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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2007-10-04 Regularr l I l MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING 1.The public hearing was called to order at 7:03pm. 2.To receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: Partial replat of Friendswood Square, a subdivision of 6.1227 acres (1 block, 2 reserves), being a partial replat of Restricted Reserve A, Friendswood Square, as previously recorded in Volume 2005A, Page 62 of the Map Records of Galveston County, Texas Favor: None Oppose: None 3.The public hearing was adjourned at 7:04pm. REGULAR MEETING- 1.The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04pm. The following people were m attendance: Chairman Jim Gibson Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam Commissioner Sherry Weesner Commissioner Roy Klusendorf Commissioner Mark McLean Commissioner David O'Farrell Commissioner Michael Brown City Attorney Loren Smith City Planner Mona Miller 2.Communication from the public/committee liaisons None 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of Minutes for the September 10, 2007 Joint Public Hearing b.Approval of Minutes for the September 19, 2007 Special Work Session c.Approval of Minutes for the September 20, 2007 Special Meeting, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Motion to remove the minutes for September 10, 2007: O'Farrell Second: Brown Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Motion to approve minutes for September 19 and September 20: Weesner Second: Klusendorf Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried 4.Consideration and possible action regarding the Partial replat of Friendswood Square, a subdivision of 6.1227 acres (1 block, 2 reserves), being a partial replat of Restricted Reserve A, Friendswood Square, as previously recorded in Volume 2005A, Page 62 of the Map Records of Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: O'Farrell Second: Brown Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried There was some discussion regarding the purpose of this plat, which is to replat the property in order for Whataburger to be on its own lot so that the retail center can have an additional sign. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of The Crossing, being 3.289 acres of land out of the Sarah McKissick League, A-549, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve w/staff conm1ents: O'Farrell Second: Moghaddam Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried There was some discussion regarding concerns of traffic safety coming off of Friendswoo d Link Blvd, with which El Dorado Street may eventually c01mect. The commission verified with staff that this issue was taken into consideration. The developer will place the gate far enough off the road to allow at least one to two cars to stack while waiting for gate to open. 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of West Boulevard Street Dedication, being a patiial Rep lat of 6.2 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 2 l l l 7.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of The Lakes at West Ranch Section One, being a partial Replat of23 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, Jolm Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 8.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of The Lakes at West Ranch, Section Two, being a partial Replat of 18.6 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 9.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of Falcon Ridge Street Dedication No. 1, West of West Blvd., being a partial Replat of 1.3 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 10.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of Falcon Ridge Street Dedication No. 2, West of West Blvd., being a partial Replat of2.9 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner 3 Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 11.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of West Ranch Commercial and Detention Reserve, being a partial Replat of 19.3 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 12.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of The Reserve at West Ranch, being a paiiial Reµlat of 13 .1 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion to Deny: Weesner Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 13.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary plat of West Ranch Restricted Reserves "D" and "E", being a partial Rep lat of 21.4 Acres out of the Slone Subdivision, John Dickson Survey, A-9, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to Deny: Weesner Second: McLean Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried Chairman Gibson asked for legal counsel to verify whether or not legal issues have been resolved on these plats. City Attorney Loren Smith explained that there is an issue with West Ranch replatting partial lots. He stated that platting is required of what is being 4 [ l_l l subdivided. He explained that West Ranch needs to replat the entire lots, not portions of them. 14.Consideration and possible action regarding a conflict in the Subdivision Or dinance and Comprehensive Plan regarding rights-of-way widths No Action Taken City Planner Mona Miller explained to the commissioners that there is a conflict ofright of-way widths in the Comprehensive Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance. The Comprehensive plan calls for 80 foot collector streets, while the Subdivision Ordinance calls for 60 foot collector streets. The commissioners requested that staff locate information to justify the size of the street requirements in order for the commission to make an informed decision based on data. 15.Consideration and possible action regarding amending the Resolution No. 2002-55 regarding P & Z Rules & Procedures No action was taken on this item in order to allow new members to review the rules and procedures. The main issue being contemplated is the requirement of 4 votes versus simple majority. 16.Consideration and possible action regarding the October 18, 2007 regular meeting. Motion to move meeting to October 25, 2007: Weesner Second: O'Farrell Vote: Unanimous Motion Carried 17.Status report from subcommittees reviewing ordinances for possible amendments Commissioner Klusendorf informed commissioners of the suggested changes that the sign committee decided were important changes that need to be made. Commissioner Klusendorf, Commissioner Moghaddam and Commissioner Brown served on the sign ordinance review committee. 18.Communications from the Commission Chairman Gibson attended the CEDC meeting. He explained that at the meeting they reviewed a study that a grad student conducted which compared existing prope1iies in the city to the Vision 20/20 plan. 19.Reports a.Council Liaison -None b.Staff presented the commissioners with the September DRC report, and also informed them of new Friendswood Independent School District liaisons-Pastor Ralph Hobratschk and Mrs. Denise Ruiz. 5 20.Motion to Adjourn: Weesner Second: Brown Vote: Unanimous These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Development Coor 6