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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 2014-07-14 Special PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . NOTICE OF A SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014, BEGINNING AT 7 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 PUBLIC HEARING 1. The Joint Public Hearing was called to order at 7:10pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Chris Brown Commissioner Arthur Triplette Commissioner Craig Lovell Xochytl Greer, City Attorney Aubrey Harbin, City Planner Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Absent: Nye 2. Communication from the public, both oral and written, regarding: A. Proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 6. Non- conforming Uses, Structures and Lots None B. Proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 8.N. Downtown District Supplemental Requirements None C. A request for a zone classification change on 25.3639 acres of land situated in the A.H. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 128, Galveston County, Texas, being out of a called 51.467 acre tract conveyed to Hal Browning Boone, as recorded in MINUTES OF A SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS & 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 July 14, 2014 P & Z Meeting Galveston County Clerk File No. 820972 to change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC) Commissioner O’Farrell recused himself and left the room at 7:13pm. David Foor of Lovett Commercial stated they are requesting a zone change to pursue a commercial development. He mentioned the other three corners at that intersection are currently zoned commercial and the City of Friendswood Future Land Use plan depicts a commercial use for the property, as well. D. A request for a zone classification change on 511 N. Friendswood Drive and 601 N. Friendswood Drive being a total of 13.3586 acres of land to change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Community Shopping Center (CSC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Brett Banfield of Banfield Properties presented a high end, senior living apartment complex. The development would consist of 108 single story units, some garages, a resort style amenity center plus two commercial buildings along the frontage. The desired businesses would reflect the needs/wants of the neighboring seniors and be within walking distance for them. He hopes to spur more development in the area. 3. The Joint Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:20pm. REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room 1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:25pm with the same people in attendance. 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) June 19, 2014 Motion to approve: Brown Second: O’Farrell Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the preliminary plat of Ganshirt Estate, a plat of 1.648 acres situated in the northeast corner of Lot 52 of the subdivision of Section 22, I&GNRR Co Survey Abstract 616, Galveston County and Abstract 693 Brazoria county, Texas Motion to approve subject to compliance with staff comments: Brown Second: Triplette 3 July 14, 2014 P & Z Meeting Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried Harbin explained the homeowner submitted a permit application to build a swimming pool where it was found the property had never been platted. ROW easements needed to be dedicated to the City for road purposes so preliminary and final plats are required. 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a zone classification change on 25.3639 acres of land situated in the A.H. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 128, Galveston County, Texas, being out of a called 51.467 acre tract conveyed to Hal Browning Boone, as recorded in Galveston County Clerk File No. 820972 to change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Community Shopping Center (CSC) Motion to approve: Triplette Second: McLean Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried Commissioner O’Farrell recused himself and left the room at 7:30pm. David Foor of Lovett Commercial explained his company had been interested in developing along FM 528 for years and they foresee this corner being a good location due to the proposed extension of Friendswood Lakes Blvd. He stated the Future Land Use map of Friendswood shows the area as commercial plus the other three corners of the intersection are already zoned commercial. Jack Templeman, neighbor, questioned how the development would affect Narnia Way because he uses that road as access to his pasture. Mr. Foor stated there should be no change. McLean opined that a commercial development on that hard corner would be in line with the wishes of CEDC. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a zone classification change on 511 N. Friendswood Drive and 601 N. Friendswood Drive being a total of 13.3486 acres of land to change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Community Shopping Center (CSC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Motion to approve: O’Farrell Second: Brown Vote: 6/0 Unanimous Motion carried Commissioner O’Farrell rejoined the meeting. Brett Banfield of Banfield Properties presented a mixed use development. He proposed to build luxury senior apartments fronted by two commercial strips. He stated there is currently a one year wait at his existing development, The Bedford, and this project would be higher end. He and his partners hope to spur development along the north stretch of Friendswood Drive. Harbin explained there is already a PUD on the 511 tract and they want to incorporate 601 into the PUD, as well. 4 July 14, 2014 P & Z Meeting Chairman McLean asked the applicant how the new PUD process compared to the old process to which Mr. Banfield said he was very pleased, specifically with the financial savings not having to provide full engineered plans upfront. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance Section 8.N. Downtown District Supplemental Requirements No Action. 8. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Appendix C Zoning Ordinance Section 6. Non-conforming Uses, Structures and Lots No Action. 9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2014. 10. Communications from the Commission The Commissioners welcomed two new members, Sally Branson and Craig Lovell. They also wished a farewell to Commissioner Tibbitts who resigned and was not in attendance. 10. Reports A. Council Liaison – not present B. Staff - Per Harbin, the June DRC report was emailed. ZBOA had two applicants last month: Tires By Design and a SFR on Blackhawk. 11. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 8:02pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Development Coordinator