HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2012-09-10 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05pm with the following people in attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Vice Chairman Mark Tibbitts
Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Jim Nye
Commissioner Chris Brown Commissioner Arthur Triplette, Jr.
Commissioner David O’Farrell Mona Miller, Planner
Nick Haby, Planning Manager/PIO Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist
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 16, 2012 regular meeting
Motion to approve: Gibson
Second: Triplette
Vote: 7 – 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Ranch Lakeside
Section 2, being 21.52 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9; also being a
partial division of Lots 110, 111, 128-132 and 146-148 and a portion of the East-West 30’
unimproved road South of Lots 110 and 111 and North of Lots 128 and 129, Slone
Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg. 6), Galveston County
Map Records, Galveston County, Texas
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING
HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
AT 7PM
CITY HALL
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Motion to approve: Gibson
Second: O’Farrell
Vote: 7 – 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of The Reserve at West Ranch
Section 2, being 17.91 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9; also being a
partial division of Lots 129-131, 137 and 146-153 and a portion of the North-South 30’
unimproved road East of Lot 153 and West of Lot 152, Slone Subdivision as recorded in
Volume 3, Page 61A (Vol. 254A, Pg. 6), Galveston County Map Records, Galveston
County, Texas
Motion to approve: O’Farrell
Second: Tibbitts
Vote: 7 – 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
6. 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 about how to measure the height of the light poles. Brown stated that
he attended the Keep Friendswood Beautiful/Community Appearance Board meeting and
that they stated the height should be measured from the bottom of the bulb to the ground.
Triplette asked at what height the existing decorative lights are installed, and Brown
responded that according to KFB, they range from 10ft to 14ft thus the recommendation to
require a uniform 12ft mounting height.
There was some discussion as to whether the Commissioners preferred the 10ft to 12 ft
range or requiring the 12ft mounting height. McLean stated that from previous discussions
with City Council that Council prefers to be flexible and provide ranges.
Nye asked if 12ft is an industry standard; he does not want to require something that would
be difficult or impossible for owners/contractors to obtain.
The Commissioners agreed that a diagram showing how to measure the height of the light
poles would be helpful and the consensus was to allow the 10ft to 12ft range. Staff will
make the changes in the DCM and review specifications for light poles to ensure that 10ft
to 12ft mounting heights are an industry standard and present to the Commission at the next
meeting.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Miller informed the Commission that the next regular meeting will be Thursday, September
20 at 7pm in the Council Chambers.
A Joint Work Session is scheduled for October 1 with City Council for three items –
Fitness Center use in PUT, Vested Rights Ordinance and Downtown District Amenity
changes in DCM and Zoning Ordinance.
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SFR-E Discussion with Council is scheduled for a Joint Work Session on November 5.
Bus Tour date TBA
8. Communications from the Commission
Gibson attended CEDC meeting and stated that they were just working on budget items
and goals.
O’Farrell stated that he likes benches at 1111 S. Friendswood Drive.
Triplette attended the GCCDD meeting and reported that West Ranch is proposing bot
install sidewalks around the man-made lakes.
McLean stated that at the Council meeting they were having discussions about how to
spend Park Dedication money.
Gibson inquired as to why a sidewalk with pavers was being installed in front of
Huntington Apartments. Miller stated that the owners of the complex installed them
voluntarily. They are required to do a certain amount of upgrades every few years and
this was something they chose to do. Brown stated that they also gutted and remodeled
the inside of all of the apartments as well. McLean stated that the Banfields always do a
top-notch job.
9. Reports
A. Council Liaison – None
B. Staff - Miller reported that ZBOA granted a variance for lot coverage. The
maximum lot coverage allowed by the Zoning Ordinance is 35% for SFR, and the
homeowners were asking for 38% lot coverage.
10. The meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Aubrey Harbin
Aubrey Harbin
Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary