1994-01-31 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 31,1994, AT 7:00
P.M., IN THE 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
and Parks
City Engineer
Secretary to the
Commission
Commissioner Robert Larsen was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Richard Tetens
Emil Beltz
Helen Beckman (arrived at 7:07 p.m.)
Pat Lopez
Jack Womack (left meeting at 8:45 p.m.)
Barbara Lenamon
Richard Burdine
John Hargrove
Wendy Standorf
A motion to approve the minutes of the 1 -17 -94 meeting was made by Pat Lopez. Seconded by
Barbara Lenamon.
Motion Passed 4 to 0. (Jack Womack abstained, Helen Beckman arrived 7:07 p.m.)
NEW BUSINESS
West Oaks Section 2 -A. Staff recommended approval of the Final Plat West Oaks Section 2 -A,
with correction as specified by City Engineer.
Commissioner Barbara Lenamon made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Jack Womack to
accept the final plat of West Oaks Section 2 -A with the correction as requested by the City Engineer.
REQUESTED CORRECTIONS:
1. Change street light easement on Maple Lane from Lots 55 & 56 to Lots 54 & 55.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Recommendation to City Council on Ordinance No. 668. Staff recommends approval of
Ordinance No. 668, an ordinance vacating, closing and abandoning a certain 20' Right -Of -Way
easement, as recorded in Volume 1651, pages 90 through 94 of the deed records of Brazoria County,
Texas.
The developer's intention is to re -route a portion of the sewer line in the proposed street right -of-
way. Once this is done, the existing easement can be abandoned. Easements and rights -of -way
platted as part of the subdivision will seine the same purpose. Until the sewer line is re- routed, the
plat and abandonment will not be recorded.
During discussion regarding the item, the questions arose of whether the sewer line would be out
of service at all during the construction process; and whether the new sewer line would carry the
same amount of sewage? City Engineer Hargrove stated that there would be no interruption of
service or reduction in line capacity.
Commissioner Helen Beckman made the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Emil Beltz to
recommend to the City Council to vacate, close and abandon a certain 20' Right -Of -Way easement,
with the stipulation that the abandonment and plat not be recorded until the sewer line relocation is
complete to City specifications.
Motion Passed 5 to 0 (Barbara Lenamon abstained).
Landscape Plan; 1215 N. Main. Al Coker, owner and Rusty Thomson, contractor with Thomson
Enterprises, brought in an updated drawing of their proposal for the Commission's review. Richard
Burdine stated that he and Mr. Thomson had met prior to the meeting. With the revisions they had
discussed, the quantity of trees and shrubs were in compliance with the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance, Landscape and Parking Requirements.
Vice Chairman Emil Beltz made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Pat Lopez to accept the
landscape plan as proposed with revisions.
Motion Passed 6 to 0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion with Developers on Impact Fees. 24 Developers active in the Pearland area were
invited to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting, for their input on Impact Fees. Representation
included: Renee West of West Development; Helen Pasternak, Jan Pasternak & H. A. Reichek of
Pasternak Interests; L. F. Bud Goza of Lingo Properties and Dan Rucker of Property Investors, Ltd.
Our Consulting Engineers, Ron Bavarian and Tom Chmores of Walsh Engineering were also in
attendance.
Richard Burdine began with the State Law's definition of impact fees and a brief history of
Pearland's Impact Fees. Impact Fees were first adopted in 1984 by ordinance and have not been
collected since 1989. An Impact Fee Study was reviewed and updated in 1993.
Mr. Burdine further stated that Impact Fees are necessary for expansion of new water and sewer
facilities in order to accommodate the growth Pearland is experiencing.
John Hargrove added that if we do not begin collecting the fees, and Pearland continues at the
current growth rate, the EPA could step in and put a halt to all building until sewer plant over loads
are corrected. The City of Pearland issued 494 single family building permits in 1993. Our sewer
plants are exceeding maximum permit flow levels during rainy periods. We have located and
corrected some inflow and infiltration problem areas, however, it is not enough to keep up with
development.
Table 15 from the Engineer's Study was reviewed. Estimated combined water and sewer impact fees
total $1660.00. A uniform fee will be used throughout Pearland rather than 5 or 6 different fee
schedules as some cities use. (See comparison study).
Discussion ensued with developers. Their main concerns and questions being:
The estimated $1660.00 fee is too high for Pearland, it could "cripple" our current
development trend;
Would current water and sewer tap fees ($550.00) be included in the impact fee amount of
$1660.00? Staff responded that all but $100 -$150 would be;
Impact Fees will discourage growth and will provide new home buyers with fewer
affordable homes; lot price determines the price of the house;
When can Impact Fees change? Staff responded that fees must be reviewed at least every
three years;
Can Impact Fees be based upon square footage of house? Staff responded, no;
When will Impact Fees be charged? Staff responded that all cities surveyed collected them
at the time of building permit issuance;
Developers felt they could "live" with Impact Fees of up to $1000.00, as long as the water
and sewer tap fees were included in this amount.
Commissioner Helen Beckman stated, "We are not discouraging development, we are making sure
we are ready for it."
Richard Burdine suggested that if we cut back on Capital Improvement Projects, we could justify
lowering Impact Fees. He wanted to meet with Mr. Hargrove and the consulting engineers to review
options.
Next Meeting Date: It was the consensus of the Commission to schedule another meeting on
February 7, 1994 or February 21, 1994, to discuss Impact Fees and get staff s recommendations, and
consider making a recornrnendation to the City Council.
Director's Report:
Mr. Burdine reminded the Commission of the upcoming Joint Public Hearing scheduled for
February 14, 1994.
The meaning of the term "architectural metal' as used in Section 20.6. Building Facades, was
discussed. Staff were requested to provide the Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment
and Appeals a detailed definition, possibly with sample materials.
Adjourned: 9:50 p.m.
Minutes approved a submitted nd/or corrected this 7 day of -E
A.D., 1994.
Richard Tetens, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Wendy St orf, Secretary t e Commission