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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of November 16, 2017 Commissioners Present: Trey Kendrick, Helen LaCour, Nick Barrera, Lou Ann Martin, Mark Follis, Wyatt Smith, Christina Tschappat and Chairman Hal Lawler Commissioners Absent: Richard Warren City Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Planning and Development Director Richard Mancilla, City Planner Ian Clowes, and Planning Technician Ryan Cramer 1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Hal Lawler called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS. Commissioner Richard Warren was not present for roll call. 3. Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #17-91000005, a request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner;to allow for a master planned residential community, to locate on a 235 acre tract of land legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey,A-265. a. Staff Presentation Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on the proposed residential master planned development to be located along the west side of Bay Area Boulevard, north of Fairmont Parkway and south of Spencer Highway. The development will include a minimum of 642 single-family lots with a recreation facility, both multi-family and senior living components, a detention lake, and trails. b. Applicant Presentation Greg Coleman, Beazer Homes Land Development Director,addressed the Commission and was available to answer questions. Mr. Coleman introduced Kerry Gilbert, with Kerry Gilbert and Associates. Mr. Gilbert described the layout of the community and emphasized the additional amenities and multiple products/price points associated with a master planned community. A video was shown representative of what is being proposed. The applicant responded to questions from the Commission. c. Public Comments (for,against, or question) Chris Coughren, 11207 N. H St., owns Business Industrial zoned property on the southeast corner. Mr. Coughren is concerned that setbacks for business industrial property are increased from 10 feet to 30 feet when located next to residential zoned property. He has spoken with several City staff members to see if there is an option where the increased setbacks would not impact him negatively. Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, stated that any resolution to Mr. Coughren's setback concern for his property could not be addressed as part of the special conditional use permit currently under consideration. Paul Groman, 4201 W. Broadway, Pearland,TX provided assurance that the plan is to create a greenbelt that will serve as a buffer between the two properties. Bruce Meismer, PO Box 294690, Kerrville, TX stated that any negatives impacts the proposed development would have on adjacent properties should be addressed at this time. Mr. Meismer also expressed concern about the plan to block off access to the development from Boyett St., leaving only the access from Bay Area Blvd. d. Question and Answer The applicant responded to questions from the Commission. 4. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m. 5. Consider recommendation to City Council on SCUP#17-91000005. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #17-91000005. Second by Commissioner Follis. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Kendrick, Follis, Martin, LaCour, Smith, Barrera, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler. Nays: None 6. Consider approval or other action regarding a request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner for approval of the proposed General Plan for the 235 acre tract of land legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey,A-265,located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. Ian Clowes, City Planner, presented staff's report on the General Plan for the proposed master planned development to be located along the west side of Bay Area Boulevard, north of Fairmont Parkway and south of Spencer Highway. Mr. Clowes noted there would be a future TIA and any ROW width issues would need to be resolved and acceptable to the City Engineer. Should the Commission act to approve the General Plan, staff recommended the approval be contingent on future TIA and Engineer approval of the ROW. Mr. Clowes and the applicant responded to questions from the Commission. Motion by Commissioner Kendrick to approve the General Plan for a 235 acre tract of land located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. contingent on the future TIA and Engineer approval of the ROW. Second by Lou Ann Martin. Motion carried. Ayes: Commissioners Martin, LaCour, Smith, Kendrick, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler. Nays: None 7. DISCUSSION ITEM a. Discuss Possible facade waiver along Fairmont Ian Clowes, City Planner, reported an owner of a 10-acre vacant tract of land along Fairmont Pkwy.is interested in developing a warehouse,which will include a lay-down pipe yard. The use is permitted, however, the proposed building does not meet Tier 3 facade requirements for developments along Fairmont Pkwy. The consensus of the Commission was to not entertain a waiver to the facade requirements. b. Discuss possible Amendments to Port Crossing SCUP and Development Agreement. Ian Clowes, City Planner, reported there is an applicant interested in developing an approximate 6-acre portion of Port Crossing, Reserves El and E2, on the corner of McCabe Rd. and Hwy. 146. The Development Agreement allows for Business Industrial uses at that location. The proposed use is truck transportation, which is classified as Light Industrial. Approval of a light industrial use would require amendments to the existing SCUP and/or the Development Agreement. Allen Baity, with Core Trucking, 3411 Cactus Branch Ct., Houston,TX stated the intent is to building the facility that was previously introduced for 16th St. The consensus of the Commission was to support the applicant with moving forward with a submittal. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mr. Clowes reported there is no Commission meeting scheduled for December. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioners wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas. 10. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Martin to adjourn. Second by Commissioner LaCour. Motion Carried. Ayes: Commissioners Martin, LaCour, Smith, Kendrick, Barrera, Follis, Tschappat, and Chairman Lawler. Nays: None Chairman Lawler adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Trey Kendrick Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission Passed and Approved on 9 AvIA"V" as , 2018. 94.15a, ' ..r.,...LIA-Z 1 _ Hal Lawler Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission