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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2006-12-21 RegularI r I l j Minutes of a Special and Regular Meeting Of the Planning and Zoning Commission December 21, 2006 Special and regular meetings of the Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission were held Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. The following was considered: 6:00 PM -SPECIAL MEETING 1.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm with the following present: Chairman Jim Gibson Commissioner Marcus Rives Commissioner Sherry Weesner Commissioner Roy Klussendorf Staff Planner Diana Steelquist Development Coordinator Mona Miller Council Liaison Jim Hill 2.Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Weesner stated that she would like for the committee to be ready to make a presentation to the Commission by the first meeting in June, 2007, and then to City Council in July. She then gave new Committee member, Marcus Rives, an overview of what the committee has done so far and where they are headed. A discussion ensued regarding several different aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Steelquist expressed concerns that she had received of whether the Vision 2020 would be a pait of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Gibson explained that they have tried to incorporate Vision 2020 into the plan as they work through it. The Committee agreed that the next meeting will be Thursday, January 25 111, at 6 pm. 3.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:23 pm. 7:00 PM-REGULAR MEETING 1.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm with the following present: \ 12/21/06 P &Z Page l of 5 Chairman Jim Gibson Vice Chairman Kevin Holland Commissioner Bob Be1irand Commissioner Marcus Rives Commissioner Roy Klussendorf Commissioner Sherry Weesner Staff Planner Diana Steelquist Development Coordinator Mona Miller Council Liaison Jim Hill City Attorney Allison Holland Commissioner Mark Van Riper was absent. TABLED ITEMS 2.Consideration and possible action regarding the requested Land Use Change for 24.62 acres of land, being part of Lot 4 of the Burgess Subdivision according to the plat as recorded in Book 119, Page 14, Map Records, Galveston County, Texas, and situated in the Geo. W. Patterson Survey, Abstract 645, Galveston County, Texas; and being part of land as conveyed to George A. Bofysil Jr. by deed as recorded in Film Code 004-10- 2007, Official Public Records of Real Property, Galveston County, Texas; from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC). Motion: Bertrand -to remove from table Second: Klussendorf Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried Ms. Steelquist stated that she has revised the rezoning report to show that the Conunission "recommends" that the property be rezoned prior to platting, instead of "requires". Chairman Gibson asked Ms. Steelquist to address the Friendswood Lakes HOA letter of concern regarding the subject property. Ms. Steelquist explained that only a few of the concerns address the zoning of the property. Vice Chairman Holland expressed concern with the applicant having the impression that the zoning was holding up the platting. Ms. Steelquist stated that she would clarify that with the applicant. Chairman Gibson asked Ms. Steelquist to clarify the steps that the applicant will follow moving forward after the preliminary plat was approved. Ms. Steelquist explained this process to the Commission. Vice Chairman Holland expressed concern for Mitch Mitchell's name being left off the preliminary plat which the Conunission had already approved. Ms. Holland with Olson and Olson stated that this correction needs to be made to the preliminary plat. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed rezoning. Even though the Conunission primarily agreed that the property should be rezoned to commercial, their main concern with the property was with the depth of the proposed conunercial zoning. Motion: Holland -to table Second: Gibson 12/21/06 P&Z Page 2 of 5 l I , Commissioner Holland withdrew his motion to table to allow for further discussion. Chairman Gibson withdrew his second to that motion. Commissioner Bertrand expressed concern with additional citizen's comments being taken due to the Mayor leaving the December 4th Joint Public Hearing open. In addition, Commissioner Bertrand pointed out the differences between the zoning and platting processes. And, reiterated the fact that these are completely separate issues. Chairman Gibson asked staff to address those items in the Friendswood Lakes HOA letter regarding zoning of the property. Ms. Holland stated that the only items that address the zoning are numbers sixteen, nineteen and twenty. Ms. Steelquist addressed those items. The discussion continued regarding how this proposed rezoning compares with the surrounding commercial prope1ties and those uses