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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2007-02-01 RegularMinutes of a Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 1, 2007 A regular meeting of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission was held Thursday, February 1, 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 7:00 pm with the following present: Chairman Jim Gibson Vice Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Roy Klusendorf Commissioner Marcus Rives Commissioner Sherry Weesner Staff Planner Diana Steelquist Development Coordinator Mona Miller Council Liaison Jim Hill Attorney Allison Holland Commissioner Robert Bertrand and Commissioner Mark Van Riper were absent. 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons. Ms. Steelquist mentioned that an e-mail from Albert Kelly, 322 Gleneagles, regarding the Sunmeadow Golf Course, was attached to the Commission's agenda documents. In addition, she also presented a hard copy of a letter from Anthony Buzbee, 405 West Spreading Oaks, regarding downtown revitalization. Faye Roberson, 422 W. Castle Harb our, expressed concerns regarding all of the individual meetings being held regarding the redevelopment of the Sun Meadows Golf Course by Millenium Development. Some of her concerns included the narrow streets and additional traffic, emergency vehicle access, a greater chance of flooding, and decreasing home values. She stated that the golf course closed on September 1, 2006 and has not been mowed since. She asked that if the golf course re-opens, it should open with the holes in their current configuration. Ms. Roberson added that she has been working on this for eight years. She showed a copy of the new plan and several other plans that had been discussed over the past few years. She stated that no matter what the plan is, it always changes. 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of Minutes for the January 16, 2007 special meeting. b.Approval of Minutes for the January 18, 2007 regular meeting. Motion: Weesner -to remove the January 18, 2006 meeting minutes from the consent agenda Second: Holland Page 1 of 5 2/1/07 Planning & Zoning Voted For: Unanimous Motion: Weesner -to approve January 16, 2007 meeting minutes Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Motion Carried Motion: Weesner -to approve January 18, 2007 meeting minutes with a clarification to Item #2 to add " ... from two City Council members ... ". Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat of Banfield Office Park Motion: Holland -to approve with staff comments Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat oflmber Estates Motion: Weesner-to approve with staff conunents Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 6.Discussion with developer regarding proposed new sections of Friendswood Lakes subdivision. Tracy Goza of Lingo Properties, showed a layout of the proposed 258 acre development and explained the project. He stated that it will require mmexation and de-annexation of a portion of the prope1ty. He added that he has presented this proposal to the Friendswood Lakes HOA and they support the project. Commissioner Weesner reminded Mr. Goza of the requirement for emergency access to the water features. Mr. Goza explained that they are aware of the requirement and will address those in their construction plans. Commissioner Klusendorf asked if the development would close the sand pit. Mr. Goza stated that it will close the sand pit and the sand pit road. Glen Kessler, 1914 Sandy Lake, of the Friendswood Lakes HOA spoke in support of Mr. Goza's proposal. He reiterated that Mr. Goza had met with them and received an overwhelmingly positive response. Mr. Goza expressed his support for the proposed senior housing project in front of Friendswood Lakes. 7.Discussion with developer regarding a proposed tax-assisted senior housing project in front of Friendswood Lakes subdivision Page 2 of 5 2/1/07 Planning & Zoning I I I l Janis Lowe, 1470 Garden Lakes Drive, explained the project. She stated that this is not a tax assisted project. She added that it is a senior citizen community of two multi-story buildings and four one-story buildings. Ms. Lowe explained that the applicant is Kilday Realty Corp. She stated that the property will need to be platted and rezoned to PUD. She added that this is estimated to be a twelve million dollar project. She also stated that this will act as a buffer for the Friendswood Lakes residence from the traffic noise on FM 528. Les Kilday, 7015 Glenwood Drive, Sugarland, explained that Kilday Realty is a family owned business. He added that they have owned, consulted and developed over fomteen tax credited developments since the early 1990s. He reiterated the fact that The Gardens of Friendswood Lakes would be a senior's only development with one hundred twenty units in four single story buildings and two multi-story buildings and will include a clubhouse, exercise center, business center and a van for transportation. Mr. Kilday stated that this is not a tax assisted development. They will not be asking for any tax abatements on this project. They will pay full taxes. He explained that they will accept Section 8, tenant based vouchers to assist low income tenants. He added that the percentage of voucher holders on senior projects is typically ten percent or less of the tenants. Glen Kessler, 1914 Sandy Lake, of the Friendswood Lakes HOA, spoke in support of the project. He explained that they have met with the developer and approve of the project that they are proposing. Mr. Kilday answered questions regarding the amounts of rent this project would charge. He explained that a one bedroom unit would typically rent for somewhere around six hundred and twenty five dollars, and a two bedroom unit would rent for approximately seven hundred fifty dollars. He added that ten percent of the one hundred twenty units, 12 units, could rent for less than that due to income limitations and voucher holders. A one bedroom of a voucher holder would typically rent for approximately two hundred eighty two dollars; and a two bedroom would be approximately three hundred forty dollars. Janis Lowe asked the Commission if the developer should move forward with the proposed senior housing project in front of Friendswood Lakes subdivision. Chairman Gibson stated that they could proceed. 8.Discussion and possible action regarding amending the Sign Ordinance and changeable copy signs Ms. Steelquist explained that City Council has asked the Commission to clarify why they had approved only two lines of changeable copy on signs. She stated that she has an attached memo from John Harrist, the Code Enforcement Officer, recommending two lines of changeable copy, but definitely no more than three lines. Ms. Steelquist explained that Mr. Harrist expressed concern for passing traffic attempting to read more than two lines of copy causing accidents. Page 3 of 5 2/1/07 Planning & Zoning A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the affect of more or less lines of changeable copy. Commissioner Weesner reminded the Commission that they discussed this at great length prior to changing the ordinance. Chairman Gibson reiterated the fact that changeable copy signs are distractive and a possible hazard. He stated that he does not feel that the ordinance should be changed again. 9.Discussion and possible action regarding the definition oflot coverage. Ms. Steelquist explained that staff is asking for the Commission's opinion on how lot coverage should be calculated. Commissioner Rives stated that the Development Process Committee discussed this issue at their most recent meeting. He explained that they decided that only the stri.1ctural foundation of the home and garage should be considered as lot coverage. He added that this would not include sidewalks, driveways, porches and other flatwork unless the foundation was poured as a portion of the structural slab. Ms. Steelquist stated that the DPC Committee also discussed using habitable and climate controlled areas. She explained that pool houses, cabanas, etc. would also be considered in lot coverage because they require structural foundations. Commissioner Holland stated that some other cities include the overhang, while others use the foundation footprint. Ms. Steelquist added that for staff enforcement, a form survey of the structural foundation would be the simplest method. Commissioner Weesner suggested that staff prepare the verbiage and bring it back for Commission action. 10.Communications from the Commission Commissioner Weesner stated that she will be meeting with the Parks Board this next Saturday to continue working on the Parks portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Holland thanked the City Manager, Mayor and Council Member who attended the Planning and Zoning Workshop on January 25 th. 11.Reports a.Council Liaison Council Liaison Hill expressed the urgency of determining the method of calculating lot coverage. b.Staff -January DRC Report, ranked list of 2007 goals, Chairman's Annual Report Ms. Steelquist explained that the January DRC repo1i, the 2007 goals and the Chairman's Annual report are all attached for the Commission to review. In addition, she informed the Commission of a workshop with City Council on Monday, February 5 th at 4:00 pm. She explained that one of the items on the workshop agenda is street and cul-de-sac lengths. She shared Mr. McDaniel's concerns with the additional two hundred feet of street length. Page 4 of 5 2/1/07 Planning & Zoning Ms. Steelquist stated that the other items on the workshop agenda are building heights in a PUD and non-conforming uses. 12.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: 0�� Mona Ann Miller Development Coordinator Page 5 of 5 2/1/07 Planning & Zoning