CITY OF IOWA COLONY  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION  MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 01, 2024  7:00 PM  Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583 Members present:Terry Hayes, David Hurst, Brian Johnson, Brenda Dillon and Robert Wall  Phone: 281-369-2471  Fax: 281-369-0005  www.owacolonygoy  Members absent: Warren Davis and Les Hosey  Others present: Dinh Ho CALL' TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMENTS  Chairman David Hurst called the meeting to order at' 7:00 P.M.  Robert Willis- 3414 Delta Drive: He mentioned at one time they were trying to put three story apartments behind the 711-gas station in Meridiana and the fire department did: not have the necessary equipment to go beyond two stories, so the apartments were rejected. This developer wants to have four stories and they are asking for multiple variances. He stated that he is objecting entirely to the item regarding Cadence  Creek.  PUBLIC HEARING  1. Hold a public hearing to consider: rezoning the following property from Single Family  Residential to Planned Unit Development:  Being 20.00 Acres of land situated in the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, section 56, Abstract 515, Brazoria County, Texas, being out ofa called 73.94-acre tract ofland recorded under volume Chairman Hurst opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. Todd Johnson with Caldwell Companies presented an overview oft the project. He stated this project is not ai multifamily project, it is an active adult living community. The community will be age restricted to age 55 plus. Thej product they are proposingi is a 4-story building served by four elevators. They provide a generator that powers the elevators in the clubhouse. The clubhouse provides space for recreation, movie nights, fitness, and activities for the residents. The 4-story building will be surrounded by cottage stylel like houses. Board Member Brian Johnson asked ift the project takes the whole parcel of property. Mr. Johnson stated that it does. Brian Johnson asked how they will handle the sewer and water. City Engineer Dinh Ho: stated that this is still contingent on the city taking over MUD 55. The discussion tonight is strictly just to discuss zoning. They are aware that the requirement is not there yet and that when the city does take ownership, we will be able to extend services. Robert Wall asked how many stories the proposed building will be. Mr. Johnson stated that the building is being proposed as four stories. Brenda Dillon asked ift the 4-story building has been discussed with thel Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal has reviewed it, and the recommendation is to require two sets of elevators on each oft the building to be on backup generators. Terryl Hayes asked what makes Caldwell Communities unique in the other communities that we. have seen sO far. Mr. Johnson stated that the vision statement is "Wel honor God by stewardingresources,  987,pages 519,521,523 and 525 oft the Brazoria County Deed Record's    cultivating relationships, and creating extraordinary communities that enrich lives". Robert Wall has some reservations about the cottages backing up to the single-family residential area ofthe subdivision. Robert Wall asked how many units there are. Mr. Johnson stated there are 215 units. 2. Hold aj public hearing to consider rezoning the following property from Single Family Approximately 10 açres of land at the Intersection of County Road 48 and County Road 418 Chairman Hurst opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. Carolyn Bowen spoke in favor of rezoning the property and recommended that the city go ahead and rezone the whole area on CR 48 to SH 288 and SH 288 to Karsten as they should be commercial. She stated that instead of zoning the area one at a time we should go ahead and do it all at once. Brenda Dillon lives in the rural area. She stated that the rural people welcome development. David Hurst closed the public  Chairman Hurst closed the public hearing at 7:35P.M. Residential Business and Retail tol Mixed Use:  (Shaw Road), A0560. H.T. & B.R.R., Tract 162, Brazoria County, Texas  hearing at 7:35 P.M. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION  3. Consider approval oft the September 3, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting  minutes.  Motion made by Johnson to approve the September 3, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission 4. Consider approval oft the Replat ofl NE 1/2 oft the NE 1/2 oft the H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey 68. Motion made by Johnson to approve the Replat of NE 1/2 oft thel NE 1/2 oft the H.T. & B.R.R.  meeting minutes, Seconded by Hayes. Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall  Co. Survey 68, Seconded by Dillon. Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall  5. Consider approval of the Meridiana Section 55C Preliminary Plat.  Motion made by Hayes to approve the Meridiana Section 55C Preliminary Plat, Seconded by  Johnson.  Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall  6. Consider approval of the Sierra Vista Section 10 Amended Final Plat.  Motion made by. Johnson to approve the Sierra Vista Section 10 Amended Final Plat, Seconded  by Dillon.  Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall 7. Consider approval oft the Caldwell Lakes Section 1 Final Plat. Lakes Section 2 Final Plat, Seconded by Wall. Voting Yea:. Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall 8. Consider approval of the Caldwell Lakes Section 2 Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 7. 9. Consider approval ofthe Caldwell Crossing Section 3 Final Plat.  Motion made by Hayes to approve the Caldwell Lakes Section 11 Final Plat and the Caldwell  Motion made by Dillon to approve the Caldwell Crossing Section 3 Final Plat, the Caldwell Crossing Section 4 Final Plat, the Caldwell Crossing Section 5 Final Plat, and the Caldwell    Crossing Section 61 Final Plat, Seconded by Hayes. Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall 10. Consider approval oft the Caldwell Crossing Section 41 Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 9. 11. Consider approval oft the Caldwell Crossing Section 51 Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 9. 12. Consider approval ofthe Caldwell Crossing Section 6 Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 9.  13. Consider approval of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 57 Water Plant No. 1 Motion made by Hayes to approve the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 57 Water  Final Plat.  Plant No. 1E Final Plat, Seconded by Dillon. Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall  14. Consider approval of the Ellwood Detention Reserves "A"and' "B" Final Plat.  Motion made by Dillon to approve the Ellwood Detention Reserves "A"a and "B" Final Plat, the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 1 Final Plat, and the Ellwood Section IA Final Plat, Seconded  by Hayes.  Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes, Wall 15. Consider approval of the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase IF Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 14. 16. Consider approval oft the Ellwood Section 1A Final Plat. The action was taken during item no. 15.  17. Consideration and possible action on ai recommendation to City Council concerning rezoning the following property from Single Family Residential tol Planned Unit Development. Being 20.00 Acres of land situated in thel H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, section 56, Abstract 515, Brazoria County, Texas, being out ofac called 73.94-acre tract ofland recorded under volume 987, pages 519,521,523 and 525 oft the Brazoria County Deed Record's Motion madel by. Johnson to recommend approval to City Council to rezone the property at 9816 Iowa Colony Blvd. from Single Family Residential tol Planned Unit Development with the variance changes provided in the packet by the City Engineer, Seconded by Dillon.  Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes  Voting Nay: Wall  18. Consideration and possible action on ai recommendation to City Council concerning rezoning the following property from Single Family Residential/Business Retail to Mixed Use. Approximately 10 acres of land at the Intersection of County Road 48 and County Road 418 (Shaw Road), A0560 H.T. & B.R.R., Tract 162, Brazoria County, Texas Motion made by Dillon to recommend to City Council to approve the rezone for approximately 10 acres ofland on the corner ofCounty Road 48 and County Road 418 from Single Family  Residential to Mixed Use, Seconded by. Johnson. Voting Yea: Johnson, Hurst, Dillon, Hayes  Voting Nay: Wall    ADJOURNMENT  The meeting was adjourned at 8:031 P.M.  APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.  ATTEST:  Rozwo City Secretary  M David Hurst, Chair  Kan  LONI