allowed there. Motion: Be1trand -to recommend approval to City Council Second: Klussendorf Voted For: Be1trand and Rives Voted Against: Holland, Gibson, Klussendorf, and Weesner REGULAR ITEMS 3.Communication from the public/committee liaisons. None. 4.Consent Agenda: Motion Failed a.Approval of Minutes for the December 4, 2006 special meeting b.Approval of Minutes for the December 7, 2006 regular meeting Motion: Bertrand -to approve Second: Holland Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Windsor Manor located at the intersection of Sunset and W. Castlewood. Vice Chairman Holland asked how this development would affect the 16 inch cedar tree on Sunset. Ms. Steelquist responded that the developer will not be required to preserve the tree because it is a residential plat with no community area. Commissioner Bertrand asked about the staff comment regarding fire hydrants. Ms. Steelquist explained that they must provide fire hydrants every 500 feet. Therefore, they will probably be required to install one on Sunset. Commissioner Rives asked how drainage is being handled for this development. Ms. Steelquist answered that they are purchasing regional detention. 12/21/06 P&Z Page 3 of 5 Motion: Bertrand - to approve with staff comments Second: Weesner Voted For: Unanimous Motion Carried 6.Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalks along Bay Area Blvd. being installed with the Terra Bella Subdivision. Ms. Steelquist presented a Power Point presentation showing photographs of the Terra Bella Rights of Way in question. A discussion ensued regarding the terrain, the Right of Way width, and other developments in the area installing sidewalks. The Commission agreed that sidewalks are very important and should be installed. The developer must work out a solution to the topographic problems and provide the required sidewalks. 7.Discussion and possible action regarding definition of blocks. Ms. Steelquist explained that she has added and changed a few definitions as requested by the Commission. A discussion ensued regarding those definitions. The Commission asked staff to add verbiage to show that the blocks are measured centerline to centerline. Ms. Steelquist will also add a definition of block face. In addition, staff will change the wording of 2C on page 3 to read " ... upon approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission", instead of" ... upon approval of the City". 8.Discussion regarding the status of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Weesner gave an update on the status of the sub-committee working on the Comprehensive Plan. 9.Discussion and possible action regarding possible February 2007 workshop dates, planning goals and topics for 2007. Chairman Gibson stated that he gave a list of discussion items for the workshop to Ms. Steelquist. Ms. Steelquist read the list which included: 1) discussion of comprehensive plan, 2) reviewing of cold list from previous year, 3) new subjects and goals, 4) committee assignn1ents for next two years, 5) criteria for rezoning to Conunercial 6) Permitted Use Table, 7) Downtown District, 8) coordination with other boards, 9) overhauling of zoning ordinance to clarify and remove conflicts and 10) overhauling of the platting and subdivision ordinances to clarify and remove conflicts. Commissioner Bertrand suggested that, later in 2007, the Chairman Gibson meet with the City Manager and Mayor to coordinate joint workshop with CEDC and the Parks Board. The Conunission agreed on January 25th at 4 pm for the workshop. Chairman Gibson asked Ms. Steelquist to schedule a place to hold the workshop and send the list of discussion items to all Commissioners. The Comprehensive Plan sub-committee will reschedule their meeting that they had planned on this date. 10.Communications from the Conm1ission 12/21/06 P&Z Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Klussendorf reported that he attended the Parks Board meeting and scheduled Commissioner Weesner to give a report of her portion of the Comprehensive Plan to the Parks Board. 11.Reports a.Council Liaison None. b.Staff -Comparison of Banfield SUP uses with proposed Downtown District uses, status of comments on Downtown District Ms. Steelquist explained that she has attached a comparison chait for the Banfield SUP and the proposed Downtown District. A sho1t discussion ensued regarding those differences. Commissioner Bertrand expressed concern that Mr. Banfield's SUP would restrict his uses. He suggested that additional uses be offered to Mr. Banfield if they are approved. Ms. Steelquist stated that she has received a few comments on the proposed Downtown District. She added that she will be forwarding those comments to the Commissioners, and then scheduling the workshop with City Council. 12.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Qd n ,min 'jy'-Q � 1-..:. � Menu( Ann Miller Development Coordinator 12/21/06 P &Z Page 5 of 5