HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2013-08-15 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Chris Brown
Commissioner Mark Tibbitts Commissioner Arthur Triplette
Commissioner Jim Nye Commissioner David O’Farrell
Steve Weathered, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, Planner
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Becky Bennett, Administrative Secretary
Absent: Gibson
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) August 1, 2013
Motion to approve: O’Farrell
Second: Triplette
Vote: 6 to 0 (unanimous) Motion Carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding an applicant request for the Commission to
reconsider site plan issues and exterior materials at 204 W. Heritage Dr.
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2013
AT 7 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Haby stated the site plan for Dance Expressions was approved in December. The tract falls into
the Community Overlay District and is currently under construction. Staff informed the
applicant they would need to clad the visible portion of the building. Applicant asked to be put
on the agenda.
McLean informed the Commission that since no written request or staff memo was received,
the Commission had nothing to decide on. He stated the Commission will not give an advisory
opinion. Steve Weathered, the City Attorney, agreed.
O’Farrell commented that in December when the site plan was under review, the Commission
cautioned the applicant about sightlines and discussed changes to the foundation in order to
support a heavier façade.
Whitney Jones, US Construction, stated he was not advised a written request would be required
and asked the Commission to allow him to continue with his presentation. He said US
Construction was not in attendance of December’s meeting.
McLean informed Mr. Jones the Planning & Zoning Commission is not authorized to grant
relief of the COD requirements. He suggested speaking with the Building Official for a
possible extension or to request a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Weathered
confirmed the Commission does not possess the ability to waive code requirements.
No Motion
5. Consideration of proposed amendments and providing written comments to the Capital
Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions for update of Impact Fees scheduled
for public hearing before City Council on September 9, 2013. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has been appointed by City Council as the Advisory Committee for such
purposes.
Steve Weathered, City Attorney, stated the Commission will need to provide a written
report to present to City Council.
McLean stated the Commission had previously approved the update and sent a memo to
City Council. Tibbitts requested a correction be made to the example on page 5. McLean
asked Haby to prepare a document for his signature.
No action required.
6. Update from Permitted Use Table Subcommittee
Brown reported the Subcommittee updated the Permitted Use Table to fall in line with
2012 NAICS definitions and to reflect the direction the City is heading. It had not been
updated since 1997.
Harbin stated this is the first draft for Commission review and asked them to examine the
SUPs carefully since the process may be off-putting for some applicants. She explained an
informal work session would likely come next.
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Tibbitts inquired about the strategy used and Harbin explained the coding was expanded for
consistency with NAICS and the added numerology was used to eliminate vagueness.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
Harbin explained the Commission will be meeting with City Council on September 9, 2013
for a Joint Public Hearing and work session. It was unanimously decided the September 5th
meeting will be moved to September 9th.
8. Communications from the Commission
O’Farrell relayed a conversation he had with a Masa Sushi consultant. The consultant was a
developer in Friendswood 25 years ago and expressed how pleased he was to be working
with City staff on the Masa project.
Brown said his “Thanks” and Tibbitts mentioned how impressed he was with the sidewalk
repairs throughout the City. Tripplette also expressed his gratitude towards the great job the
Police Department does.
9. Reports
A. Council Liaison – Steve Rockey informed the Commission that City Council had
approved a bond election for November to consist of four items: library expansion, new
fire station & an expansion of #4, road improvements and new park space. The funding
for the bonds will possibly increase property taxes. Brown asked if Council considered
increasing sales tax. Rockey said sales tax was discussed but not approved to be an item
for the bond election.
B. Staff - none
10. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Bennett
Becky Bennett
CDD Administrative Secretary