2011-08-15 P&Z Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD AUGUST 15, 2011 AT
6:30 P.M., IN THE 2 FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY
DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. with the
following present:
P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr.
P &Z Vice Chairperson Richard Golden
P &Z Commissioner Neil West
P &Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
P &Z Commissioner Brandon Shimek
Also in attendance were: Planning Director Lata Krishnarao, Senior Planner Harold
Ellis, Planner II Evan DuVali, Planner I Ian Clowes, Deputy City Attorney Nghiem Doan,
and Planning Office Coordinator Judy Krajca.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
P &Z Vice Chairperson Richard Golden made the motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of August 1, 2011 with corrections to the date in the heading, and P &Z
Commissioner Neil West seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0. The minutes of August 1, 2011 were approved with corrections.
NEW BUSINESS
P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. introduced the newest P &Z Commissioner Brandon
Shimek and welcomed him.
CONDUCT A HEARING PARTIAL REPLAT OF THE LANDING AT GREEN TEE TO
COMBINE LOTS 12 AND 13 OF BLOCK ONE AS LOCHER ESTATES
A request of Timothy A. Lesak, applicant, on behalf of Harry Locher, Owner, for
approval of a Partial Replat to combine lots 12 and 13 of block one, totaling
approximately 3.174 acres in the Landing at Green Tee Subdivision, on the following
described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being Lots 12 and 13 (3.174 acres total) The Landing at Green Tee
film code No. 470074, M.R.H.C. Harris County Property Ids: 1217860010012,
1217860010013.
General location: Southeast of 2809 Green Tee Drive.
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P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. opened the public hearing for the Partial Replat of the
Landing at Green Tee to combine Lots 12 and 13 of Block One as Locher Estates
Planner 11 Evan DuVall read the staff report with a recommendation of approval, and no
outstanding items.
The applicant was present but chose not to speak.
There was no one present to speak for or against the partial replat.
P &Z Commissioner Neil West inquired about the location of the lift station and how
familiar the applicant was with the deed restrictions, as well as, inquiring about the
access to the lot. Mrs. Nicole Andrews indicated where the lift station was from this
property, stated she knows of the deed restrictions but has not read them thoroughly,
and indicated the access area to the combined lots. P &Z Commissioner Henry Fuertes
inquired about the park dedication area, and Planner II Evan DuVall explained that this
fee would be paid before the property would be platted.
P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
CONSIDERATION POSSIBLE ACTION PARTIAL REPLAT OF THE LANDING AT
GREEN TEE TO COMBINE LOTS 12 AND 13 OF BLOCK ONE AS LOCHER
ESTATES
A request of Timothy A. Lesak, applicant, on behalf of Harry Locher, Owner, for
approval of a Partial Replat to combine lots 12 and 13 of block one, totaling
approximately 3.174 acres in the Landing at Green Tee Subdivision, on the following
described property, to wit:
Legal Description: Being Lots 12 and 13 (3.174 acres total) The Landing at Green Tee
film code No. 470074, M.R.H.C. Harris County Property Ids: 1217860010012,
1217860010013.
General location: Southeast of 2809 Green Tee Drive.
P &Z Vice- Chairperson Richard Golden made the motion to approve, and P &Z
Commissioner Henry Fuertes seconded.
The vote was 5 -0. The Partial Replat of the Landing at Green Tee to combine Lots 12
and 13 of Block One as Locher Estates was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. There was no discussion under the Commissioner Activity Report
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2. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao informed the Commission of the Houston APA
Brown Bag Luncheon on August 17, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. on
Sustainable Comprehensive Planning. The Staff and Commission were encouraged
to attend as a source of valuable training. Senior Planner Harold Ellis also expressed
the importance of the Commission's attendance at trainings because of the credits
gained toward applying for awards, such as the APA Planning Excellence Award.
Planning Director Lata Krishnarao spoke about the annual budget and due to budget
cuts, only two members would be allowed to attend the National APA Conference in
Los Angeles, California, and all seven would be able to attend the Texas APA
Conference in Austin, Texas.
3. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao spoke about the P &Z Strategic Priorities, and each
staff member discussed the priorities. Topics covered were Priority 1 Annexation,
discussed by Evan DuVali; Priority 2 Communication with PEDC and Chamber of
Commerce, discussed by Ian Clowes; Priority 3 Brownfield locations, discussed by
Ian Clowes; Priority 4 Connectivity, discussed by Harold Ellis; Priority 5 UDC
Amendments, discussed by Lata Krishnarao; Priority 6 Comprehensive Plan,
discussed by Evan DuVail; and Priority 7 Cell Towers, discussed by Harold Ellis.
4. Planning Director Lata Krishnarao stated there would not be a meeting on September
5, 2011 due to the Labor Day Holiday, and that the next JPH meeting would be on
September 19, 2011.
ADJOURNMENT
P &Z Chairperson Jerry Koza, Jr. adjourned the P &Z Regular Meeting at 8:08 p.m.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Judy :Aajca, Pinning Off e 'oordinator
Minutes approved as submitted and /or corrected on this 19th day of September 2011,
A.D.
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