1999-04-05 P&Z Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1999,
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE SECOND
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. with the following present:
Chairperson
Vice - Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Engineer
Director of Planning &
Community Development
Planning & Zoning Secretary
Mary Starr
Tommy L. Scott
Emil A. Beltz
Chris Cookson
Donald Glenn
Jack Mathis
John Hargrove
Dennis Smith
Jennifer Mattingly
Commissioner Todd locco arrived at 7:55 p.m.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
661
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to Heavy Industrial District (M -2) on the following
described properties, to -wit:
Legal Description: Being 2.4988 acres out of Lot 13, Allison Richey
Gulf Coast Home Co. subdivision, Section 7, H.T.
& B. R.R. Co. survey, A -219, plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (13623 Garden Road)
Owner: Weimer Construction Company
P.O. Box 1228
Pearland, TX 77581
Agent:
Freddie E. Weimer
Director of Planning & Community Development Dennis Smith stated that this
business has been there a long time.
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to forward zoning application no. 661 to
City Council for approval, and Vice - Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
B. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION
NO'S 315, 575, AND 655.
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to Light Industrial District (M -1) on the following
described properties, to -wit:
1. Zoning Application No. 315
Legal Description: Being 0.505 acres of land out of a 10 acre tract in
the South 2 of the Northeast 114 of the Southeast
1/4 of the G.C. Smith survey, Section 16, A -546, of
the deed records of Brazoria Co., TX (Harkey
Road)
Owner: Keith Sanders
6041 Sharondale
Pearland, TX 77584
2. Zoning Application No. 575
Legal Description: Being 2.0 acres, more or less, out of the H. T. & B.
R.R. Co. survey, A-546, also known as Tract 7131,
according to the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
(15910 Harkey Road)
Owner: Charles R. Upshaw and Paul Mulcahey
P.O. Box 218
Manvel, TX 77578
3. Zoning Application No. 655
Legal Description: Lot M, Westgate Park subdivision, H. T. & B. R.R.
Co. survey, A -243, according to the plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (2629 Westgate)
Owner: Orlen W. & Michael P. O'Day
P.O. Box 149
Pearland, TX 77588
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Mr. Smith stated that the application no. 315 consists of a Septic Installation
Storage Company, application no. 375 is an existing machine shop south of Live
Oaks Farm, and he requested that the application no. 655 be tabled until further
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to exclude application no. 655 from agenda
item B, and Vice - Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
Vice - Chairman Scott made a motion to forward application nos. 315 and 575 to
City Council for approval, and Commissioner Beltz seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
C. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
584
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Single Family
Dwelling District (R -1) and Neighborhood Services (NS) to General
Business District (GB) on the following described properties, to -wit:
Legal Description: Being 1.91 acres, more or less, out of the W.D.C.
Hall League, A -70, recorded in Volume 6, pg 142,
plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (2105 E.
Broadway)
Owner: Charles P. Slack
2206 -D E. Broadway
Pearland, TX 77581
Agent: Troy R. Spencer
1120 Nasa Road One #610
Houston, TX 77058
Mr. Smith stated that a majority of the area is Neighborhood Services.
Commissioner Beltz made a motion to forward application no. 584 to City Council
for denial, and Commissioner Mathis seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
D. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
589
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
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Pearland, TX 77581
Zoning Application No. 572
Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 8, Hickory Creek Place addition,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 11, pg 1,
plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (5939 Kelly Drive)
Owner: Eric & Charlene Jandik
5939 Kelly Drive
Pearland, TX 77581
Zoning Application No. 580
Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 4, Hickory Creek Place subdivision,
Section 7, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A -219,
recorded in Volume 11, pages 1 & 2, plat records
of Brazoria Co., TX (14011 Michael Lane)
Owner: Lynn & Jeanna Johnson
14011 Michael Lane
Pearland, TX 77581
Zoning Application No. 609
Legal Description: Lots 13 & 14, Hickory Creek Place subdivision,
according to the map recorded in Volume 11,
page 1, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
Owner: Jack E. Perkins
14014 Michael Lane
Pearland, TX 77581
Zoning Application No. 610
Legal Description: Lot 8, Block 4, Hickory
according to the map
page 1, plat records of
Michael Lane)
Owner: Jack E. Perkins
14014 Michael Lane
Pearland, TX 77581
Zoning Application No. 623
Creek Place subdivision,
recorded in Volume 11,
Brazoria Co., TX (14014
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 2, Wagonwheel subdivision, Section
14, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A -509, as recorded
in Volume 8, pg 79, plat records of Brazoria Co.,
TX (6110 Larrycrest)
Owner: Edward E. Adams
Development District (SD) to General Business (GB) on the following
described properties, to -wit:
Legal Description: Lot 2A, Sharondale subdivision, H. T. & B. R.R.
