HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-06-02 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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NOTICE OF A SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO BE HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014, BEGINNING AT 5 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND THEREAFTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
JOINT WORK SESSION
1. The Joint Work Session was called to order at 5:26pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Mark Tibbitts
Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Jim Nye
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Jim Gibson
Commissioner Chris Brown Xochytl Greer, City Attorney
Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator
Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
2. Discussion regarding Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 8. N. Downtown
District Supplemental Requirements and Section 6. Non-conforming Uses,
Structures and Lots
Haby presented three options for possible changes to the Downtown District
requirements and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission was in favor of option 3
which would no longer require benches, lights or pavers on streets other than FM 518 and
FM 2351.
Councilman McGinnis said a recent applicant had shown concern over the cost of such
amenities and inquired about possible cost sharing with the City. Haby stated the City
waives all development fees in the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to help offset
those costs. Rockey, Scott and Mayor Holland stated they would like to do away with
carrying the amenities past the main road.
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014
AT 5:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS &
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Haby told Council that staff needed clarification on when a non-conforming structure
must be brought up to code. Scott opined the existing structures should be grandfathered
and only new structures/additions should be subject to the current codes. McLean
suggested leaving the non-conforming section as is and only addressing the amenity
requirements.
Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to update the Downtown District
Supplemental Requirements to require amenities on FM 518 and FM 2351 only. In
addition, update the Non-Conforming Structure section to allow business owners to add
onto their buildings without bringing the entire development into code, only the new
structure.
3. The Joint Work Session of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 6:06pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:13pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Mark Tibbitts
Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Chris Brown
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Jim Gibson
Xochytl Greer, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, City Planner
Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Absent: 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) May 22, 2014
Motion to approve: Tibbitts
Second: Brown
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the Friendswood Place preliminary plat
being a subdivision of 18.703 acres of land being a portion of Lot 1, Berean Baptist
Subdivision, Volume 18, Page 202, G.C.M.R. and out of lots 10-12 of Burgess
Subdivision, Book 119 Page 14, G.C.M.R. and located in the George W. Peterson Survey
No. 6, Abstract No. 645, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Triplette
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Second: Tibbitts
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained this is a previously approved preliminary plat that had expired.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a site plan for Friendswood Professional
Building A to be located at 215 W. Edgewood Dr.
Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Brown
Second: O’Farrell
Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin stated a medical office building is being proposed and will be cost sharing with the
adjacent development by having a shared driveway. City Council has already approved the
paving of a City easement for parking. The applicant is also requesting a metal louvered
design be approved by the Commission to screen the rooftop mechanical equipment. The
adjacent development will have similar screening to create a unified look.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding a site plan for Pro-Surv Professional Office
Building located at 211 Laurel Dr.
No Action. Tabled until next meeting. Applicant not present for clarification.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding amendments to Appendix C, Zoning
Ordinance, Section 8.N. Downtown District Supplemental Requirements and Section
6. Non-Conforming Uses, Structures and Lots
No Action.
Brown mentioned a previous discussion suggesting 6’ sidewalks being required on side
streets to continue the walkability of the downtown area. McLean asked Staff to draft a
recommendation to City Council for pavers, benches and lights to be required on FM 518
and FM 2351 only while sides streets must install 6’ concrete sidewalks.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
The next regular meeting will be held June 19th. City Council has moved their July 3rd
meeting to July 14th.
9. Communications from the Commission
The Commission wished Jim Gibson good luck. Gibson expressed his thanks to the other
Commissioners and Staff for all their hard work over the years.
McLean stated he was working on the applications for the soon-to-be open Commissioner
position.
10. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
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B. Staff - Harbin will email the May DRC report and handed out the current Activity
Report.
11. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:06pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator