1996-03-04 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY,
MARCH 4, 1996, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Assistant City Manager
City Engineer
Secretary
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Pat Lopez
Emil Beltz
Peggy Mayfield -Royer
Jeffery O'Brien
Marshall Eggers
Rob Larsen
Randy Patro
Richard Burdine
John Hargrove
Karla Canada
Minutes of February 26, 1996
A motion to approve the minutes of the February 26, 1996 meeting, was made by Commissioner
Peggy Mayfield- Royer, seconded by Commissioner Jeffery O'Brien.
Motion Passed 6 -1. (Commissioner Randy Patro abstained).
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Request of Betty Gilbert,
agent for Faith Community Church, 2402 E. Broadway, for a Variance from the
City of Pearland Subdivision Ordinance, Section 27 -4 (3)(b) - Sidewalks
Betty Gilbert, agent for Faith Community Church, was present. She indicated that there is
approximately 430 feet that fronts FM 518 and the church had not budgeted money for the
installation of sidewalks at this time.
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The Commissioners discussed the time frame in which the church would be able to meet the
sidewalk requirements. Mrs. Gilbert stated the church would be in a position to install the
sidewalks in a year or two.
Chairman Pat Lopez questioned whether or not the plans submitted for construction of the church
should reflect the sidewalks. Richard Burdine said the sidewalk plans could be submitted
separately at the time of installation.
Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jeffery
O'Brien, to grant an extension of thirty -one (31) months from this date to install sidewalks;
however, should construction occur on the property on FM 518 directly west of their
construction site within that time frame, sidewalks will need to be installed at that time.
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Landscape Plan for
Weatherford Enterra Plant Facility Expansion; 3632 S. Main,
Pearland, Texas
Bill Addison was present representing Carroll Consultants, Inc, requesting a variance from the
Landscape Ordinance to reduce by 128 the number of shrubs required to screen the parking.
Peggy Mayfield -Royer made a suggestion to possibly add additional trees to the property to
enhance the look. Mr. Addison indicated that the tree requirements had been met.
Discussion between the Commissioners and Mr. Addison addressed relocation of the shrubs on
the property. Mr. Addison noted that additional shrubs added at the entrance driveway would
enhance the entrance; however, he did not feel that he could fit all 128 shrubs in that area.
Commissioner Jeffery O'Brien made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall Eggers, to
accept the Landscape Plan for Weatherford Enterra Plant on the condition that additional shrubs
be added on both sides of the driveway entrance to equal the same density as the shrubs being
planted along the parking lot.
Motion Passed 7 -0.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of Crystal
Lake Subdivision.
Variance Requests:
1.) Variance requesting use of a 20 foot building line around cul -de -sac
lots.
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2.) Use of a 10 foot side building setback (2 foot fence reserve and
8 foot side lot building line) for Lot 25, Block 1, instead of the 20 foot
building line required on lots that side on a major thoroughfare.
Steve Gardner, Ferro - Saylors, Inc., was present representing the developer, Crystal Lake, LTD.
John Hargrove addressed several issues regarding this plat approval. Two of those issues were
that utility companies are requesting all utilities be placed in the streets as opposed to the back
lot lines on lots around the lake; and the 15' drainage easement which is referenced to the water
line of the lake. His concerns are stability of elevation (horizontally and vertically), slope
protection, and where the 15' drainage easement would end up in years to come. He indicated
that he would like to see dry utilities put in the rear lot line and wet utilities placed in the front.
He also would like to see the 15' maintenance easement described geometrically.
Lengthy discussion took place between the Commission, Mr. Hargrove and Mr. Gardner
regarding these issues. It was noted that there are many design changes to the preliminary plat
that will be addressed during final plat approval stages.
Commissioner Marshall Eggers made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jeffery O'Brien,
to approve the preliminary plat of Crystal Lake Subdivision, along with the variance as
requested.
Motion Passed 6 -0.
D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of Southwyck,
Section Nine, Phase One.
Variance Requests:
1.) Variance requesting a 20 foot front building line on cul -de -sac and
thumbnail lots.
2.) Variance requesting a 20 foot front building line on lots 7 through
15, block 1 along Clarestone Drive.
3.) Variance requesting a 5 foot side lot setback.
Steve Gardner, Ferro - Saylors, Inc., was present representing owner, Beazer Homes Texas, Inc.
John Hargrove noted that the 5 reserves acreage on the review prints is different from that on
the Mylar of the plat. Also, he indicated that there are no signatures for lien holders. Mr.
Gardner stated that there are no lienholders and he would make the correction. Mr. Hargrove
also indicated that some things on the Mylar are incomplete and he noted several amendments
needed. He suggested approval of the plat; however, he and the City Attorney would hold off
on signing the Mylar until such amendments were made.
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Commissioner Randy Patro made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peggy Mayfield -Royer
to approve the final plat of Southwyck, Section Nine, Phase One, with the corrections as
required by City Engineer, along with the variance as requested.
Corrections required:
1.) Erasure of the lienholder information on Mylar.
2.) Reference numbers for adjacent Utility Easements & Properties.
3.) Width on Northfork Drive
E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Recommendation to the City
Council on an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
amending Ordinance No. 509, the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance
of the City of Pearland relative to sign regulations.
Richard Burdine proposed to the Commission that Section 22.11 (11) of the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of the City of Pearland be amended to allow on -site banners without
permit, not to exceed '/2 square foot for each linear foot of building frontage.
Commissioner Jeffery O'Brien suggested that the banners be limited to '/a square foot per linear
foot of frontage as opposed to 1/2. Mr. Burdine felt this would be a disadvantage to small
business owners. Discussion ensued between Mr. Burdine and the Commission regarding a
maximum square footage of banners depending on the frontage of the building. Mr. Burdine
indicated that he would contact the local sign companies for their suggestions and report back
at the next meeting.
IV. Next Meeting Date: Monday, March 18, 1996; 7:00 p.m.
V. Adjourned: 8:22 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted this day of 444 tio a /4
A. D., 1996.
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Canada, Secretary
Pat Lopez,
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