1995-03-06 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 6,
1995 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
Commissioner
Assistant City
Manager
City Engineer
Secretary to the
Commission
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Emil Beltz
Pat Lopez
Kevin Cole
Marshall Eggers
Charles Philipp
Peggy Mayfield -Royer
Robert Larsen
Richard Burdine
John Hargrove
Wendy Standorf
Minutes of February 13, 1995
A motion to approve the minutes of the 2 -13 -95 meeting, was made by Commissioner Peggy
Mayfield - Royer, seconded by Commissioner Robert Larsen.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing Process for Zone Change Annlication. Mr. John B. Knox, Executive Director
of Tri Tech Regional Council observed a joint public hearing between the City Council and the
Planning & Zoning Commission on January 23, 1995. He forwarded a letter with some alternative
meeting arrangements that might better accommodate the citizens.
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The Commission discussed possible alternatives to the current process, however, determined the
procedure we are currently using is, sufficient for the majority of the zone change applications
encountered.
The Commission took the letter from Mr. Knox under advisement; no action was taken.
Results of Planning Commissioners Questionnaire. At the 2 -13 -95 meeting, commissioners
turned in a questionnaire to evaluate "how we function as a commission ". The results were totalled
and discussed.
It was the consensus of the Commission that staff provide them with a copy of state law; schedule
a meeting with the City Attorney to go over the powers and duties of the commission; and to
schedule an annual meeting with City Council to discuss planning related council objectives.
No action was taken.
Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Hargrove presented section
"Exhibit B, City of Pearland Design Standards for Storm Drainage Improvements" to the
Cormnission and explained the changes shown.
In section 1.1(a), replace "1,000" acres with "200" acres in both sentences.
In section 1.1(b), replace "1,000" acres with "200" acres in the first sentence.
In section 1.2.1(d), delete the asterisk.
In section 1.2.1(d)(1), change "1.0" acre to ".4" acre and change "0.55" to "0.65 ". (Remove
proposed 0.60).
In section 1.2.1(d)(2), delete "more than" and insert "A to ".
In section 1.2.1(d), add "3) Lots more than 1.0 acre" "0.50 ".
In section 1.2.1(e), delete the asterisk.
In section 1.2.1(f), delete the asterisk.
In section 1.2.1, remove the proposed paragraph with the asterisk.
In section 1.2.2, at the end of the first sentence add "from U.S. Department of Commerce Technical
Paper 40 (TP40).
In section 1.2.2, at the end of the paragraph add "(NOTE: For main drainage channels and for
detention, Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 may have different requirements) ".
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In section 1.2.2(b), sentence #1 under "Design Frequency (years)" 3 years is o.k. as is. (Remove
proposed 25 years).
In section 1.2.2(b), insert sentence #3 "Small Culverts & Channels" & "25 years ".
In section 1.2.2(b), at the end of sentence #4 "Culverts, Bridges and Channels ", delete "Channels"
and insert "Creeks'; delete "100 years ", leave as "50 years ".
In section 1.2.2(b), sentence #5 delete "Creeks; 100 years ".
In section 1.2.2.(b), below "Detention Ponds ", insert as a new sentence "Small culverts and channels
apply to drainage areas less than 200 acres ".
In section 1.3, in the proposed sentence, delete the word "be" and change "provided" to "provide ".
In section 1.3.1, in the last sentence 5 year frequency storm is o.k. as is. (Remove proposed 25 year
frequency storm).
In section 1.3.2, spell out "Texas Department of Transportation ".
In section 1.3.3, the last sentence of page 40 change "eight (8)" to "twelve (12) ".
In section 1.3.3, the last proposed paragraph, insert "bedded in cement- stabilized sand and shall be"
after "shall be" in the proposed sentence.
In section 1.3.4, change "twenty -five (25)" to "twenty (20)" and change "2:1" to "3:1 ".
After section 1.3.6, insert in the second paragraph as the second sentence: "For the five -year design
storm the hydraulic grade line in a storm sewer system shall remain below 5" above the gutter line."
Add section 1.3.7 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The United States Environmental
Protection Agency requires that a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) be prepared for
construction activities.
Construction plans shall show proposed SWPPP measures to control pollutants in storm water
discharges during and after construction operations.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) Form (EPA 3510 -6) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor and
the Owner. This notice of Intent roust be submitted two days before start of construction. Submit
the NOI to the following address:
Storm Water Notice of Intent
P.O. Box 1215
Newington, VA 22122
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The SWPPP is not to be submitted for EPA review, however the SWPPP shall be kept at the job site
for assessment by EPA inspectors.
The EPA requires that regular weekly inspections and inspections after each storm be made of the
storm water pollution measures. A record of all inspections shall be kept.
The SWPPP shall be maintained throughout the entire length of the project. Should the pollution
preventions not be working, then the Contractor is required to make adjustments in the measures to
correct the problems.
Next Meeting Date: Monday, March 20, 1995; 7:00 p.m..
Director's Report, Mr. Burdine told the Commission the City Council will consider selling
$5,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation for street work, drainage projects and a possible library
expansion.
The projects would include:
STREETS:
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Rebuilding of Shadybend from Liberty to Misty.
2.
Building of Oiler Blvd. to Centennial Blvd.
3.
Building of Centennial Blvd. to FM 518.
4.
Alignment of Harkey & O'day at FM 518.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS:
1. Walnut/McLean /518
2. Hatfield/Hatfield
The Texas Department of Transportation will be over - laying FM 518 from approximately Texas
Ave. to FM 1128 and re- striping into 5 lanes which will include a continuous turn lane.
Adjourned: 8:40 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 1� day of
A.D., 1995.
Emil B�ltz, Chairman,
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