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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. 1 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 2 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, 3 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) M 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 5 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: �(Ak Aubrey Harbin, D A Development Spe i list :'1