HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-04-17 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:06pm with the following in attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Chris Brown
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner David O’Farrell
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Becky Bennett, Dev. Coordinator Steve Weathered, City Attorney
Morad Kabiri, Assistant City Manager
Absent: Gibson, Tibbitts, Nye
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) April 3, 2014
Motion to approve: Brown
Second: Triplette
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding Downtown District Amenities
McLean stated a recent commercial site plan application raised issues concerning non-
conforming structures and their requirements in the Downtown District. He requested staff
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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April 17, 2014 P & Z Meeting
provide an informational packet for discussion. Harbin explained to the Commission what
information was included in the backup material and Kabiri stated the theme throughout the
backup material seemed to be a desire to assist developers as to not be overly difficult to
develop. Staff suggested changing the ordinance so pavers/lights/benches are not required
on side streets of side streets (streets parallel to Friendswood Drive).
Brown thought Staff’s idea was a good compromise between helping developers and still
achieving the desired look for downtown. Kabiri explained other cities develop town
centers through joint financial agreements and Friendswood does not have that luxury
which, in turn, places the expense on the individual business.
McLean mentioned the Commission does have the latitude to approve a site plan
conditional upon pending changes to current ordinances. McLean asked Staff to draft
options for changing the Downtown requirements to only require pavers/lights/benches on
Friendswood Drive and adjoining streets.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates:
Motion to move the regular meeting to May 5th due to JPH: Brown
Second: O’Farrell
Vote: 4/0 Unanimous Motion Carried
6. Communications from the Commission
O’Farrell suggested the Commissioners drive by the recently constructed Corder’s
Convenience Store. Says it looks like a good fit for the City and the area; very nicely
done.
McLean announced Commissioner Gibson will not be seeking another term with the
Planning And Zoning Commission after 12 years of service.
7. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - none
8. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:43pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Bennett
Becky Bennett
Development Coordinator / P&Z Secretary