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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2020-02-13 RegularCITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 - 7:00 PM
MINUTES
MINUTES OF A FRIENDSWOOD REGULAR MEETING HELD AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD
DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1. Call to order
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION THAT WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020,
AT 07:01 PM 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
CHAIRMAN JOE MATRANGA
VICE-CHAIRMAN RICHARD SASSON
COMMISSIONER BRETT BANFIELD
COMMISSIONER MARCUS PERRY
COMMISSIONER ERIC GUENTHER
COMMISSIONER LISA LUNDQUIST
CITY ATTORNEY MARY KAY FISCHER
DIRECTOR OF CDD/PLANNER AUBREY HARBIN
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR BECKY BENNETT
COUNCIL LIAISON TRISH HANKS
ABSENT: CLARK
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate
on subjects discussed under this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such
subjects be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action)
No public comments.
3. Public Hearing
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A. Receive comments, both oral and written regarding:
Proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Sections 10-12
regarding board of adjustment establishment and procedure, powers and
duties, and appeals from the board of adjustment and Section 20,
Definitions, to be consistent with state law, particularly Chapter 211 of the
Local Government Code
Harbin explained the proposed amendments have been discussed by the
Commission previously at a few meetings. She said the changes require public
hearings and two readings with Council. She said the Commission will be voting on
this further down the agenda. Harbin explained the proposal is to bring the city
ordinance regarding the Zoning Board of Adjustment's authority more inline with
state law. She said the changes would be to remove city requirements that exceed
the state requirements. Harbin explained the other change is to move information
regarding variances from the definition section to the variance section.
No public comments.
B. Receive comments, both oral and written regarding:
Proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance, Section 7. P. 6.
Permitted Use Table regarding changes for NAICS Use #447 Gasoline
Stations, #511 Publishing Industries, and #713940 Fitness and Recreational
Sports Centers
Harbin stated this item had also been discussed at previous meetings and will be
voted on later tonight. She said that recommendation will then be forwarded to City
Council for their consideration. Harbin explained the changes include not permitting
gas stations in the Downtown District; permitting publishing industries in Community
Shopping Center and the Downtown District; also in the Downtown District, to allow
fitness and recreation centers by right.
No public comments.
4. Consent Agenda
These items are considered routine or ministerial in nature and will be enacted with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a commissioner or citizen so
requests in which case the item would be removed from the consent agenda and
considered separately.
`Commissioner Marcus Perry moved to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Vice -Chairman Richard Sasson. The motion was approved unanimously.
A. Sterling Creek Section 4 Final Plat
B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2020
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5. Action Items
According to the Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure (R2010-09), all action of the
Commission shall be made by an affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of the
Commission present at such Commission meetings.
A. Consideration and possible action regarding a proposed site plan
amendment at 107 W. Heritage Drive, to amend the type of fence material
'Commissioner Brett Banfield moved to approve Consideration and possible action
regarding a proposed site plan amendment at 107 W. Heritage Drive, to amend the
type of fence material. Seconded by Commissioner Eric Guenther. The motion was
approved unanimously.
Harbin said the previously approved site plan included special approval for gates to
be constructed with wood material. She said since then, the owner has spoken to
several contractors whom have said the wood will be too heavy on 12' gates and will
create sagging in the future. Harbin explained the owner is asking for approval on R
panel gates instead, which will match the building and help the gates last longer.
Charlotte Grindstaff/owner explained that her husband is still at work, and this is his
project, but she would try to answer questions for the Commission. She said she
thinks the R panels will look better and be lighter.
Banfield agreed and said the wood fence would be heavy on that length of gate and
deteriorate quickly.
Eric asked what is the material is. Matranga said R panel is made of steel and can
be many colors.
Marcus asked which pattern and color would be used. Mrs. Grindstaff said her
understanding is the gates will match the building. Harbin read Mr. Grindstaff's email
included in the back up material. The email confirmed the gates would match the
building.
Lundquist stated the r panels would be better than the cedar fence. Sasson agreed.
