HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2012-02-16 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Kevin Holland Vice Chairman Mark McLean
Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Hassan Moghaddam
Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Mark Tibbitts
Mona Miller, Planner Morad Kabiri, Director of CDD
Frank Manigold, Dep. Director of CDD Steve Weathered, City Attorney
Councilman Jim Hill Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
Commissioner Nye was absent.
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.)
3. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes for the:
1) January 19, 2012 regular meeting
2) January 23, 2012 special meeting
3) February 2, 2012 regular meeting
Motion to approve with 2 corrections: McLean
Second: Moghaddam
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the commercial site plan for a proposed
Personal Care Facility at 103 Diamond Lane
Motion to approve with staff comments: Moghaddam
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR & SPECIAL MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
AT 7PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Second: McLean
Motion to Table: Moghaddam
Second: McLean
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Item Tabled
There was much discussion about the number of people that will be allowed to reside in
this facility and whether or not they will drive and own cars that will need to be parked
on site. Other areas of concern include flooding and evacuation of residents and staffing
requirements.
Kabiri explained that the Fire Marshal’s office and the state regulate these types of
facilities.
Mr. Roy Tyrone, applicant, stated that Department of Aging and Disability Services
(DADS) regulates this type of facility and that there will be a maximum of 16 residents at
this location. He stated that they plan to have less than that and that none of the residents
will have their driver’s license or a car. He explained that the house is on a cul-de-sac
with no traffic and is adjacent to FEMA buyout lots. He also stated that he is open and
flexible to suggestions by the Commission.
McLean informed the Commission that this decision will be forwarded to City Council as
a recommendation, which is unlike other site plan approvals in which the Commission’s
decision is the final approval.
There was a concern with the parking area in the front yard, which is not allowed per the
Zoning Ordinance. Tibbitts inquired about possible parking on the adjacent buyout lot
and Kabiri explained that in order to add a parking area on that lot, they would be
required to conduct an engineered study to prove that there will be no impact.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Mona informed the Commission that there will be Joint Public Hearings with City Council
on March 5; therefore it was decided to move the March 1 regular meeting to March 5.
6. Communications from the Commission
O’Farrell stated that he is concerned with personal care facilities in residential areas and
stated that the City should plan as though the worst will happen.
Tibbitts informed the Commission that two of the Town Hall meetings regarding the
SFR-E zoning will be held next week on Tuesday and Thursday.
Holland stated that he is resigning from the Commission effective May 11 as a result of
running for Mayor in the May 12 election.
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7. Reports
A. Council Liaison – Councilman Hill stated that the groundbreaking for the
Blackhawk Blvd improvements will be held on February 27 at Blackhawk
Blvd/El Dorado. He also stated that the Animal Control Open House will be
March 3.
B. Staff - None
8. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:41pm.
WORK SESSION (2nd floor conference room immediately following regular meeting)
1. The work session was called to order at 7:45pm with the same people in attendance except
for Councilman Hill.
2. Discussion regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance rewrite. The Commission reserves the
right to meet in closed session with legal counsel, pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, to discuss legal issues only relating to this proposed ordinance.
Miller explained proposed changes to the Commissioners and some items were flagged for
further discussion in the future.
3. The work session adjourned at 8:40pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary