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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-08-07 Regular PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 7:01pm with the following people in attendance: Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner David O’Farrell Commissioner Craig Lovell Commissioner Jim Nye City Attorney, Arnold Polanco Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager Absent: Triplette 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) July 14, 2014 Motion to approve: Nye Second: O’Farrell Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 AT 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 2 August 7, 2014 P & Z Meeting 4. Consideration and possible action regarding the final 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: Nye Second: O’Farrell Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried 5. Consideration and possible action regarding a commercial site plan Potter’s Liquor located at 412 N. Friendswood Dr. Motion to approve: Nye Second: Branson Vote: 4/1 O’Farrell against Motion carried Haby explained the business owner was proposing a 900 square foot addition to his building for storage. He stated City Council recently clarified non-conforming structure requirements to which only the new portion needs to conform to current ordinances. Chairman McLean asked Haby to detail where the non-conformities exist. Haby explained that where it a new building as opposed to an addition, 15’ landscape buffers along the ROWs and against the residential sides would be required, including a tree every 25’. 15% of the paving would need to be landscaped. A 5’ sidewalk would be required along Friendswood Drive. 25’ setbacks along the residential sides plus 8’ fencing to match the façade apply to new construction. McLean asked the architect, Virna Scharunovych, if City staff had discussed the option of variances in case City Council did not approve changes to the non-conforming ordinance. She stated variances were not discussed. O’Farrell asked if City staff interprets the ordinance to reference the building only. Haby read the current ordinance and stated during the DRC with the architect it was mentioned that the ordinance change was in process and not guaranteed. O’Farrell spoke to the Commission and suggested reevaluating non-conforming requirements to include landscape upgrades, etc. 6. Consideration and possible action regarding the conceptual plan for Georgetown, a proposed development of 578 lots, being 352.639 acres located on FM 528 approximately one mile north of the intersection of FM 528 and SH 35 (southernmost City limit) No Action Haby mentioned Conceptual Plans rarely come before the Commission and may be found in the Subdivision Code. It is an optional step for phased developments and is not binding. Should the plan change, staff has the latitude to determine whether or not the Conceptual plan should go before the Commission again. Georgetown currently has a Development Agreement approved by City Council in May. 3 August 7, 2014 P & Z Meeting Michael Preiss of Pape-Dawson Engineering told the Commission a land plan had previously been submitted to Council and approved. During a development meeting with City Staff, a conceptual plan submission was suggested. Since the approval of the development agreement, minor changes have been made such as lowering the density. Commissioner Lovell stated the development backs up to a nearby shooting club. Preiss stated the range is on the other side of electrical high lines and he is currently awaiting a meeting with the range officials. Nye asked what type of homes would be built to which the applicant answered he does not have that information. McLean stated the Subdivision Code says “no approvals shall be given” so no action will be taken. He mentioned the plan will be a good guide for staff throughout the phases. 7. Consideration and possible action regarding election of a Vice Chairman Motion to nominate O’Farrell: Nye Second: Branson Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion Carried 8. Consideration and possible action regarding 2014 P&Z Liaison Schedule City Council – Sally Branson CEDC – David O’Farrell GCCDD – Arthur Triplette CBOA – Jim Nye Library – Craig Lovell ZBOA – Jim Nye Parks – Mark McLean KFB – Jim Nye FISD/CCISD – Craig Lovell 9. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2014. 10. Communications from the Commission Nye welcomed Craig and Sally to which they both expressed sentiments happy to be there. McLean announced that Commissioner Brown resigned and wished him well. McLean stated a new Commissioner would be presented to the Mayor for approval. 11. Reports A. Council Liaison – Rockey stated O’Farrell did a good job at the Council meeting on the previous Monday stating the Commission’s position in regards to non-conforming structures. 4 August 7, 2014 P & Z Meeting Rockey stated Council is very excited about the new Georgetown development. Rockey acknowledged the City has won several awards lately and that P&Z has contributed to that significantly. B. Staff - none 12. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:36pm. These minutes respectfully submitted by: Becky Summers Development Coordinator P&Z Secretary