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B. Consideration and possible action regarding site plan approval for a
proposed gas station at 2210 S. Friendswood Drive (This site plan was
approved previously, as well as an extension, but the extension expired
requiring a new approval.)
**Commissioner Marcus Perry moved to approve Consideration and possible action
regarding site plan approval for a proposed gas station at 2210 S. Friendswood
Drive. Seconded by Commissioner Brett Banfield. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Harbin stated this item is to consider the gas station that was previously approved to
be constructed close to West Ranch. She said the driveway has been installed with
an approved TxDot permit. Harbin explained the building permits were picked up
and paid for in July 2019 but the owner is just now approaching the point to begin
construction. She explained that since then, all the underlying approvals have
expired. She said the civil plans were extended by Galveston County Consolidated
Drainage District and re -signed by the city's Engineering and Public Works
departments. Harbin also said building permits have been extended.
Perry amended his motion to include mitigation for 12 trees, as was included in the
original approval.
C. Consideration and possible action regarding a recommendation to City
Council for the proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance
Section 10-12 regarding board of adjustment establishment and procedure,
powers and duties, and appeals from the board of adjustment and Section
20, Definitions, to be consistent with state law, particularly Chapter 211 of
the Local Government Code
**Commissioner Eric Guenther moved to approve Consideration and possible action
regarding a recommendation to City Council for the proposed amendments to
Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 10-12 regarding board of adjustment
establishment and procedure, powers and duties, and appeals from the board of
adjustment and Section 20, Definitions, to be consistent with state law, particularly
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code. Seconded by Commissioner Lisa
Lundquist. The motion was approved unanimously.
Harbin had no additional information.
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D. Consideration and possible action regarding a recommendation to City
Council for the proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance,
Section 7. P. 6. Permitted Use Table regarding changes for NAICS Use
#447 Gasoline Stations, #511 Publishing Industries, and #713940 Fitness
and Recreational Sports Centers
"Commissioner Lisa Lundquist moved to approve Consideration and possible action
regarding a recommendation to City Council for the proposed amendments to
Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance, Section 7. P. 6. Permitted Use Table regarding
changes for NAICS Use #447 Gasoline Stations, #511 Publishing Industries, and
#713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers . Seconded by Vice -Chairman
Richard Sasson. The motion was approved unanimously.
Harbin had no additional information.
6. Discussion Items
A. Presentation by Samantha Haritos, Deputy City Engineer, regarding
updates on drainage plans for the City
Samantha Haritos presented.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting dates
Several commissioners said they would be out of town during Spring Break.
A. Thursday, February 27 - Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 12 - Regular Meeting
8. Communications
A. From Commissioners - suggestions for future agenda items, general
comments and/or updates from liaison assignments
Matranga announced he will be giving the Planning and Zoning Commission update
at the March 2nd Council meeting. He said the Workshop Items have been typed up
and passed out. He explained it is a road map of the year to come.
B. From Planning Subcommittee — update on tasks
No comments.
C. From Ordinance Subcommittee — update on tasks
Bennett said the Subdivision Ordinance changes are being reviewed by senior staff
and then the subcommittee can set up to meet and discuss.
D. From City Council Liaison, Trish Hanks - general comments and
communication from City Council
Hanks said Council had the opportunity to listen to Samantha Haritos talk about
drainage at the retreat last Saturday. She said Harbin also presented ideas for a
comprehensive plan and the process staff goes through. Hanks said they would like
to hear about the comp plan at a Council meeting so the public can also hear.
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E. From Staff - January DRC Report, commercial and residential project
updates, City Council action and ordinance updates
Harbin said the January DRC report was included in the back up material. She said
there were only a couple meetings, one of which staff met with DR Horton as
a follow up meeting. Harbin said the homebuilder is now building in Friendswood
Trails. She said she attended the Council retreat and hopes to come forward with a
plan to update the comp plan soon. Harbin mentioned State of the City invites went
out in the mail.
9. Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned at 08:22 PM.
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