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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2010-08-02 Specialc
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
7:OOPM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Kevin Holland
Vice Chairman Mark McLean
Commissioner Ruben Garcia
Mona Miller, City Planner
Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
City Council
Commissioner Jim Gibson
Commissioner David O'Farrell
Bill Olson, City Attorney
Morad Kabiri, Dir. of CDD
Frank Mangold, Deputy Dir. of CDD
2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
A. Proposed zone classification change on 8.3604 acres on FM 518 at Leisure Lane,
from Office, Park District (OPD) to Community Shopping Center (CSC)
Travis Brice, Friendswood, stated that there are 63 homes in Eagle's Point
subdivision and explained that. he is concerned with traffic if the zoning of this
property is changed. He stated that Leisure Lane is a small street and he is
concerned with increased traffic if a shopping center is built. He said the
sidewalk is only about two feet from the street. He also stated that he is
concerned about flooding and drainage and that ditches already fill up with water
in the area. Mr. Brice stated that there are already a lot of empty commercial
buildings. He stated that 7 to 22 businesses in a strip center would attract crime
and that he does not agree with the idea that home values would increase as a
result of this zone change. He stated that the area is surrounded by residential lots
and he is concerned with the types of businesses that would be allowed if the
property was zoned CSC. He asked that the zoning be kept as is and that the
request be rejected.
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Sharon Martin, Friendswood, stated that she faxed a letter last night to City Hall.
She stated that she supports what Mr. Brice said and that many neighbors are here
and all oppose the zone change.
Max Weberling, Friendswood, stated that the current zone allows for 5 to 6 day
per week, daylight operating businesses and that if the zoning is changed, it would
change to allow nighttime, 7 day a week businesses. He stated he is opposed to
the zone change.
Patricia and David Poston, Friendswood, explained that they live on a cul-de-
sac in the neighboring subdivision and that they are concerned with flooding and
drainage issues. They stated that they have talked to Morad Kabiri and David
Blacksher about the drainage problem at their house. They said they have a video
that shows water coming from both streets, down their driveway and water
building up in their garage. They explained that they have to put their cars on
blocks. They stated that they agree with the previous comments and are afraid
that development of the subject property would increase flooding problems. They
also said they do not want a strip center in their neighborhood.
Pam Buck, Friendswood, stated that she opposes the zone change. She explained
that children play outside in the area and that she is concerned about their safety.
She said she is also concerned about the increased traffic. She stated that there
are three churches in the area and people drive through the subdivision to get to
them, Ms. Buck also stated that Friendswood is close to the mall and that we do
not need a shopping center here. She would like the properly to be screened with
a concrete wall or fence, similar to what already exists on the other side of the
road.
Heather Grant, Friendswood, stated that she is a single mother and she opposes
the zone change. She explained that her house backs up to Leisure Lane and she
has traffic concerns. She also stated that the junior high will be open soon which
may increase traffic through the area. She said that she checked the zoning of this
property when she bought her house, and if she would have known it could be
changed, she would not have bought a home near vacant property.
Eddy Carpenter, Friendswood, stated that he is opposed to the zone change and
that Friendswood is a top 100 city according to Money Magazine and that
Pearland, Alvin and other surrounding cities are not.
David Hoover, representative of the owner, spoke in favor of the zone change
and stated that some property in the area is already zoned CSC and that this
request is to change the remaining 8 acres. He stated that restaurants and banks
are not allowed in the current zoning, OPD. He stated that he understands that
drainage is a concern and that developing the property could make that better. He
stated that there is going to be a building and a parking lot on the property. Mr.
Hoover said that mixed uses such as banks sometimes help attract other office
type uses. He explained that the owner has been patient for 18 years and has
rejected many offers for development. He said that Friendswood is a great
community because many good decisions have been made over a lot of years. He
stated that good development would limit the traffic to Leisure Lane. He also
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stated that the owner is looking at maybe building a private, cul-de-sac road into
the development off of FM 518. He stated that there are no plans for the property
and that a strip center is not planned. He stated that restaurants and banks are the
only contacts for now and that the focus of the property would be directed inward
rather than toward Leisure Lane.
Mayor Smith stated that the site plan issues stem from a fear of not knowing and
asked if it would be reasonable for the owner to consider a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) on the property rather than an outright zone change.
Mr. Hoover stated that he would be willing to sit down with the property owner
and explain what that would involve.
Mayor Smith stated that it is up to the property owner. He explained that the
Planning and Zoning Commission will go upstairs and have a discussion and
possibly make a recommendation tonight and that City Council will leave their
portion of the public hearing open.
Jack Howard, property owner, stated that he sympathizes with the surrounding
property owners, but that he spends $100,000 a year in taxes on this property and
that he is 81 years old and would like to make sales on the property.
