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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2009-06-15 Special, Joint Work Session w/ City Councill PLANNING & ZONING COMMISS ION MINUTES OF A JOINT WORK SESSION & SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009 5PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS JOINT WORK SESSION 1.The joint work session was called to order at 6:25pm with the following people m attendance: Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Mike Huss Mona Miller, City Planner Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist 2.Discussion with City Council regarding: Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Gibson Morad Kabiri, Int. Director of CD City Council Bobby Gervais, City Attorney A.Single Family Residential -Estate (SFR-E) zoning Kabiri explained that when the Future Land Use Plan was updated, there was discussion about Single Family Residential Estates lots. Currently the zoning category exists, but it is not assigned to any properties. He explained that in order to keep some of the larger lots in Friendswood from being subdivided, City initiated zoning was discussed. He stated that the P&Z Commission needs direction from Council -should we be proactive or wait for prope1ty owners to apply for the zone changes. Mayor Smith explained that the minimum lot size for SFR-E is two acres and that currently larger tracts can be split into multiple lots as long as they comply with SFR zoning regulations. He stated that changing the zoning would limit the subdividing of large estate-type lots. Councilman Hill stated that people come to Friendswood, buy large lots and when they request to subdivide them, the neighbors protest. Hill stated that he would like neighborhoods/property owners to come to the City to request the zone changes. 1 Mayor Smith requested research from the City Attorney regarding down-zoning. He also stated that it may cause confusion if the City changed the zoning. The possibility of sending out a notice to educate citizens about the process to change the zoning on their lots was discussed. He stated that single family homes on large lots next to lots subdivided into six or seven lots affects the quality of life and the value of property. Kabiri also stated that the majority of the parcels are governed by HOA's with deed restrictions that keep the lots from being subdivided. It was suggested that a letter be sent out and a deadline extended to allow prope1ty owners to apply for a zone change and provide a streamlined process for them to go through. B.Proposed amendments to Appendix C -Zoning Ordinance, Section 7. Permitted Use Table regarding NAICS use #721 Accommodation and NAICS use #7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps Kabiri explained that there was a question raised last time this item was discussed as to why it allowed RV parks in BP. After further consideration, there is some staff concern that there are BP zoned areas adjacent to residentially zoned areas. There was discussion regarding the desire to approve specific plans in whatever districts RV parks would be allowed in because of the nature of the use. Most councilmen favored the requirement of a Specific Use Permit. There was also some concern about people living in the RV parks, but the consensus was that they would only allow temporary housing. 3.The joint work session was adjourned at 6:53pm. SPECIAL MEETING (2ND floor conference room immediately following JWS) 1.The special meeting was called to order at 7pm with the same Commissioners plus Commissioner O'Farrell. 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons None 3.Consideration and possible action regarding Single Family Residential -Estate (SFR-E) zoning Motion for staff and Mayor to draft and send a letter to property owners designated on Future Land Use Map as SFR-E to allow them to opt in to SFR-E zoning and must be entire subdivision or none at all: Gibson Second: Holland Vote: 4 to 1 (O'Farrell opposed) Motion Carried There was some discussion about subdividing larger lots changing the character of the neighborhoods and that many people use these larger lots as a retirement investment. Property owners may limit themselves by opting in if their neighbors do not opt in. The2 I Commissioners felt that communicating the option to the residents by letting them know this zoning category is available might be a good option. Some expressed the desire to let the citizens initiate zoning as they do not want to put City Council in a difficult position. It was also pointed out that minimum size of two acre lots helps with the City's CRS rating. 4.Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C - Zoning Ordinance, Section 7, Permitted Use Table, regarding NAICS use No. 721- Accommodation and adding NAICS use No. 7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle Parks and Recreational Camps). Motion to recommend Permitted Use Table to require an SUP in LI, I, and PUD/Mixed Use for use 7212 RV Parks and Recreational Camps, and remove from BP: Gibson Second: Holland Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the July 2, 2009 meeting date Motion to move July 2 meeting to July 6: Holland Second: Gibson Vote: 5 to O (unanimous) 6.Communications from the Commission Motion Carried O'Farrell stated that CEDC is a dynamic group and that the Live Here, Work Here campaign is proving to be successful. He stated that the liquor license change would spark re-development downtown. Holland explained that the Drainage District is getting a lot of grants to de-snag the creek and tributaries, which is reducing the burden on taxpayers and allows the water to flow downstream quicker. 7.Reports a.Council Liaison -None b.Staff -May, 2009 DRC report 8.The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm. These minutes submitted by: 3