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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2007-01-18 RegularMinutes of a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 2007 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the city hall council chambers located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered: 1.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm with the following present: Chairman Jim Gibson Vice Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Bob Bertrand Commissioner Marcus Rives Commissioner Sherry Weesner Commissioner Roy Klussendorf Staff Planner Diana Steelquist Development Coordinator Mona Miller Council Liaison Jim Hill Attorney Allison Holland Commissioner Mark Van Riper was absent. 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons. a.Written correspondence from two City Council members regarding Downtown Zoning District b.Written correspondence from Sarah Hames regarding the Permitted Use Table 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of Minutes for the January 4, 2007 regular meeting. Motion: Holland -to approve Second: Rives Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat of Windsor Manor. A sho1t discussion ensued regarding Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District plat notes. Ms. Steelquist explained that these are standard plat notes on all plats. Motion: Bertrand -to approve with staff comments Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat of Kyle Subdivision. Motion: Bertrand -to approve with staff comments Second: Holland Page 1 of 4 1/18/07 Planning & Zoning A short discussion ensued regarding the plat notes regarding each lot having a drainage plan. Ms. Steelquist explained that lot one has an existing home on it. That lot would only need a drainage plan if they were to increase the impervious cover by more than 10%. She added that Lot Two has a drainage plan. Amended Motion: Bertrand -to approve with staff conunents and the correction of Mills Lane, instead of Mills Road on the plat Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carded 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of the Lakes of San Joaquin, Section Two. A discussion ensued regarding the number of staff comments, egress on East Lake Drive, safety provisions for the detention pond and the total number of lots of the subdivision. Ms. Steelquist explained that the SUP site plan was approved with ninety six lots and the second egress as East Lake Drive. She added that one of staffs comments is that an emergency gate is required on East Lake Drive. Also, discussed was the staff comment regarding the ten foot front utility easements. Dan Johnson of Ryan Civil Engineering, 1100 W. Sealy, Alvin, explained that the front utility easements are consistent with Section 1. He thought he remembered the reason to have the utility easements in the front was to keep them away from the bulk head around the detention pond. Ms. Steelquist stated that the City is only asking for a ten foot utility easement on the back of the lots that back to League City. Another discussion ensued regarding how the property will drain since a portion of the subdivision is curb and gutter and the remainder is open ditch. This will be addressed with the construction plans. Motion: Bertrand -to approve with staff conunents Second: Rives Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 7.Consideration and possible action regarding amended Conunercial Site Plan for the Friendswood Shell Station at 101 S. Friendswood Drive, to add an exterior staircase. Ms. Steelquist explained that the amended site plan is for a six foot addition to the building and an exterior staircase. Motion: Holland -to approve Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Ms. Steelquist noted that Commissioner Rives abstained from voting on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Page 2 of 4 1/18/07 Planning & Zoning 1 l 8.Consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding height limits. Ms. Steelquist explained that this item is on the agenda because the Development Process Committee suggested raising the height limit and because there are two applicants requesting to exceed the thirty five foot maximum height. Following a discussion of different options on how to make this proposed change, Ms. Steelquist suggested that Planned Unit Development be removed from the height restriction portion of the zoning ordinance (Section 7. 3. Area and height exceptions.) This would allow height to be negotiated in a PUD. Ms. Holland answered questions about restrictions in a PUD. Motion: Weesner -to make recommendation to remove Planned Unit Development from the building height restriction. Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 9.Discussion regarding the development and Planned Unit Development processes. Ms. Steelquist stated that Commissioner Weesner asked th.at. this 1item, by ,Qiscµssed to clarify things that can be done within Planned Unit Developments. She explained items that can be negotiated in a PUD and the three types of PUDs. 10.Communications from the Commission Commissioner Holland asked that another Commissioner attend the Drainage District meeting for him on the 23rd . Chairman Gibson agreed to attend the meeting Chairman Gibson reminded the other Commissioners about the upcoming workshop on January 25 th at 4 pm. Commissioner Weesner stated that she met with the Parks Board this past Tuesday night. She will meet with them again on Wednesday. At this meeting, they will give their input on the Parks and Recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan. She added that she also attended the City Council meeting on Monday night. She informed the Commission that the proposed Commercial zoning in front of Friendswood Lakes was removed from the City Council agenda. Ms. Steelquist clarified that the ap plicant requested that this item be removed. In addition, Commissioner Weesner stated that Council has asked that the Commission review a section of the sign ordinance regarding removable copy signs. 11.Reports a.Council Liaison Mr. Hill asked where the Commission was with the Downtown Zoning District. Ms. Steelquist explained that the documents have been given to the City Manager and City Council for their review. She added that a few of the Council Members have returned comments. She has in-turn passed them on to the Commission. In addition, she has requested a workshop with City Council to discuss it. Page 3 of 4 1/18/07 Planning & Zoning b.Staff -significance of the Comprehensive Plan Ms. Steelquist expressed City Manager Bo McDaniel's concern regarding making decisions contrary with the current Comprehensive Plan. She added it is difficult to make decisions based on an outdated plan. She stressed the importance of getting the plan updated. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Vision 2020. 12.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: �-.�� Mona Ann Miller Development Coordinator Page 4 of 4 1/18/07 Planning & Zoning