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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2008-04-03 Regularf I l PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 7:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 1.The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Jim Gibson Commissioner Mark McLean Commissioner David O'Farrell City Attorney Bobby Gervais Development Coord. Aubrey Harbin Vice Chairwoman Sherry Weesner Commissioner Michael Brown Commissioner Kevin Holland City Planner Mona Miller The commission went into ex-;cuti·:e stssion at 7:02pm for legal consultation with the City Attorney as allowed by the Local Government Code Section 551.071. The commission returned at 7:15pm. 2.Conununication from the public/committee liaisons Diane Hecht, 7 Windsong, asked why the developer of Trails @ Friendswood has to go tlu·ough Sumneadow for the proposed development. She stated that the developer should be required to build a new road with the new development. Dan Kidwell, Sunn1eadow, stated that dump trucks would be destructive to roads in Sunmeadow and that he is concerned with traffic and water displacement. He stated that the developer should access the property via Highway 35. Joseph Oddo, 148 St. Andrews, asked who would benefit from this development. He stated that this is an example of overdevelopment and feels that Sunmeadow residents are sacrificing for the economic benefit of Millennium development. Chairman Jim Gibson asked the City Attorney to clarify the City Attorney Gervais explained that state law provides for cities to adopt regulations and that some are discretionary for the Plmming and Zoning Commission. If the plat conforms to the subdivision regulations, the board must approve the plat. Paula Oddo, 148 St. Andrev,rs, stated that other new developments are stand alone developments. She submitted a list of 106 signatures of Sunmeadow residents who promise not to use the extension of Dorado Street as an entrance or exit. Louis, Windsong, said that Windsong residents opposed to this development Louis Romano, 22 Windsong, stated that Windsong residents are opposed to the development and that he is concerned with a 911 gate to Windsong being knocked down. James Yogas, 614 W. Castle Harbor, stated that when the golf course was in operation, it provided amenities such as a swimming pool, parks, etc. for the Sunmeadow residents, but now that is all gone. He said that something is needed that works well. He said he is concerned with the area being crowded and that the tie into W. Castle Harbor is on a curve with limited visibility. Glenn Cress, 10 Windcreek, stated that he is opposed to using Windsong as an entrance/exit for the new subdivision due to sharp curves and narrow roads. He also stated that he would like to see provisions to ensure that the co1mection to Windsong will always be used as a 911 gate only. He stated that he is concerned with the street being opened by future City Council members. He said that deeding a one foot reserve to the HOA of Windsong subdivision would alleviate that problem. He also said that the commission should address whether the gate will be substantial and maintained. Commissioner McLean read comments by Al Kelly, a Sunmeadow resident who could not attend the meeting, but has comments regarding the density of traffic, drainage problems and voiced strong opposition. Faye_Roberson, 422 W. Castle Harbor, said that she is asking for the slleel to not be cut into W. Castle Harbor. She said there are no sidewalks on W. Castle Harbor and she is concerned with the curve. Sel Thint, engineer of record for Trails @ Friendswood, stated that there is no proposal for the development to cmmect with Windsong; the proposed subdivision is 52 lots and access from FM 528 is from an 80-foot boulevard. He stated that there are no plans to route any traffic through Sumneadow during construction. Mr. Thint said that the hydraulic models from Dannenbaum Engineering show zero impact on Sunmeadow subdivision. He stated that the development was required to provide 72 acre feet of detention, but they have gone beyond that in providing 30 additional acre feet. In regards to the connection at W. Castle Harbor, Mr. Thint stated that the new street would be built lower than the existing one and the storm drain inlets would be sized to carry the water out of the intersection. He said that placing a lot there worsens the problem and will dam up the water; the road and storm drain system will provide relief. He also explained that the connection to Windsong was removed due to the results of the traffic impact study. Jon Hall, 443 Gleneagles Dr, asked if the developer is required to disclose what will be built on future lots and if there has been any development analysis to show that Friendswood is unfriendly to developers. He stated that he appreciates the Commission enforcing rules set forth by City Council. Mr. Thint stated that the Trails @ Friendswood did provide an overall plan, but cannot plat all at one time because of market demands. 2 [ 1 (-I I I l J Don Wall, St. Cloud, stated that he is concerned with traffic. Faye Roberson stated that a neighbor was killed while walking along W. Castle Harbor. 3.Consent Agenda: a.Approval of Minutes for the March 3, 2008 special meeting b.Approval of Minutes for the March 20, 2008 regular meeting c.Approval of Minutes for the March 24, 2008 special meeting Motion to approve: Weesner Vote: Unanimous Motion Approved 4.Discussion with Friendswood I.S.D. regarding upcoming projects Tish Hanks and George Rogers presented upcoming construction and expansion projects that FISD is planning at the high school and the new junior high building near Centennial Park. 5.Consideration and possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat of The Trails at Friendswood, being 272.99 acres situated in the William Henry Survey, Abstract 84, and the Mary Sloan Survey, Abstract 184, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Trails @ Friendswood remained tabled. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:00pm. 6.Consideration and possible action regarding the Final Plat �f-Randy's Addition, being 1.297 acres, a part of the Northeast one half of Tract 2, Block D, Central Park Subdivision, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Holland Second: Brown Vote: Unanimous Motion Approved 7.Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding references to sidewalks No action taken. 8.Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Section 6 of Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances, regarding non-conforming lots, structures, uses of land and structures and characteristics of use No action taken. 9.Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix B, Subdivision Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances, regarding platting 3 Gervais explained some minor changes that were made and Weesner suggested adding a definition for "in-fill" tracts. Changes will be made and discussed at the meeting on April 8, 2008. 10.Consideration and possible action regarding downtown district issues Gibson appointed a subcommittee consisting of Holland, O'Farrell, and Moghaddam and Les McMahen, representing staff, to discuss and review documents handed out by the Mayor regarding the Downtown District improvements. 11.Consideration and possible action regarding sidewalks on open ditch streets No action taken. 12.Communications from the Commission a.Zoning sub-committee -still in process b.Downtown District sub-committee -McLean obtained information from another city regarding form based zoning -committee is still in process c.Design Criteria Manual -None 13.Reports a.Council Liaison -Laura Ewing stated that this would be her last meeting. b.Staff-Mona Miller presented the March 2008 DRC report and reminded commissioners of the JPH on April 21, 2008. 14.The meeting was adjourned at 9:C2plii. These minutes submitted by: 4