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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2008-01-10 RegularPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008 7:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Jim Gibson Vice Chairwoman Sherry Weesner Commissioner Roy Klusendorf Commissioner Mark McLean Commissioner David O'Farrell Commissioner Michael Brown City Attorney Bobby Gervais City Planner Mona Miller City Council Liaison La,;. E ::::: , Development Coordinator Aubrey Harbin Due to difficulties with the sound/recording system, Vice Chairwoman Weesner made a motion to change the order of the agenda and hold the Executive Session first. Commissioner Klusendorf seconded the motion. 2. The Commissioners went to Executive Session at 7:06pm. A. Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it. Meet with city attorney regarding legal opinion on issues involving Preliminary Replat of Tuscany Estates The regular meeting resumed at 7:32pm. 3. Communication from the public/committee liaisons Harry Herzog, 7500 San Felipe, Houston, Tx, stated that he is an attorney representing 14 of the 17 homes on Falling Leaf, of which all are opposed to the street and four homes being added at 910 Falling Leaf (Tuscany Estates). He stated that the only reason they are opposed is because of the content proposed and that harm would be caused. Mr. Herzog stated that the owner's relief is against the title company, not the neighbors. Harold Whitaker, 915 Falling Leaf, stated that he expressed concerns with traffic, flooding, safety, devaluing property at the public hearing for this property. He also stated that the deed restrictions on this property allow for a single family home plus three additional homes and the replat ordinance says a replat cannot remove deed restrictions. He stated that he feels this is spot development because there is no master plan in place to connect little streets and that is not the vision of Friendswood. Rhoda Spuhler, 914 Falling Leaf, stated that she feels this is improper use of the land. She stated that if this replat is approved, it would open the door to many other lots being divided in subdivisions such as Rancho Viejo and San Joaquin. Norman B. Steven, 920 Falling Leaf, stated that he is opposed to the proposal of Tuscany Estates. Kathy Powdrell, 924 Falling Leaf, explained that she lives and works within a half square mile of this property. She is concerned because the school district just passed a bond election to add classrooms and a pool, which is going to add to the traffic congestion. She stated that there are times she cannot get to work because of the traffic on Falling Leaf and Greenbriar. She stated there are no sidewalks for students to walk to school. She stated that she cannot see adding improved streets and more homes. She would rather sidewalks be installed. Michael DeLaGarza, 910 Falling Leaf, stated that he deserves equality. He stated that after the last meeting several citizens made degrading racial remarks to him in front of his son and Mr. Herzog. He explained that he purchased the property and proposed a good site plan. He explained that the property was for sale for many ycars auci no one else bought it. He said it is not incumbent on him to please everyone else. 4. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of Minutes for the December 20, 2007 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Motion to Approve: Weesner Second: Brown Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried 5. Consideration and possible action regarding Preliminary Replat of Tuscany Estates, 7.72 acres out of Lots 2 and 4, Block B, and a portion of an abandoned 40' roadway out of Central Park subdivision, Sarah McKissick or J.R. Williams League, A-151, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Chairman Gibson explained that at the previous meeting on December 20, 2007, the Commission received comments regarding this replat in a public hearing. There was a motion to deny and a second and after some discussion, the item was tabled. Motion to remove from Table: Weesner Second: O'Farrell Vote: Unanimous 2 Motion to Deny: O'Farrell (from 12/20/07 meeting) Second: Weesner (from 12/20/07 meeting) Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried 6. Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution #2002-55 Planning and Zoning Rules and Procedures Vice Chairwoman Weesner asked that this item be removed and placed on the next agenda to allow for more research. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to the Sign Ordinance After some discussion, it was decided to reconvene the subcommittee to review the revised sign ordinance. Commissioner Brown voluntarily resigned from the Committee and Chairman Gibson appointed Commissioner McLean to the subcommittee. Chairman Gibson asked that they have a report as soon as possible. The sign ordinance discussion is on the agenda for the Joint Public Hearing with City Council on January 21, 2008. Chairman Gibson stated that he would like to leave it on the agenda and possibly provide council some direction at that time. Update from the subcommittee reviewing the Zoning Ordinance for possible amendments No update at this time. 9. Update from the subcommittee working on the Comprehensive Plan Chairman Gibson explained that the subcommittee is looking at five parcels of land to possibly change the zoning to special interest/PUD on the Comprehensive Plan. These areas include the large tract near Whispering Pines and FM 518; the Whitcomb property; the "panhandle"; the Manning tract; and the Bofysil property on FM 528. 10. Consideration and Possible action to set date for Planning and Zoning Commission retreat The retreat is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2008, in the 2nd floor conference room. 11. Discussion of upcoming Joint Public Hearing and work session items Chairman Gibson reminded everyone of the next two meetings with City Council — JPH for a zone change on January 14` and a JPH regarding proposed ordinance changes on January 21s'. There were no questions regarding either meeting. 12. Communications from the Commission 3 Commissioners requested "Consideration and possible action regarding where to place specific design requirements for the Downtown District" be placed on the next regular meeting agenda. 13. Reports a. Council Liaison — Council Member Ewing informed the Commissioners that she did forward the message regarding billboards on FM2351 to the council members. b. Staff — Mona Miller presented the Commissioners with the DRC report for December 2007. She also reminded them of the two upcoming JPH meetings. 14. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: \,.Odin I Aubrey Harbin Development C or inator rd