HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2013-12-02 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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JOINT WORK SESSION
1. The Joint Work Session was called to order at 6:33pm with the following people in
attendance:
Vice Chairman Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Jim Nye
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Jim Gibson
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Commissioner Chris Brown
Aubrey Harbin, Planner Commissioner David O’Farrell
Becky Bennett, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Absent: Chairman McLean
2. Discussion regarding proposed changes to Appendix C Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.
Schedule of District Regulations regarding changes to the Permitted Use Table and
Section 8.J. 4 through 9 and L to relocate language below the Permitted Use Table
Haby showed City Council a Power Point presentation summarizing the proposed
changes regarding the PUT.
Rockey inquired whether the City would be opening itself up to takings claims by
changing zones from Permitted to Specific Use. The City Attorney stated he could go
into more detail in an Executive Session but, generally speaking, it would not be
considered a taking.
Gustafson asked what the City was gaining by changing gas stations to SUPs. He opined
developers may be scared off by the need for a Public Hearing. Brown stated the
reasoning behind the change was mainly due to the amount of traffic gas stations
produce. A SUP would not take away the use but rather allow some oversight by City
Council and the P&Z Commission. Rockey stated the SUP and Public Hearing would
provide the public and City Council a chance to view projects ahead of time and shape
the City for the better.
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013
AT 6 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS &
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Hill said too much opposition at a Public Hearing could sway City Council to deny a
project. O’Farrell showed concern for the commercial property owners that are currently
permitted to build gas stations “by right” who would then be subjected to a Public
Hearing. Gibson countered by saying he personally notified his neighbors regarding
construction of the Corder’s Convenience store, a convenience store that was recently
presented to the P&Z Commission, and none of them opposed the new gas station.
Councilman Enochs said he viewed the updates as 15 years of experience by the Planning
and Zoning Commission as well as a matter of updating the PUT. Brown stated part of
the reason for SUPs in certain categories is due to the broadness of the category. There
may be dozens of uses in one category and it helps the City avoid a “gotcha” situation
where a use is permitted because it is part of a category, but it might be a potential
nuisance in some way whether that is traffic, safety, or impact on adjacent uses.
Mayor Holland asked the Commission to pay closer attention to the affect the changes
may have on potential revenue for the City and draft an ordinance. Councilman Rockey
stated he approved the PUT changes as is. Gustafson and McGinnis planned to review the
changes in more detail. Scott commented he did not believe it was time for an ordinance
yet. Gibson explained that the subcommittee spent more than 15 hours studyi ng the
document and they are looking to Council for what was missed, not so much what was
changed. Hill opined the subcommittee and the P&Z Commission did the work already
therefore City Council should not need to question each change.
City Council decided to take time to review the changes then respond to the Planning and
Zoning Commission with written/verbal notes before requesting an ordinance be drafted
and presented. Another work session will follow.
3. The Joint Work Session adjourned at 7:19pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:27pm with the following people in
attendance:
Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Nim Nye
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Jim Gibson
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Commissioner Chris Brown
Aubrey Harbin, Planner Commissioner David O’Farrell
Becky Bennett, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Absent: McLean
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
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3. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the minutes for the meeting held:
1) November 21, 2013
Motion to Approve w/comments: Brown
Second: Gibson
Vote: 6/0 unanimous Approved with comments
Gibson suggested specifying those “property owners” in Comments from the Commission
from Brown.
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of Austin Chase at
West Ranch Section One being 17.4 acres of land out of the John Dickinson Survey,
also being a portion of lots 137, 138 and 153 through 160 of the Slone Subdivision, a
subdivision plat filed for record under Volume 3, Page 61A (Volume 254A, pg 6) of the
Galveston County Map Records, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Motion to Approve w/Staff comments: Gibson
Second: Nye
Vote: 6/0 unanimous Approved with comments
Harbin presented the preliminary plat as being the first section on the east side of West
Blvd.
1. Change the owner name to John Hammond and include his title.
2. Instrument numbers on the plat and the title report do not match. Please make
corrections.
3. Approval is conditional upon removal of lease agreement or other resolution prior to
plat recordation.
4. Approval is conditional upon providing original Galveston County tax certificates prior
to final plat submittal.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to Appendix C, Zoning
Ordinance Section 7. Schedule of District Regulations regarding changes to the
Permitted Use Table and Section 8.J. 4 through 9 and L. to relocate language below
PUT
No Action.
Nye recommended waiting for City Council’s comments before revisiting the PUT.
O’Farrell suggested giving Council a list of the changes to narrow the scope and make it
easier to review. The Commission requested Staff compile some change summaries for
City Council.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
The next Regular Meetings of the Planning & Zoning Commission will be held on
Thursday, December 19th and Thursday, January 2nd.
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Motion to move the Regular Meeting from Thursday, January 16th to Monday,
January 13th: O’Farrell
Second: Triplette
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Approved
6. Communications from the Commission
Nye said Merry Christmas. O’Farrell expressed his thanks to the PUT subcommittee.
Brown said Happy New Year. And, lastly, Tibbitts concluded the meeting saying Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
8. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - none
9. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:50pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Bennett
Becky Bennett
Development Coordinator