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Home My WebLink About1997-12-01 P&Z MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1997, 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present: Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Director of Planning and Development City Engineer Secretary Pat Lopez Emil Beltz Nghiem Doan Tommy Scott Mary Starr Dennis Smith John Hargrove Judy Highburger Commissioner Jack D. Mathis was absent, Project Coordinator Alan Mueller arrived at 6:05 p.m., and Commissioner Don Baker arrived at 6:37 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of November 24, 1997 Commissioner Mary Stan made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tommy Scott to approve the Minutes of November 24, 1997. Motion passed to approve 5 to 0. III. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of Pine Hollow Estates, Section One. Being 36.549 acres (1,592,053 S.F.) of land located in the W.D.C. Hall League A-70 Brazoria County, Texas. Ms. Renee West was present for Pine Hollow Estates, Ltd., owners, and seeking approval of the Final Plat of Pine Hollow Estates,. Section One. City Engineer John Hargrove said staff recommends approval conditionally: 1. Change Commissioner Randy Patro's name to Nghiem Doan; 2. change titles/names of Pat Lopez, Emil Beltz, Tommy L. Scott; 3. Note 5 Benchmark: last line regarding FEMA Map, strike "(1973 Adj.)"; 4. submit letters of approval from pipeline companies for utility easements crossing pipelines. Chairman Pat Lopez was concerned about Lots 8-12, and Mr. Hargrove said that the layout was approved in the Preliminary Plat. Vice Chairman Beltz asked if there were buildings over the pipelines, and Ms. West replied no, the pipeline easements are in the backyards. She went on to say there was class A 1 drainage sloped to the front, and split mil fencing to further aid runoff and visibility. Mr. Hargrove said that Note 7 on the plat makes reference to the fencing restrictions. Vice Chairman Beltz asked what will be built on Lots 13 and 15. Ms. West said that those are large lots that will accommodate $300,000-$400,000 homes. Chairman Lopez asked the existing zoning, and Mr. Hargrove replied it was R-2. A motion was made by Commissioner Starr and seconded by Vice Chairman Beltz to approve the Final Plat of Pine Hollow Estates, Section One with the above stipulations by Mr. Hargrove. Motion passed to approve 5 to 0. B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Final Plat of West Oaks Recreation Center Phase "A". Being a 0.8557 acre tract of land located in the H.T. & B. R.R. Company Survey, A-241, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas and also being out of a called 160 acre tract as recorded in Vol. 708. Pg. 109 B.C.D.R., Brazoria County, Texas. Ms. Renee West, owner, was present requesting approval of the Final Plat of West Oaks Recreation Center. She said this was a recreation center for West Oaks and West Oaks Village residents. Mr. Hargrove said staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Add Nghiem Doan's name to the plat; 2. the scale bar and text scale under the vicinity map need to agree; 3. General Notes, #8 - the number of easement instruments referred to on the plat need recordation information; 4. add a signature block for City Attorney. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Beltz, and seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve the Final Plat of West Oaks Recreation Center Phase "A". Motion passed to approve 5 to 0. C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of Southdown, Section Nine, 9.31 acres of land out of the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Section One A- 310, Brazoria County, Texas. Variance: Use a 20 foot building line on all lots. Mr. Hargrove said he received a telephone call from the engineering firm requesting the item be tabled until the next meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Starr, and seconded by Vice Chairman Beltz to table the Preliminary Plat of Southdown, Section Nine. Motion passed to table 5 to 0. D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of Green Tee Terrace, Section 8. Being 2.811 acres of land in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, A-23, Harris County, Pearland, Texas. 2 Variance: Requesting use of 20' setback instead of 25' on Lots 4-7. Vice Chairman Beltz asked the legality of cutting the lot sizes, and Mr. Hargrove said the land is zoned R-1. Director of Planning and Development Dennis Smith said the requirements are met for the square footage but not the frontage requirement. This variance request (for lot width reduction) will be addressed by the Zoning Board of Adjustments at their December 11, 1997 meeting. Mr. Hargrove said the plat lacks street names, existing utilities, street lights, contours, a tree survey or tree statement testifying to lack of existing trees. He said this is an incomplete plat. Commissioner Scott made a motion to deny the Preliminary Plat of Green Tee Terrace, Section 8. Motion passed to deny 5 to 0. E. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - Preliminary Plat of Green Tee Terrace, Section 8. Being 2.811 acres of land in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, A-23, Harris County, Pearland, Texas. Variance: Requesting minimum lot width of 70' instead of 80' on Lots 1-9. Commissioner Scott made a motion to deny the Preliminary Plat of Green Tee Terrace, Section 8, and was seconded by Commissioner Stan. Commissioner Starr commented since there is a request existing to ZBA, the request here to P&Z is out of order. Motion passed to deny 5 to 0. The Commission recessed at 6:28 p.m., and reconvened at 6:35 p.m. F. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION -Thoroughfare Plan and Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Smith presented an overlay of the Thoroughfare Plan to the Commission. Mr. Peter Boecher of Vernon Henry and Associates was present, and said the major change was Pearland Parkway crossing Clear Creek to tie into Hughes Road. The alternative is for Pearland Parkway to turn north and cross the David L. Smith project to intersect with Beltway 8. The advantage is the signage for Pearland Parkway is at Beltway 8, and it could be the north/south thoroughfare into Pearland. Mr. Smith indicated staff was recommending the alternate plan be adopted. Commissioner Scott asked if there was an overpass at Monroe and Beltway 8, and Mr. Boecher replied yes. Vice Chairman Beltz asked the purpose of bending the street through the David L. Smith project, and Mr. Boecher said it was to clear a residential area and stay on this side of the creek. Mr. Mueller stated that staff discussed a Barry Rose tie in to Hughes Road. Chairman Lopez said he prefers a Beltway 8 tie in for Pearland Parkway and not Hughes Road, as that plan coordinates with the City of Houston's plans. Mr. Mueller said there is a curve in the Monroe extension in the David L. Smith project and Pearland Parkway could be brought through the curve and incorporated into the site plan. 3 Discussion revolved around secondary and collector streets. Mr. Hargrove said the definition for a collector street is up to four lanes with no turning lanes; a thoroughfare can have many lanes in each direction with a dedicated protected turning lane (median, esplanade, varying widths, etc.): "Secondary thoroughfares" could be lesser lanes (2 lanes with either left turn or continuous left turn lanes or pockets). Chairman Lopez asked if there is a titneline on the Thoroughfare Plan, and Mr. Mueller said the Plan is behind schedule and individual components need to be considered by the Commission before workshops begin with City Council. Mr. Smith stated plan for public hearings were tentatively scheduled for late January/early February. Mr. Hargrove said the timing for construction of the streets are developer motivated. Mr. Mueller said the Plan is a tool to allow the City to acquire right-of-ways. There was no further discussion. IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: V. ADJOURNED Monday, January 5, 1998, 6:00 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Minutes approved as submitted this day of A.D., 1-997. ATTEST: A ger, Secreta 2 4 �'.9»� h.41-7-1