1995-09-18 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
18, 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 Pat Lopez
Vice Chairman Emil Beltz
Commissioner Randy Patro
Commissioner Robert Larsen
Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer (arrived 7:06 p.m.)
Commissioner Marshall Eggers
Assistant City Richard Burdine
Manager
City Engineer John Hargrove
Asst. Director of Wendy Standoff
Administrative Svcs.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 21, 1995
A motion to approve the minutes of the 8 -21 -95 meeting was made by Commissioner Robert Larsen
and seconded by Commissioner Emil Beltz.
Motion Passed 5 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Preliminary Plat Meadowview Section 1 at Silverlake & Preliminary Plat Silverlake
Commercial Park Phase One, City Engineer Hargrove recommended tabling these agenda items.
The developer was unable to get approval by the Brazoria County Drainage District #4.
Commissioner Robert Larsen made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall Eggers to table
the Preliminary Plat of Meadowview Section 1 at Silverlake and the Preliminary Plat of Silverlake
Commercial Park, Phase 1.
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Motion Passed 6 to 0.
Final Plat Sunset Lakes, Section 2. Al Lentz representing Lentz Engineering was present
requesting approval of the final plat of Sunset Lakes, Section 2.
Dominick Basile of 1101 Lochmoor addressed the Commission on behalf of the Riverwalk
Homeowners Association. He stated that the homeowners object to the opening of Chelsea Lane.
He presented a petition (copy attached as Exhibit A) signed by a number of the home owners within
the Riverwalk Subdivision requesting that Chelsea Lane remain closed. Mr. Basile also wanted to
know who, why and how it was decided to open Chelsea Lane and he requested clarification on the
approval process for subdivisions.
Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine informed the Commission that when Riverwalk
Subdivision was platted, the intention was for the street to be opened at some point because it was
platted as a "stub" street and not a cul -de -sac. He stated that the City Council does not act on plat
approval.
Commissioner Jeffeiy O'Brien asked Mr. Burdine what the advantages and disadvantages would be
for the street opening.
Mr. Burdine stated that the disadvantage would continue an unintended "super cul -de- sac ", and the
advantage would allow the additional access that was intended.
City Engineer Hargrove recommended approval with the corrections as specified.
Bud Goza representing Lingo Properties, developer, asked if it was possible for the Riverwalk
Homeowners Association to install a 911 gate for emergency access.
Randy Hutchins of 1302 Chelsea Lane also addressed the Commission stating that he did not want
the street open because of the danger of the added traffic. There are a number of small children
within the subdivision.
There was additional discussion regarding 911 gates.
Commissioner Randy Patro made the motion, seconded by Jeffeiy O'Brien to reject the final plat
of Sunset Lakes Section 2 as submitted. There was additional discussion and Jeffeiy O'Brien with-
drew his second.
Motion Failed for lack of a second.
Commissioner Marshall Eggers made the motion, to approve the final plat of Sunset Lakes, Section
2 with consideration of a 911 gate after discussion with the Police Department and the Fie Chief.
There was additional discussion and Marshall Eggers withdrew his motion.
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Motion withdrawn.
Commissioner Jeffery O'Brien made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer
to approve the final plat of Sunset Lakes, Section 2 with the required corrections.
REQUIRED CORRECTIONS:
1. Correction of 2 monument notes.
2. Add Commissioner Randy Patros name to the plat.
Motion Passed 5 to 2. (Commissioners voting "aye ": Pat Lopez, Emil Beltz, Marshall Eggers,
Jeffery O'Brien and Peggy Mayfield- Royer; Commissioners voting "no" Randy Patro and Robert
Larsen).
The Commission recessed for five (5) minutes at 8:02 p.m..
Discussion of Possible Changes to the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance (No.5091
and Direction to Staff on a date for a Public Hearing at Which to Consider said Changes
Mr. Burdine asked the Commission in which zoning districts they would consider dropping the
facade requirements. Lengthy discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Commission for the
wording to include "All walls facing major thoroughfares shall meet the 75% rule ".
The Commission advised staff to set the Public Hearing for the earliest possible date.
Next Meeting Date: The next meeting date will be October 2, 1995.
Director's Report. None.
Adjourned: 9:14 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted
A.D., 1995.
day of
Pat Lopez,
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