HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2010-10-21 RegularMINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
7:OOPM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
1. The meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Kevin Holland
Vice Chairman Mark McLean
Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam
Mona Miller, City Planner
Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD
Bobby Gervais, City Attorney
Commissioner Jim Gibson
Commissioner Mark Tibbitts
Commissioner David O'Farrell
Rhonda Baker, Secretary
Frank Mangold, Deputy Dir. of CDD
Councilman Jill Hill
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Corninission may not deliberate
on subjects discussed under this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such
subjects be placed on a later regular Cormnission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action)
Charles Prendergast, Friendswood, spoke in favor of item 0. He said that he would like
for the City to send out notices to Horne Owner's Associations regarding proposed site
plans. He said that citizens may not have concerns about a particular site, but they would
like to be informed.
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes for the:
1) September 2, 2010 regular meeting
2) September 13, 2010 special meeting
Motion to Approve: McLean
Second: Tibbitts
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous)
Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Commercial
Reserve No. t, being 14.31 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9; also
being a partial resubdivision of a portion of Lots 53, 54 & 55 and a portion of the North -
South 30' unimproved road East of Lot 54 and West of Lot 55, Slone Subdivision as
recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg. 53) G.C.M.R., Galveston County,
Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve: Moghaddam
Second: Gibson
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Restricted
Reserve E, being 15.64 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9; also being a
partial resubdivision of a portion of Lots 129-136 & 148-149, and a portion of the 30'
unimproved road North of Lots 129-132, Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3,
Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg. 53) G.C,M.R., Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve: McLean
Second: Tibbitts
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous)
Motion Carried
Holland expressed some concern regarding sidewalks and how they are going to tie
together, including FM 518, the school and the commercial tracts. He wanted! to ensure
that staff was including this as a part of the review process.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Lakeside,
Section One, being 28.24 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9; also being
a partial resubdivision of a portion of Lots 93, 94, 95, 114, 116 & 132-138, all of Lot 115,
a portion of the East-West 30' unimproved road South of Lots 114 —120 and North of
Lots 13 2-13 8 and a portion of the North -South 30' unimproved road East of Lot 136 and
West of Lot 137, Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg.
53) G.C.M.R.; and also being a partial resubdivision of a portion of Lots 117 & 118 and a
portion of the 15' unimproved road widening South of Lot 117, Partial Replat of Slone
Subdivision as recorded in Volume 17, Page 88, G.C.M.R., Galveston County,
Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve: Gibson
Second: Moghaddam
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous)
Motion Carried
Holland clarified that this plat is platting over a portion of Shooting Star that used to lead
to Mr. Sharp's house and O'Farrell confirmed with staff that the house has been
demolished.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to City of
Friendswood Code of Ordinances, Appendix C — Zoning Ordinance, Section 9.H. Site
plan process.
Motion to Approve for discussion: Gibson
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Second: Moghaddam
Vote: 0 to 6 (unanimous) Motion Failed
Gibson wanted to make sure that O'Farrell was aware of this proposal since the
suggestion originated from him. He also stated that he thinks this amendment is a lot
broader than originally intended. He stated that he thinks it builds an expectation for the
citizens that may not be possible,
Kabiri explained the proposal and the steps that would take place.
McLean stated that he is concerned about consequences if notices were not sent out
correctly and stated that he does not like the proposal.
Tibbitts agreed with Gibson and stated that it seems to be setting the Commission up.
Holland had question about the steps in the development process and Kabiri answered
them.
O'Farrell stated that he was just speaking on the ideals that he had. He stated that
changes to the Permitted Use Table are what he wanted notices sent out for.
Miller stated that changes to the PUT were addressed in a previous recommendation by
P&Z that will be discussed further with Council at the November 15`h Joint Work
Session.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Motion to combine November i 8ch meeting with November 15th meeting: Holland
Second: McLean
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
9. Communications from the Commission
Chairman Holland asked Gibson to work with Tibbitts on understanding the previous
P&Z recommendations that will be discussed at the JWS. He gave kudos to Ruben
Garcia for his service to the Commission. He said he missed the last Drainage District
meeting. He informed the Commission that interviews for a new P&Z Commissioner
will be this Saturday.
McLean said he appreciates Ruben's service to the P&Z, too. He informed the
Commissioners that long term strategic planning was discussed at the last Council
meeting and urged the Commissioners to be prepared for the Joint Work Session because
it is very important. He also said that the recent APA conference was good.
O'Farrell stated that the development, Houston Pavilions, at Fannin and Main in Houston
is really impressive. He also gave kudos for the Downtown drainage project.
Holland also added that he visited Grapevine and thinks that is the type of development
Friendswood is looking for.
10. Reports
Council Liaison — Councilman Hill said the Downtown drainage project will
allow new development by bringing water from 400fft into drainage system
instead of the previous 15Oft. Also, a joint venture between Harris County Flood
Control District, Galveston County and City purchased 165 acres to store a
tremendous amount of water upstream of the City known as the Mud Gully and
that it was funded by the 2008 bond referendum.
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b. Staff - None
11. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.
These minutes submitted by:
Au rey Harbin, L AP
Development Spe i ist
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