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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2012-09-20 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7 pm with the following people in attendance: Vice Chairman Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Jim Gibson Commissioner Chris Brown Commissioner David O’Farrell Mona Miller, Planner Nick Haby, Planning Manager/PIO Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Morad Kabiri, Asst. City Manager Steve Rockey, Councilmember Absent: McLean, Nye, Triplette 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.) Ruth Piper, Friendswood, spoke in regards to property upkeep. She stated that City Council repealed the International Property Maintenance Code and that she has been studying that code. She stated that she is concerned with the term “international” and that the City already has code enforcement for weeds and buildings. She also stated that she is concerned with the power given to the code official. She explained that the code regulates the minimum temperature of buildings, light standards, floor area of certain room, too many occupants, and other things. She asked that the IPMC not be adopted. 3. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of minutes for the: 1) September 10, 2012 regular meeting Motion to approve: Gibson Second: Brown Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 AT 7PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 September 20, 2012 P&Z Meeting O’Farrell recused himself from the meeting. 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Corder’s Corner, being 1.018 acres out of Lots 49 and 50, and part of a 60’ private road adjoining said Lot 50, of the Voss Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 254-A, Page 9 in the Office of the County Clerk; and situated in the Sarah McKissick League, Abstract 151, Galveston County, Texas No action taken. Not enough members to vote. Gibson asked about the tree mitigation note and Miller explained that there are a lot of trees on this lot that will require mitigation if they are removed at the time of commercial site plan approval. O’Farrell re-entered the meeting. The Commission went into Executive Session at 7:12pm. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:28pm. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to the Sign Ordinance as per Keep Friendswood Beautiful’s suggestions regarding political signs No action taken. Due to legal issues this item will be deferred to City Council. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding possible amendments to Appendix B – Subdivision Ordinance, Section IV. Parkland dedication and Appendix D – Fees, to include Parkland Dedication Fees Motion to approve: Gibson Second: O’Farrell Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Kabiri explained that this ordinance has been discussed at City Council level and the proposed changes are a result of those discussions. He explained that city-wide parks would be more beneficial to a city the size of Friendswood. He explained that an inventory of the current parkland shows us approximately 50 acres away from the ideal number of acres of parkland for a city our size. The proposed $600 per lot takes into account the price of land per acre. The current parkland fees range from $300 to $822 per lot. Kabiri explained that the Parks Board may require land dedication or payment. Kabiri also presented park fees from other surrounding cities. Brown stated that the proposed ordinance clarifies the legality of using the parkland funds and that he likes the idea. Kabiri explained that fees collected up until the last City Council meeting will be used the old way, but that there is not enough money collected in any one zone to utilize for any significant purpose, such as a land purchase. He stated that the proposed changes will result in better utilization of the money. 3 September 20, 2012 P&Z Meeting Tibbitts asked what happens if the money is not spent; Kabiri explained that they will be treated the same as impact fees with a life of 10 years which will give the City time to accumulate money and complete projects. 7. 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 Motion to approve with 2 changes: Gibson Second: O’Farrell Vote: 4 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that the proposals contain the changes suggested previously including the recommendation from the last meeting to add the diagram to show how height of the light poles will be measured. Haby explained that there have been concerns about who will maintain the amenities and sidewalks once they are installed. He explained that ROW maintenance with all of the amenities and pavers will be expensive. He also stated that the requirements to install all amenities only applies to new development, but also asked for clarification of whether or not existing property owners can add amenities without having to install all of the required amenities. Brown stated that we should clarify that a business should be allowed to upgrade sidewalks and other amenities without being required to install everything and that maintenance should be up to the property owner. Gibson stated that it was the intention of the Commission for the land owner to maintain the DD amenities. 8. Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C – Zoning Ordinance, Sections 8 through 18, as a part of the entire Zoning Ordinance rewrite Postponed for a future meeting. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Miller proposed to move the Oct. 4 meeting to Oct. 1. A Joint Work Session with City Council is scheduled for Oct. 1 and the APA Conference is Oct. 4-6, so Mona and a couple of the commissioners will be out of town at the conference. Next regular meeting after that will be Thursday, October 18 at 7pm. 10. Communications from the Commission O’Farrell stated that for the second time in about 6 months, he has received compliments on City Staff regarding the DRC meetings; staff was described as being welcoming, encouraging and willing to help solve problems. 4 September 20, 2012 P&Z Meeting 11. Reports A. Council Liaison – Steve Rockey – nothing to report B. Staff – Miller informed the Commission that the bus tour has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 30 from 9:30am to 3pm with lunch from 11:30am to 12. 12. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary