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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-04-17 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . 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 2 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