1995-04-17 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, APRIL 17,
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 Emil Beltz
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez
Commissioner Robert Larsen
Commissioner Marshall Eggers
Commissioner Kevin Cole
Commmissioner Jeffery O'Brien
Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer
Assistant City Richard Burdine
Manager
City Engineer John Hargrove
Secretary to the Wendy Standorf
Commission
Chairman Emil Beltz introduced Jeff O'Brien, the new Planning & Zoning Commissioner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 10, 1995
A motion to approve the minutes of the 4 -10 -95 meeting, was made by Commissioner Peggy
Mayfield- Royer, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Cole.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Landscape Plan First Community Bank, 910 E. Broadway, Pearland, Texas. Assistant City
Manager Richard Burd ne stated that the landscape plan meets the requirements of the ordinance
and recommended approval as submitted.
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Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall Eggers to
approve the landscape plan of First Community Bank as submitted.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Landscape Plan Busy Bee Cafe, 4009 E. Broadway, Pearland, Texas. Mr. Burdine stated that
the landscape plan meets and actually exceeds the requirements of the landscape ordinance. They
also deserve an A+ for the preseivation of the large elm trees on the lot and recommended approval
as submitted.
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Robert Larsen to approve
the landscape plat of Busy Bee Cafe as submitted.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Final Plat Sunset Lakes, Section One (preliminary plat approved as Sunset Meadows Section
Al Lentz of Lentz Engineering was present requesting approval of Sunset Lakes, Section One.
Reserve A is where First Community Bank will be located and Reserve B is planned for detention.
City Engineer John Hargrove recommended approval with the corrections as specified.
REQUIRED CORRECTIONS:
Under the "Note" section, add "to FM 518" to number 15.
2. Change Commissioner Charles Philipp to Jeffery O'Brien.
Commissioner Kevin Cole made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Peggy Mayfield- Royer,
to approve the final plat of Sunset Lakes, Section One, with the corrections specified by the City
Engineer.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Preliminary Plat Robert Thompson Subdivision. There was no representation for this plat.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that the surveyor did not sign the plat, therefore he does not
recommend approval of this plat at this time.
Commissioner Kevin Cole made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Robert Larsen, to table
preliminary plat of Robert Thompson Subdivision.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Final Replat Lakepoint at Silverlake, Section One. Thomas Stroh of Jones and Carter was
present requesting approval of the final replat of Lakepoint at Silverlake, Section One. The reason
for the replat is a "clean up" in General Notes #17 to read as it was originally approved for a side
lot building line of 5' and a 10' aggregate side lot line.
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall Eggers to
approve the final replat of Lakepoint at Silverlake, Section One as submitted.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
Replat Lots 4 & 5 & Easterly 1/2 Lot 3. Block 6, Section One, Green Tee Terrace. Chuck Davis
of C.L. Davis & Co. was present requesting approval of the Replat of Lots 4 & 5 & Easterly 1/2 of
Lot 3, Block 6, Section One.
He stated that the owner, Mr. Bludworth had purchased 21/2 lots in the early 80's and now he wants
2 "oversized" lots.
The Commission questioned the lot size with respect to the deed restrictions.
Mr. Davis informed the commission that note #6 states "deed restrictions recorded for Green Tee
Terrace, Section One will be adhered to for this plat ".
Mr. Burdine stated the owner is responsible to bear the cost of water and sewer tap and sei vice.
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez made the motion, seconded by Coimnissioner Jeffery O'Brien to approve
the Replat of Lots 4 & 5 & Easterly 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 6, Section One as submitted.
Preliminary Plat Countryplace Section 12. Stan Winter of Vernon G. Henry & Associates & Paul
Linter of U. S. Home Corporation were present requesting the approval of the preliminary plat of
Countryplace Section 12, along with the approval of two (2) variances.
Variance Requests:
1. A variance from Subdivision Ordinance Section 27 -4 (C)(2)(a) 2. to allow a
minimum lot width of less than thirty-five (35) feet on Lot 26, Countryplace, Section
12.
2. A variance from Subdivision Ordinance Section 27 -4 (D)(1)(c) to allow a front
building line of less than twenty (20) feet, specifically to allow a fifteen (15) feet
front building line on Lots 7, 12, 15, 17, 20 and 27, Countryplace, Section 12, for
nongarage portions of the structure and garage structures that do not face the public
street.
Mr. Winter presented the history and an overview of the entire Countryplace subdivision to the
Commmission.
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City Engineer Hargrove recommended approval with the correction as specified, and forwarded the
Fire Marshal's comment that he prefers straight streets over cul -de -sac because of access.
Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine recommended approval of the two (2) variances requested.
REQUIRED CORRECTIONS:
The "T" at the private streets between lots 10 & 11 and lots 22 & 23 shows 20', they each
need to be made to 28'.
Commissioner Kevin Cole made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Robert Larsen to approve
the final plat of Countryplace Section 12 with the corrections required by the City Engineer; also
to approve both of the variances requested.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Discussion Planning Related Council Objectives & "A Guide to Urban Planning in Texas
Communities ". Mr. Burdine reviewed the Planning Related Council Objectives with the
Commission, a copy is attached.
He also informed the Commission that the "Guide to Urban Planning in Texas Communities" is for
Planning & Zoning Members and City Officials. This guide provides valuable information on the
Texas Zoning Enabling Act, The Planning Commissioners Role, Comprehensive Plan, etc. The
guide is provided for their use while serving on the Commission.
Next Meeting Date: Monday, April 24,1995; 7:00 p.m., Irmnediately Following The Joint Public
Hearing With City Council.
Adjourned: 8:24 p.m. t-k
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of
A.D., 1995.
Emil Beltz, Chairman
ATTEST:
I I )J Lq dill
Wendy Stan rf, Secretary to�ihe Commission
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