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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2011-09-01 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 Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Jim Gibson Mona Miller, Planner Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Rhonda Baker, Secretary 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 18, 2011 regular meeting - Approved by Unanimous Consent 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of West Ranch Enclave at Lakeside, Section 1, being 8.627 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, being part of Lots 133-137 and 149-153, and part of the South to North 30’ unimproved roadway between Lots 136 and 152 on the West and Lots 137 and 153 on the East, in the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61-A.1, G.C.M.R., Galveston County, Friendswood, Texas Motion to approve with staff comments: Gibson Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Preliminary Plat Approved MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 AT 7PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 5. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix B – Subdivision Ordinance, Section III.3., regarding sidewalks and the sidewalk fund Motion to discuss: Tibbitts Second: Nye No action taken. Kabiri explained that the sidewalk fund poses difficulty for the City administratively in that the cost is not justified because of inflation. He explained that it would be easier to require the developers to install the sidewalks at the time of development. He stated that we can leave the ordinance in place as it is now because it is not guaranteed that the Commission will approve the payment into the fund. He also explained that this is applicable only to new residential and commercial developments. Miller added that open ditch single family residential lots are an exception to the sidewalk requirement. Tibbitts asked if there was any money currently sitting in an account as a result of someone paying into the fund. Kabiri explained that there was one account, but that money has been refunded due to the ordinance not requiring the sidewalk at the time they paid the money. There was discussion about the pros and cons for the developer and pros and cons for the City regarding doing away with the sidewalk fund, as well as concerns for safety and mobility of the Friendswood citizens. The Commissioners agreed that it is their intent for the City to require sidewalks; a couple of Commissioners expressed the desire to require sidewalks even in open ditch, 120-foot wide lots. No action was taken at this time. It was decided that the ordinance would be left as is, but that the Commission would encourage developers to install sidewalks and that if needed, the Commission could re-visit this issue in about six months. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix B – Subdivision Ordinance, Section V, regarding the sidewalk fund No action taken. See item 5. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 70-64. regarding sidewalks and the sidewalk fund No action taken. See item 5. 8. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C - Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.J. PUD and Section 8. H. Planned unit development standards and requirements. Motion to approve proposed language: McLean Second: Tibbitts 3 Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this proposed change combines all PUD information in one section in the Zoning Ordinance and removes details of the three different types of PUDs. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.Q. Regulation Matrix – Residential Districts, regarding PUD Cluster Homes Motion to approve proposed language: Tibbitts Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this change is regarding the Residential Regulation Matrix which removes Cluster Homes from the matrix as a result of the changes in item 8. Commissioner O’Farrell recused himself from the meeting regarding the change in uses allowed in NC zoning. 10. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 7. Permitted Use Table regarding PUD, PUD mixed use and NC Motion to amend Permitted Use Table to allow uses 6116 Other Schools and Instruction and 6244 Daycares in Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning: McLean Second: Moghaddam Vote: 5 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that currently, 6116, Other Schools and Instruction and 6244, Daycares are not allowed in Neighborhood Commercial. She explained that staff feels that the uses in those categories are supportive of the surrounding residential zoning, which is the definition of the NC zoning district. Tibbitts verified with staff the process that would take place to change the PUT. Miller explained that legal notification would be published in the newspaper, a JPH would be held with City Council and a notification would be sent out via the news alert system under the Planning & Zoning Agendas category, which is in compliance with the Notification Policy that was adopted by City Council. Commissioner O’Farrell reentered the meeting. Motion to approve changes to Section 7. Permitted Use Table regarding PUD and PUD mixed use: Tibbitts Second: Moghaddam Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that proposed change is regarding the Permitted Use Table which removes the PUD and PUD Mixed Use columns from the Permitted Use Table. She explained that this will allow Council and the Commission to negotiate all uses for PUDs and that none will be permitted by right or with a Specific Use Permit as they are now. 4 11. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 9.H.2. Site plans required. Motion to approve proposed language: Gibson Second: Tibbitts Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this proposed change adds PUD as a zoning district that requires a site plan which is also a result of other proposed changes being discussed. 12. Progress report from the sub-committee regarding Single Family Residential – Estate zoning Tibbitts is working on contacting Mayor Smith to set up dates for town hall meetings. He explained that they are waiting until after budget meetings to hold town hall meetings. 13. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Miller stated that the next regular meeting will be Thursday, September 15 at 7pm. Nye will not be here. 14. Communications from the Commission O’Farrell appreciates support of family friendly sidewalks. McLean cannot make ZBOA on Sept. 27 at 7pm. Tibbitts will attend for McLean. 15. Reports A. Council Liaison – Councilman Hill stated that the road and drainage improvements on Sunnyview and Skyview are very near completion and he would like to thank Galveston County Commissioners and Mr. Fitzgerald for funding this project. Councilman McGinnis explained that City Council hosted a meeting on August 31 to discuss a possible education foundation. He explained that three philanthropy experts spoke and there was a question and answer session. He encouraged the Commissioners to watch the recording of the meeting online. B. Staff - None 16. The regular meeting adjourned at 8:03pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary