HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-12-04 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER
4, 2014, BEGINNING AT 7 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner David O’Farrell
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Rich Borghese
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Craig Lovell
Commissioner Jim Nye Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Xochytl Greer, City Attorney
Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator
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 the minutes for the meeting held:
1) November 20, 2014
Motion to approve: Branson
Second: Triplette
Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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December 4, 2014 P & Z Meeting
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a preliminary plat of Central Park
Subdivision Tracts 3-A and 4-A being a subdivision of 3.308 acres of land out of Lots 1
and 3 in Block B in Central Park Subdivision out of the Sarah McKissick or J.R. Williams
League, according to the plat of Central Park Subdivision of record in Volume 105, Page
151, in the office of the County Clerk of Galveston County, Texas
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Nye
Second: Branson
Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained the applicant’s home is on one lot while his detached garage is currently
on the adjacent lot. He is replatting in a new configuration to keep his home & garage on
the same lot so he can sell the other. There is a 100’ build line per the deed restrictions. The
applicant dedicated 25’ of right-of-way to the Galveston County Drainage District.
Courtesy notices were sent out to property owners in the original subdivision within 200’.
No response was received in opposition or favor of the replat.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a preliminary plat of Beamer Warehouse
and Yard being a subdivision of 8.810 acres of out Lot 69 of Hoidale & Coffman
Subdivision, Volume 215, Page 394, Harris County Deed Records and being located in the
Perry & Austin League, Abstract No. 55, Harris County, Texas
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Nye
Second: Branson
Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained this property is located in an industrial zone bordering the City limit.
They are proposing a plumbing laydown yard, including a 3000 sq ft office, which should
appear on a future Commercial Site Plan. The City does not have utility services that far
north so the owner will be tying into an outside water source and installing a septic system.
O’Farrell asked if the applicant had approval from the Galveston County Consolidated
Drainage District. Harbin explained the subject property is not in their jurisdiction but the
applicant had been in touch with Harris County Flood Control.
Lovell inquired about whether or not the pipeline on the property was active and what
restrictions would be in place. Harbin stated the pipeline is active and there is a 50’ build
line from the pipeline on the plat.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the City’s Administrative Policies and
Procedures “Appointment to City Boards, Commissions and Committees”
Haby stated that City Council suspended the Appointment Policy in 2010 to review
compliance amongst the various boards and committees. Recently during their retreat, it
was discussed to resurrect the policy.
McLean asked whether the Commission’s current practices were reflected in the
Appointment Policy. He stated the annual rotation of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman was
something new. Harbin explained numerous Boards were unaware of the rules, hence the
suspension.
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December 4, 2014 P & Z Meeting
McLean stated that currently the Chairman and Vice-Chairman interview applicants for the
Commission then make a recommendation to City Council and wanted to know if the
Appointment Policy concurs. Haby answered that the policy does not prohibit such
practice. Harbin suggested amending the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of
Procedure rather than the Appointment Policy. McLean stated the Policy is adopted by
Resolution and requested the current interview process be added to the language in that
policy in the Planning and Zoning Commission section.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section
20. Definitions P. Home Occupations
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Lovell
Second: Borghese
Vote: 7/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Haby stated the City Attorney added language to permit Home Occupations per the
Commission’s directive from last meeting.
Lovell expressed that he thought the proposed language simplifies what the Subcommittee
was attempting to achieve. It allows retail business while keeping the neighborhood look.
McLean thanked the Subcommittee and City Staff for their assistance.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
The next regular meeting will be held 18th. Previously, the Commission had voted to move
their regular meeting from Jan 1st to coincide with the City Council meeting on Jan 5th.
McLean requested the topic of 18-wheelers parking in residential driveways to be placed
on the next agenda for discussion.
9. Communications from the Commission
McLean wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
10. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - none
11. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:30pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary