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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2013-04-18 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AS IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1. The special 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 Gibson Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Chris Brown Steve Weathered, City Attorney Mona Miller, City Planner Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Councilman Steve Rockey Absent: Jim Nye 2. Communication from the public (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. Discussion regarding the process of updating the City’s Impact Fee Study Jimmy Thompson, consulting engineer, explained that the State of Texas enacted legislation in 1990 to regulate the collection of impact fees and that the law requires City Council is required to have an advisory committee when the impact fees are updated every five years. He stated that the P&Z Commission typically serves as the advisory committee. He explained that tonight is the kick-off meeting and that his company has just begun putting together data and reports. He explained that next time he will have draft reports to present. Mr. Thompson and Rene’ Ibarra explained the process of updating the impact fee schedule in detail. 4. The special meeting adjourned at 7:22pm. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2013 AT 7 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 April 18, 2013 P&Z Meeting REGULAR MEETING 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:23pm with the same people in attendance. 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 meeting held: 1) April 1, 2013 Motion to approve: Triplette Second: Brown Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of West Blvd. Phase 3, being .9024 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, Galveston County; Also described as all or portions of Lots 137, 152 and 153 and a portion of the 30’ unimproved North-South road between Lots 152 and 153 of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Volume 254A, Page 6), G.C.M.R. Motion to approve with staff comments: Gibson Second: Tibbitts Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this is for the extension of West Blvd. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding the final plat of Sierra at West Ranch Section One, being 17.01 acres out of the John Dickinson Survey, Abstract 9, Galveston County; Also described as all or portions of Lots 129-131 and 146-152 of the Slone Subdivision as recorded in Volume 3, Page 61A (Volume 254A, Page 6), G.C.M.R. Motion to approve with staff comments: Brown Second: O’Farrell Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried Miller explained that this is another section in West Ranch south of FM518 and will be classified as one of their garden home type developments. 3 April 18, 2013 P&Z Meeting 6. Update from the Substandard Buildings and Structures sub-committee Harbin explained that the Subcommittee addressed concerns brought up by City Council at the workshop at the March 4 meeting. Copies of the changes were provided to the Commissioners as well as a chart showing information that is in the current ordinance versus what is required by State law and the information that is contained in the new ordinance. A procedure checklist for staff to use was also drafted by the City Attorney and presented to the Commissioners. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Miller explained that the next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 2 and after that, Thursday, May 16. She stated that there is a possibility of a JPH with City Council in June. 8. Communications from the Commission McLean stated that the changes to the façade requirements in the 3 sections of the Zoning Ordinance passed first reading in April and will be on the agenda for the second reading in May. 9. Reports A. Council Liaison – Councilman Rockey stated that regarding the FM528 corridor, commercial planning keeps coming up in meetings by different committees and commissions. He stated that personally he would like tools to be able to deny zone change requests if necessary. He stated that a long range system or plan would be helpful. He stated that he would like for CEDC, P&Z and Council to work together to come up with a plan. Rockey added that if we continue what we are doing now, we are going to have a train wreck. He suggested a possible workshop in June. He also informed the Commission that DR Horton submitted a 2nd report to Council regarding the request to Council. He explained that they purchased additional property for a park with fields, lighting, etc to donate to the City, but that their density still works out to be about 4.5 houses per acre. B. Staff - None 10. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:42pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary