HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2012-07-19 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Vice Chairman Mark Tibbitts
Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Jim Nye
Mona Miller, Planner Nick Haby, Planning Manager/PIO
Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Steve Weathered, City Attorney
Absent: Commissioner 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) June 7, 2012 regular meeting
2) June 21, 2012 regular meeting
Motion to approve: Tibbitts
Second: O’Farrell
Vote: 4 to 0 (Unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix C –
Zoning Ordinance, Section 8.N, Downtown District supplemental requirements and
the Design Criteria Manual, Appendix E Downtown District Amenities
There was discussion regarding the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and the
Design Criteria Manual regarding the Downtown District zoning requirements. The
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012
AT 7PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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July 19, 2012 P&Z Meeting
Commission received input from the members of Keep Friendswood Beautiful to further
define regulations of the DD amenities.
It was suggested to change the wording under Light Poles in the DCM to read “…semi
cutoff fixtures between 7,000 and 8,000 lumen or the equivalent thereof.” There was also
a recommendation to change the Zoning Ordinance Section 8.6.b. to read: “A minimum of
two of each lights, benches and trash receptacle are required and shall be maintained in the
landscape area on each new development.”
Staff will make the above changes and bring it back to the Commission for consideration at
a future meeting.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the
Code of Ordinances, regarding Vested Rights
Motion to recommend the drafted ordinance: McLean
Second: Nye
Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried – Workshop to be
scheduled with City Council
6. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Miller informed the Commission that the next regular meeting will be August 2 and after
that, August 16. She also stated that we have 4 items pending with City Council and they
may be scheduled for the Sept. 10 meeting.
7. Communications from the Commission
McLean thanked Commissioner Moghaddam for his 6 years of service to the
Commission. He stated that there are currently two openings on the Commission and that
interviews are in process with the help of Tibbitts and Councilman Steve Rockey.
McLean thanked all who filled out applications.
8. Reports
A. Council Liaison - None
B. Staff - Haby informed the Commission that Council held a planning retreat. He
also stated that Steve Rockey is the new liaison to the Commission.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary