Commissioner Helen Beckman made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Pat Lopez, that the Preliminary Plat of Countryplace Section 7 be approved. (sP) Motion passed 4 to `Os with Chairman Tetens and Commissioner Garner opposing. 2 JOB DESCRIPTION The Commission decided to turn in its list of Job Descriptions to be compiled and they will consider them at a later date. CHANGES TO RULES AND PROCEDURES The Commission decided it wanted to see the changes to the Rules and Procedures in complete form before a final decision is made. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Division Director Richard Burdine said there was no report and that he would like to begin the workshop. OLD BUSINESS The Vacation Certificate for Site H-43 for Food Lion was signed by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/orrcorrected this day of A.D., 1993. ATTEST: Pam ones, r+ ty Secretary 3 Richard Tetens, Chairman MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1993, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Division Director - Planning, Public Works & Parks City Engineer Chief Building Official Assistant to City Secretary Richard Tetens Emil Beltz Helen Beckman Mary Starr Pat Lopez James Garner Richard Burdine John Hargrove Don Guynes Sharon Parks Commission Member Jack Womack was absent. PURPOSE OF HEARING: Partial Replat of Countryplace REQUEST OF STAN WINTER OF VERNON G. HENRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC . , AGENT FOR U.S. HOME CORPORATION, FOR A PARTIAL REPLAT OF COUNTRYPLACE SECTION 3, LOTS 20, 21, 22, 36, 37, and 38, BLOCK 1 RECORDED IN VOL. 18, PAGES 365-366 OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY MAP RECORDS SPEAKING FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST: 1. Stan Winter, 5900 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. Mr. Winter discussed the type of subdivision, special needs of the residents, what was proposed initially for the area to be replatted, access to lots, widths of lots, and types of homes to be built. SPEAKING AGAINST THE PROPOSED REQUEST: None 1 QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: The Commission discussed the question concerning lack of representation from the homeowner's association. Staff stated letters were sent to the residents within 200 feet of the proposed change and only one negative letter of response was received. The Commission wanted to know what type of screening would be provided by the builder? Rick Gadd of U.S. Homes stated that an eight foot tall cedar fence with nine foot columns would be built. The Commission questioned the placement of the houses on the lots, the size of the lots, and zoning ordinance requirements. Stan Winter and Rick Gadd of U. S. Homes stated the houses will be centered on the 60'' square foot lots and zoning ordinance requirements don't apply to this subdivision due to the unique age restrictions and the physical and recreational needs of the residents. ADJOURNMENT The Hearing adjourned at 7:27 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/ocorrecte /', A.D., 1993. ATTEST: Pat Jones, ty Secretary 2 ® is day of