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Home My WebLink About1992-09-21 PLANNING AND ZONING PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES_7INUTES OF THE SPECIAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING, HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE , PEARLAND , TEXAS The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. with the following present: Chairman Richard Tetens Vice Chairman Emil Beltz Commissioner Pat Lopez Commissioner James Garner Commissioner Mary Starr Commissioner Helen Beckman Commissioner Jack Womack Division Director - Planning Richard Burdine Public Works & Parks City Engineer John Hargrove Chief Building Official Don Guynes Asst. to City Secretary Leslie Schroeder APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Mary Starr, that the minutes of the September 1, 1992 meeting be approved as submitted. Motion passed 7 to 0. =Ew BUSINESS APPLICATION NO. 28, REQUEST OF ALFRED E. LENTZ, AGENT FOR FEROZE P. 'UTD SHERNAZ BHANDARA, OWNERS, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND J1 BAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FROM CLASSIFICATION R-3, PUB TO R-3, PUD, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED IN THE RIVERWALK SUBDIVISION. It was the consensus of the Commission that the new development would enhance the possibility of the property being maintained in a more routine fashion. The Commission also felt the increased lot size would increase the value of the homes currently occupied in the Riverwalk Subdivision. 1 It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Emil Beltz, that recommendation be made to Council to approve Application No. 28. Motion passed 7 to 0. APPLICATION NO. 29, REQUEST OF KENT BAILA D OF BENTON/BLAND INVESTMENTS, AGENT FOR RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION, OWNER, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE AND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FROM CLASSIFICATION R-2, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO NS, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT, ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE OAKBROOK SUBDIVISION. In discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that neighborhood services is a zone that should be welcomed by the neighbors. It was apparent during the Joint Public Hearing that those who spoke were opposed to this type of development. It was moved by James Garner, seconded by Jack Womack, that recommendation be made to Council to deny Application No. 29. Motion passed 7 to 0. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING HINDS, SECTION 2, A REPLAT OF 4.5456 ACRES BEING ALL OF TRACT "Cvv OF THE 1[ARTHA ALEXANDER CROUCH SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 353 & 354, PLAT RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. City Engineer John Hargrove relayed to the Commission that this plat was tabled from the September 1, 1992 meeting pending submission and review of the drainage plan. Mr. Hargrove reported the plan has been accepted. It was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by James Garner, that the preliminary plat of Whispering Winds, Section 2, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 7 to 0. FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING WINDS, SECTION 2, A REPLAT OF 4.5456 ACRES BEING ALL OF TRACT "C°B OF THE MARTHA ALEXANDER CROUCH SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 353 & 354, PLAT RECORDS, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. The Commission determined the plat was in order. After no further discussion, it was moved by James Garner, seconded by Mary Starr, that the final plat of Whispering Winds, Section 2, be approved as submitted. Motion passed 7 to 0. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAKBROOK SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, A 2 SUBDIVISION OF 17.2521 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 9 AND 10 OF THE S.W. NARREGANG SUBDIVISION, OUT OF THE W.D.C. HALL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 70, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 92 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF BRAZ ORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, BENTON/BLA1D INTERESTS, OWNER. The Commission discussed whether or not it was necessary to include Oakwood Street on the plat as a stub street. At this time, the adjacent property has not been dedicated for a road access to Dixie Farm Road. In the future, if it is dedicated, Oakwood Street would become an additional ingress and egress to Oakbrook Subdivision. The Commission concurred that if Oakwood Street remains on the plat it would leave some options opened for future access to Dixie Farm Road. It was moved by Helen Beckman, seconded by Mary Starr, that the preliminary plat of Oakbrook Subdivision, Section 2, be approved -as submitted. Motion passed 7 to 0. CHANGE IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH 10' INTO 1Ii1 NORTH SIDEYARD (15' AGGREGATE) AND FOR A VARIANCE FOR PARKING ACCESS IN FRONT RIGHT-OF- WAY ON LOT 3, BLOCK 7 OF GREEN TEE TERRACE TOWNHOUSES BY LINDA LENNON, AGENT FOR LANCE SNYDER, OWNER (COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE). It was determined these variances would be consistent with the existing townhomes on the street. After no further discussion, it was moved by Jack Womack, seconded by Pat Lopez, that the 10' encroachment into the sideyard and front parking access be approved as submitted. James Garner requested the maker of the motion include for the record exactly what footage would remain on either side of the structure. Jack Womack stated that if the variance is granted, this would leave 5' on the north side of the house and 18-1/2' on the south side of the house as stated by the owner. The seconder agreed to this addition. Motion passed 7 to 0. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH IN THE FRONT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PARALLEL PARKING ON LOT 1, BLOCK 7 AND LOT 2, BLOCK 3 OF SECTION 2 OF GREEN TEE, BY KURT RACCA, AGENT FOR DAMON BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS, INC. (2518 AND 2704 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE). It was the consensus of the Commission that this request would remain consistent with the existing lots. 3 It was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by Emil Beltz, that the variance be approved as submitted. Motion 7 to 0. _,QUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROAC!: 5° INTO THE 20' FRONT BUILDING LINE AND 4-1/2' INTO THE REQUIRED 20' REAR YARD SETBACK ON LOT 6, BLOCK 2 OF ALEXMIDER LANDING, SECTION 4, BY DAVID OFFENBURGER, (3103 LEE CIRCLE COURT). City Engineer John Hargrove reported he met with Mr. Offenburger and determined the cul-de-sac lot had very little back lot remaining. In order to erect the house plan which he has sold, it would require a drastic encroachment into the rear yard. Mr. Hargrove suggested the adjustment be made to the front building line which would allow for back lot clearance. He explained that the houses on cul-de-sac lots were set back further than the houses on through streets. It was moved by Jack Womack, seconded by Pat Lopez, that the variance request be approved as submitted. Motion passed 7 to 0. EQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALL SPLIT LOTS IN CLEAR CREEK ESTATES, SECTION TWO, AS EXISTING ON DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION. City Staff explained to the Commission that many years ago, variances were granted in this subdivision by the City Council allowing 50' lots in an R-2 zone which now require 70' frontage. Mr. Burdine proposed to the Commission that perhaps a date be established and any split lots which were established before the date be accepted as a platted lot. It was moved by Jack Womack, seconded by Pat Lopez, that the request for variance to all split lots in Clear Creek Estates existing as of September 21, 1992, be approved. After such date, any lot requiring a building permit must meet the requirements of the Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance prior to issuance of a permit. Motion passed 7 to 0. .EVIEW OF THE PROPOSED HUGHES ROAD THOROUGHFARE AND RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL. Division Director of Planning Richard Burdine presented the proposed Hughes Road thoroughfare plan to the Commission. The Commission concurred this is a much needed road and endorsed this extension. 4 After review, it was moved by Mary Starr, seconded by James Garner, that the Hughes Road thoroughfare be endorsed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommendation be made to Council to reflect this decision. Motion passed 7 to 0. DISCUSSION OF WORKSHOP BETWEEN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NVD THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Chief Building Official Don Guynes suggested a workshop be held between the two groups to discuss problems they have regarding variances. The Commission agreed this would be a worthwhile workshop and asked Staff to schedule. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Minut of ATTEST: t e meeting approved and/or corrected this , A.D., 1992. Pat ones, C ' Secretary 5 �ilj ichard Tetens, Chairman day