HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2014-09-08 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, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 7:03pm with the following people in
attendance:
Chairman Mark McLean Commissioner Rich Borghese
Commissioner Sally Branson Commissioner Craig Lovell
Commissioner Arthur Triplette Aubrey Harbin, City Planner
Becky Summers, Dev. Coordinator Nick Haby, PIO/Planning Manager
Xochytl Greer, City Attorney
Absent: Nye, O’Farrell
2. Receive comments from the public, both oral and written, regarding:
A. A request for a zone classification change from Downtown District (DD) to Planned
Unit Development at 110 E. Willowick Ave.
Robert Griffon, Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge, recited the history of the
local lodge. He then presented renderings and explained the changes the lodge would
like to make. Griffon thanked city staff for their assistance with his project.
B. A request for a zone classification change from Multi-Family Residential – High
Density (MFR-H) to Multi-Family Residential – High Density/Specific Use
Permit (SUP) to allow NAICS Use #6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools at
5000 Watkins Way
MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
AT 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS &
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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No comments.
3. The Joint Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:15pm.
REGULAR MEETING – 2nd floor conference room
1. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:17pm 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) August 21, 2014
Motion to approve: Triplette
Second: Lovell
Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried
4. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a zone classification change from
Downtown District (DD) to Planned Unit Development at 110 E. Willowick Ave.
Motion to approve: McLean
Second: Borghese
Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained the applicant wants to add 2,500 square feet to an existing building. They
are requesting to deviate from the fenestration requirements. Chairman McLean questioned
the need for the deviation.
Griffon stated there is a large tree on one side which would block the view; the back has a
fence and a plumbing company; the other side is vacant; the 40% requirement along the
front he felt was too great. Griffon stated the proposed stained glass windows on the
addition would look better.
McLean stated most lodges do not have windows for privacy and asked Griffon to verify.
Mr. Baker, lodge member, explained most lodges were upstairs and did not have windows
while the downstairs was loaned out to local schools and churches. They would like to keep
with that tradition.
McLean asked Griffon if the lodge would be willing to add sidewalks, etc. if the funds
became available.
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Griffon mentioned Summers had emailed him a list of suggestions and he has been
speaking with the lodge’s Building Committee about incorporating those amenities. One
idea was to add more trees and be cost effective by using those provided by the City on
Arbor Day.
Branson opined the rendering will be a huge improvement over the existing site. Lovell
said he thought it was a great improvement and that volunteering to add additional
improvements was a great idea, as well.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding a request for a zone classification change
from Multi-Family Residential – High Density (MFR-H) to Multi-Family
Residential – High Density/Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow NAICS Use #6111
Elementary and Secondary Schools at 5000 Watkins Way
Motion to approve: McLean
Second: Branson
Vote: 5/0 Unanimous Motion carried
Harbin explained Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) bought property from
the neighboring apartment complex to use as sports practice fields. The school is not in the
City limits but the property for the practice fields is. There will not be any structures or
lighting, only a fence for security. CCISD will need to plat the property.
McLean asked if the property was landlocked. Harbin said it was and there were very little
options for the property. She said due to the limited access, she felt the school acquiring the
property was a good idea.
Lovell asked about drainage for future development.
Sean Rooney, applicant, stated the berm will be removed and the fields will actually be on
top of the detention pond.
Borghese asked if any more apartments could be built there.
Rooney explained there was a settlement on the property that limits the allowable density.
No apartments were planned for that area.
Triplette asked how high the fence would be. Rooney stated it would be a 6’ fence mainly
to keep out 4-wheelers and the like.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding future Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting dates
The next regular meeting will be held September 18, 2014.
7. Communications from the Commission
Lovell reported there has not been any library or school meetings yet. McLean welcomed
new Commissioner Rich Borghese.
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8. Reports
A. Council Liaison – not present
B. Staff - Harbin asked that anyone interested in the conference in Frisco to let her
know.
9. The Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:36pm.
These minutes respectfully submitted by:
Becky Summers
Development Coordinator/P&Z Secretary