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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2009-10-05 Special, Joint Work Session w/ City CouncilI l I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF A JOINT WORK SESSION AND A SPECIAL MEETING MO NDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009 5:30PM CO UNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 1.The meeting was called to order at 5:45pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Ruben Garcia Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam Frank Manigold, Deputy Dir. of CD Morad Kabiri, Director of CD Mona Miller, City Planner Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner David O'Farrell Bobby Gervais, City Attorney City Council Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist 2.Discussion with City Council regarding: A.Proposed amendments to Appendix C -Zoning Ordinance, Section 7 .3.e. Height exceptions. B. Kabiri explained that the item is proposed to amend the section regarding height exceptions to increase allowed height for accessory structures from 20 to 25 feet, remove requirement for additional setbacks on a residential lot for additional building height, and add items to the exception list such as wind turbines, as well as add a maximum height for the items there are exceptions for. He also explained that there is an option for P&Z to approve a height higher than 50ft to be consistent with other ordinances and to enable the City to remain flexible. Miller explained that the height changes were a result of the Development Process Committee, but the matrix and the text did not match. There was some discussion and clarification on how building height is measured. Councilman Barr asked about wind turbines in the Downtown District where the building height is 70 feet and Chairman Holland explained they would have to get approval from P&Z. Proposed amendments to Appendix B -Subdivision Ordinance, Section II. Procedures for submission of plats., and Section III. General requirements and design criteria. \ Kabiri explained that regarding the procedures for submission of plats, the City has an interlocal agreement with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District, but this is a proposal to consider adding Drainage District approval as a requirement in the City's review processes. Several council members expressed concerns with adding the Drainage District approval as pait of the City's ordinances because of potential conflicts, yet the need for enforcement of work required by the Drainage District was identified. Gervais felt that making this change may violate the Interlocal Agreement. Mayor Smith encouraged everyone to read the current Interlocal Agreement and that there is a difference of requiring GCCDD approval by ordinance because that makes it a law. There was concern about developers not obtaining final approvals for detention plans and not completing the work before they begin building a structure on the property. Councilman Holbe1t stated that the Drainage District is able to redefine their rules at will and that he has trouble putting the City in a position that we cannot issue variances or approve deviations from procedures/requirements. He stated that he felt that makes the City an enforcement arm of the Drainage District. Kabiri explained the change to the General Requirements and Design Criteria is to remove the requirement for a private street subdivision to be in a Planned Unit Development (PUD). He explained that the Subdivision Ordinance should not dictate zoning and that private streets are required to be built to public street standards. The suggestion is to remove the requirement or move to the Zoning Ordinance. 3.This portion of the meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm. SPECIAL MEETING {2nd floor conference room, immediately following the JWS) 1.The special meeting was called to order at 6:50pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Kevin Holland Commis sioner Ruben Garcia Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam Frank Manigold, Deputy Dir. of CD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner David O'Farrell Mona Miller, City Planner 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons None 3.Consent Agenda: A.Approval of minutes for the September 10, 2009 special meeting Motion to Approve: Garcia Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried ( I 2 I 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the amended commercial site plan of Bui Development at 1601 & 1603 W. Parkwood Avenue Motion to Approve: Gibson Second: McLean Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried Commissioner McLean clarified that the elevations were being changed on both proposed buildings. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan of Championship Golf at 2920 W. Parkwood Avenue Motion to Approve: Garcia Second: McLean Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried 6.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix B - Subdivision Ordinance, Section II. Procedures for submission of plats. No action taken. Staff to propose verbiage and present at next meeting. 7.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix B - Subdivision Ordinance, Section III. General requirements and design criteria. Motion to approve as presented: McLean Second: Gibson Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this removes the requirement of a private subdivision to rezone to PUD because it has private streets. With these changes, a subdivision that wants to change to private streets would only have to replat; a change in zoning to PUD would no longer be required. 8.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C -Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.3.e. Height exceptions. Motion to approve: McLean Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried McLean stated that the memo adequately reflects previous discussions. Miller explained that this was discussed preliminarily by P&Z in Augu�t, but at Council's request, staff waits until there are at least 2 items to discuss at a work session. 9.Consideration and possible action regarding swimming pool barrier requirements No action taken. Miller explained that the City received a complaint about an above ground swimming pool 3 ' i; where the homeowner was rebuilding the fence from Hurricane Ike. The homeowner removed the ladder and the pool was 4 feet tall which meets the banier requirements of the building code, but the complainant was not satisfied with the removal of the ladder. Manigold explained that the 4-ft height of the pool does meet the minimum requirement of the building code, but that the City can adopt a requirement over and above that, if P&Z and City Council see fit. 10.Consideration and possible action regarding the October 15, 2009 regular meeting Motion to cancel Oct. 15 meeting: McLean Second: Holland Vote: 6 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that the next regular meeting is scheduled for October 15, however, there are no submittals in at the time that would require a meeting. 11.Discussion and review of annual storm water report ancl video Frank Manigold explained the purpose of the stonn water program and showed the video tb the Commissioners. He also explained that the Commission has been designated as the board to oversee the storm water program, if necessary, because they meet on a regular basis. 12.Communications from the Commission Commissioner Moghaddam reported that he attended City Council meetings. Chairman Holland has been attending Drainage District meetings. Commissioner McLean urged Commissioners to watch last City Council meeting regarding the zone changes for SFR-E zoning. 13.Reports a.Council Liaison -None b.Staff -Miller reminded Commissioners that the next meeting will be a Joint Public Hearing on November 2 and a Public Meeting and Regular Meeting on November 5. 14.The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. These minutes submitted by: 4