Co. survey, A-546, being approximately 0.533
acres, as recorded in the plat records of Brazoria
Co., TX (16230 Harkey Road)
Owner: John L. Cole
3520 E. Circle
Pearland, TX 77581
Mr. Smith stated that the area is mixed zoning, and General Business would
probably be a less offensive zoning than Light or Heavy Industrial.
Vice - Chairman Scott made a motion to forward zoning application no. 589 to
Council for approval, and Commissioner Beltz seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
E. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION NO.
481, 568, 572, 580, 609, 610, 623, 696.
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to Single Family Dwelling District (R -1) on the
following described properties, to -wit:
1. Zoning Application No. 481
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 9, Hickory Creek Place subdivision,
H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A -219, recorded in
Volume 11, pg 1, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
(5910 Kelly Drive)
Owner: Richard L. Amens
5910 Kelly Drive
Pearland, TX 77581
2. Zoning Application No. 568
Legal Description: Lot 15, Block 6, Hickory Creek Place subdivision,
Section 7, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey, A -219,
recorded in Volume 11, pg 1, plat records of
Brazoria Co., TX (5826 Kelly Drive)
Owner: Milton W. & Elsie Clark
5826 Kelly Drive
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P.O. Box 913
Pearland, TX 77581
8. Zoning Application No. 696
Legal Description: A portion of a certain 10.0 acres situated in the
South 2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 114,
G.C. Smith survey, Section 16, A -546, according
to the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (6125
Sharondale)
Owner: Thomas P. & Cynthia Fraley
6125 Sharondale
Pearland, TX 77584
Commissioner Beltz made a motion to approve all items as one, and Vice -
Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
Commissioner Beltz made a motion to forward zoning application nos_ 481, 568,
572, 580, 609, 610, 610, 623, and 696 to City Council for approval, and Vice -
Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
F. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION — ZONING APPLICATION
NO'S 565, 588, AND 590.
Request of owners for an amendment to the Land Use and Urban
Development Ordinance of said City from Classification Suburban
Development District (SD) to Mobile Home District (MH) on the following
described properties, to -wit:
1. Zoning Application No. 565
Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 1, Cas -Con Acres subdivision, the
Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, H. T. & B. R.R.
Co. survey, Section 14, A -509, Volume 5, page
137, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (6135 Willow
Road)
Owner: Houston F. Gartner, Sr.
6135 Willow Road
Pearland, TX 77581
2. Zoning Application No. 588
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Legal Description: Being 4.89 acres out of Tract 16A, H. T. & B. R.R.
Co. survey, A -234, plat records of Brazoria Co., TX
(13445 Max Road)
Owner: John L. Cole
3520 East Circle
Pearland, TX 77581
3. Zoning Application No. 590
Legal Description: Being Lot 11, Block 4, H. T. & B. R.R. Co. survey,
A-509, Wagon Wheel subdivision, according to
the plat records of Brazoria Co., TX (6218 Beckey
Lane)
Owner: John L. Cole
3520 Becky Lane
Pearland, TX 77581
Discussion ensued regarding the lots and it was noted that application no. 588
was the only one existing in a trailer park.
Vice - Chairman Scott made a motion to table zoning application nos. 565 and
590, and forward application no. 588 to City Council for approval, and
Commissioner Mathis seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 0.
Commissioner locco arrived at 7:55 p.m.
G. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - -- Preliminary Plat of
Bellavita at Green Tee Section one. A subdivision of 55.9 acres out
of the W.D.C. Hall survey, A -23, Harris County, Texas. 6 Blocks, 136
Lots, and 13 Reserves Totaling 19.8 Acres.
Variance Requests:
1. Use of a minimum front setback of 25' on lots 105' or greater in
depth.
2. Use of 10' utility easements.
3. Use of a minimum 7' side building line with an aggregate of 15'
between houses.
4. Use of sidewalks.
Chairman Starr noted that the variance requests were worded incorrectly and
City Engineer Hargrove read the corrected variance requests.
