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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2011-07-21 Special 1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 1. The special meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance: Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner David O’Farrell City Attorney Arnold Polanco Mona Miller, Planner Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Councilmember Jim Hill 2. Public Hearing Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding: A. Creekwood Estates, being a replat of Final Plat of Jacob’s Landing (Vol. 2009A, PG 13 G.C.M.R.), being 35.2239 acres out of William Henry Survey, Abstract 84 and Robert Hoppel Survey, Abstract 83, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas JJ Brown, Friendswood, expressed concerns and had questions about the maintenance of Wilderness Trail, but not the portion involved with the proposed replat. 3. The public hearing was adjourned at 7:04pm. REGULAR MEETING 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05pm with the same people in attendance. 2. Invocation by David O’Farrell. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING AND A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011 AT 7PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 3. 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 4. Consideration and possible action regarding Creekwood Estates, being a replat of Final Plat of Jacob’s Landing (Vol. 2009A, PG 13 G.C.M.R.), being 35.2239 acres out of William Henry Survey, Abstract 84 and Robert Hoppel Survey, Abstract 83, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve with staff comments on July 21, 2011 compliance memo: Gibson Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Replat Approved Staff comments include: 1)Make corrections to First National Bank Lien Holder Acknowledgement and Subordination Statement. 2) Add note to the plat that Restricted Reserve B (land containing lift station) will be dedicated to the City by separate instrument. 3) Clarify if deed restrictions are going to remain as “Jacob’s Landing”. If so, add a note to the plat stating that the plat is subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Jacob’s Landing and include the recordation number. 4)Remove 60’ ROW and 80’ ROW labels from roadways. Miller explained that the name of the subdivision and the names of the streets are being changed, the streets are being made private and the replat depicts some changes in the right-of-way at the entrance of the subdivision to accommodate the gates. McLean asked if the replat requires the signature of all of the property owners before the Commission can approve it. City Attorney Polanco explained that there is nothing keeping the Commission from approving the replat and that staff would verify all property owner signatures before the plat is recorded at the County. McLean also asked about the effect of the previously recorded deed restrictions. City Attorney Polanco clarified for the Commission that the replat cannot amend or remove the deed restrictions and that those covenants will run with the land. O’Farrell asked about the status of utilities within the subdivision and Miller said that the utilities have been installed and City Council has accepted the subdivision and the lift station. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to the Design Criteria Manual Motion to approve with minor corrections discussed with Kabiri: Moghaddam Second: Gibson Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Positive Recommendation 3 Kabiri explained that the proposed changes are a result of changes in the interlocal agreement with the drainage district and how the purchase of off-site detention is assessed, as well as other changes such as typos, regulations for private parking lots, and clarifying standards for asphalt parking lots and other minor changes. Gibson thanked Moghaddam and staff for working on these changes. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding Single Family Residential – Estate zoning McLean asked for unanimous consent to appoint a special committee to look into the SFR- E zoning. The consent was unanimous. Mark Tibbitts (Chairman), Jim Gibson and Jim Nye were appointed to the Committee and Mona Miller was designated as the staff liaison. McLean commissioned the committee to answer the following questions: - What to do with the pending zone change applications requesting to change from SFR to SFR-E. - Whether or not to rezone certain areas to SFR-E and how to do it. - Research the density issue and determine whether or not we can solve any issues with the SFR-E zoning or by increasing lot sizes in the SFR zoning category. McLean asked the committee to meet and come back to the Commission with a recommendation. He also asked that they provide a time frame to the Commission after their first meeting. 7. Discussion regarding Planned Unit Developments Kabiri explained the definition and purpose of PUDs. McLean asked Kabiri to compare the expense involved with submitting a PUD versus the expense of developing a property with a permitted use. Kabiri explained that there is no difference in absolute value; however, a PUD requires submittal of site plan and other required drawings up front with no guarantee that it will be approved. Gibson stated that the Commission has had discussions in the past about not requiring engineering drawings up front…Miller remembers discussion and talk about allowing conceptual plans rather than detailed engineered drawings. Staff will research further. There was some discussion about what the unintended consequences of not requiring as much detailed information up front. Kabiri stated that watered down plans could jeopardize the surety of the final product and greater chance for ambiguity. Gibson stated that the biggest issues seem to be the use of property and not necessarily zoning requirements such as setbacks, etc. Kabiri stated that RV parks not permitted in BP as discussed in previous City Council meeting and that he called newspaper to correct the information that was printed. O’Farrell stated that HEB was ready to walk away from a property in Pearland if they had to do a PUD versus straight up zoning and that if a developer of that size is willing to walk away, the burden is going to be even more so on a smaller developer. 4 Gibson stated that it was the intent of P&Z previously to reduce the burden on the developer. Mclean suggested a way to approve or control uses and conceptual plans to hold them accountable, then commercial site plan at a later date. Gibson and McLean asked that an item be placed on a future agenda to discuss ways to make the PUD process less onerous. 8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Miller informed the Commission of upcoming meeting dates as of now: Thursday, August 4 at 7pm Thursday, August 18 at 7pm 9. Communications from the Commission Tibbitts stated that he is now on the list to receive Parks Board agendas and will be attending the meetings. McLean stated that he attended the City Council meeting when the BP zone change application was denied. He stated that he heard some comments that BP allowed RV parks as a permitted use and he would like to clarify that was misinformation given to the public. He stated that he wanted to assure citizens that P&Z would not have approved a zone change that would allow RV parks. 10. Reports A. Council Liaison – Jim Hill stated that construction is moving along on Sunnyview, Skyview and Melody Lane. He also stated that Captain Holland retired after 35 years of service to the City of Friendswood and he will be missed. B. Staff - None 11. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary