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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2011-05-02 Regular 1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 1. The special meeting was called to order with the following people in attendance: Chairman Kevin Holland Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam City Council City Attorney Bill Olson Mona Miller, Planner Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist 2. Joint Public Hearing Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: A. Proposed Specific Use Permit at 307 E. Edgewood Drive to allow NAICS uses #52 Finance and Insurance, #531 Real Estate, #54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, #55 Management of companies and enterprises #621 Ambulatory health care services, and #8121 Personal Care Services Jason Alexander, owner, stated that the zone change is to be able to lease spaces out in an existing office building and to allow other uses in the future. B. Proposed zone classification change on 1003 and 1005 S. Friendswood Drive from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Downtown District (DD) Loy Trevino, president of Texas Gulf Bank, stated that they would like to change the zoning on the subject property to Downtown District. He also stated that his architect was present for any questions. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 AT 7PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 3. Discussion with City Council regarding possible amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 15, Notice Requirements Kabiri explained that this subject has been discussed numerous times over the past year and that P&Z’s recommendation consists of notifying residents who sign up to receive emails of changes to the Permitted Use Table, a one-time mail out explaining the opportunity to sign up for email notifications and a hand-out to include with information packets provided by Utility Billing to new residents. There was much discussion about the risks of writing an ordinance requiring more than what State law requires for notices when changes are made to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically the Permitted Use Table. It was decided that staff would re-write the proposal as a policy and present to the P&Z Commission and Council for review and approval at a later date. 4. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm. REGULAR MEETING (2nd floor conference room, following Regular Meeting) 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:59pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Kevin Holland Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam Mona Miller, Planner Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist 2. Communication from the public/committee liaisons (To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Commission may not deliberate on subjects discussed under this agenda item. However, the Commission may direct such subjects be placed on a later regular Commission agenda for discussion and/or possible action.) NONE 3. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of minutes for the: 1) April 21, 2011 regular meeting Motion to Approve: Moghaddam Second: Tibbitts Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Minutes Approved Moghaddam recused himself from the meeting. 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan for a medical office building at 1111 S. Friendswood Drive (FM 518 @ Whispering Pines Drive) 3 Motion to approve with staff comments and with the following recommendations: McLean 1) Install pavers one-ft on each side of sidewalk on Whispering Pines 2) Ensure that benches are outside the sidewalk area 3) Enhance the façade of the building fronting Whispering Pines Dr with columns, pediments or pilasters Second: Gibson Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Site Plan Approved Miller explained to the Commission that the only outstanding comment from staff is for the applicant to obtain final approval from the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District. Moghaddam re-entered the meeting. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed Specific Use Permit at 307 E. Edgewood Drive to allow NAICS uses #52 Finance and Insurance, #531 Real Estate, #54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, #55 Management of companies and enterprises, #621 Ambulatory health care services, and #8121 Personal Care Services Motion to approve except for the following uses – 81219 - tattoo parlor and ear piercing services; 812113 – nail salons; 81291 - Pet Care (except veterinary) Services: Gibson Second: O’Farrell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Positive Recommendation There was concern about some of the personal care services that would be allowed under the 8121 category, therefore the Commissioners voted to include some limitations regarding these uses. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed zone classification change on 1003 and 1005 S. Friendswood Drive from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Downtown District (DD) Motion to approve: Moghaddam Second: McLean Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Positive Recommendation Miller explained that the property owner wants to opt in to the Downtown District and provide the DD amenities on their property. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 15, Notice Requirements Motion to Table: Gibson Second: Holland Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Item Tabled Holland explained that staff will present this item in the form of a policy at the next meeting. 4 8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Motion to change the May 16 meeting to May 19: Moghaddam Second: Tibbitts Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) May 16 meeting rescheduled Miller explained that there will be a Joint Public Hearing with City Council on May 16. 9. Communications from the Commission Gibson thanked McLean for volunteering to attend the upcoming CEDC meeting on May 4 in his place. McLean requested that vested rights be on an agenda for discussion soon. Holland said that he was sorry he missed the last meeting, but wanted to say that staff is doing a great job and that he appreciates them being proactive and thorough. 10. Reports A. Council Liaison - None B. Staff - None 11. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41pm. These minutes submitted by: TâuÜxç [tÜu|Ç Aubrey Harbin, LEED AP Development Specialist