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Mr. Hargrove then stated that the variance requests were not covered on the
preliminary plat. He then stated that he had several comments and listed them
as:
1. He approved 20 street lights and they are coming in for 55. He then
stated that this will constitute considerable increase on our light bill, and
he does not know if City Council will go for this.
2. He did not receive any letter for annexation.
3. There is no benchmark reference.
4. There is no floodplain.
5. There is no surveyor statement or seal on the plat.
6. The title block has not been changed, and he stated that he can live with
this, however, it is not our standard format and it does make it difficult for
everyone to sign, and for his department to locate the plat in its file.
7. The names on the streets have been changed since staff review.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he recommends this plat to be denied.
Commissioner Beltz made a motion to deny the preliminary plat of Belavita due
to the City Engineers comments and recommendation, and Vice- Chairman Scott
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - -- Preliminary Plat of The
Lakes at Countryplace Section 4. A Subdivision of 22.05 Acres out
of the F.B. Drake A -503 and F.B. Drake A-510 Surveys, Brazoria
County, Texas. 3 Blocks, 45 Lots and 1 Reserve, Totaling 10.14
Acres with Private Streets.
Variance Requests:
1. Use of a minimum front setback of 25' on lots 105' or greater in
depth.
2. Use of a minimum 7' side building line with an aggregate of 15'
between houses.
Chairman Starr read the corrected variance requests from the variance request
letter attached to the plat.
Mr. Hargrove stated that the first variance request is noted in note #8, however,
there is not a note regarding the side lot setback. He then stated that he had a
few comments as:
1. There needs to be a 100 -year floodplain line on the plat.
2. Temporary turn around is not required.
3. He did not receive an explanation of detention that was requested.
4. There is no benchmark reference.
5. There needs to be a surveyor statement.
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of Lakes at
Countryplace Section 4 with the corrections outlined by the City Engineer, and
Commissioner Beltz seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 1.
I. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - -- Preliminary Plat of The
Lakes at Countryplace Section 6. A subdivision of 13.19 Acres out
of The F.B. Drake A-603 and F.B. Drake A-510 Surveys, Brazoria
County, Texas. 3 Blocks, 46 Lots and No Reserve with Private
Streets.
Variance Requests:
1. Use of a minimum front setback of 25' on lots 105' or greater in
depth.
2. Use of a minimum 7' side building line with an aggregate of 15'
between houses.
Commissioner Beltz asked if this is located inside the city limits and Mr. Hargrove
replied that it is not.
Mr. Hargrove stated that the first variance request was noted in note #7. He then
stated that he had a few comments and listed them as:
1. There needs to be a 100 -year floodplain line on the plat.
2. There needs to be a benchmark reference.
3. The detention requirements were not answered.
4. There needs to be a surveyor statement.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he recommends approval with the corrections made.
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of Lakes at
Countryplace Section 6 with the corrections made outlined by the City Engineer,
and Commissioner Glenn seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6 to 1.
J. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - -- Preliminary Plat of
Spartan Park. Being 3.162 Acres Out of Perry & Austin League, A -111
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. 2 Lots, 1 Block and O Reserves.
Mr. Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with a note that on the final
will include a sidewalk statement on Broadway, and an explanation of detention
be provided.
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Commissioner Mathis made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of Spartan
Park with the comments made by the City Engineer, and Vice - Chairman Scott
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
K. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -- -Final Plat of Tiffany's
Acre. A Subdivision of a 1,0000 Acre Tract of Land Out of a 23.25
Acre Tract Known as Tract 1 of The Subdivision of 120.44 Acres of
Land Out of The W.D.C. Hall League, Abstract 70, Brazoria
County, Texas. 1 Block, 2 Lots.
Mr. Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with a note that the final
signatures from him and the City Attorney will be withheld until the
Commissioner's names are corrected on the mylars and a description of the
aerial easement needs to be graphically keyed to the map.
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to approve the final plat of Tiffany's Acre
with the corrections requested by the City Engineer, and Commissioner Glenn
seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
L. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - - -The Purpose of This
Replat is to convert a Residential Lot to a Public R.O.W. Final Replat
of Lots 24, 25, and 26, Block 1. A Tract of 0.5373 Acres of Land Being
A Replat out of Weatherford Phase 11 at Silveriake. A Subdivision of
12.5102 Acres of Land Out of The R.B. Lyle Survey, A-539 Brazoria
County, Texas As Recorded in Volume 20, Pages 53 -54, B.C.P.R.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval but he does need
to have three Brazoria County Plat records references and explained which ones.
He then stated that he would have his signature and the City Attorney's signature
withheld until the other easements are recorded or they could remove the utility
easement references from the plat.
Vice - Chairman Scott made a motion to approve the Replat of Weatherford Phase
II at Silverlake with the comment from the City Engineer to have the utility
easements recorded or removed, and Commissioner Beltz seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
M. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -- -Final Plat Willow Lake
Estates Section One. 22.2236 Acres out of lot 14 George W. Jenkins
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Subdivision (Vol. 79 Pg. 616, B.C.D.R.) Lots 1 and 2 Narregang's
Subdivision (Vol. 01, Pg. 92, B.C.D.R.) and Lot 25 O.W. Willits
Subdivision (Vol. 03, Pg. 65, B.C.D.R.) and Being in the W.D.C. Hall
League Abstract No. 70 Pearland, Brazoria county, Texas. 54 Lots, 3
Blocks, 4 Reserves.
Variance Request:
1. Use of a cul-de -sac length of greater than 600 feet on
Windcrest Court.
2. Use of a 20 foot building line on the cul-de -sac.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that he has had difficulty getting a second access
and stated that there is now a deed for the R.O.W. but he strongly agrees with
Fire Marshall Larry Steed in objecting the plat.
Discussion between Al Lentz of Lentz Engineering, Fire Marshall Larry Steed,
and City Engineer Hargrove ensued and it was finally agreed that a note 17
needs to be added. The note will read - A temporary all weather, 911 -Gated
second outlet road to be completed to permanent street standard upon
completion of construction of streets in section two must be provided before
issuance of any certificate of occupancy for houses.
Commissioner Beltz made a motion to approve the final plat of Willow Lake
Estates Section One with the note made by the City Engineer to add a note 17,
and Vice - Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
N. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -- -Final Plat of Pine Hollow
Section 2 -A, being a Subdivision of 32.3916 Acres. A Replat of Lots
27, 44 and Partial Replat of Lots 42, 45, and 46 of the George W.
Jenkins Subdivision a Recorded in Volume 2, Page 20 of the
B.C.D.R., Located in The Perry and Austin League, A -111, Brazoria
County, Texas. 101 Lots 3 Blocks 11 Reserves (9.3896 Acres)
(Approved on March 15, 1999 — Mylars need to be signed)
It was noted that the Final Plat of Pine Hollow Section 2 -A was approved on
March 15, 1999 and the signatures were withheld until final comments were
taken care of and the mylars are now ready for signatures.
O. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -- -Final Plat of Twin Wood
Section 2. A Tract or Parcel of Land Containing 14.5455 Acres Being
a Combination of a So Called 4.731 Acre Tract Conveyed by the City
Of Pearland in Instrument Dated June 28, 1995 and Recorded in File
No. 95020332 of The Real Property Records of Brazoria County,
Texas out of Lots 22 & 23 of Walcott's Subdivision and Out of Lot 91
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of The Zychinski's Subdivision in The H T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Abstract 23 in Brazoria County, Texas. Containing 1 Block, 49 Lots
and 2 Reserves.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that staff recommends approval with the notes:
1. He receives a meets and bounds description for Hickory Knoll.
2. A new R.O.W. dedication at the lift- station is reserved.
3. FEMA maps need to be updated.
4. Registered benchmark needs to be used for the benchmark.
Fire Marshall Larry Steed asked about the tie in at Glastonbury and Mr. Hargrove
stated that it is in the construction drawings.
Vice - Chairman Scott made a motion to approve the final plat of Twin Woods
Section Two with the comments outlined by the City Engineer, and
Commissioner Mathis seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
P. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION -- -Final Plat of "AAA"
Storage - Pearland. A subdivision of 10.4535 Acres out of Lots 103 and
112 West Friendswood Subdivision in the Perry and Austin league
Abstract no. 111 Pearland, Brazoria county, Texas. 1 Block, 3 Lots.
City Engineer Hargrove stated that Mr. Cookson's name needs to be corrected
on the plat, and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Mathis made a motion to approve the final plat of "AAA" Storage,
and Vice - Chairman Scott seconded the motion.
Motion passed 7 to 0.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATE:
V. ADJOURNMENT
April 12, 1999 (JPH Meeting)
April 19, 1999 (Regular Meeting)
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by: \
J fifer M ingly, P nning
q1x" 11 on' g Secretary
Minutes approved as submitted and /or corrected this ,,9,0 day of , A.D., 1999
M`a(y Starr, C airperson
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