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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2013-05-02 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01pm 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 Commissioner Jim Nye Arnold Polanco, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, Development Specialist Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager 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 18, 2013 Motion to approve: Triplette Second: Brown Vote: 7 – 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried 4. Consideration and possible action regarding a commercial site plan for Watermill Express at 112 W. Edgewood Drive Motion to approve with staff comments: Brown Second: Tibbitts Vote: 3-4 (McLean, Nye, Gibson, O’Farrell opposed) Motion Failed Brown stated that he felt that removing two parking spaces was not a problem since most of the parking is shared. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 AT 7 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 May 2, 2013 P&Z Meeting Tibbitts stated that he agreed. He also stated that the church and the retail establishments would have different operating times. Triplette asked for clarification on the parking calculations. He was unsure how many spaces existed. Staff clarified. O’Farrell asked for more clarification on what Watermill Express is. He also asked that in the future staff if the parking is already short, to note that on the calculations. He stated that the parking is dramatically inadequate. Ricky Kelly, Watermill Express, introduced Brad Cobb, also a representative of Watermill Express. Kelly stated that typically the design of the Watermill Express structure is a Dutch windmill and explained that this is the first of a new design. He also stated that it is basically a large vending machine. O’Farrell stated that the church may move out in the future and the parking may be inadequate. Brown stated that a new use may have a different parking requirement. Nye stated that he is concerned with parking and zoning. O’Farrell stated that a new tenant in the strip center would not have to come back to P&Z for site plan approval since it is an existing building. He stated that the last 10-20 years this center has been less than 50 percent occupied and that inadequate parking is a major reason for vacant centers. He stated that it will make the center even more blighted that it already is by allowing parking to be reduced further. McLean verified with the applicant that they do have a lease for the property. He stated that vending water and ice may not be a permitted use. He stated that according to the Permitted Use Table, Vending Machine Operator is not allowed in CSC and that Non-store Retailers requires a Specific Use Permit in CSC. He stated that a SUP is required at a minimum and would come back to P&Z and then go to City Council for final approval. He stated that there may be other areas in the City where this would be more suitable and stated that parking is also a concern. Tibbitts asked why the concerns about the use were not in staff comments and McLean stated that it may have been overlooked by staff. O’Farrell stated that CEDC wants as many cash registers as possible and as quickly as possible but that inadequate parking does not attract large scale, cash register type businesses. He stated that the lure of an immediate cash register is tempting, but that we need to think more globally. 5. Update from the Substandard Buildings and Structures sub-committee Harbin explained the changes that were made as a result of the work session with City Council. McLean recommended one other change to Section 14-335 and requested a final draft at the next meeting. 3 May 2, 2013 P&Z Meeting 6. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VII. – Substandard Buildings and Structures None 7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates Harbin stated that the next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 16; Haby added that there will be JPHs on Monday, June 3. Brown stated that he will not be here for the June 3 meeting. 8. Communications from the Commission Brown stated that he would like to see the Watermill Express come back at the right place, right location. 9. Reports A. Council Liaison – not present B. Staff - none 10. The meeting adjourned at 7:32pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Aubrey Harbin Aubrey Harbin Development Specialist/P&Z Secretary