3. The Joint Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:45pm.
REGULAR MEETING 2"" floor conference roonr inunediately folloiving the JPTO
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:49pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Kevin Holland
Vice Chairman Mark McLean
Commissioner Ruben Garcia
Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
Commissioner Jim Gibson
Commissioner David O'Farrell
Mona Miller, City Planner
Frank Manigold, Deputy Dir. of CDD
Chairman Holland suspended the agenda to move items 5 through 10 up in order.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of Lake Ridge at
West Ranch, Section Two, being 19.4 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract
9, also being a partial re -subdivision of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3,
Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg, 6) G.C.M.R., Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Miller informed the Commissioners that an additional comment on this plat is that the
easements for the service leads on the plat need to Iine up with the service leads on the
construction plans.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary of West Ranch Lakeside,
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Section One, being 27 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, also being a
partial re -subdivision of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 6 1 A (Vol.
254A, Pg. 6) G.C.M.R., Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
Miller informed the Commissioners that an additional comment on this plat is that the
easements for the service leads on the plat need to line up with the service leads on the
construction plans.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of West Boulevard,
Phase 2, being 6.5 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, also being a
partial re -subdivision of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Vol.
254A, Pg. 6) G.C.M.R., Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
8. Consideration and possible action regarding a one time, one year extension of the final
plat of Falcon Ridge, Phase 1(originally approved August 6, 2009)
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell Motion Carried
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous)
9. Consideration and possible action regarding a one time, one year extension of the final
plat of Falcon Ridge, Phase 2 (originally approved August 6, 2009)
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
10. Consideration and possible action regarding a one time, one year extension of the final
plat of West Boulevard, Phase 1(originally approved August 6, 2009)
Motion to Approve with staff comments: Gibson
Second: O'Farrell Motion Carried
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous)
Remainder of agenda as scheduled:
2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate
on subjects discussed tinder this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such
subjects be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible
action)
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Charles Prendergast, Friendswood/Boca Raton HOA, stated that he understands the Sleep
Inn site plan has been resubmitted without requiring a Specific Use Permit and is scheduled
to appear on the August 19 P&Z agenda. He stated that the residents will be at the meeting
and that they still have concerns with the proximity of the hotel to the school, safety of
children, drainage issues, the impact on City services, property values, and privacy issues.
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes for the July 12, 2010 special meeting
Motion to Approve: Garcia
Second: O'Farrell
Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous)
Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed zone classification change for
8.3604 acres on FM 518 at Leisure Lane, from Office Park District (OPD) to
Community Shopping Center (CSC)
Motion to Approve: Gibson
Second: McLean
Vote: 1 to 4 (Holland, O'Farrell, Garcia, Gibson opposed) Motion Failed
Miller clarified the types of uses that are currently allowed in OPD, There was
discussion regarding the importance of a buffer between intense commercial uses and
residential uses and that the OPD zoning serves as that buffer. Several commissioners
stated that a PUD may be a better option.
O'Farrell agreed with previous statements made by Mr. Hoover in that a mixed use
development may draw more upscale developers and businesses.
Miller explained that she discussed the option of a PUD with the property owner, but he
is not a developer and just wants to make the land more marketable to sell.
There was some discussion of whether or not restaurants would be allowed to sell alcohol
and Miller explained that it depends on the distances to any surrounding schools or
churches. She also explained that the Permitted Use Table was changed to require a SUP
for some uses in CSC and that drinking places was one of them.
Holland stated that screening is considered as part of site plan review and that uses are
controlled with zoning, but that traffic and drainage issues will still be there.
McLean stated that it takes money to run this community and that the main source of that
money right now is property tax. He stated that changing the zoning of this property
would allow businesses that pay sales taxes. He stated that there were no public safety
concerns outlined in the re -zoning report and that an engineered drainage plan would be
required for the development.
O'Farrell stated that an 8 acre raw tract of land is an adverse impact and that the Drainage
District will require 0% runoff when the land is developed.
Miller explained to the Commission that if the owner chooses to apply for a PUD, the
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fees for this application will not be credited.
McLean stated that he is aware of other commercial tracts being developed within the
City and is concerned that developers are not going to come to Friendswood if these
issues keep coming up. He stated that most concerns can be addressed in the site plan
review process.
11. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Miller informed the Commissioners that the next regular meeting is August 19.
12. Communications from the Commission
Gibson stated that he attended EDC on Wednesday.
McLean stated that he has a new granddaughter.
O'Farrell stated that the zoning issues have become more intense.
13. Reports
a. Council Liaison - None
b. Staff -None
14. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:21pm.
These minutes submitted by:
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Aubrey Harbin, D A
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