HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-05 P&Z MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, MAY
5, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519
LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
L CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present:
Commissioner Emil Beltz
Commissioner Marshall Eggers
Commissioner Jack D. Mathis
Commissioner Randy Patro
Commissioner Mary Starr
City Engineer John Hargrove
City Projects Coordinator Alan Mueller
Secretary Judy Highburger
Vice Chairman Pat Lopez was absent, and Assistant City Manager Richard Burdine arrived
at 6:03 p.m.
Commissioner Emil Beltz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jack D. Mathis to
elect Commissioner Randy Patro as Acting Chairman.
Motion passed 4 to 1 (Commissioner Patro abstained).
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 21, 1997 and
Minutes of April 28, 1997
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Conunissioner Beltz made a motion to approve the Minutes of April 21, 1997, with the
correction on page 2 under Item A: "Commissioner Beltz amended his motion to include
approval of the requested variances". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mary
Starr.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
Commissioner Beltz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall Eggers, to approve
the Minutes of April 28, 1997.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of Partial
Replat of Cobblestone. Being a subdivision of 10.0889 acres and a replat of
Cobblestone, Reserves "A", `B", and "G" and Lots 1 through 7, Block 2, and
a Partial Replat of Cobblestone Reserve "E", Block 2, as recorded in Volume
19, Pages 323 - 324 of the Brazoria County Plat Records, The Perry and
Austin League A-111, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas.
Mr. Manny De Pau was present and representing the owners, R. and S. Land Co., Inc.. Mr.
De Pau was seeking approval of the Final Plat of the Partial Replat of Cobblestone.
City Engineer John Hargrove said staff recommends approval of the plat with the exception
of removal of Rob Larsen's name in the signature block.
Conunissioner Starr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mathis to approve the Final
Plat of the Partial Replat of Cobblestone, with the removal of Chairman Robert Larsen's
name on the signature block.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of Southdown,
Section Seven, Brazoria County, Texas. Being 13.5365 acres of land located
in the F.B. Drake Survey (Section 20), Abstract No. 506.
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• Variance Request:
1. Use of 20 foot building line on all lots.
2. Use of 5 foot side building setback.
Mr. Hargrove said he recommends approval as presented with the following exceptions:
1. Removal of Chairman Robert Larsen's name on the signature block.
2. The PBM (permanent bench mark) shown on Northhampton Drive
north of the subdivision be corrected with the elevation added to it.
Commissioner Starr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eggers to approve the Final
Plat of Southdown, Section Seven, with the requested variances and the two exceptions listed
above.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Discussion item to review
Subdivision Ordinance proposed changes.
City Projects Coordinator Alan Mueller lead the discussion beginning with page 19, Section
27.4 - General Requirements and Minimum Design Standards. He explained there were
minor corrections on page 20, and the following page contained a table that replaced the list
format on page 22.
Mr. Burdine expressed inserting a caveat on thoroughfares that have .open swale medians
needing to have a • minimum of right-of-way of 150 feet. Mr. Hargrove stated it was
inappropriate to set minimums.
Mr. Mueller went on to highlight the minor changes on pages 22-24 which finished Section
27.4 through Alleys.
There was brief discussion regarding traffic lights and street lights. Mr. Hargrove said the
purpose of street lights is the control of the subdivision regarding traffic, and not security
of the homes.
There was no further discussion or action taken.
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IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Joint Public
Hearing.
V. ADJOURNED: 6:30 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted this day of
A.D., 1997.
ATTEST:
Pat Lopez, Vice Chairman
Judy Highburger, Secretary
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