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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2011-08-18 Regular 1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance: Vice Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam City Attorney Steve Weathered Mona Miller, Planner Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Councilmember Jim Hill 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) August 4, 2011 regular meeting Approved by Unanimous Consent. 4. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to the commercial site plan for Shear Pleasure at 904 S. Friendswood Drive (originally approved 6/17/10) Motion to approve with staff comments: Tibbitts Second: Nye Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Site Plan Approved MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 AT 7PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 Staff comments: Remove Kabiri explained that the applicant received approval for the site plan, but at the time that staff went out for the final inspection staff discovered changes were made during construction. He also stated that the applicant is present for clarifications if needed. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a one time, one year extension of the final plat of Lake Ridge at West Ranch, Section 2 (originally approved 9/2/10) Motion to approve item 5 and 6: Moghaddam Second: Nye Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Final Plat Extension Approved Kabiri explained that the infrastructure installation is not yet complete and that staff has no other concerns. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding a one time, one year extension of the final plat of West Boulevard, Phase 2 (originally approved 9/2/10) Motion to approve item 5 and 6: Moghaddam Second: Nye Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Final Plat Extension Approved Kabiri explained that the infrastructure installation is not yet complete and that staff has no other concerns. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix B – Subdivision Ordinance, Section III.3. regarding sidewalks Motion to approve items 7 and 8: Nye Second: Tibbitts Vote: 4 to 0 (Unanimous) Motion Carried Kabiri explained that this proposal is to fix an error regarding the requirement of sidewalks. The sidewalk ordinances do not currently require sidewalks on all streets despite the intent of changes made to the ordinances in 2008. He also stated that the feasibility of installing sidewalks at the time of development is much more reasonable than accepting money into the sidewalk fund. McLean stated can this topic can be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 70-64. regarding sidewalks Motion to approve items 7 and 8: Nye Second: Tibbitts Vote: 4 to 0 (Unanimous) Motion Carried 3 9. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C - Zoning Ordinance, Section 8. H. Planned unit development standards and requirements. No action taken. Tibbitts clarified that the intent of these changes is to give the developer flexibility of when they will incur engineering costs for a project. McLean stated that this is something the City needs to do. Kabiri explained that the reason for removing PUD from the Permitted Use Table is because PUD is not a use-by-right category, so it is not necessary for it to be on the PUT. McLean clarified that rather than having 3 types of possible PUD, there will only be one type and Kabiri explained that the Cluster Home category would be deleted from the Residential Regulation Matrix. Kabiri explained that making the proposed changes would not affect existing PUDs; they should have the building setbacks included in the ordinance that created the PUD. McLean stated that it should be made very clear that a site plan is required. He stated that if the developer presents a conceptual plan, the developer should be required to go to P&Z for site plan approval at a later date. Kabiri stated that any substantive change made to the conceptual plans should go back to P&Z for approval. Miller explained that there is a section in the proposal that addresses changes that may or may not be approved at staff level. Brett Banfield stated that he thinks this is a step in the right direction. He stated that he has taken two projects through the PUD process since 2005 and it was very difficult. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations on adoption of vested rights ordinance Weathered explained San Antonio ordinance as an example of a most encompassing ordinance and Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. Weathered explained two possibilities – one being inventory of permits by staff to determine when the first permit was applied for and another being an appellate process where the burden is placed on the developer to prove vesting. Staff could make the determination and if the developer disagrees with the determination, they could appeal the decision to P&Z and/or City Council. He also explained that per Chapter 245, health, safety and welfare items are exempted from vesting. Kabiri stated that having a clear understanding of what constitutes vesting is benefit of having this ordinance. McLean explained that he is concerned about developers coming back to claim vesting rights after their commercial site plan approvals expire. He expressed the need for procedures to define parameters of dormant permits, etc. Item will be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. 4 11. Progress report from the sub-committee regarding Single Family Residential – Estate zoning Tibbitts stated that the Subcommittee met earlier in the week and prepared a letter to send out. They would like to conduct four informational meetings to obtain input from citizens who own property within the areas that could potentially be changed to SFR-E zoning. He stated that they are also creating visual aides to help explain the concept of SFR-E and that they will listen to input from the citizens. The dates of the informational meetings are yet to be determined. 12. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates No action taken. Miller informed the Commission that the regular meetings in September will be on the 1st and 15th. 13. Communications from the Commission McLean Joint Work Session with Council and CEDC on PUD process. Banfield stated that CEDC is more interested in the street scape for the Downtown District, as well as Keep Friendswood Beautiful. McLean reported that he attended Council on Monday. 14. Reports A. Council Liaison – Hill stated that he appreciates what P&Z is doing and that they are doing good work. B. Staff - None 15. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary