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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2008-03-03 Speciall l l ll MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, AT 5:30 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 1.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 6:44 pm with the following present: Chairman Jim Gibson Commissioner Michael Brown Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam City Attorney Bobby Gervais Dir. of Comm. Dev. Les McMahen Vice-Chairperson Sherry Weesner Commissioner Mark McLean Commissioner David O'Farrell City Planner Mona Miller Dep. Dir. Of Comm. Dev. Frank Manigold 2.Discussion with City Council regarding proposed amendments to Resolution #2002-55 Planning and Zoning Rules and Procedures Chairman Gibson explained that the Commission feels that a majority vote should be required for a recommendation instead of the four affirmative votes currently required. He stated that the majority vote clearly represents the majority of the Commissioners present. Vice-Chairperson Weesner agreed that a 3-1 vote is clearly a vote in favor. Mayor Smith asked if there was relative unanimity with the proposed changes. Chairman Gibson explained that the changes were recommended 6 to 0. Several Council members expressed their concerns with the "tag rule". They felt like tabling an item was a much better alternative than "tagging" it and removing it from the agenda. Chairman Gibson explained that if the Commission felt like the "tag" was malicious, they could suspend the rule. Commissioner Weesner added that the "tag rule" would not apply to items that have a time limit for approval, such as the thhty day window to approve a final plat. She also stated that they plan to review the Rules and Procedures annually; therefore, if the tag rule does not work, they can change or remove it during their annual review. 3.Discussion with City Council regarding the Design Criteria Manual Chairman Gibson read a prepared statement regarding the adoption of the Design Criteria Manual as an ordinance. Councilmember Hill stated that he has heard from present and former P & Z memb ers that think making the DCM an ordinance, was a mistake. Chairman Gibson expressed his concern for the DCM being elevated to an ordinance and now conflicting with the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. Commissioner McLean stated that the P & Z Commission was bypassed entirely on making the DCM an ordinance. Mayor Smith explained that he and City Attorney Bobby Gervais have discussed the issue. He added that their concern with revoking the ordinance is that an ordinance is more enforceable, including penalties for non-compliance. Mr. Gervais expressed his concern with platting without having the DCM as an ordinance. Councilmember Rivera stated that everything other than the engineering specifications should be removed from the document. Former P & Z Commissioner Kevin Holland expressed how important he felt it was that the DCM reverts back to a resolution. Councilmember Ewing felt that it was very impo1tant to point out that three of the opposing opinions are from previous P & Z chairs. 4.Adjour11111ent The meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: abj�csmA Planner 2