Planning & Zoning Commission
	Agenda Request
Agenda Of:	February 13, 2007	Agenda Request No:		iii-b
Initiated By:	Kathy Munoz, Executive Secretary	Responsible Department:		City Secretary
Presented By:	Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary	Department Head:		Glenda Gundermann, City Secretary
		Additional Department. Head (s):		N/A
Subject / Proceeding:	Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 25, 2007 Approve Minutes
Exhibits:	Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting January 25, 2007
Clearances			Approval
Legal:	N/A		director of planning:
Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting January 25, 2007.
Exhibits

STATE OF TEXAS	§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND	§
CITY OF SUGAR LAND	§

CITY OF SUGAR LAND

Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission MEETING

january 25, 2007

REGULAR MEETING

The City of Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a regular meeting open to the public and pursuant to notice thereof duly given in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, as amended, in Sugar Land City Hall within said City on January 25, 2007 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. and the roll was called of the members; to wit:

Joe Zimmerman, Chairman

Jesse DeLaRosa

James Shaw

Carl Stephens

Bridget R. Yeung

Farha Ahmed

Marlena Berger

Paula Stansell

QUORUM PRESENT

All of said members were present.

Also present were:

Meredith Wilganowski, Assistant City Attorney

Kathy Munoz, Executive Secretary, City Secretary Office

A Number of Visitors and Staff

CONVENE MEETING

Chairman Zimmerman convened the session, open to the public, to order at 7:00 o’clock p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Zimmerman introduced Public Comment stating that citizens desiring to address the Planning and Zoning Commission with regard to matters on the agenda would be received at this time.

There were no public comments.

FACTS, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

permanent zoning of 7.775 acres, Telfair Section Eight

Chairman Zimmerman introduced consideration on a recommendation to the Mayor and Members of City Council for permanent zoning of 7.775 acres, Telfair Section Eight, from Interim Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District to Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) District.

Ms. Lisa Kocich-Meyer, Senior Planner, stated the property consists of 7.775 acres located on the north side of Telfair Avenue and west of University Boulevard. The property was annexed by the City under Ordinance No. 1431 on April 6, 2004 and officially incorporated into the City on July 1, 2004.

Commissioner Shaw inquired about the ratio of lots that are Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) District zoning in comparison to the acreage approved in the Telfair General Plan. Staff determined that development was close to reaching the approved limit; there is approximately 150 acres remaining with the zero lot line option.

Following a full and complete discussion, Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Stephens, made a motion to approve a recommendation to the Mayor and Members of City Council for permanent zoning of 7.775 acres, Telfair Section Eight, from Interim Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District to Zero Lot Line Single-Family Residential (R-1Z) District. The motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing motor/generator manufacturing facility

Chairman Zimmerman convened the public hearing to receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on a request for a Conditional Use Permit for expansion of an existing motor/generator manufacturing facility in the Restricted Industrial (M-1) District located at 500 Industrial Boulevard.

Mr. Travis Tanner, Planner II, stated the manufacturing operation has been on the 24 acre site since the 1960s; the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand the existing motor and generator manufacturing facility is a current requirement under the Development Code. Motor and generator manufacturing is classified under SIC No. 3621, which requires a CUP in the M-1 district; the manufacturing expansion triggers the CUP process. National Oilwell Varco plans to construct improvements on the site including a 13,000 square foot manufacturing addition, a 10,000 square foot shipping and receiving building, additional parking and a proposed driveway. The manufacturing addition is the only improvement that requires a CUP; other improvements are allowed without a CUP.

Field investigation and analysis revealed there is minimal environmental impact from the expansion; screening is a reasonable condition for the expansion. Storage is located toward the back of the site; the applicant has expressed a willingness to add screening to the outside storage area.

Chapter Three, Section 3-9 of the Development Code requires that all materials and equipment stored outside of a fully-enclosed building, other than display, must be entirely screened from public view at abutting property lines and streets. Currently the site is not in compliance with the code requirements; the business predates screening requirements. Environmental mitigation at the site would be for activities such as sandblasting, painting and vacuum pressure impregnation, process for coating motor/generator components with polyester, which are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); the applicant is permitted for the vacuum pressure impregnation. The Development Code includes restrictions on land vibrations and heat and odor containment.

A workshop was held before the Commission on January 9, 2007, there were no issues expressed that are not addressed in the Development Code.

Chairman Zimmerman entertained comments from the public.

Chairman Zimmerman hearing no further requests to speak closed the public hearing.

Chairman Zimmerman introduced discussion and direction on a a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing motor/generator manufacturing facility in the Restricted Industrial (M-1) District located at 500 Industrial Boulevard.

Commissioner DeLaRosa asked whether the condition for screening outside storage would apply to any outside storage currently stored on the property. Mr. Tanner responded that further conditions could be stipulated regarding screening of material visible to a public street if the Commission felt it was appropriate.

Following discussion, the Commission requested that the applicant provide a drawing indicating the size and location of the outside storage area on the property and clarify the type of screening material to be used which will meet city standards and regulations.

subdivision plATS

LAKE POINTE TRACT 3 PRELIMINARY REPLAT

Chairman Zimmerman introduced consideration on Lake Pointe Tract 3 Preliminary Replat.

Mr. Travis Tanner, Planner II, stated the replat consist of 28 acres and 11 reserves in the Lake Pointe development zoned Business Office (B-O). The replat subdivides Tract 3 of the Fluor Central Development Tract Replat No. 1 into reserves to create easements; and is the first replat within the vacant central area adjacent and south of the Fluor complex. The applicant proposes to abandon an existing 10’ water line easement, which will require City Council approval prior to final plat approval. The plat is consistent with the approved Lake Pointe General Plan and complies with all applicable development regulations.

Commissioner Zimmerman requested clarification on who is the responsibility entity for private street construction, maintenance, repair and authority over the private streets in the development; posing the question of if developer locates private easements over public utilities, who bears the cost for repairs?

Mr. Tanner stated private streets are built to public street standards by the developer; the Homeowner Association (HOA) maintains the private streets including required emergency and fire accesses; utilities are public and maintained by the City.

In response Mr. Chad Hablinski, Costello, Incorporated, stated that should a developer locate a public utility such as a water line under a private easement, it would be the responsibility of the city to repair the water line if it ruptured; the city could charge the Homeowner Association (HOA) for the cost associated with demolition of the street to access the line, the HOA would be responsible for associated cost to repair the street.

Following a full and complete discussion, Commissioner DeLaRosa, seconded by Commissioner Berger, made a motion to approve Lake Pointe Tract 3 Preliminary Replat with conditions of: City Council approval of proposed water line easement abandonment, correction of Note 11 to remove slab elevation for areas south of the levee, and the correction of Note 22 to remove a typographical error. The motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS

There was no report.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION LIAISON REPORTS

Commissioner Berger commented on recent actions taken by City Council to approve a contract for a streetscape master plan with Clark Condon Associates for landscape improvements to S. H. 6 from Brooks Street to Oyster Creek Park, a Supplemental Development Agreement with Riverstone for estate lot subdivision development, Fire Station No. 1 construction at the corner of Brooks Street and Matladge Way, resignation of Planning and Zoning Commissioner James Wong, a Conditional Use Permit for a dry cleaning plant at 203 Century Boulevard, Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District zoning for Telfair Section 1, a resolution allowing First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 10 to issue bonds to finance park and recreational facilities, a park landscaping services contract with Houston Grotech Services, appointment of Lee Duggan to the Fort Bend Subsidence District Board of Directors, the highest favorable opinion received from Null-Lairson, LLP for the FY 2006 Financial Audit, workshops on Sugar Land Development Code Amendments to allow metal stamping in the M-1 District and interior yard setbacks in the B-1, B-2, and B-O Districts, discussion on an increase in fees for water and wastewater services in 2007, discussion on Fort Bend Mobility issues and 155 million bond election to be split among local governmental agencies, discussion on increased fees for solid waste and negotiated 2008 contract which could see an increase of 15

to 20% in service cost.

CITY STAFF REPORT

Ms. Sabine Somers-Kuenzel, Director of Planning, commented on Mr. Ke Chen being the newly appointed Commissioner on the Planning and Zoning Commission; who will be sworn in at a future date. Mr. Chen will attend the planned Lake Pointe Development tour on February 1, 2007. Commissioner Shaw stated he would not be able to attend due to previous commitments.

ADJOURN

There, being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Stephens, seconded by Commissioner Ahmed moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned, time at 7:30 o'clock p.m.

Joe Zimmerman, Chairman

(SEAL)