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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2012-11-15 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner Arthur Triplette, Jr. Mona Miller, Planner Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Steve Weathered, City Attorney Nick Haby, Planning Mgr/PIO Steve Rockey, City Councilman Absent: Mark Tibbitts, Chris Brown, Jim Gibson 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) October 18, 2012 regular meeting Motion to approve: Nye Second: O’Farrell Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Restricted Reserve G, being 2.605 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, Galveston County Texas; also being a portion of Lots 111 and 112 of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Volume 254A, Page 6), Galveston County Map Records, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Nye MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AT 7 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 November 15, 2012 P&Z Meeting Second: O’Farrell Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this is the reserve where the recreation center for the south side of West Ranch will be built. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Restricted Reserve E and Lake Mist Lane Extension, being 16.36 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, Galveston County, Texas; also being a portion of Lots 111, 129-136, and 148-149 and a portion of the 30’ unimproved road North of Lots 129-132 of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Volume 254A, Page 6), Galveston County Map Records, Galveston County, Texas Motion to approve: Nye Second: O’Farrell Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that Restricted Reserve E is for detention and that this plat also includes the extension of Lake Mist Ln. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the site plan for the West Ranch Recreation Center No. 2, to be located at 1201 Lake Mist Lane Motion to approve: Nye Second: Tripplette Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this is the community recreation center for the residents who reside in homes in West Ranch south of FM518. McLean stated that if it is similar to the one on the north side, it will be nice for the residents. 7. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Executive Conference Room adjacent to Council Chambers) The Commission will convene into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 – “Consultation with Attorney” to discuss legal issues only in relation to Personal Care Facilities/Fair Housing regulation Executive Session at 7:07pm Reconvened after executive session: 7:54pm 8. Consideration and possible action regarding Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Section 8.L. Personal Care Facilities. Motion to Table: McLean Second: Nye Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Item Tabled 3 November 15, 2012 P&Z Meeting 9. Discussion regarding off road vehicles McLean explained that he requested for this to be placed on the agenda. He stated that GCCDD has cleared out the banks of the creeks in some areas and that people have been traveling on the temporary roads in ATVs, dirt bikes, trucks, etc. He stated that he has talked to some people in Ranch Viejo that are having these issues in the undeveloped areas near their subdivision. A report from Police Chief Bob Wieners was provided to the Commissioners. McLean stated that he talked to Chief Wieners as well. O’Farrell stated that this is a real issue and that long term plans of GCCDD include clearing a 25-foot area on each side of all the creek banks. He stated that these areas appear to be the perfect place to ride ATVs, etc., but that most residents of Friendswood are law abiding citizens and aggressive signage stating what the parameters of use of that property is would be sufficient. He stated that there is not a single sign around Lake Friendswood warning what will happen if you trespass. He stated that signage would be an inexpensive and a good first step. McLean stated that in order for the police to be able to enforce anything such as criminal or misdemeanor charges, signs are required to be posted by the property owner to give fair notice. He explained that he understands that if the city creates an ordinance, violation of that ordinance would be a civil charge and would go to the municipal court. Miller stated that she spoke with Joseph Anderson at GCCDD and he stated that there are no real problems. He said that they do install bollards with cables in areas with wide openings and if they have problems, the police department and code enforcement do help out when needed. She stated that Anderson did not mention anything about posting signage. McLean stated that accessing the creeks is an issue in his particular neighborhood because people are driving over their private properties and running over irrigation systems, etc. O’Farrell stated that he is concerned with someone on a bike running into the chains at a high rate of speed. He suggested maybe approaching the drainage district about posting signs. McLean stated that he and Triplette will approach GCCDD at their next meeting with the suggestion to add signage. 10. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Sections 8 through 18, as a part of the entire Zoning Ordinance rewrite Miller explained that this is a continuation of discussions to reorganize the Zoning Ordinance to make it more user friendly by grouping zoning district requirements together. 11. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates 4 November 15, 2012 P&Z Meeting Miller explained that the next meeting is Thursday, December 6 and after that will be December 20. She explained that at the next meeting we may discuss December 13 and 17 as alternate dates for the second meeting of the month because it is close to the holidays. 12. Communications from the Commission O’Farrell reported that he attended the Parks and Recreation Board meeting and that they are a very excited group and they are discussing improvements to Lake Friendswood. He stated that they are struggling to get quorums at their meetings and that his son is being considered for a possible board member position. McLean explained that the Commission received instruction from City Council to stop work on the SFR-E zoning; the changes to the Design Criteria Manual and Zoning Ordinance regarding the Downtown District requirements passed first reading; Changes to the Permitted Use Table regarding Fitness centers passed first reading; Vested Rights proposed ordinance failed 2 to 5. 13. Reports A. Council Liaison – Rockey informed the Commission that the Council has the Anti-NIMBYism plan to figure out at the December meeting. He explained that there are fair housing requirements to receive federal grant money for Friendswood Link Road. He also explained that the Historical Society raised money and will be installing seven historical markers and there will eventually be a historical walking tour mapped out. B. Staff – Miller informed the Commission that there will be a Joint Public Hearing on January 7 regarding an abandonment of an easement. 14. The meeting adjourned at 8:29pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary