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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2007-02-15 RegularI l MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 1.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following present: Chairman Jim Gibson Vice Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Roy Klusendorf Commissioner Marcus Rives Commissioner Sherry Weesner Commissioner Robert Bertrand Commissioner Mark Van Riper Staff Planner Diana Steelquist Development Coordinator Mona Miller Council Liaison Jim Hill 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons. None. 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of Minutes for the February 1, 2007 regular meeting. b.Approval of Minutes for the February 5, 2007 special meeting. c.Approval of Final Plat of Stonecreek at West Ranch, Section Two d.Approval of Final Plat of Creekside at West Ranch Section Two Motion: Weesner-to remove Items C and D from the consent agenda Second: Bertrand Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Commissioner Weesner explained that she does not feel that the plats should be approved on the consent agenda because they need to be approved with staff comments. Staff Planner Steelquist noted that the staff recommendations had been prepared prior to GCCDD approval on 2-13-07. These approvals had been made as of the P&Z meeting on 2-15-07. Motion: Bertrand -to approve Items A and B Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion: Bertrand -to approve Items C and D with staff comments Second: Weesner Motion Carried Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Page 1 of 4 2/15/07 Planning & Zoning 4.Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalks in Terra Bella subdivision. Ms. Steelquist advised the Conrn1ission that the developer and Project Manager are having difficulty figuring out how to build sidewalks in this development. She explained that they have submitted a proposal that includes a crosswalk across Bay Area Boulevard. She also referenced a memo from the Project Manager. Ms. Steelquist showed photos of the development. She also expressed the City Attorney's concern for this being considered an exaction. A discussion ensued regarding the importance of the sidewalks being installed and the different options to consider. The Conunission agreed that the sidewalks should be installed by the developer along the entire site. Ms. Steelquist clarified that the developer could place the sidewalk next to the curb if need be. The Commission agreed that the sidewalks could be placed next to the curb. 5.Discussion and possible action regarding non-conforming uses, lots, structures. Ms. Steelquist explained that as discussed at the workshop with City Council, she has added language to clarify this portion of the ordinance. Conrn1issioner Weesner stated that the ordinance should read "tax" appraisal, instead of just appraisal. She also explained that it should be stated that a new structure on the same property as a non-conforming use, would not be considered a substantial improvement. The new structure would be treated as a separate development. The Conunission asked for discussion with the City Attorney regarding non-conforming uses and structures. 6.Discussion and possible action regarding block and cul-de-sac lengths. Ms. Steelquist referenced the attaclunent from the 2003 International Fire Code. She explained that the Fire Department would like to see ninety-six foot radius cul-de-sacs and wider widths on streets. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding safety issues. The Conunission agreed to reduce the recommended street maximum to seven hundred fifty foot. If a develqper request to exceed this maximum length, they would then need to widen the pavement or somehow acconunodate the extra length. 7.Discussion and possible action regarding changeable copy signs. Conunissioner Bertrand explained that he has searched the internet looking for instances of accidents caused sign distractions. He reported that he found no instances of such. A discussion ensued regarding signs creating distractions for drivers and the. amount of useable sign space allowed. Page 2 of 4 2/15/07 Planning & Zoning Motion: Holland -to remove Section 12, c., (2) of the Sign Ordinance, thereby eliminating the number of changeable copy lines allowed. Second: Klussendorf -seconded the original motion to remove Section 12, c., (2) Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Amended Motion -to remove Section 12, c., (1) of the Sign Ordinance until criteria can be submitted to define a distraction. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. 8.Communications from the Commission. Commissioner Rives reported his attendance at the CEDC meeting. He relayed their concern for the senior housing project proposed in front of Friendswood Lakes having a negative impact on the city. Commissioner Weesner reported that the Parks Board had approved the Park Plan section of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Klusendorf reported his completion of the Utilities section of the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Gibson stated that he will not be able to attend the Joint Public Hearing on Monday night. He added that after discussions with Staff and the Vice-Chairman, no special meeting will be held to expedite the PUD heights ordinance or the SUP site plan amendment for 301 Laurel. Commissioner Bertrand explained that he will not be able to attend the JPH due to his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. 9.Repo1is a.Council Liaison Councilmember Hill reported on progress with Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District on eliminating the need for detention ponds in Friendswood. He stated that off-site detention will be available anywhere in Friendswood. He added that there has been a lot of misinformation being reported about these proposed changes. b.Staff -upcoming JPH items, Lot Coverage policy Ms. Steelquist provided a brief outline .of the items to be discussed at the Joint Public Hearing and discussion on Downtown Zoning. She also reported on the Building Official's decision regarding lot coverage. Several Commissioners expressed their concern with the enforcement of the new way to determine lot coverage. 10.Adjournn1ent Page 3 of 4 2/15/07 Planning & Zoning The meeting adjourned at 8: 13 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: (�---�� Mona Ann MIiler Development Coordinator Page 4 of 4 2/15/07 Planning & Zoning